Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 0 recalls, 115 complaints.
0
Recalls
115
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TIPM. Faulty Module, causing ignition/run power loss while driving. |
| Dec 28, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | Problems reside in the total integrated power management module. TPIM whereas vehicle will shut off ... |
| Dec 20, 2019 | AIR BAGS | AIRBAGS LIGHT AND DING SOUND THAT DOESN'T GO OFF FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THERE'S NO PROTECTION FOR... |
| Nov 15, 2019 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | THE AIRBAG SIGN FOR PASSENGER 2 TURNS ON AFTER A WHILE OF DRIVING, SPEEDING PROBLEM WHEN WHEN TRYIN... |
| Jun 27, 2019 | AIR BAGS | TAKATA RECALL THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. AN OBJECT WAS STRUCK IN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG ... |
| Oct 7, 2018 | STEERING | WHILE DRIVING ON 10/7/2018 THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND UPON STOPPING THERE WERE FLAMES UNDER THE HO... |
| Apr 11, 2018 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR... |
| Feb 2, 2018 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE WAS HIT CROSSED INTO MY LANES AND I HIT TH... |
| Dec 3, 2017 | AIR BAGS,ENGINE | PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS OFF WHEN UNOCCUPIED, GOES ON AND CHIMES WHEN SOMEONE IS SEATED. ... |
| Aug 14, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CAR LOOSES POWER, DASH LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF, OCCASIONALLY TURNS COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL ... |
| Apr 20, 2017 | SEAT BELTS | PASSENGER SEATBELT LOCKS UP, WILL NOT PERFORM, I AM 75 & WIFE IS 71, DANGER FOR OUR LIVES.... |
| Jan 22, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THERE ARE A FEW ISSUES WITH MY CAR AND THE LOCAL DEALER SAYS THEY MAY BE RELATED. STALLING WHILE DR... |
| Nov 28, 2016 | AIR BAGS | PASSENGER SAT IN SEAT DRIVING LESS THEN MILE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON ONCE PASSENGER GETS OUT SEAT LI... |
| Nov 15, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND ALL T... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CAN NOT SHIFT INTO PARK TO START CAR, AND GO INTO GEARS ON 2008 AUTOMATIC, ONCE CAR STARTS AND ENGIN... |
| Oct 13, 2016 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED... |
| Sep 10, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS | WHEN PASSENGER IS SEATED IN FRONT PASSENGER SEAT . AIRBAG LIGHT TURNS ON AND CHIMES UNTIL PASSENGER ... |
| Sep 7, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THE ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER, ALL OTHER POWER SEEMS TO BE ON. TAKEN TO MECHANIC AND IT WILL START.... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED... |
| May 28, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | IGNITION CUT OUT ON FREEWAY AT 65 MPH SEVERAL TIMES. JIGGLED IGNITION KEY TO GET ENGINE TO RUN AGAIN... |