Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | MY VEHICLE SHUTS OFF RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH AND WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPH. VERY SCARY,... |
| Nov 27, 2015 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | AFTER STARTING AND RUNNING NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WILL BEGIN TO EXHIBIT ELECTRIC... |
| Dec 26, 2013 | POWER TRAIN | PROBLEMS WITH HARD CLUTCH WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND THE CLOCKSPRING WHICH BOTH ARE KNOW... |
| May 30, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, ALL GAUGES GO CRAZY, ALL DASH WARNING LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF, VEHICLE LOSES P... |
| May 1, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | 2009 PT CRUISER WITH 53,000 MILES WAS INFORMED BY DEALER THAT HYDRAULIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS NOT RELEA... |
| May 27, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED... |