2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing (8) · Electrical System (8) · Steering (6)
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
55 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (32)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 32 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-11-08 · Tires · 70,500 mi“catastrophic tire failure at highway speeds due to tread separation - cooper response touring 205/55 r16 91h on 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. tread depth = 5/32, tires were new on used car purchased in 07/2014. no dry rot or visible cracking on tires, 23k mileage on tires. in 07/2018, two of the tires in the set of 4 were replaced due to the beginning…”
2019-03-19 · Steering · 120,000 mi“a hole was made in the power steering line. all the fluid dumped out. i was driving forward and suddenly it was very difficult to steer. the line should not be run like that. i attempted to put in more fluid and it all just poured right out!…”
2018-08-17 · Steering · 130,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser convertible. while driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose was faulty and caused the power steering fluid to leak out. t…”
2016-04-19 · Air Bags · 41,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser convertible. while driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by a commercial vehicle. as a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle did a nose dive and flipped several times before coming to a stop. some of the vehicle's occupants were ejected and others were…”
2015-10-07 · Air Bags · 1,000,000 mi · 💥 crash“car stop at red light hit from behind by 2016 car driven by girl just got liscense car was driven into a ulitey truck air bag never engaged was hit with enough force to send truck forward about 2 feet…”
2015-09-23 · Electrical System · 40,000 mi“car intermittently will not start. we had the car towed so many times that the insurance rate went up and we paid for repairs that we did not need because it never fixed the problem. repairs include (battery, starter, ignition, spark plugs and wires) we now believe that the problem is the tipm. the other problems we encountered are window won't…”
2015-08-05 · Exterior Lighting · 48,000 mi“car went completely dead at car wash at night leaving me and my young granddaughter stranded until we could get a jump. this happened several times with the battery not having any problems nor any lights being left on in interior. happened to notice the other day the fog lamps were on but the switch was not turned on. it was draining the system. …”
2015-03-27 · Exterior Lighting“fog lamps intermittent on and off with switch off. drained battery and shorted fuse. *tr…”
2014-11-28 · Tires · 82,137 mi“driving on entrance ramp to highway when there was a violent shudder. car was difficult to steer (severe vibration). pulled off on emergency shoulder. there is a large hole in tire sidewall. sidewall was shredded. tread was not affected. 4500 miles on tires. tire was removed and spare tire was mounted. *tr…”
2014-09-16 · Wheels:rim“dec 2013 had to replace rim on front passenger side 2014sept rim cracked on passenger side rear.t. the rear passenger rim has been cracked twice. total of three times rim cracked.coming home and going to gym.first time i had rim repaired second time bought new rim. the third nothing but took off and put donut tire on. the first time i don't rememb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.