2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (15) · Air Bags (15) · Engine And Engine Cooling (13)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
124 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (53)
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.
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 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
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 53 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-02 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 48,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 31,056, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 28,400. the vehicle report indicated that in 2017 the mileage was 48,000. t…”
2024-11-05 · Power Train:manual Transmission“see attached document for complaint. …”
2022-06-17 · Unknown Or Other“i'm driving along, cruise set to 65. ac on. radio on. no sounds or weird feels from the car. every light on the dash comes on. they went off after two seconds, with the seatbelt light being last to shut off. then the car hits 113k miles about ten miles later and just... shuts off. all gauges drop to zero. ac shuts off. radio still playing. full t…”
2020-09-28 · Power Train“tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated with the temperature gauge reading hot. the vehicle was taken to i-10 chrysler dodge jeep ram (79200 varner rd, indio, ca 92203) and was informed that the cooling fan was defective. the contact stated that the vehicle was…”
2020-01-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 80,000 mi“i accelerated to get up to highway speed and the gas pedal stuck going 65mph. i put both feet on the brake at full pressure and the car kept accelerating. i put into neutral and braked, then pull the e-brake and pulled over to the shoulder of the highway. very dangerous, scary malfunction - the mechanic says the accelerator throttle and cable are b…”
2019-11-08 · Air Bags · 54,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 30 mph, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed head on into a utility pole. the front driver's side air bag partially deployed and did not completely inflate. the driver sustained a bruised chest and injuries to the right hand and shoulder. medical attention …”
2019-10-02 · Power Train“it stalls and won't go over 40mph.…”
2019-06-10 · Engine · 78,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. on several occasions (6) times, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. after several attempts, the contact managed to restart the vehicle in neutral and in park. the vehicle was taken to gary miller chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 5746 peach st, millcreek township, pa 16509, (814) 868…”
2019-06-05 · Engine · 85,300 mi“2007 chrysler pt cruiser conv. has 85,300 miles on odometer. car developed a severe engine oil leak problem. investigation by me revealed a well known manufacturing defect with the 2.4l engine. complete oil loss can happen very quickly and seize the engine resulting in a sudden stop in traffic. a dangerous event if traveling on a high speed road.…”
2019-05-10 · Suspension · 105,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while driving at 45 mph in heavy traffic, the brake pedal was depressed to slow down however the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. as a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. the contact sustained skin rash and mouth damage due to the substance that came out of the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.