2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (22) · Air Bags (14) · Engine (9)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Chrysler Pt Cruiser model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
95 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (55)
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 55 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-23 · Electrical System“tipm. faulty module, causing ignition/run power loss while driving.…”
2023-12-28 · Engine“problems reside in the total integrated power management module. tpim whereas vehicle will shut off while driving. no indicator lights to give warning before the vehicle shuts off. has on occasion shut off and recovered power multiple times within a minute this is a very dangerous scenario to conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on…”
2020-03-18 · Air Bags“airbags light and ding sound that doesn't go off for driver and passenger. there's no protection for either side.…”
2019-11-23 · Vehicle Speed Control · 72,000 mi“the airbag sign for passenger 2 turns on after a while of driving, speeding problem when when trying to accelerate the car takes forever to speed up…”
2019-06-30 · Air Bags · 173,519 mi · 💥 crash“takata recall the car was in motion on the highway. an object was struck in the road and the airbag deployed only on the driver side of the vehicle. *bf *jb…”
2018-10-08 · Steering · 70,000 mi · 🔥 fire“while driving on 10/7/2018 the steering became hard and upon stopping there were flames under the hood. i did research and found that there had been a recall on pt cruisers in the past, 04v268000. when i contact daimler chrysler i was told there were no recalls on my vin. before driving the car on 10/7/2018 there was not any steering fluid under…”
2018-05-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 35,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving 40 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission made a loud knocking noise and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to marx auto center (132 rockdale ave, south dartmouth, ma 02748, (508) 997-2377), but was not diagnosed or …”
2018-02-05 · Structure:body · 92,000 mi · 💥 crash“vehicle was moving at approximately 30 mph when a vehicle was hit crossed into my lanes and i hit the vehicle head on, police report was filed. injuries to knee, chest and lap from belt. airbags did not deploy. *tt *tr…”
2017-12-05 · Engine“passenger seat airbag light remains off when unoccupied, goes on and chimes when someone is seated. horn sticks. overheats when idled short periods (traffic lights, etc.) blows cold air when at idle, only provides heat when rolling. all these problems are common to this vehicle.…”
2017-09-01 · Electrical System · 93,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recharged the battery, but could not repair the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to mark thomas motors inc (2315 santiam hwy se, albany, or 97322) where the dealer …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.