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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, most often about the engine (33% of complaints, typically around 47,500 miles). It is 7th of 10 PT Cruiser model years by number of complaints.
Complaints150
Recalls0
Crashes reported18
Fires reported3
Injuries reported23
Most common 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Engine
50 complaints · 33%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
After getting out of my car and noticing a oil leak on the driveway, I took it to my mechanic and he diagnosed it as a failed front crank seal. Vehicle is maintained with normal maintenance and oil changes ever 3000 miles. It only has slightly over 47000 miles and a major mechanical problem.. Well, I contacted…
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the oil light illuminated and when she checked the oil level there was no oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil was pouring out of the crank shaft and that the engine was shaking and spinning, as a result…
Air bags
28 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The airbag light and chimes would come on whenever a passenger would sit in the front passenger seat. Codes b1b56 and b1b54 came up. The seatbelt buckle was faulty and needed to be replaced for $267.
Driving my vehicle on a highway, approaching the city, with cruise control on. Weather clear and sunny. Highway traffic was light. My speed was at around 70 MPH. The driver apparently decided to exit the ramp as it was lined with vehicles. The driver pulled out of ramp and steered to left lane on highway, in front of…
Electrical
23 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 69,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery, ignition, instrument panel.
Totally integrated power module (tipm) is not turning on the low speed fan resulting in overheating of A/C coolant which in turn increases pressure in A/C system and total evacuation of system coolant, a real environmental problem. The increase in operating temperature also increases load on engine cooling system and…
The multi function switch on the steering column just stops working. When this happens you lose head lights, tail lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and windshield spray. The switch has been replaced twice now and the same problem keeps occurring. It either fails totally or works intermittently. You cannot drive…
Transmission
17 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
PT Cruiser hydraulic clutch not working properly in hot weather. Dealer tries to replace entire clutch and says they will not do anything else until they do the $1400 clutch job. Problem lies in either slave cylinder or improper bleeding at factory and at dealer on mine when they changed clutch, shifter cables…
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the clutch was engaged and the transmission would not shift into any gear. The engine was turned off and then restarted in order for the vehicle to resume normally. The failure occurred when the temperatures…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles.
Car cuts off when driving on streets 10 to 40 miles per hour and misses and get sluggish as if it does not want to go or it will cut off a lot when driving on freeway at 60 miles or more.
Ignition- key would not release from the ignition. Car could turn on and off steering wheel would move the car was drivable however the key would not come out of the ignition the mechanic had to replace the whole part which was very costly in addition the key that was stuck we obviously could no longer use and it's…
Steering
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist.
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, he heard a banging noise coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic stated that the steering rack would have to be replaced. The vehicle was…
I purchased my 2007 PT Cruiser used in 2007/8 I have driven it and it is in need of bushings, tie rods and other things under the car. The motor is fine. I found out that this is a common thimg for the pt cruisers. I think it is a defect and should be investigated.
Lights
9 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles. Parts named most often: tail lights, hazard flashing warning lights.
The lock on the back gate will randomly disengage. This causes the interior dome light to come on and drain the battery. I find that it mainly happens when closing the doors with all the windows rolled up. If a window is down, it does not happen as often.
I have seen this with several makes and models - all Chrysler products. When I have my headlights and "fog" lights on, turning on my turn signal makes the headlight on that side go out. When the turn signal goes off, the headlight comes back on. I have seen this in a jeep compass and a Chrysler 300, also. I believe…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles.
I am frequently experiencing the following problem which includes the check engine light coming on, the car not wanted to accelerate, feeling like the car is going to stall while driving down the road. One time it did stall in traffic however, it started right back up. The check engine light does go out. I have taken…
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. During routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered an oil leak. The dealer stated that the crank shaft and front seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,232.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (50 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles); air bags (28 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 69,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- It is 7th of 10 PT Cruiser model years by number of complaints, with 150 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.