MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:24.250Z

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2005: 69 complaints 2005
2005: 69 complaints
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YearComplaints
200569

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 29%

29% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing horn and alternator/generator/regulator.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 25%

25% of complaints: suspension — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing and front.

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THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ARE SHOT AND DANGEROUS. SEVERAL THOUSAND OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120929

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 12%

12% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch.

CRASH INJURY
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PCM CHIP IN 2005 PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE IDENTIFIED BY CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AS BEING THE PROBLEM. PCM CAUSES MYRIAD OF ELECTRICAL & TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH CHRYSLER WON'T ADMIT TO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100116

Also filed under EQUIPMENT and POWER TRAIN

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20191108

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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!

NHTSA ODI report, 20190319

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180817

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.