2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 149
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Air bags
None on file
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2007: 149 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 618 |
| 2002 | 511 |
| 2003 | 258 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 187 |
| 2006 | 349 |
| 2007 | 149 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 22 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Air bags
19% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-11-08
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the driver crashed into the driver side door of another vehicle and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-28
Air bags failed to deploy on a front end collision. Resulting in husband hitting head on steering wheel. Husband is 6'6 and was wearing his seatbelt. Insurance agency and I have photos where the air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-08-20
Engine and engine cooling
19% · 28 reportsMost commonly citing engine and exhaust system.
Engine
15% · 23 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the steering column started to lock up as the vehicle approached a stop sign. The steering column seized and the engine shut down.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-07-16
Electrical system
15% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing switch and 12v/24v/48v battery.
Power train
12% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing manual transmission and clutch assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
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NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-05
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser — pre-purchase inspection
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- Air bags: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 28 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 23 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.