There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, but owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | |
| Suspension | 17 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | |
| Tires | 7 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Wheels | 6 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 8
- Tires › Sidewall — 3
- Suspension › Front — 3
- Suspension › Front › Hub — 2
- Structure › Body — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Turbo/Supercharger — 1
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Bell Housing — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Fog Lights › Switch — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 70,500 miles · reported Nov 8, 2019
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. No dry rot or visible cracking on tires, 23k mileage on tires. In 07/2018, two of the tires in the set of 4 were replaced due to the beginnings of tread separation (Would not balance). I AM a former tire development engineer for a major us tire manufacturer and I have analyzed hundreds of failed tires returned to the manufacturer. Based on my analysis, I believe that this tire failed by…
Steering · at 120,000 miles · reported Mar 19, 2019
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!
Steering · at 130,000 miles · reported Aug 17, 2018
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. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose was faulty and caused the power steering fluid to leak out. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer (Jeff wyler chrysler, 1117 state rt. 32, batavia, oh) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Air Bags · at 41,000 miles · reported Apr 19, 2016
The contact owned a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser convertible. While driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by a commercial vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle did a nose dive and flipped several times before coming to a stop. Some of the vehicle's occupants were ejected and others were stuck in the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact and two other occupants sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The…
Air Bags · reported Oct 7, 2015
Car stop at red light hit from behind by 2016 car driven by girl just got liscense car was driven into a ulitey truck air bag never engaged was hit with enough force to send truck forward about 2 feet
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (20 reports), followed by suspension (17). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 miles.
Are Chrysler recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chrysler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.