2008 Chrysler PT CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 115 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has problems
115 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | 3 |
| Air bags | 24 | 9 |
| Engine | 15 | 3 |
| Power train | 10 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 0 |
| 14 other systems | 37 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
57kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 38 electrical system complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2008 vs. every other PT Cruiser year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the PT Cruiser median. How we score
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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser safety ratings
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What PT Cruiser owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
CAR LOOSES POWER, DASH LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF, OCCASIONALLY TURNS COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER TURNS OFF INCLUDING THROTTLE AND BRAKING POWER. ALL LIGHTS IN CAR DASH LIGHT UP AND FLICKER WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND HAPPENS EVERYDAY AND EVERYTIME CAR IS DRIVEN. HAS BEEN…
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