2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
244
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
2
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
The 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER has received a total of 244 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (25 complaints), Steering (15 complaints), and Exterior Lighting (13 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 500,126 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 07V149000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 38,447 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 04V481000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 115 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE TRANSAXLE HOUSING.
Consequence: CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE TRANSAXLE HOUSING OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO PERFORATION OF THE BRAKE TUBE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE IN THE LEFT FRONT/RIGHT REAR CIRCUIT OF VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL REVISED BRAKE TUBES. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 25, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 04V268000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 438,391 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
244 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a service appointment, the contact was informed that the power steering fluid hose was leaking. The contact stated that at that time, it was a small leak; however, the power steering fluid hose then developed a severe leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test needed to be performed. The contact declined to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure however, the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
Unknown went to get an inspection and I got a paper with information for how to search up if there was any recalls with my car and it has 5 recalls it said
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking with and an abnormal odor emanating through the vents. Additionally, the steering wheel became firm. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering system needed to be repaired because the hose was disconnected. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while the A/C defroster was activated, there was no air blowing through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000.
The car (manual 5-speed) has issues going into reverse and hits hard shifting into other gears. I see where online it shows this issue happened quite a bit with the 2002 PT Cruiser. I don't drive my care every day and I keep it maintained very well. I have not had any accidents in it so I believe this may also be a recall issue.
Safety Rating for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9002850 — STRUCTURE:BODY
05127352A$ - Headliner, Convertible Convertible PT Cruiser Headliners 05127352AB and 05127352AC do NOT come with the welt that goes around the rear glass opening. The welt will need to be removed from the existing Headliner, and sewn on the new Headliner.
9002850 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
05127352A$ - Headliner, Convertible Convertible PT Cruiser Headliners 05127352AB and 05127352AC do NOT come with the welt that goes around the rear glass opening. The welt will need to be removed from the existing Headliner, and sewn on the new Headliner.
9002850 — STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
05127352A$ - Headliner, Convertible Convertible PT Cruiser Headliners 05127352AB and 05127352AC do NOT come with the welt that goes around the rear glass opening. The welt will need to be removed from the existing Headliner, and sewn on the new Headliner.
9002850 — EQUIPMENT
05127352A$ - Headliner, Convertible Convertible PT Cruiser Headliners 05127352AB and 05127352AC do NOT come with the welt that goes around the rear glass opening. The welt will need to be removed from the existing Headliner, and sewn on the new Headliner.
9002850 — STRUCTURE
05127352A$ - Headliner, Convertible Convertible PT Cruiser Headliners 05127352AB and 05127352AC do NOT come with the welt that goes around the rear glass opening. The welt will need to be removed from the existing Headliner, and sewn on the new Headliner.
2302105 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
WIND NOISE AT SIDE WINDOW. *SC
1802404 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IDLE FLUCTUATION AND OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303 OR P0304. *TT
2300704 — STRUCTURE:BODY
PROPER FRONT SEAT BELT ROUTING AND TWIST. CONVERTIBLE 2005. *TT
04001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TEMPORARY CHANGE TO DEALER STORAGE PROCEDURE. BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER.
Investigation EA07004 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Closed
Opened:
REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SEPARATION
Investigation PE04028 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Closed
Opened:
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 799 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 658 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 353 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 290 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER (current)
- 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 512 complaints
- 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 203 complaints
- 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 170 complaints
- 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 158 complaints
- 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 30 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints
- CHRYSLER LHS — 1,430 total complaints