2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

170

Owner Complaints

17 Crashes 9 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

The 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER has received a total of 170 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (41 complaints), Air Bags (24 complaints), and Engine (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

170 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical System
Complaints: 41 1 Crash 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 24 9 Crashes 10 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 15 1 Crash 2 Fires 1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 9 1 Fire
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 6
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6
Steering
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 2
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Tiresvalve
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11562365 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
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 conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road.
#11562365 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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 conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road.
#11562365 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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 conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road.
#11318612 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
AIRBAGS LIGHT AND DING SOUND THAT DOESN'T GO OFF FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THERE'S NO PROTECTION FOR EITHER SIDE.
#11281931 | AIR BAGS | | 72,000 miles
THE AIRBAG SIGN FOR PASSENGER 2 TURNS ON AFTER A WHILE OF DRIVING, SPEEDING PROBLEM WHEN WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR TAKES FOREVER TO SPEED UP

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Safety Rating for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

9003681 — EQUIPMENT

Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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