2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
170
Owner Complaints
0
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.
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
AIRBAGS LIGHT AND DING SOUND THAT DOESN'T GO OFF FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THERE'S NO PROTECTION FOR EITHER SIDE.
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
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.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 353 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 290 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 244 complaints
- 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 512 complaints
- 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 203 complaints
- 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER (current)
- 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