2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, but owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

115

Crashes / fires

11 / 6

Injuries / deaths

14 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	45
Air Bags	24
Engine	15
Power Train	10
Exterior Lighting	7
Seat Belts	7
Service Brakes	7
Visibility	6
Vehicle Speed Control	6
Engine and Engine Cooling	6
Unknown or Other	6
Tires	5

Most reported parts

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
Structure › Body — 2
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 1
Electrical System › Horn — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 55,699 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 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Dec 28, 2023

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.

Air Bags · at 72,000 miles · reported Nov 23, 2019

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

Air Bags · at 173,519 miles · reported Jun 30, 2019

Takata recall the car was in motion on the highway. An object was struck in the road and the airbag deployed only on the driver side of the vehicle.

Steering · at 70,000 miles · reported Oct 8, 2018

While driving on 10/7/2018 the steering became hard and upon stopping there were flames under the hood. I did research and found that there had been a recall on pt cruisers in the past, 04v268000. When I contact daimler chrysler I was told there were no recalls on my VIN. Before driving the car on 10/7/2018 there was not any steering fluid under the car. Luckily the fire was noticed prior to leaving the car or the car would have been engulfed in flames. I will like chrysler to pay for this repair. The car only has 70,000 miles and has been cared for very well. Please let me know if you can…

Air Bags · at 92,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2018

Vehicle was moving at approximately 30 MPH when a vehicle was hit crossed into my lanes and I hit the vehicle head on, police report was filed. Injuries to knee, chest and lap from belt. Airbags did not deploy.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (45 reports), followed by air bags (24). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 55,699 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.