2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 27 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 52% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated while moving from a stop sign at 10 MPH on normal road conditions, fire was noticed coming out of the hood. The contact evacuated the vehicle. The fire department was present to extinguish the fire however, the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The fire department determined a short circuit from the battery cable was the source of the fire. There was no police report taken. The dealership nor the manufacturer were contacted.
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Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Engine 31 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints