2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 31 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
2005 chrysler pt cruiser engine caught fire. The vehicle was serviced two days before the fire occurred. A passerby extinguished the small fire.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the timing belt inside of the engine failed while driving 60 MPH. A near crash almost occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the warranty only covered three years and 36,000 miles. The dealer informed the contact that he would have to pay for the repairs; however, he does not want to pay. The failure mileage was 55,805.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 23 complaints
- Suspension 19 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Lighting 17 complaints
- Fuel system 16 complaints