2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 60 complaints for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 38% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 60 38% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 55 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- 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 | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 19 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 55 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 51,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the electrical system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
1.)when vehicle horn is applied it will not shut off unless steering wheel center is punched hard several times to release horn. No crash but hurt hand and wrist while punching steering wheel to shut off horn. Dealers services dept. Diagnosed horn switch circuit open and air bag springs are weak. Dealer replaced the horn pad switch and drivers side steering wheel air bag under warranty at no charge. 2.)wipers will come on infrequently in right turns for no reason.
While driving to work the gauges all dip to zero then all the dash lights come like when the engine is first started. If the gauge dip is short then the engine continues to run. Lately (since jan) the gauges have staying in the zero position longer and the engine loses power. Sometimes the engine will pick back up sometimes not. If it doesn't then I have put the car in neutral and it will restart.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Engine 30 complaints