2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 43 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
43
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE DRIVER PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.