2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
The 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 45 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
45
Electrical System complaints
15%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE HEATED SEAT CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 45 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system — 15% 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.