2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 35 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 14% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
35
Engine complaints
14%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. APPROXIMATELY TEN MINUTES AFTER PARKING AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE, IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES UNDER THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHERE THE ENGINE WAS LOCATED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 35 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine — 14% 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.