2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser sits mid-pack among PT Cruiser years: 203 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 267, with no recalls and no defect investigations. Complainants reported 32 injuries in total across these filings.
Engine leads the complaint categories with 51 reports (25% of the total).
203
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
23
Crash-involved
3
Fires reported
32
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2007 compare to other PT Cruiser years?
What are the most common 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 51 | 25% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 28 | 14% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 25 | 12% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 18 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Other | 12 | 6% | — flat |
| Steering | 12 | 6% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 9 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Fuel System | 8 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 8 | 4% | — flat |
| Visibility & Wipers | 7 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 6 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 4 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 3 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Latches & Locks | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
| Climate Control (A/C & Heat) | 1 | 0% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING COLUMN STARTED TO LOCK UP AS THE VEHICLE APPROACHED A STOP SIGN. THE STEERING COLUMN SEIZED AND THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SMOKE APPEARED UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE…”
“2007 PT CRUISER,55000 MILES. BURST INTO INTENSE FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN FRONT OF A STORE. FIRE INVESTIGATORS DECLARED THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT STARTED FIRE. THIS CAR WAS TOTALED,PRODUCT DEFECT DIVISION OF CHRYSLER RESPONDED THAT THERE IS NO CHRYSLER DEFECT COVERED WITH THEIR EXTENDED…”
“UPON ACCELERATION BETWEEN 0 AND 30 MPH THERE IS A FEEL OF THE ENGINE MISSING OR THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER CHATTERING. HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TWO TIMES AND THEY ADVISE THERE IS NOTHING ABNORMAL OCCURRING IN THE VEHICLE THAT IT IS A CHARACTERISTIC PROBLEM IN THE VEHICLE. *TR”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 45 MPH AND EXITING THE HIGHWAY FROM AN OFF RAMP. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED, BUT THE WHEELS ON THE VEHICLE REMAINED STRAIGHT. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CONTINUE TRAVELING STRAIGHT UNTIL CRASHING INTO A LIGHT POST.…”
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser — common questions
Is the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
It is close to typical for the PT Cruiser: 203 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2007 PT Cruiser problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are engine (51 complaints), airbags (28 complaints), electrical system (25 complaints).
Does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the PT Cruiser years to avoid are 2001, 2002, 2006. The cleanest record among PT Cruiser years belongs to 2010.
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.