2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 47 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 27% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
47
Electrical System complaints
27%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT RENTED A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE CONTACT PUSHED THE HORN AND RECEIVED AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DUE TO THE SHOCK. SHE SPOKE WITH THE BRANCH MANAGER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 47 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system — 27% 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.