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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

PT Cruiser electrical system complaints by model year159 complaints2001: 89 complaints2002: 105 complaints2003: 53 complaints2004: 45 complaints2005: 29 complaints2006: 159 complaints2007: 25 complaints2008: 47 complaints2009: 65 complaints2010: 3 complaints
PT Cruiser electrical system complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

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…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 24, 2009 · fire

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.