2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Engine complaints
12%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED BACK AND FORTH AS IF THE BRAKES WERE BEING DEPRESSED AND RELEASED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.