2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026

25Electrical System complaints

13.4%Of all 187 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 13.4%

STEERING15 · 8%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING13 · 7%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING12 · 6.4%

ENGINE11 · 5.9%

Share of the 187 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, AN ABNORMAL SMELLED A PLASTIC ODOR IN THE…”NHTSA complaint 10446794 — filed 02/06/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOD WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO TURN…”NHTSA complaint 10425385 — filed 09/14/2011

“I OWN A 2005 PT CRUISER; I HAVE 134,000 MILES ON THE CAR, AND KEEP IT SERVICED REGULARLY. I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH SAFETY…”NHTSA complaint 10340305 — filed 06/27/2010

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 25 of 187 complaints on file (13.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have in total?

187 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 11 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.