2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Air Bags (16.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Air Bags complaints here are 1.9× the median for that category across the 1998 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 24 · 16.1% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 23 · 15.4% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 20 · 13.4% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 15 · 10.1% | No official action | — |
| Power Train | 13 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 12 · 8.1% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 149 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES RANDOMLY AND PINGS. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS A SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND THE COST…”NHTSA complaint 10934997 — filed 12/13/2016 · AIR BAGS
“ON AUGUST 12,2016 AT 12:37 PM WHILE DRIVING MY SAID CAR A DEER RAN OUT IN FROUNT OF ME CROSSING THE ROAD. I AVOIDED THE…”NHTSA complaint 10905603 — filed 09/11/2016 · AIR BAGS
“THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE DEALER WOULD NOT WORK WITH ME. THEY WANT TO CHARGE $550 DOLLARS TO FIX THE AIR BAG…”NHTSA complaint 10850654 — filed 03/20/2016 · AIR BAGS
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Air bags issues are the most-reported category, cited in 24 of 149 NHTSA complaints (16.1%), followed by engine (23), electrical system (20), engine and engine cooling (15). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 23 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
