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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical System Problems

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

20Electrical System complaints
13.4%Of all 149 complaints
#3Most-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

AIR BAGS24 · 16.1%
ENGINE23 · 15.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 13.4%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15 · 10.1%
POWER TRAIN13 · 8.7%

Share of the 149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser overview page.

What owners report

“I BOUGHT A USED 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. I HAVE PAID $900+ FOR TIGHTENING THE UNDERNEATH OF THE CAR. THE BACK WINDOWS DO NOT GO…”NHTSA complaint 10968846 — filed 03/27/2017
“TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM) IS NOT TURNING ON THE LOW SPEED FAN RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF A/C COOLANT WHICH IN TURN INCREASES PRESSURE IN…”NHTSA complaint 10731721 — filed 07/02/2015
“THIS CAR KEPT OVER HEATING AND AFTER HAVING THE THERMOSTAT WATER PUMP AND THE ENTIRE FAN UNIT REPLACED. FAILING TO FIND THE SOURCE THE HEAD…”NHTSA complaint 10615876 — filed 07/24/2014

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 20 of 149 complaints on file (13.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have in total?

149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 23 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.