AI Damage2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Electronic stability control 17% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 5 Seats 17% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Electronic stability control: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Seats: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
All my warning gauges will come on and gauges flutter or drop to zero and engine might stall. This is happening numerous times and as all other complaints on this subject. No one can seem to find a problem. This is going to cause crashes.
This is not an accident but a concern about the drivers seat...when I purchased the vehicle the drivers side seat control panel was broken, plastic parts would not hold. The dealership tried to tape it to fixed it. Lasted 5minutes!! They had too order a new control panel, replaced it, last about 3 mo.
The gauges on my car heat up when the headlights are on. I had the bulbs taken out of the clock to see if that was the cause, but it doesn't help. The whole front dash heats up from the clock down to the gauges and get very, very hot. I am afraid there will be an electrical fire.
Abs and stability control lamps illuminated, for the next week, the fault was intermittent. Workshop checked out fault, couldn't find fault with wheel sensors and couldn't reset fault.
The contact stated that the front seal on the bottom of the crank case would leak oil. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the defect. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.
The contact stated that when the brakes were applied she heard a loud clanking noise and then the vehicle jerked forward. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that the motor mount could be fractured.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,281 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the PT Cruiser Conv has 15 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine and cooling, electronic stability control. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (17%), headlights and tail lights (17%), oil leak or consumption (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.