2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical · MD

TIPM. Faulty Module, causing ignition/run power loss while driving.

Filed Dec 28, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · MD

Problems reside in the total integrated power management module. TPIM whereas vehicle will shut off while driving. No indicator lights to give warning before the vehicle shuts off. Has on occasion shut off and recovered power multiple times within a minute This is a very dangerous scenario to conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road.

Filed Mar 18, 2020 · Airbags · NC

Airbags light and ding sound that doesn't go off for driver and passenger. There's no protection for either side.

Filed Nov 23, 2019 · Acceleration, Airbags · 72,000 miles · CA

The airbag sign for passenger 2 turns on after a while of driving, speeding problem when when trying to accelerate the car takes forever to speed up

Filed Jun 30, 2019 · Airbags · 173,519 miles · SC · crash · 4 injuries

Takata recall the car was in motion on the highway. An object was struck in the road and the airbag deployed only on the driver side of the vehicle. *bf

Filed Oct 8, 2018 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PA · fire

While driving on 10/7/2018 the steering became hard and upon stopping there were flames under the hood. I did research and found that there had been a recall on pt cruisers in the past, 04v268000. When I contact daimler chrysler I was told there were no recalls on my VIN. Before driving the car on 10/7/2018 there was not any steering fluid under the car. Luckily the fire was noticed prior to leaving the car or the car would have been engulfed in flames. I will like chrysler to pay for this repair. The car only has 70,000 miles and has been cared for very well. Please let me know if you can help with this claim. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 10, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 35,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 40 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission made a loud knocking noise and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to marx auto center (132 rockdale ave, south dartmouth, ma 02748, (508) 997-2377), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Airbags, Body · 92,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was moving at approximately 30 MPH when a vehicle was hit crossed into my lanes and I hit the vehicle head on, police report was filed. Injuries to knee, chest and lap from belt. Airbags did not deploy. *tt

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Airbags, Engine · MI

Passenger seat airbag light remains off when unoccupied, goes on and chimes when someone is seated. Horn sticks. Overheats when idled short periods (traffic lights, etc.) blows cold air when at idle, only provides heat when rolling. All these problems are common to this vehicle.

Filed Sep 1, 2017 · Electrical · 93,500 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recharged the battery, but could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to mark thomas motors inc (2315 santiam hwy se, albany, or 97322) where the dealer stated that the vehicle had the wrong battery, and changed the battery. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to mark thomas motors where it was diagnosed that the PCM, alternator, and wiring harness failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred once again. The vehicle was taken back to mark thomas motors and was still there at the time the complaint was filed. The dealer unable to replicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and the case manager stated that they likely could not assist because the vehicle was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 93,500.