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.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags problems
24 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 72,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 72,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbags light and ding sound that doesn't go off for driver and passenger. There's no protection for either side.
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
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
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
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.
The air bag light comes on and chimes all the time. No one even has to be sitting in the seat. Goes off all the time. The air bag will not work if it is in a crash. This should be recalled and fixed
Passenger sat in seat driving less then mile airbag light comes on once passenger gets out seat light goes off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. While the vehicle was parked, the air bags deployed when the vehicle was started. The air bag warning indicator illuminated before the deployment. The failure mileage was 15,770.
When passenger is seated in front passenger seat . Airbag light turns on and chimes until passenger exits vehical.
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags
Does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 24 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 72,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler PT Cruiser have bad airbags?
The Chrysler PT Cruiser model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (44 complaints), 2001 (43 complaints) and 2006 (35 complaints).
Other 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Electrical 45Engine 20Transmission 10Brakes 8Lights 7Seat belts 7Visibility 7Acceleration 6Steering 5Tires 5Suspension 4Body 3Seats 3Driver assistance 2Fuel system 2Locks 2
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