Complaints
203
Crashes
23
Fires
3
Injuries
32
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:147,833 mi
Crash-related:11
#223 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:61,524 mi
Fires:1
#320 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:79,407 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 24 | 11 | — | 147,833 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 23 | — | 1 | 61,524 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 1 | 79,407 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 15 | — | — | 64,078 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 40,278 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | 1 | 37,650 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 2 | — | 67,099 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 101,138 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 59,398 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 72,308 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 69,076 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — |
Airbags
24
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
147,833
Engine Problems
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,524
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,407
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,078
Transmission / Drivetrain
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,278
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,650
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,099
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,138
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,398
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,308
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,076
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 203 NHTSA complaints, 23 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Airbags with 24 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
Top reported problems: Airbags (24 complaints, avg 147,833 mi); Engine Problems (23 complaints, avg 61,524 mi); Electrical Faults (20 complaints, avg 79,407 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 78,072 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser include 23 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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