2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
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
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
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 07/12/2026. 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.
