2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

23Engine complaints

15.4%Of all 149 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS24 · 16.1%

ENGINE23 · 15.4%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20 · 13.4%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15 · 10.1%

POWER TRAIN13 · 8.7%

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

“MY 2007 PT CRUISER WITH 17,340 MILES (YES, THAT'S CORRECT), STARTED LEAKING A GOOD AMOUNT OF OIL. RESEARCHED AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON…”NHTSA complaint 10852310 — filed 03/29/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING. IN…”NHTSA complaint 10823746 — filed 02/02/2016

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10778014 — filed 09/28/2015

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 23 of 149 complaints on file (15.4%). 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 engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.