What year Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible should I avoid?

NHTSA data only covers the 2005 model year for the Pt Cruiser Convertible, so there is no other year to compare it against or single out as worse.

Is the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible reliable?

NHTSA lists 69 complaints for the 2005 model, with Suspension, Wheels & Tires problems making up 38% and Electrical System issues making up 33% of reports. The median mileage at failure was 50,147.5 miles.

Does the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible have any recalls?

NHTSA shows 0 recall campaigns for the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible.

What is the most common problem on the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible?

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints are the largest category, accounting for 38% of the 69 total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 33%.

Were there any serious safety incidents reported?

NHTSA data for the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with 0 deaths reported.

Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible Best and Worst Years (2005)

Only one Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible model year, 2005, has NHTSA data, so there is no multi-year comparison to rank. It logged 69 complaints, led by Suspension, Wheels & Tires (38%) and Electrical System (33%) issues, with a median failure mileage of 50,147.5 miles.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 1; 2005
NHTSA complaints: 69
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Suspension, Wheels & Tires

Pt Cruiser Convertible Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2005	No verdict	—	69	4	1	0	Suspension, Wheels & Tires	21	—

Most common Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires26 (38%)
Electrical System23 (33%)
Engine10 (14%)
Steering6 (9%)
Airbags5 (7%)
Structure & Body4 (6%)
Transmission & Powertrain3 (4%)
Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
Fuel System2 (3%)
Brakes1 (1%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible should I avoid?: NHTSA data only covers the 2005 model year for the Pt Cruiser Convertible, so there is no other year to compare it against or single out as worse.
Is the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible reliable?: NHTSA lists 69 complaints for the 2005 model, with Suspension, Wheels & Tires problems making up 38% and Electrical System issues making up 33% of reports. The median mileage at failure was 50,147.5 miles.
Does the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible have any recalls?: NHTSA shows 0 recall campaigns for the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible.
What is the most common problem on the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible?: Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints are the largest category, accounting for 38% of the 69 total complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 33%.
Were there any serious safety incidents reported?: NHTSA data for the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible includes 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries, with 0 deaths reported.