2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict NHTSA lists 69 complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible, with Suspension, Wheels & Tires (38%) and Electrical System (33%) as the top problem areas. There are no recalls on file, and the median mileage at failure across all complaints is 50,147.5 miles.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- —/100
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 69
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- 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.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in multiple frontal and rear-end crashes despite occupants being belted.
- Owners report suspension tires splitting at the inner sidewall or blowing out with low mileage on the odometer.
- Electrical system problems include engines that surge repeatedly at stops before dying and refusing to restart.
- A seat heater was reported to have ignited a fire that destroyed the vehicle while it was parked and turned off.
- Engine stalling occurred at highway speed along with a flashing check-engine light on repeated occasions.
- A fuel gauge was reported to read empty right after refueling, and a replacement instrument cluster did not fix it.
2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 24.5 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,450
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other Pt Cruiser Convertible years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | — | 69 | 0 | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible reliable?
- NHTSA records 69 owner complaints for this year, with the largest shares tied to Suspension, Wheels & Tires (38%) and Electrical System (33%). No recalls have been issued for this model year.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints are the most common, making up 38% of all complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 33%.
- Does the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible.
- At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 50,147.5 miles, though suspension issues had a lower median of 42,000 miles.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible?
- EPA rates it at 21 mpg combined (19 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,450.