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2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible, 38% of all 69 complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure: 42,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
26
38% of 69 complaints
All complaints this year
69
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
42,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 8, 2005, latest Nov 8, 2019.

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2005Feb 2007May 2008Oct 2009Oct 2010Dec 2011Feb 2014Nov 2019
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Nov 2019; peak Feb 2008 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Pt Cruiser Convertible model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200526 (38%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 42,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible has the most suspension complaints (26), compared with 26 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.