Does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 35,500 miles.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most fuel system complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 9% of all 187 complaints for this model year. That is the highest fuel system complaint count among 6 PT Cruiser model years. These complaints report 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 35,500 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 16; 9% of 187 complaints
All complaints this year: 187
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 9, 2005, latest May 16, 2019.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2005 to May 2019; peak Sep 2006 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by PT Cruiser model year

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

200516 (9%)
200614 (4%)
20078 (5%)
20082 (2%)
20091 (1%)
20100 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 35,500 miles.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most fuel system complaints (16), compared with 16 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.