Does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 42,350 miles.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 38 for the 2005.

Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 20% of all 187 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 6 PT Cruiser model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 42,350 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 38; 20% of 187 complaints
All complaints this year: 187
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 42,350 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 27, 2005, latest Apr 3, 2018.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2005 to Apr 2018; peak Oct 2007 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by PT Cruiser model year

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

200538 (20%)
200618 (5%)
200711 (7%)
20089 (8%)
20098 (8%)
20104 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 38 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 42,350 miles.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 38 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.