2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a complaint index of 80, ranking 2nd-worst of 6 model years, with 149 complaints led by engine issues (36%) and airbags that owners say failed to deploy in crashes. It carries an Avoid verdict relative to other PT Cruiser years, though it has no open recalls.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #2 of 6 PT Cruiser years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 149
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 18
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 23
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 19 city / 24.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 23 / 0
Top 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine54 (36%)
- Airbags28 (19%)
- Electrical System26 (17%)
- Transmission & Powertrain17 (11%)
- Other13 (9%)
- Steering11 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires11 (7%)
- Brakes9 (6%)
- Fuel System8 (5%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (5%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags reportedly fail to deploy in moderate-to-severe frontal and rear-end collisions, even at documented mileages around 15,000 to 47,000 miles.
- Steering wheel input reportedly stops matching wheel direction, with owners describing sudden loss of control at highway exit speeds and turns.
- One vehicle burst into flames while parked, with a fire investigator citing an electrical short at 55,000 miles.
- A crankshaft seal failure reportedly triggered smoke from under the hood and a check engine light near 69,100 miles.
- Owners report a rear tire that loses air daily and has blown out multiple times on the same side.
- Brakes reportedly failed to respond during low-speed parking maneuvers, resulting in a collision.
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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.
2007 compared with other PT Cruiser years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
- Compared to other PT Cruiser years, the 2007 ranks 2nd-worst out of 6 with a complaint index of 80 and 149 complaints, mostly tied to engine problems. It's rated Avoid relative to other PT Cruiser model years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2007 PT Cruiser?
- Engine complaints make up 36% of all reports, the largest share, with a median failure mileage around 49,000 miles. Airbag non-deployment in crashes is the second-largest category at 19%.
- Does the 2007 PT Cruiser have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 PT Cruiser, unlike the 2005 and 2006 model years which had 3 and 1 recalls respectively.
- What year PT Cruiser should I avoid instead?
- The 2006 PT Cruiser has the highest complaint index at 100 with 349 complaints, making it the worst year in this range. The 2010 model, with an index of 0, is rated Best.
- Did the 2007 PT Cruiser airbags fail to deploy?
- Multiple NHTSA complaints describe airbags not deploying during crashes, including rear-end and rollover incidents, with injuries reported in some cases.