2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical System Problems
NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 41% of all 115 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest electrical complaint count among 6 PT Cruiser model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 56,246 miles.
- Electrical System complaints
- 47
- 41% of 115 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 115
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 56,246 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 7, 2008, latest Mar 23, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Electrical System complaints by PT Cruiser model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have electrical problems?
- NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 41% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 56,246 miles.
- Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most electrical complaints?
- The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most electrical complaints (148), compared with 47 for the 2008.
- Is there a electrical recall for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.