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2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
203
6 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
AIR BAGS
24 complaints
Recalls on record
0
none on record
Reported harm
23 reported crashes · 32 injuries · 3 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#2,535

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Chrysler median

-91

median 294 across 129 Chrysler records

Vs 2005-2009

-66

median 270 complaints in 846 records

Top component share

12%

Air Bags: 24 complaints

What owners report fails — 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

  • AIR BAGS 24
  • ENGINE 23
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 20
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15
  • POWER TRAIN 13

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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable?

NHTSA has 203 consumer complaints on record for the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most-reported problem area is air bags (24 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Owners most often report problems with: air bags (24), engine (23), electrical system (20), engine and engine cooling (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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