2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls and problems
No recalls and 150 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 31,056, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 28,400. The vehicle report indicated that in…
tampered odometer
See attached document for complaint.
I'm driving along, cruise set to 65. Ac on. Radio on. No sounds or weird feels from the car. Every light on the dash comes on. They went off after two seconds, with the seatbelt light being last to shut off. Then the car hits 113k miles about ten miles later and just... shuts off. All gauges drop to zero. Ac shuts…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED WITH THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE READING HOT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO I-10 CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (79200 VARNER RD, INDIO, CA 92203) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLING FAN WAS DEFECTIVE. THE…
PT Cruiser model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 217 | 16 | 15 |
| 2005 | 3 | 187 | 11 | 12 |
| 2006 | 1 | 349 | 35 | 5 |
| 2007 | 0 | 150 | 18 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 115 | 11 | 6 |
| 2009 | 0 | 97 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
Across all years, the 2001 PT Cruiser has the most complaints (618). All Chrysler PT Cruiser years →
Questions
- Does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (28 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (27).
- How many 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 18 of 150 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 23 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 2, 2026.