Chrysler · PT Cruiser · 2008
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
0
Recalls
115
Complaints
N/A
NCAP overall
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has no recalls and 115 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most frequent stored component label: electrical system (22 reports).
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 2639
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
Source: NHTSA Public Records
NHTSA source checks for this vehicle year
- Complaints
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Recalls
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Safety ratings
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Investigations
- Separate successful check not recorded.
- Manufacturer communications
- Separate successful check not recorded.
Checks are recorded separately for each dataset, not for the whole page. Dates use UTC. A missing check date does not mean no records exist.
Vehicle import recorded: Apr 28, 2026. This is the stored import date, not confirmation that every source was successfully refreshed.
Research Context
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most frequent complete stored component label is electrical system with 22 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 115 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows no overall NHTSA safety rating in our current dataset.
- The most frequent complete stored component labels on this page are electrical system (22), air bags (14), seat belts (5).
- Vehicle
- 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 115
- Stored Configuration Overall Rating
- Not available in this dataset
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Configuration Test Results
Stored NHTSA configuration: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB NCAP Vehicle ID: 2639
Ratings describe one stored NHTSA configuration, not every trim, body style or drivetrain for this model year. How this configuration is selected
No overall score is available in our current dataset. The individual results below are not a combined safety rating; compare vehicles within the same test program and model year.
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
No rollover risk estimate available in this dataset
Safety Features
ESC: NoForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Owner Complaints
115 totalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 16, 2026
TIPM. Faulty Module, causing ignition/run power loss while driving.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Dec 28, 2023
Problems reside in the total integrated power management module. TPIM whereas vehicle will shut off while driving. No indicator lights to give warning before the vehicle shuts off. Has on occasion shut off and recovered power multiple times within a minute This is a very dangerou...
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AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2019
AIRBAGS LIGHT AND DING SOUND THAT DOESN'T GO OFF FOR DRIVER AND PASSENGER. THERE'S NO PROTECTION FOR EITHER SIDE.
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 15, 2019
THE AIRBAG SIGN FOR PASSENGER 2 TURNS ON AFTER A WHILE OF DRIVING, SPEEDING PROBLEM WHEN WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE THE CAR TAKES FOREVER TO SPEED UP
AIR BAGS
CRASH4 injuriesJun 27, 2019
TAKATA RECALL THE CAR WAS IN MOTION ON THE HIGHWAY. AN OBJECT WAS STRUCK IN THE ROAD AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED ONLY ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *BF *JB
STEERING
FIREOct 7, 2018
WHILE DRIVING ON 10/7/2018 THE STEERING BECAME HARD AND UPON STOPPING THERE WERE FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. I DID RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON PT CRUISERS IN THE PAST, 04V268000. WHEN I CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER I WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON MY VIN. BEFO...
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POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MARX AUTO CENTER (132 ROCKDALE AVE,...
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AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
CRASH1 injuryFeb 2, 2018
VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH WHEN A VEHICLE WAS HIT CROSSED INTO MY LANES AND I HIT THE VEHICLE HEAD ON, POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. INJURIES TO KNEE, CHEST AND LAP FROM BELT. AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TT *TR
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
Dec 3, 2017
PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINS OFF WHEN UNOCCUPIED, GOES ON AND CHIMES WHEN SOMEONE IS SEATED. HORN STICKS. OVERHEATS WHEN IDLED SHORT PERIODS (TRAFFIC LIGHTS, ETC.) BLOWS COLD AIR WHEN AT IDLE, ONLY PROVIDES HEAT WHEN ROLLING. ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE COMMON TO THIS VEH...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2017
CAR LOOSES POWER, DASH LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF, OCCASIONALLY TURNS COMPLETELY OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALL POWER TURNS OFF INCLUDING THROTTLE AND BRAKING POWER. ALL LIGHTS IN CAR DASH LIGHT UP AND FLICKER WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND HAPPENS EVERYDAY AND EVERYTIME CAR IS DRI...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
NHTSA has received 115 owner-reported complaints for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
An overall NHTSA safety rating is not available in our current dataset for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Individual crash-test results may still be available.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The most frequent complete stored component labels for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser are electrical system (22 reports), air bags (14 reports), seat belts (5 reports). These are exact-label counts, not broader component-group totals or confirmed defects.
Does the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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