2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser recalls and problems

The 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 0 recalls and 115 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Photo: 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 10 Pt Cruiser model years — 8th most.

0recalls
115complaints
11crashes
6fires
14injuries
55,699median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2007: 1 complaints20072008: 2 complaints2009: 4 complaints20092010: 17 complaints2011: 6 complaints20112012: 12 complaints2013: 7 complaints20132014: 25 complaints252015: 16 complaints20152016: 10 complaints2017: 7 complaints20172018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 1 complaints2023: 1 complaints20232026: 1 complaints20261

2008 vs. other Chrysler Pt Cruiser years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (45), air bags (24), engine (20). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.