Reliability & cost of ownership
Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv Reliability & Common Problems
How reliable is the Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv? Compare every model year side by side — NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, and crash-test stars where on file — then open the year you're shopping for its AI reliability outlook where NHTSA has enough data.
Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv problems by model year
24 owner complaints on file across 1 model year, sourced from the federal NHTSA database. We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for that year — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | NCAP stars | Full report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 PT Cruiser Conv | Not confirmed | 24 | No overall rating on file | AI reliability outlook → |
Most-complained-about components
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA against the Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv, grouped by the component each complaint names — the fastest read on where this model gives trouble.
- electrical system13 complaints
- engine6 complaints
- engine and engine cooling5 complaints
- steering3 complaints
- fuel/propulsion system3 complaints
- power train2 complaints
- vehicle speed control2 complaints
- electronic stability control (esc)1 complaint