Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
NHTSA data on file today
try.vin couldn't confirm NHTSA's recall list for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 150 owner complaints are on file.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 28 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 27 complaints
- Electrical System 23 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Unknown or Other 12 complaints
Of the 150 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 150 complaints, owners report 23 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser has numerous complaints on airbags and engine issues, revealing significant reliability concerns. Frequent electrical and powertrain issues further reduce consumer confidence in this model.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| airbags | 40,000–70,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| engine cooling | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| steering | 80,000–110,000 miles | $350–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- cooling system service every 30,000 miles
- timing belt replacement at 100,000 miles
- spark plug change at 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- intermittent electrical issues
- engine overheating
- unusual engine noise
- steering difficulties
- airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.