2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 28, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at unknown speeds and attempting to shift, the shift lever failed to engage into gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the gear shift lever was loose and needed to be…”
filed Nov 17, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 10 | 9% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 28 | 8% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 13 | 7% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 35 | 7% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 47 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.