2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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, south dartmouth…”
filed May 10, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle jerked back and forth as if the brakes were being depressed and released. In addition, the vehicle began to smoke without warning. The contact was an independent mechanic and repaired the vehicle; however, the…”
filed Jun 17, 2016
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% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 17 | 11% |
| 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 2008 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.