CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (60 reports).
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Most common 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Problem areas named in the 97 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 60 |
| Engine | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front driver's side seat erroneously rolled backwards, and the driver was unable to reach the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000.
SPORADIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER POWERS ON AND OFF ILLUMINATING ALL LIGHTS. WHEN CONDITION OCCURS IT IS VASTLY DISTRACTING UNABLE TO DETERMINE VEHICLE SPEED ACCURATELY. WHEN THE ISSUE IS PRESENT THE ENGINE WILL TYPICALLY SHUT OFF. THIS SEEMS LIKE AN INCREDIBLY BAD CONDITION TO ALLOW IN A VEHICLE AND CONTACTING CHRYSLER LED TO NO SOLUTION FOR RESOLVING. INTERNET SEARCH SUGGESTS THIS IS NOT A ONE OFF SITUATION AND EXISTS ACROSS SEVERAL MODEL YEARS. CHRYSLER DOES HAVE A RECALL NOTICE "01V288000" FOR MODEL YEAR 2001 WHICH APPEARS TO BE VERY SIMILAR IN NATURE. DUE TO THE HIGHLY DISTRACTING NATURE OF THIS CONDITION AND FREQUENCY OF SIMILAR OWNER REPORTS IT SEEMS PARTICULARLY EGREGIOUS THAT A RECALL NOT
WHILE RUNNING AT 45 MPH ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, THE GAUGES WENT TO ZERO, AND THE MOTOR STARTED STUMBLING. TRYING TO NURSE IT HOME, I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHERE THE PREVIOUS THINGS HAPPENED AGAIN BUT ALSO THE MOTOR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THIS LEFT ME STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY 4 LANE HIGHWAY. ENGINE FINALLY RESTARTED WHERE I DROVE IT HOME. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED AND I SEE WHERE ONLINE THIS HAS BEEN COMPLAINED ABOUT OVER AND OVER. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO THROW THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS AT IT AND CHRYSLER DOESN'T CARE.
WHILE DRIVING ALL THE WARNING LIGHT COME ON ENGINE STALLS EVEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. CAR HAS TO STOPPED, KEY TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED AND THE ERRORS CLEAR. IT HAS DONE SINCE IT WAS NEW.. IT HAS BEEN RESEARCHED BY DEALER WHILE IN FOR SERVICE. NEVER FIXED IT IS STILL DOING IT..
INTERMITTENTLY ALL DASH LIGHTS COME ON AND ALL GAUGES BEGIN FLUCTUATING AND THE CAR WILL BEGIN TO SPUTTER AND SOMETIMES DIES AND THEN IT DOESN'T DO IT AGAIN FOR MILES
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser questions
Does the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (60), Engine (26), Vehicle Speed Control (14).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser has been fixed?
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