2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: common problems and reliability

One of the better PT Cruiser years.

149 owner complaints, most about air bags. No recalls.

Should I buy a 2007 PT Cruiser?

The 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 149 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and engine and engine cooling.

Safety record for the 2007 model year

149
Owner complaints
0
Recalls
18
Crash reports
3
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other PT Cruiser years only. How we score it

Is 2007 a good year for the PT Cruiser?

Across the 10 PT Cruiser model years we track, complaint volume runs from 22 (2010) to 1,050 (2002). With 149 complaints, the 2007 PT Cruiser sits below the model's median of 434.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

air bags
28
engine and engine cooling
27
engine
23
electrical system
22
power train
17

What owners say across generations

Extremely polarized sentiment, split between nostalgic appreciation for its unique design and practicality, and widespread, severe criticism of its reliability, driving dynamics, and build quality.

Owner insights cover all generations of the PT Cruiser. See the full PT Cruiser owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used PT Cruiser listings typically run $4,596–$7,144 across 2001 to 2010 model years.

Other PT Cruiser model years

Compare every PT Cruiser year side by side to see how 2007 ranks against the rest.

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