2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling (3 complaints, typically around 30,000 miles).

6complaints
0recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv problems

  • Engine & cooling~30,000 miles
    350%
  • Electrical system~139,000 miles
    233%
  • Brakes~36,000 miles
    117%
  • Stability & traction control~36,000 miles
    117%
  • Seats~77,000 miles
    117%

Share of the 6 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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What 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv owners say

Engine & cooling

ABS and stability control lamps illuminated, for the next week, the fault was intermittent. Workshop checked out fault, couldn't find fault with wheel sensors and couldn't reset fault. Developed into multiple instrument panel display indications, upto 10 flashing panel lights, and momentary power failure effecting all systems and engine. Internet including youtube states common problem not acknowledged by Chrysler. Some suggestions that ignition switch is fault but nothing certain. Car has only 37K miles so reluctant to start changing expensive electrical parts without guarantee of repair, I.e. ABS computer ECU, instrument pack etc. Looked at recent recall for GM, my PT Cruiser cabriolet was manufactured in Mexico in 2007. The parts involved in GM recall are delphi from Mexico between 2005-7. Is this the same problem? …

36,000 miles · Nov 2013

Tl contact owns a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible. The contact stated that when the brakes were applied she heard a loud clanking noise and then the vehicle jerked forward. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised her that the motor mount could be fractured. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic who advised her that there were two fractured motor mounts. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.

23,000 miles · Jun 2011

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.4L 4-cyl5-speed manualFWD19 / 26 / 22
2.4L 4-cyl4-speed automaticFWD19 / 24 / 21
2.4L 4-cyl turbo5-speed manualFWD19 / 25 / 21
2.4L 4-cyl turbo4-speed automaticFWD17 / 24 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Compact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv?

The engine & cooling — 3 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 36,000 miles; 60% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.