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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1G1AK55F967••••••2008 Chrysler PT CRUISER
This build draws 21.9× more complaints than the average 2008 Chrysler PT CRUISER build (61 vs 3).
61on this build
89on the model
32builds in total
5involved a crash
1involved a fire
5injuries
Most reportedSteering 36Electrical System 9Air Bags 5Fuel System 4
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJan 2017
The contact owned a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While driving approximately 50 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a cement road divider. During the crash, the front end was severely damaged. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained an injured leg.…
SteeringcrashDec 2011
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact crashed into a curb as a result. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2020
My gas tank is leaking fuel.from the top of my tank
Power TrainDec 2018
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. While parking the vehicle in the driveway, the contact forgot to place the shifter into park and removed the key from the ignition switch. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle while in gear, but it failed to start. The contact…
Electrical SystemMay 2016
The contact owns a 2006 chevrolet cobalt. The contact stated that there was a lack of electrical power with the vehicle and it constantly shut off. The ABS, anti theft, brake, and power steering warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1G1AK55F967873229 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.