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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3C3EY55E85T••••••2005 Chrysler PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2005 Chrysler PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
50on the model
25builds in total
Most reportedEngine And Engine Cooling 1Wheels 1Electrical System 1Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
SuspensionDec 2011
My pt cruiser convertible started making a thumping noise when I would turn. The noise would come from the front passenger side. Limped it to les schwab and was told I needed to replace struts and some plate thing that goes on top. I will have to $750.00 out of pocket. I have…
Electrical SystemMar 2011
We own a 2005 pt cruiser convertible and have had problems for the past year with the multifunction switch located on the steering column. The fog lights come on by themselves and will drain the battery dead. There must be a short in the steering column which is causing this…
WheelsMay 2009
The contact owns a 2005 pt cruiser. While driving 35 mph the front end of the vehicle elevated up and down. The contact stopped the vehicle and noticed that the driver side tire was separated from the wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who located the failure due to the…
Engine And Engine CoolingAug 2005
2005 chrysler pt cruiser engine light flashed and car stalled while driving. *ts the engine light illuminated on 3 separate occasions. Several repairs were made, but the consumer continued to experience problems
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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 3C3EY55E85T307091 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.