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3C8FY4BB31T••••••2005 Chrysler PT CRUISER
This build draws 13.3× more complaints than the average 2005 Chrysler PT CRUISER build (28 vs 2).
28on this build
154on the model
73builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedWheels 9Steering 3Fuel System 2Gasoline 2
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashDec 2008
Drivers side - side airbag failed to deploy on crash to drivers side of 2001 pt cruiser. Pt cruiser t-boned over car speed approximately 45 mph
Unknown Or OtherJan 2017
The car will shut off and not restart for at least 10 minutes. I have taken it to several mechanics and when the tester is applied no code appears and none have been able to tell us what the problem is. I took to the internet and found numerous instances of the same…
WheelsJan 2016
I have always had trouble keeping air in the tire of this car. I have talked to other owners and they to have had trouble. It is the chrome wheels that is causing the problem. We have not had an accident but I'm sure some one has. It also happened in my daughters stratus rt ,…
Power TrainApr 2014
Pulled into work shut car off noted leakage part on ground was told pressure switch
SteeringMar 2014
For a month I have been putting power steering fluid in my pt cruiser and went to get new tags and could not pas emissions because of a power steering problem. I was so upset I went to the salon and was talking about how I need to get my vehicle checked .. A woman in the office…
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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 3C8FY4BB31T555942 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.