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Chrysler PT Cruiser safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Chrysler PT Cruiser since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
4 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 4 launched 2003 to 2007
  • Most recent 14 August 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/089
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 0 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2003 1 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Not every Chrysler PT Cruiser is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2003 to 2026

2003 had the most, with 1. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Chrysler PT Cruiser safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’03 1
’04 0
’05 1
’06 1
’07 1
’08 0
’09 0
’10 0
’11 0
’12 0
’13 0
’14 0
’15 0
’16 0
’17 0
’18 0
’19 0
’20 0
’21 0
’22 0
’23 0
’24 0
’25 0
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Chrysler PT Cruiser recall, newest first

2007 1 recall

Rear quarter window may detach from vehicle

Launched 14 August 2007 DVSA recall R/2007/089 Manufacturer ref. G01

Defect
The fixed rear quarter glass may separate from the vehicle whilst in motion
Remedy
Recall affected vehicles and replace Quarter Glass assembly
Vehicles affected
212 PT Cruiser vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2005 to 31 Dec 2006
DVSA lists it as
“PT CRUSIER”

2006 1 recall

Direction indicators may not function correctly

Launched 15 December 2006 DVSA recall R/2006/143 Manufacturer ref. F33

Defect
It has been identified that the direction indicators may not function correctly.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will have the indicator power module reprogrammed.
Vehicles affected
3,043 PT Cruiser vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“PT CRUSIER”

2005 1 recall

The fuel line jumper tube may chafe against the throttle cable

Launched 3 May 2005 DVSA recall R/2005/011 Manufacturer ref. D54

Defect
The fuel line jumper tube may chafe against the throttle cable. This may then lead to a fuel leak.
Remedy
Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified fuel line jumper tube. Additionally the tube will be re-routed and secured.
Vehicles affected
5,077 PT Cruiser vehicles
Built
1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2001
DVSA lists it as
“PT CRUSIER”

2003 1 recall

Fuel pump module mounting concern

Launched 6 January 2003 DVSA recall R/2002/136 Manufacturer ref. B23

Defect
The fuel pump module mounting may leak if the vehicle is involved in a rollover collision.
Remedy
Install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module.
Vehicles affected
10,200 PT Cruiser vehicles
Built
Build dates not given
DVSA lists it as
“PT CRUSIER”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 4 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Chrysler PT Cruiser. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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