Component Record

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 Power Train Problems

37 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage37 complaints

37 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V076000Reported March 10, 2003 - 816 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 816 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System50 Engine43 Lighting36 Suspension35 Steering29 Air Bags20

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.