Component Record

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2003 Steering Problems

29 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 11% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V268000Reported June 3, 2004 - 438,391 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on June 3, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 438,391 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System50 Engine43 Power Train37 Lighting36 Suspension35 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.