PASSENGER AIR BAG STAYS ILLUMINATED AND RINGS EVERY 5 SECONDS EVEN WHEN A PASSENGER IS THERE OR NOT.
2007 chrysler PT Cruiser airbags problems
severe 25 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
25
Recalls
0
Crashes
12
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 8 most recent
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES RANDOMLY AND PINGS. I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS A SENSOR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT AND THE COST TO REPAIR WOULD BE AT LEAST A COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS. WHY WON'T THE DEALER FIX THIS AT THE MANUFACTURER'S EXPENSE, SINCE IT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT?
DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY, APPROACHING THE CITY, WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON. WEATHER CLEAR AND SUNNY. HIGHWAY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. MY SPEED WAS AT AROUND 70 MPH. THE DRIVER APPARENTLY DECIDED TO EXIT THE RAMP AS IT WAS LINED WITH VEHICLES. THE DRIVER PULLED OUT OF RAMP AND STEERED TO LEFT LANE ON HIGHWAY, IN FRONT OF ME. I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY TO AVOID COLLISION. MY CAR SUDDENLY SKIDDED AND SPUN …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND MADE A BEEPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER THEY INFORMED ME THAT INDEED THE AIRBAG WAS NOT COMMUNICATING WITH THE REAR BUMPER AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A NEW SENSOR. I WAS TOLD THAT THE GOOD NEWS WAS IT WON'T DEPLOY WHILE DRIVING BUT IT WON'T DEPLOY IF IT'S IN AN ACCIDENT. YEAH. THE DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO FIX IT AND THAT IT WAS MY PROBLEM. …
I HAVE A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, THAT WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A COLLISION OR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGING INCIDENT HOWEVER THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS NOW MALFUNCTIONING TO THE POINT WHERE IF ANYONE OR ANYTHING IS IN THE SEAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TURNS ON AND THE NOTIFICATION CHIME SOUNDS. THE DEALER HAS ESTIMATED THAT $500 WOULD BE A GOOD START TO REPAI…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND CRASHED HEAD ON INTO A UTILITY POLE. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG PARTIALLY DEPLOYED AND DID NOT COMPLETELY INFLATE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A BRUISED CHEST AND INJURIES TO THE RIGHT HAND AND SHOULDER. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED …
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG RED WARNING LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING WITH NO PASSENGER
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 chrysler PT Cruiser?
It's a meaningful issue. 25 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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