Chrysler PT Cruiser years to avoid
More than twice the PT Cruiser's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chrysler PT Cruiser years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical560
- Engine442
- Airbags226
- Lights224
- Suspension222
- Steering220
- Transmission213
- Body175
- Brakes144
- Fuel system131
- Visibility124
- Wheels123
Most reported problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser
Stalling 182Headlights 115Ball joint 114Check engine light 105Fire or smoke 100No deployment 95Airbag light 75Overheating 61Grinding brakes 59Battery drain 44Tire blowout 32Fuel leak 26
Chrysler PT Cruiser problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95 | 22 | Engine | 25,229 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 87 | 97 | Electrical | 45,254 | 0 | 4 | |
| 2008 | 84 | 115 | Electrical | 55,699 | 0 | 11 | |
| 2007 | 80 | 150 | Engine | 52,000 | 0 | 18 | |
| 2006 | 58 | 349 | Electrical | 55,000 | 1 | 35 | |
| 2005 | 77 | 187 | Engine | 59,000 | 3 | 11 | |
| 2004 | 74 | 217 | Electrical | 53,000 | 1 | 16 | |
| 2003 | 68 | 258 | Electrical | 49,000 | 2 | 22 | |
| 2002 | 42 | 511 | Electrical | 51,122 | 3 | 40 | Avoid |
| 2001 | 34 | 618 | Electrical | 57,559 | 5 | 36 | Avoid |
Recalls 9
Questions about the Chrysler PT Cruiser
What years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser should you avoid?
2001 and 2002. Each has more than twice the Chrysler PT Cruiser's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2001 alone has 618, mostly about electrical and engine.
What is the best year for a used Chrysler PT Cruiser?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Electrical, with 560 complaints across all years, followed by engine (442) and airbags (226).
How many recalls does the Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
9 recalls between 2001 and 2010. The 2001 model year has the most, with 5.
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