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2001–2010 · 10 model years

Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls & problems by year

25 recalls and 2,524 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2001618 complaints
Most recalls20017 recalls
Crashes reported194in owner complaints
Injuries reported2087 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
01753505257002001: 618 complaints, 7 recalls2002: 511 complaints, 5 recalls2003: 258 complaints, 4 recalls2004: 217 complaints, 3 recalls2005: 187 complaints, 5 recalls2006: 349 complaints, 1 recalls2007: 150 complaints, 0 recalls2008: 115 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 97 complaints, 0 recalls2010: 22 complaints, 0 recalls2001200220032004200520062007200820092010
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2010 PT Cruiser—21 mpg0221110
2009 PT Cruiser—21–23 mpg0974130
2008 PT Cruiser—21–23 mpg0115116140
2007 PT Cruiser—19–22 mpg0150183230
2006 PT Cruiser—19–22 mpg1349355251
2005 PT Cruiser—19–22 mpg51871112180
2004 PT Cruiser—19–22 mpg32171615183
2003 PT Cruiser—19–22 mpg42582215201
2002 PT Cruiser—20–22 mpg55114034502
2001 PT Cruiser—20 mpg76183617360

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system579
  • Engine and engine cooling268
  • Suspension234
  • Air bags230
  • Steering229
  • Exterior lighting228
  • Power train221
  • Engine193