KnownCarProblemsChrysler PT Cruiser Problems by Year
Owners have filed 2,524 complaints with NHTSA about the Chrysler PT Cruiser since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2001, 2002, 2006. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Chrysler PT Cruiser problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 97 | Electrical | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 115 | Electrical | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 150 | Engine | 0 | 18 |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 349 | Electrical | 1 | 35 |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 187 | Engine | 3 | 11 |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 217 | Electrical | 1 | 16 |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 258 | Electrical | 2 | 22 |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 511 | Electrical | 3 | 40 |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 618 | Wheels and tires | 5 | 36 |
15 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Chrysler PT Cruiser
- What years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2001 (618), 2002 (511), 2006 (349).
- What is the most common problem with the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (557), engine (436), air bags (223).
- Which Chrysler PT Cruiser years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2010 (22), 2009 (97), 2008 (115). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.