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Chrysler PT Cruiser: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 10 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). 2001 has the most recall campaigns (7). 2004 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (14).

How to read this

Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year Recalls Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Combined
2010 0 22 2 ENGINE 21 MPG
2009 0 40 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21 MPG
2008 0 40 8 AIR BAGS 21 MPG
2007 0 40 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 MPG
2006 1 40 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 MPG
2005 5 40 8 STEERING 19 MPG
2004 3 40 14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 MPG
2003 4 40 11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19 MPG
2002 5 40 10 ENGINE 20 MPG
2001 7 40 11 ENGINE 20 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser

Questions

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most complaints?
Of 10 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser on record, 2009 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most recalls?
2001 has the most recall campaigns (7).
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.