Research · 10 model years
Chrysler PT CruiserEvery model year, 2001–2010
Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns and 2,637 owner complaints for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. The 2001 model year has the most complaints (626).
Chrysler PT Cruiser years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 22 | 1 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 97 | 4 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2008 | 0 | 115 | 11 | Not rated | 22 | |
| 2007 | 0 | 150 | 18 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 373 | 35 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2005 | 5 | 256 | 15 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 217 | 16 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 258 | 22 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 523 | 41 | Not rated | 21 | |
| 2001 | 7 | 626 | 36 | Not rated | 20 |
- 20100 recalls · 22 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20090 recalls · 97 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20080 recalls · 115 complaints · 22 mpg
- 20070 recalls · 150 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20061 recall · 373 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20055 recalls · 256 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20043 recalls · 217 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20034 recalls · 258 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20025 recalls · 523 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20017 recalls · 626 complaints · 20 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 626 |
| 2002 | 523 |
| 2003 | 258 |
| 2004 | 217 |
| 2005 | 256 |
| 2006 | 373 |
| 2007 | 150 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 22 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026