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Chrysler PT Cruiser by year

The PT Cruiser is a SUV sold from 2001–2010 with engines including 2.4L 4-cyl. NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 2,593 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
152025302001200620102001: 20 MPG combined2002: 20–22 MPG combined2003: 19–22 MPG combined2004: 19–22 MPG combined2005: 19–22 MPG combined2006: 19–22 MPG combined2007: 19–22 MPG combined2008: 21–23 MPG combined2009: 21–23 MPG combined2010: 21 MPG combined21 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
2001 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl205618
2002 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl20–223511
2003 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl19–222258
2004 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl19–221217
2005 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl19–223256
2006 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl19–221349
2007 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl19–220150
2008 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl21–230115
2009 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl21–23097
2010 PT Cruiser2.4L 4-cyl21022

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Chrysler PT Cruiser problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your PT Cruiser, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Electrical System460
  • Air Bags149
  • Engine149
  • Exterior Lighting107
  • Structure100
  • Engine and Engine Cooling68

Selling a Chrysler PT Cruiser: questions

How much is a junk Chrysler PT Cruiser worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete PT Cruisers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Chrysler PT Cruisers that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (2001–2010), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2001 PT Cruiser (618). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, air bags and engine.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most recalls?

The 2001 PT Cruiser has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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