Chrysler Pt Cruiser recalls and problems by year

Since 2000 the Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 9 recall campaigns and 2,524 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The model years with the most complaints are 2001, 2002, 2006.

9recalls
2,524complaints
0do-not-drive / park-outside recalls
2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Photo: 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser by Cutlass, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Complaints by model year

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Darker bars: the three years with the most complaints. Click a bar to open that year.

Recalls by model year

Most reported problem areas, all years

Every model year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
2010022111
2009097413
2008011511614
2007015018323
2006134935525
20053187111218
20041217161518
20032258221520
20023511403450
20015618361736
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Questions

What is the worst year for the Chrysler Pt Cruiser?

By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 (618), 2002 (511), 2006 (349) model years have the most. More vehicles sold also means more complaints, so compare neighbouring years too.