Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability Comparisons
You won't find Chrysler PT Cruiser reliability information like this anywhere else. Actual repair frequencies, not just vague dots. So you can tell how much the Chrysler PT Cruiser truly differs from competing car models in reliability.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to much more closely track Chrysler PT Cruiser reliability as the cars age. Others tell you how reliable the Chrysler PT Cruiser was a year ago, when the cars were a year younger and had 12,000 fewer miles on them. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Chrysler PT Cruiser has been recently.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
General NotesHow do we select "competing car models"? Users of TrueDelta's car price comparison tool most often compare these cars to the Chrysler PT Cruiser.Models and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.
Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
Chrysler PT Cruiser Competitors' Reliability through December 31, 2012
An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.
What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Chrysler PT Cruiser
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| Reliability and Durability of the Chrysler PT Cruiser: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
HAS NOT FAILED SINCE PURCHASED... 2 YEARS AGO NOW |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
HAD THE CAR 4 YEARS NO PROBLEMS AT ALL. |
| 2004 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Over 104,000 miles on my 04 with no problems. the lifetime warranty on the 07 takes care of any major powertrain issues. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Runs well, starts quickly, and required only routine oil and oil filter changes. |
| 2001 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Mine is almost 10 years old. Even though is low mileage Mother Nature is relentless. Tires, wheels and brakes all replace not for wear but for weather and moisture. Otherwise, fairly bullet proof. |
| Reliability and Durability of the Chrysler PT Cruiser: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
Everything. What a piece of junk. The longer you own one the quicker you learn just how many corners they cut. A plastic bolt on the clutch pedal? Chrome Wheels corrode, fuel pump went, window motor went, and many more issues. |
| 2003 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
It is not reliable, like all Chrysler products these are also know to have wiring problems |
| 2002 | 4dr Wagon 150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Multiple visits to the dealership for the A/C, suspension, etc. |
