Chrysler PT Cruiser years to avoid
The Chrysler PT Cruiser years to avoid are 2001, 2002, 2006 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2010 is the cleanest year on record.
3,420
Total complaints
11
Recall campaigns
2001–2010
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
PT Cruiser years to avoid
Every PT Cruiser year
Common questions
What are the worst Chrysler PT Cruiser years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the PT Cruiser years to avoid are 2001, 2002, 2006. The cleanest year on record is 2010.
What is the best year for the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
By complaint volume, 2010 has the cleanest NHTSA record among PT Cruiser years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
Across all model years, the PT Cruiser has 11 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 3,420 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.