PT Cruiser
Chrysler PT Cruiser: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Chrysler PT Cruiser2000–2010
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | PT / PG |
| Production | 2000–2010 |
| Model years | 2001–2010 |
| Body styles | 2-door convertible 4-door hatchback wagon |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Chrysler PT platform |
| Engines | Gasoline 1.6 L EJD SOHC 16v I4 2.0 L ECC DOHC 16v I4 2.4 L EDZ DOHC 16v I4 2.4 L EDV/EDT DOHC 16v turbo I4 Diesel 2.1 L Mercedes-Benz OM646 DE22 LA R CRD turbo diesel DOHC 16v I4 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed Ultradrive 40TE automatic 4-speed Ultradrive 41TE automatic 5-speed Getrag 288 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,616 mm |
| Length | 4,288 mm |
| Width | 1,704 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm Convertible: 1,539 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,417 kg |
| Class | Compact car |
| Assembly | Mexico: Toluca, Mexico State (Toluca Car Assembly) Austria: Graz (Eurostar Automobilwerk) |
| Designer | Bryan Nesbitt |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2003–2008 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2010 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2001–2009 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 8.7–9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Petrol | 2429 cm³ | 105 kW (143 PS) | 1441–1640 kg | 150–246 g/km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | Diesel | 2148 cm³ | – | 1600–1688 kg | 177 g/km (NEDC) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV, Compact car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2001–2010 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.4 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 48 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 227 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,690 L |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 2,148–2,429 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 105 kW (143 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,441–1,688 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,616–2,887 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2010 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2000–2013, 2016–2017, 2021–2022 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 581 | 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 456 | 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| Suspension | 240 | 2001, 2002, 2004 |
| Airbags | 234 | 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| Lights | 233 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Steering | 228 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 218 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 180 | 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| Brakes | 146 | 2001, 2002, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 134 | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2010: 2619 complaints, 199 with a crash and 111 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.