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Chrysler PT Cruiser

2001–2010 · 32 configurations

Lowest
19
Average
21
Best
23
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The Chrysler PT Cruiser has been tested by the EPA across 32 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2010. Over this period, the PT Cruiser has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 19 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850182421MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,300182421MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,150202522MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600212623MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2005
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650172419MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2004
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650172319MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000172320MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300182521MPG
2003
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000172320MPG
2002
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000172320MPG
2001
2.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,000182420MPG

Historical Efficiency

2010
21
2009
23
2008
23
2007
22
2006
22
2005
22
2004
22
2003
22
2002
22
2001
20

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (PT Cruiser) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chrysler Chrysler PT Cruiser grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
959
Total Deaths
674

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
15.7%
Fire Occurrence
2.2%
Speeding Involved
12.8%
DUI Involved
13.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

72%
Front
19%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes42
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.74
2022
Fatal Crashes64
Fatalities
47
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2021
Fatal Crashes73
Fatalities
56
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2020
Fatal Crashes74
Fatalities
59
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2019
Fatal Crashes101
Fatalities
69
Deaths/Crash
0.68
2018
Fatal Crashes100
Fatalities
62
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2017
Fatal Crashes100
Fatalities
73
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2016
Fatal Crashes132
Fatalities
88
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2015
Fatal Crashes131
Fatalities
101
Deaths/Crash
0.77
2014
Fatal Crashes142
Fatalities
88
Deaths/Crash
0.62
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2005
2
2003
1
2002
1
2001
7
Critical
Moderate
Advisory