What are the worst Chrysler PT Cruiser years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Chrysler PT Cruiser years are 2001, 2002 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 2009.

Chrysler PT Cruiser: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 2001, 2002

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 2009

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

2009solid year97 complaints · 0 recalls 2008115 complaints · 0 recalls 2007149 complaints · 0 recalls 2006349 complaints · 1 recalls 2005187 complaints · 5 recalls 2004217 complaints · 3 recalls 2003258 complaints · 4 recalls 2002worst year511 complaints · 5 recalls 2001worst year618 complaints · 7 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.