DecodedCarsChrysler PT Cruiser
6 model years from 2005 to 2010, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2010
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.4L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (114)
The 2010 PT Cruiser in brief
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is a SUV - offered with a 2.4L 4-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 169 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,146 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway), 1% better than the 2010 SUV - average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser has 6 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2010, classed as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Compact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (115), engine (68), air bags (45).
How the 2005 PT Cruiser compares
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (2.4L 4-cyl and 2.4L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 169 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 103-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,457 lb (2dr Convertible FWD /GT).
2010 PT Cruiser pros & cons
Full 2010 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints9 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 51 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- No AWD or 4WDTwo-wheel drive only, unusual for a SUV -.
PT Cruiser changes by model year
- 2010
- Engine dropped: 2.4L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 23 to 21
- Lightest version 157 lb lighter
- 2008
- Lightest version 227 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4L 4-cyl | 21 MPG | 168.9 in | 3,146 lb | Not rated | 0 | 9 |
| 2009 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 168.9 in | 3,303 lb | Not rated | 0 | 35 |
| 2008 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 168.9 in | 3,303 lb | Not rated | 0 | 41 |
| 2007 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 168.9 in | 3,457 lb | Not rated | 0 | 56 |
| 2006 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 168.9 in | 3,457 lb | Not rated | 0 | 114 |
| 2005 | 2.4L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 168.9 in | 3,457 lb | Not rated | 0 | 44 |
Alternatives to the 2010 PT Cruiser
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Honda CR-V | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2010 Hyundai Tucson | 26 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Kia Sportage | 22 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2010 Ford Escape | 32 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 19 MPG | Not rated | 10 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chrysler. How we calculate this →