Chrysler Pt Cruiser

2001–2005 only

706 classified complaints

2001–2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser models have 706 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is electrical — wiring_harness, typically surfacing around 103,861 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Chrysler Pt Cruiser report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

2001–2005

2006–2010

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2001–2005 only

electrical — wiring_harness n=103

Median onset: 103,861 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

electrical — body_control_module n=100

Median onset: 100,424 miles. 3.0% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

More common in newer model years. · Typically $250–$5,240 to fix a electrical repair, nationally.

steering — power_steering n=56

Median onset: 116,427 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $270–$2,230 to fix a steering repair, nationally.

body_interior — airbags_restraints n=56

Median onset: 101,319 miles. 57.1% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

body_interior — doors_windows_interior n=54

Median onset: 87,360 miles. 3.7% of these involved a crash, fire, or injury.

Typically $330–$620 to fix a body_interior repair, nationally.

engine — engine_stalling n=51

Median onset: 111,527 miles.

Typically $230–$3,010 to fix a engine repair, nationally.

suspension — subframe_corrosion n=41

Median onset: 111,169 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$1,710 to fix a suspension repair, nationally.

suspension — control_arms n=25

Median onset: 109,357 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typically $230–$1,710 to fix a suspension repair, nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2005 model years. See the full Chrysler Pt Cruiser report for every year and full specs/safety data.