Model reliability

Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 45% of 2,496 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

45% failed their MOT

About average

From 2,496 MOT tests of Chrysler Pt Cruisers this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 76% more oftenHeadlamp aim9.5% vs 5.4%Fix about £30

Fails 53% more oftenBrake performance8.9% vs 5.8%

Fails 2× as oftenAnti-roll bars8.5% vs 4.2%

Fails 67% more oftenSuspension arms8.5% vs 5.1%

Advised 38% more oftenMechanical brake components23.4% vs 16.9%

Advised 91% more oftenSuspension arms23.1% vs 12.1%

Advised 62% more oftenFluid leaks16.4% vs 10.1%

Advised 2× as oftenSprings14% vs 6.3%Fix about £150

Safety recalls

4 DVSA recalls for the Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2007/08914 Aug 2007Built 2005–2006Rear quarter window may detach from vehicle

The fixed rear quarter glass may separate from the vehicle whilst in motion

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace Quarter Glass assembly

Recalled models: PT CRUSIER · 212 vehicles

R/2006/14315 Dec 2006Direction indicators may not function correctly

It has been identified that the direction indicators may not function correctly.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the indicator power module reprogrammed.

Recalled models: PT CRUSIER · 3,043 vehicles

R/2005/0113 May 2005Built 2000–2001The fuel line jumper tube may chafe against the throttle cable

The fuel line jumper tube may chafe against the throttle cable. This may then lead to a fuel leak.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be fitted with a modified fuel line jumper tube. Additionally the tube will be re-routed and secured.

Recalled models: PT CRUSIER · 5,077 vehicles

R/2002/1366 Jan 2003Fuel pump module mounting concern

The fuel pump module mounting may leak if the vehicle is involved in a rollover collision.

Fix: Install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module.

Recalled models: PT CRUSIER · 10,200 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Chrysler Pt Cruiser before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability

4 DVSA recalls for the Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Checking a Chrysler Pt Cruiser before you buy

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