2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other PT Cruiser years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 9th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. That ranks 9th out of 10 PT Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (60 complaints, 62%), typically at around 51,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 97owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 60 | 62% | 51,000 | “instrument panel” (13%) | — |
| Engine | 26 | 27% | 59,375 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 14% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 7% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 7% | 66,725 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 6% | 44,350 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 5% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5% | 47,250 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 4% | 60,061 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 4% | 68,171 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | 43,877 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% | 47,006 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 2% | 64,143 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 85,605 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 3,806 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 20,442 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front driver's side seat erroneously rolled backwards, and the driver was unable to reach the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted…
Sporadic instrument cluster powers on and off illuminating all lights. When condition occurs it is vastly distracting unable to determine vehicle speed accurately. When the issue is present the engine will typically shut off. This seems like an incredibly bad condition to allow in a vehicle and…
While running at 45 mph all the warning lights came on, the gauges went to zero, and the motor started stumbling. Trying to nurse it home, i stopped at a red light where the previous things happened again but also the motor completely shut off. This left me stopped in the middle of a busy 4 lane…
While driving all the warning light come on engine stalls even at freeway speeds. Car has to stopped, key turned off and restarted and the errors clear. It has done since it was new.. It has been researched by dealer while in for service. Never fixed it is still doing it..
Intermittently all dash lights come on and all gauges begin fluctuating and the car will begin to sputter and sometimes dies and then it doesn't do it again for miles
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser years
← 2008 PT Cruiser · 2010 PT Cruiser →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 115 | 0 |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 150 | 0 |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 349 | 1 |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 187 | 3 |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 217 | 1 |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 258 | 2 |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 511 | 3 |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 618 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 60 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other PT Cruiser model years, the 2009 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.