2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other PT Cruiser years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. That ranks 10th out of 10 PT Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (5 complaints, 23%), typically at around 63,115 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 23% | 63,115 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 18% | 7,040 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 14% | 30,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 14% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 14% | 25,229 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 9% | 153,342 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 1,690 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 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 engine blew up! Under 70,000 mileage but after 10 years. Mechanics canât figure out whatâs wrong with it. The try this and that. The catalytic converter, spark plugs⦠everything you can imagine. Just started to cost more than it was worth.
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side seat inadvertently moved forward toward the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was able to adjust the front driver's…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. While depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle began to make an abnormal noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that the timing belt needed to be replaced. The…
Driving down the road and it makes a ding noise and the airbag light comes on. Took it to the dealership and they said the drivers airbag is bad.
The driver side air bag light come on and stay on after all other light go out. When the car gets up to 20 mph makes a ding ring sound but light stays on. I was going to take to the chrysler dealership to have them look at. Then i saw morgan freeman on tv about the airbag recall, but i did not see…
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 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 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Owners most often report engine, seats, air bags problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 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 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.