2009 Chrysler PT CruiserProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 5, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser has problems
97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60 | 0 |
| Engine | 26 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 2 |
| Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| Power train | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 20 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do electrical system problems start?
51kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 55 electrical system complaints. 96% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2009 vs. every other PT Cruiser year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the PT Cruiser median. How we score
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- Caution
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- Not rated
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser safety ratings
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
What PT Cruiser owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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..
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