NHTSA Safety Recalls
Chrysler Pt Cruiser Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2001 to 2006, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 6 model years (2001–2006) the Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 25 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 7; the cleanest is 2006 with 1.
- Model years
- 6
- Total recalls
- 25
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2006
2001–2006
7 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | |
| 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 5 | |
| 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | |
| 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 4 | |
| 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 5 | |
| 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 7 |
What gets recalled most on the Chrysler Pt Cruiser
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS5
- SUSPENSION5
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY2
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR2
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
- CHILD SEAT1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.