Trim Report

Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring2003

Includes:PTCRUIS|Touring
$1,995
Starting From
49
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 49 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,995
Max $14,750
From $1,995
Fresh

Touring Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,291
$1K–$16K
10 listings90,000 avg miles
GT
From$3,900
19 listings|$4K–$16K
Limited
From$1,500
26 listings|$2K–$12K
Touring
From$1,995
49 listings|$2K–$15K

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Pricing

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Where to Find Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

Location data for all 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser trims combined

28States

If you're near Washington, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 28 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser trims

High Concern

The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser's high safety profile includes 3 recall campaigns and 258 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

3
Recalls
258
Complaints
22
Crashes
15
Fires
Recall Findings
08E0330002008-14-04
SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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04V2680002004-03-06
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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03V0760002003-10-03
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC.

IF THIS OCCURS, THE CLUTCH MAY NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser has accumulated 258 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train26
02Suspension24
03Electrical System19
04Engine And Engine Cooling18
05Steering17
258 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser trims

19–22mpg combined
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17-19city
·
23-26hwy
·
$3,050-$4,300/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser ranges from 19 to 22 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
PT Cruiser - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
PT Cruiser - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
PT Cruiser - Automatic 4-spd
20mpg
2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor
PT Cruiser - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
2.4L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city23 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Touring Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring

How does the Touring compare to other Chrysler PT Cruiser trims?

The Touring occupies a distinct position in the Chrysler PT Cruiser range. See how it stacks up on the 2003 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring?

Budget for standard Touring maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2003 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring?

For the Touring, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Chrysler PT Cruiser buyer's guide.

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