The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 22 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser has accumulated 22 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with seats leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Seats4

02Engine3

03Air Bags3

04Suspension2

05Steering2

22 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chrysler PT Cruiser Fuel Economy

21mpg combined

19city

24hwy

$3,200/yr

At 21 MPG combined, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser delivers consistent fuel economy. Budget accordingly.

PT Cruiser - Automatic 4-spd

21mpg

2.4L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

19 city24 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

28States

26%in top 3

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.

WAWashington

910%

FLFlorida

89%

AZArizona

67%

MIMichigan

67%

CACalifornia

67%

NVNevada

56%

PAPennsylvania

56%

WIWisconsin

44%

OHOhio

44%

TXTexas

44%

DEDelaware

33%

MOMissouri

33%

ILIllinois

33%

VAVirginia

33%

GAGeorgia

33%

OROregon

33%

DCWashington DC

33%

OKOklahoma

22%

UT1

AR1

NC1

ND1

NJ1

NY1

KS1

KY1

LA1

TN1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2010.

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is EPA-rated at 21 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

SEATS problems top the list with 22 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.