2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 30 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns engine. After that come seats (13%) and air bags (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 30,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 28 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 30,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a crash; 4 complaints mention a fire; 1 injury reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2010 ranks 10th most-complained-about out of 10 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser with enough data (21 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the contact crashed into a boulder. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered chest and back pains that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The VIN was unavailable.
I drove 15 miles an pulled at 55 MPH into oskaloosa ia reduced speed to 35 down to 25 an thought I smelled something burning like wires an antifreeze ,black smoke rolled out from under neath my hood on passenger side put in park popped hood opened hood flames coming from underneath engine in front of alternator grabbed snow throwing it on flames called 911 got fire extinguisher sprayed got fire out fire dept.showd looked they said smelt like wiring& antifreeze burnt smell .then looked in side of car keys in my…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning lamp illuminated as the tire pressure sensor failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 30,000. Updated 10/17/12
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated the seat control became fractured, causing the driver's seat to move around independently while the contact was driving. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who ordered and replaced the control panel. The contact was concerned that the new control panel would not remedy the issue due to the way the control panel was designed. The failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 10/17/13