Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 0 recalls, 22 complaints.
0
Recalls
22
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed... |
| Jun 7, 2020 | ENGINE | The engine blew up! Under 70,000 mileage but after 10 years. Mechanics can’t figure out what’s wron... |
| Oct 15, 2019 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN... |
| Oct 7, 2019 | AIR BAGS | DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND IT MAKES A DING NOISE AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON. TOOK IT TO THE DEALE... |
| Aug 5, 2019 | AIR BAGS | THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON AFTER ALL OTHER LIGHT GO OUT. WHEN THE CAR GETS UP... |
| Dec 30, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TAILLIGHT SOCKET MELTED CAUSING LAMP TO BURN OUT, AND BURNT SOCKET. A NEW LAMP WAS PURCHASED A MONTH... |
| Aug 18, 2016 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, ALL OF THE WARNING IN... |
| Dec 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | THERE WERE MANY INSTANCES WHERE THE GAUGES WOULD MOMENTARILY GO TO ZERO, AND ENGINE WOULD ALMOST QUI... |
| Jul 28, 2014 | AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT ... |
| Apr 25, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | I STOPPED AT OUR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT MAIL CENTER. WHEN I BACKED OUT, THE BRAKING HAD LOST ITS POWER ... |
| Feb 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I DROVE 15 MILES AN PULLED AT 55 MPH INTO OSKALOOSA IA REDUCED SPEED TO 35 DOWN TO 25 AN THOUGHT I S... |
| Jun 18, 2013 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE SEAT CONTROL BECAME FRACTURE... |
| Apr 26, 2013 | ENGINE | CAR USING ABOUT 1 QUART OF OIL PER 1000 MILES OF OPERATION. HEAD GASKET LEAKING. HEAD GASKET REPLACE... |
| Apr 25, 2013 | SUSPENSION | FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES OF CAR. REPORTED BY DEALER REPAIR TECH WHILE R... |
| Feb 20, 2013 | STRUCTURE | EDGE OF PASSENGER SIDE REAR FENDER WELL PAINT IS BUBBLING UP WITH CORROSION DAMAGE UNDERNEATH PAINT.... |
| Sep 14, 2012 | SUSPENSION | FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED, MAKING LOUD GROWLING NOISE, ESPECIALLY WITH STEERING WHEEL TURNED ON IN... |
| Aug 24, 2012 | TIRES,WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING L... |
| Mar 8, 2012 | SEATS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC COVERING OF THE... |
| Nov 24, 2011 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS ... |
| Jan 29, 2011 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ON SATURDAY MORNING, AT ABOUT 11:40 AM, THE TEMPERATURE WAS 31 DEGREES F, AND I'D NOTICED THE DEW PO... |