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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Owner complaints (97)
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser (4 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #9 for the most complaints (median 217).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 60 | |
| Engine | 26 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Power train | 7 | |
| Steering | 6 | |
| Seats | 5 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 5 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 21 | 26 | 23 | $2,900 |
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.