Complaints
158
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Injuries
3
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#158 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:56,489 mi
#226 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:59,735 mi
#314 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:54,221 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 58 | — | — | 56,489 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 26 | — | — | 59,735 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | 2 | — | 54,221 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | 1 | 68,312 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 6 | — | — | 71,490 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | — | 46,060 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 59,539 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | 55,125 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
58
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,489
Engine Problems
26
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,735
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,221
Airbags
6
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,312
Transmission / Drivetrain
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,490
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,060
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,539
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,125
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 158 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 58 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (58 complaints, avg 56,489 mi); Engine Problems (26 complaints, avg 59,735 mi); Unintended Acceleration (14 complaints, avg 54,221 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 57,754 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser include 5 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 3 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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