Overview & Reviews

A convertible joins the PT Cruiser lineup for 2005.

• Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.

• Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.

User Reviews:

Showing 1 through 10 of 359.00

• 

  PT Cruiser 4 dr wagon std - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Mike A - December 30 - 5:36 am

  Chrysler could have done better. The seats are hard as a rock and uncomfortable over long drives. No cruise control means a lot of physical driving. Reliability sucks. The brakes had to be replaced twice and tires wore out quick. I didnt hot rod this car, I babied the heck out of it and still the little things broke down. I had sensors go bad after I bought the car. BIG repair bills. Gas mileage is the same as my Dodge Caravan SXT! 22 mpg on the highway for a PT Cruiser? Thats just dumb. I love the color and the interior are nice to look at. I dont like the vents though. Cant use my cell phone clip to hold my phone. Forget about self repairs. Cant get to the oil dipstick w/out moving hoses

• 

  Lemon Pt-Cruiser - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Pt-cruiser :( - May 26 - 9:50 am

  since I purchased this car, all Ive had is problems. -1st the door took air and was very noisy, had it looked at 5 times to be told, that Id have to like with it. -The the door take in water when in a carwash or when in heavy rain - Had had constant noise with the motor and of course when you take it in does not do it for them, grrr - Brakes needed to be changed 4 times - the bouching its a suspensing thing twice - I had to buy the extendeed warrenty at a cost of 1200$, was less expensive to take that then the repair cost I had to place on it at a lil over 60k - then the a/c stopped working and had to get all 4 tubings replaced and had to par a 100$ detection, yada yada yada

• 

  Steer Clear of Chrysler PT Cruiser - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By JenniferDenise - October 31 - 6:33 am

  Ive had nothing but problems with this car since I purchased it. I barely get 16 mpg when I should be getting over 20. The car stalls when the air conditioner runs. It wont shift going up hills and has a lot of trouble taking off. The check engine light flashes during every up-hill battle. Ive replaced the brakes, rotors and spark plugs twice. I was told it needed a tune up which was done but the problems came back a few months later. Ive now been told that it needs another tune-up. I paid 10,000 on the car and Ive now paid over 4,000 in two years on "maintenance". My powertrain warranty hasnt covered the cost of any repairs to the engine or transmission. Ill never buy Chrysler again

• 

  bad... - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By NeverPT - May 23 - 1:20 pm

  bought it brand new but already had a couple of problems after owning it for less than 3 weeks. chirping noise due to misalignment of belt. air conditioning doesnt work well. Brought it to dealer today to have belt replaced and have AC checked. car seats are not comfortable. gas mileage is OK. the first tank got 24.2 mpg, not bad.

• 

  PT LOSER - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Arlisha Anderson - September 24 - 10:26 pm

  I bought my PT Cruiser from Nissan Woodland Hills. It worked great for the first 4 years but now it keeps overheating! I now call it the pt loser or pity cruiser. Just dont buy one!

• 

  Not a great purchase - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By John - May 2 - 4:46 pm

  I have had this car for 3 years and have had a lot of problems door seals replaced 6,000 miles Horrible fuel economy from day 1 15 mpg city 18 hwy premium fuel dealer said would improve with driving 21000 miles now and no better new stereo 8000 miles new wheel bearings 19000 miles has been in shop often Chrysler does not offer rentals either pd 34,000.00 very loaded Inferno Red Gorgeous car they said it was not a high end model like a 300M or Aspen or Crossfire just a PT Cruiser Chrysler no help either Took to another dealer same excuses now just parked till lease up have 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe company car excellent gas mileage and very reliable Hyundai honors their warranty

• 

  Frustrated with this car! - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Missy - November 2 - 11:36 pm

  First I have to say I love the look of this car (I have a convertible) and it is fun to drive BUT the problems I have had are disappointing. First the computer was bad and it had to be towed 6 times before they found it. (Thats me standing in a parking lot with a dead car that many times.) Luckily, then it was under warranty. Then the list began: the battery has exploded, the air conditioner went out and cost a thousand dollars, there is some kind of short they cant find that causes a pop and the dash to go out when Im driving. I could go on. Its sad because I love it but Im ready to punt! The amount of money Ive had to spend on this car already is ridiculous.

• 

  Reliability Cruises down Highway - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By doug koman - September 6 - 6:50 am

  gas gauge sticks at "full" then drops to below empty. Dealer says dirt in gas. First American car in 25 years; funny all those imports used same variety of gas without this problem. Clutch goes right to floor without resistance. Stranded on interstate vehicle trucked to dealer. Slave valve worked loose & dropped into transmission. First time dealer ever saw this. 25 years of imports with manual transmissions; never even had a clutch adjustment. Will not buy an American car again. This was a mistake, but thought US quality had improved. Now I cant even trade it as Chrsyler has cut the cost of 05s. Do not buy a PT cruiser.

• 

  2005 PT Touring - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Lori - August 27 - 9:10 pm

  I have owned my PT for about two and half years. I went from a Dodge Ram 1500 to this small PT only due to the fact my Ram only got nine mpg and fuel was running $4.00 per gallon. Basically there is plenty of room, with the back seats up, for my two hunting dogs. This was the only reason I bought it, because of the large cargo area.

• 

  second times a charm? - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By apodpaula - July 1 - 4:53 pm

  Bought new and loved it, since then not so much. At 30K had to have motor replaced because of bad head. At 40K, needed rear end work, now at 58K I find out I have to have motor replaced/rebuilt for a second time due to a oil leak in the head gasket. Im told by the dealership that it will be covered. We will see. After it was fixed the first time, I tried to fall in love with it again, but the honeymoon is over.