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:

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  Loved the car but always in shop - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By akiva96 - December 31 - 6:53 pm

  I loved this car initially but in the less than 3 years I owned it I had to have the front wheel bearings replaced, as well as the front suspension rebuilt and/or replaced (depending on the component) the steering was becoming clunky (maybe a CV joint issue?) and the front speakers failed. I finally got tired of dropping the car off at the dealer every other weekend and traded it in for another car. (Not a Chrysler!!!!)

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  Get ready for several recalls - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Shayen George - November 13 - 10:00 am

  Chrysler trying to capitalzie on the popularity of the orginal PT model is now building them very quickly, with very cheap components. Mine has been in the shop 3 times in as many months. The transmission went out as I was driving the car home from the dealership. Also, the seals in the right rear break cylinder failed, causing break failure. Also, the 6 CD changer had to be replaced. While this last problem was minor compared to the first 2, it does suggest some serious problems with quality control.

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  Very bad car - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Kris - May 22 - 12:40 pm

  This car has the worst turn radius! It also has lots of problems with the engine. My blew at 70,000 miles and Chrysler wont fix it. I advise you not to buy this car. I use to be so happy with it until a well taken care of blew for no reason.

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  Worst Car Ive Ever Owned - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Tisa - May 20 - 11:10 pm

  The turbo failed completely at 29,000 miles nearly destroying the engine. At 36,035 mi the car began to barely run, jerking on any acceleration, stalling if air conditioner is used, backfiring and putting.

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  5 spd manual PT cruiser - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By JB - March 14 - 6:53 pm

  I have had the car for 3 years and and have driven nearly 48,000 miles. The fuel economy is not very good and they car feels like a toy on the highway. The manual transmission is ok but the car has very limited power.

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  Poor gas mileage and VERY poor in frontal - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Gloria - February 20 - 10:50 pm

  We had alot of problems with the starter switch and in a frontal crash the engine came up into the firewall which caused alot of personal injuries to driver and passanger. We did not get good mileage in city driving.

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  Who would expect this... - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By chantel - October 8 - 6:53 pm

  I have had my Touring Ed. auto 4dr wagon since 5/05, bought brand new. Now with 3 years under my belt and a little less than 18,000 miles on my Cruiser. I have had more problems than I expected from it. OK just the other day my CD player went out but due to it being under the 3 years/36,000 miles warranty, I now cant get it fixed. I have a problem with the oil light coming on for no reason, I can turn the ignition off and back on and the light will not come back on. The dealership tells me they cant find anything wrong. I have had it (while sitting at a red light) rumble, shake and RPM gauge fluctuate. I guess it could be worse. I hope this isnt a sign of things to come though.

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  Chrysler Man No More - 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By rustydd - February 5 - 9:50 pm

  Sold Chryslers for 12 years...now at Honda for 1 1/2 years. Had Jeep, Dodge and now the worst PT Convertible. Oil light comes on every other time I start ignition...cannot be fixed after four attempts by two seperate service departments. Smart Glass is not too smart when its cold and we have any type of moisture. Glass freezes and will not go up and down until the car gets warm enough to loosen the windows and worst of all is fuel mileage. Sticker says 19 city/25 highway...hah!!! I baby the gas pedal or drive like a madman I get 18 in the summer and 17 in the winter. Sorry Chrysler, I have had it with your poor quality, poor fuel mileage and terrible resale value. Go Honda Go