Overview & Reviews

The Chrysler PT Cruiser's sporty GT trim level has been dropped for 2008. Chrysler has also reduced the convertible model's trim level availability and made minor adjustments to feature availability. However, there will be a new special-edition model coming out later in the model year, the PT Street Cruiser Sunset Boulevard Edition.

• Roomy cabin with great utility, smooth ride, low price.

• Aged design, tepid acceleration with the base engine, less than stellar fuel economy, awkward seating position for shorter drivers.

User Reviews:

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  Turbo? no way! - 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Viviana - December 14 - 9:43 pm

  My first pt a brand new 2002, loved my car, had it for 7 years only two problems with it and we solved it fast,Now I have a new 2008 turbo and it has been at the dealership about 12 times, they cant find nothing wrong with it, they said its all normal, but it feels that you are riding on a tractor at the farm.gas milage is so poor,tire ligh on, the ratleling noise it makes, the squeaks andthe power seat handle broke off. Iam so upset that this pt is so sad!give me my 2002 back. Whats wrong with the people at the dealership?

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  Yet again - 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Chelsea - October 29 - 3:33 am

  Welll I worte the previous comment and I am having to write one again! I bought this car brand new on January 1, 2008 and it is December 31,2008! I drove it all day long, then when I went to drive home I turned my car on and the check engine light came on! Are you serious right now? I am trying to drive and my car isnt accelerating! Then it started to, then it jumped then it was just reving at 4rpm!! It isnt switching gears! So over this! This car must be a lemon! Its going back to the dealer on Friday! I dont even want a replacement I just want a different make & model! No more Chryslers for me! For real this time!

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  dont even - 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Stinks - August 5 - 8:36 am

  Poor turning radius, under powered, stiff handling, inadequate braking, over all a loser.

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  Wheel Bearings @ 60k - 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Bob - July 21 - 2:00 am

  Have to replace both front wheel bearings & rotors @60k! $700+. Never had to do this on any car Ive owned. Cant find the horn to repair it, weird. Otherwise car is alright for basic transportation. Hopefully no more expensive repairs.

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  Boring, boring, boring - 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By JW - May 19 - 2:56 am

  Looks good from the outside, but by 2008 is getting dated. The dashboard is sleek, but made of a very cheap plastic. The seats are not comfortable in the slightest for long drives. They are not contoured to the body at all. Not much storage capacity despite being a wagon. The power is pitiful in town and for the highway.

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  Why Do We Have Two Of These? - 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Glen Miller - February 7 - 9:20 pm

  W.P. Chrysler Special Edition. Interior room less than 2002 model. Water pump and transmission solenoid block (machined casting) both replaced under warranty by dealership at No Charge. No gas mileage. No performance from 4 cylinder engine. My extended-cab pickup truck turns a tighter radius than these cars. The end cannot come too soon for these cars.