Overview & Reviews

Classic styling and modern utility were the guiding forces behind Chrysler's PT Cruiser. Based loosely on the Neon platform, this small van offers a flexible interior, head-turning looks and, sadly, only 150 horsepower. A more powerful engine is already in the works.

• Unique styling, low purchase price, roomy and flexible interior.

• Only 150 horsepower, engine noise at high rpms, initial demand will exceed supply.

User Reviews:

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  Big Mistake - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By QA - December 21 - 5:50 am

  Because the seats sit higher, you are able to enjoy an overall better view of the road. However, I wouldnt recommend anyone to purchase a PT Cruiser. The workmanship on the car is poor. The parts are of poor quality and break quickly. The price to fix the vehicle is outrageous due to its design. It is a completely unreliable car. I have owned the car for 3 years. It has brokendown and needed towed 4 times. Each time I was told that the part with the problem wears quickly and it is not unusual to have it replaced.

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  Underpowered and Blind Spots - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Techshark - February 8 - 10:00 am

  We liked the looks of the Cruiser but have found it hard to drive. It has large blind spots at the rear quarter panels and is grossly underpowered. We often have trouble getting up hills at highway speed. Also the fuel economy is not great, 20mph at best. Had we known these items we would not have bought the car.

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  Unreliable - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Do not buy Chrysler - March 21 - 10:00 am

  This car is extremely unreliable. It has been one problem after another. The latest problem is a smell of a burning electrical system. Do not purchase this headache.

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  Worst car ever owned! - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By classicsrock - August 6 - 7:46 pm

  i bought a 2001 pt cruiser 3 weeks ago...a weeks after i bought it i had to put in new ball joints and bushings and put 4 brand new tires on it. then last weeks i broke down on the side of the rd, the timing belt went and ruined all the valves and failed the compression test, the motor was junk so needless to say i will NEVER buy another one complete junk! i should have bought the Chevy Camaro i was headed to go look at the but saw the pt on my way their biggest mistake! now Im out a couple thousand dollars and no car. for anyone thinking about buy a pt, dont, just keep driving!

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  EWWWW.... Too many problems!!! - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Jay1121 - May 9 - 2:00 am

  I have purchased this vehicle and I will NEVER buy any Chrysler again!!! It was my second Chrysler and now I learned my lesson!!! This car gave me in less than 2 months apart $2500 worth of repairs. I took it to Chrysler Service and I felt "ripped off". First time in service was about $1000, and the second was about $1480. I had 60k mile warranty on this car, and as soon as it turned 61208 it started with problems. As if it had some computerized mechanism to do so. Go figure!!!

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  It is O.K. - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By John Caporusso - August 5 - 2:00 am

  It is ok but bad gas mileage.

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  Dont Expect Too Much - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By techshark - September 5 - 11:33 pm

  We have a 2001 PT Cruiser. While its fun to look at it is seriously underpowered and has lots of issues. Despite that we have a "bumper to bumper" extended warranty, it never seems to cover any of the issues and each service is several hundred dollars a time and at least $100 to diagnose. The car has a VERY dangerous blind spot so you must adjust the mirrors exactly and take your eyes off the road to look behind you in both directions to change lanes. The car is so underpowered that it cannot make more than 60 mph up a hill with 2 people in it. The gas mileage is on its best day 20 mpg highway so dont buy this for fuel economy. If all you want is styling, this is the car for you.

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  dont buy it - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By big pig iron - May 2 - 10:00 am

  purchased as a certified used car at 39000, tie rods went bad at 42000, a/c broke at 47000, transmission failed at 57000, car was serviced regularly and adult driven on highway for work purposes only. car continually had problems and was traded at an exceptional loss just to escape the ongoing agony. never buy another american car again.

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  Avoid all PTs regardless of year - 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By wolff - November 18 - 10:00 am

  This car has great body lines, turns a lot of heads, and at times can be fun to drive. My PT is 3 years old and is worth only $2000 more than what I sold my 1997 Neon for. It does not hold its value and all Chrysler dealerships are EXTREMELY UNPLEASANT to work with when dealing with problems (Ive been to 3 different ones and had to embarass the manager in front of other customers to get the car fixed - and it was a SAFETY ISSUE). This is the last chrysler product I will ever buy and wouldnt recommend their products to any one...EVER.