Overview & Reviews

The PT Turbo debuts with a 215-horsepower engine that gives the unique and versatile Cruiser a much needed boost in performance.

• Handling and ride qualities, versatile and spacious cabin, unique styling, low sticker price.

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

User Reviews:

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  PT NOT FOR ME - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By myhoganybrown - December 25 - 5:36 pm

  I only got the car because it was the most affordable. I ended up hating this car 1 year later not because of its reliability but because of its looks. This car is definitely perfect for older people. Why anyone under 50 would drive this car is beyond me? Although, I wasnt forced to purchase, it was a regret. However, no big maintenance issues. I just think it has no sex appeal.

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  Faulty Transmission - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By ecartner - August 3 - 10:53 am

  After 70k miles, car begins to have a hard time cranking. At 90k miles, transmission goes completely out from "metal shavings". This was a well maintained car & should be on the road for longer with no problems. Ive found others online that have had the same problem. I will never buy another Chrysler in my life!

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  Cruisers Suck - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Chryslersucks - April 16 - 10:00 am

  After owning a PT Cruiser for 1 year 1 month and 3 days the transmission died. Two days after repair the vehichle died again. After owning several vehichle 1 year and multiple issues. I am convinced I will never purchase a chrysler again.

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  03 PT CRUISER - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Phillip E. Taylor - September 3 - 4:30 pm

  At 75 miles, day after purchase, transmission required total rebuild (overdrive hub seal leaked and burned up clutches). At approx. 35k, first battery was replaced under warranty. Since then, two more batteries have been installed, most recent was less than a year old. We discovered, just after 70k, where extended warranty expired, that problem stemmed from fog light switch WONT turn off! We have hence unplugged fog lights, but indicator light on dashboard is always on. Also, transmission required another rebuild at 50k, w/$100 deductible. Also, there is a power steering fluid leak, requiring daily fill-up. Ign. key cyl. wont always turn on & column wont lock w/key removed. TIRED OF THIS!!

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  2003 PT Cruiser - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By MW - May 2 - 12:23 pm

  Overall disappointed with vehicle, gas mileage terrible for a 4 cylinder engine. Turns like a truck

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  Crummy Cruiser - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Mary Roth - July 6 - 8:50 pm

  Before the warranty was up I had to have a new transmission and two new air conditioners. Since then, the AC has had to be fixed again (by someone other than the dealer.) The gas mileage is poor for a small car. This is a cute top on a Dodge Neon platform and I am very unhappy with it. The service from Tommy Manuel is very crummy and I would never buy from them again.

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  not what expected - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By bboy - June 6 - 2:00 am

  Interior design is poor... Suspension system is poor... Interior is noisy... difficult to check blind spots...

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  Horrible! - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By jillf - October 7 - 2:16 am

  This car is so disappointing! I bought it used with 54k miles on it. The electrical system has always been wacky - dash indicator lights come on and off randomly and the fog lights wouldnt turn off, constantly draining the battery. Ive had it in to fix various power steering problems EIGHT times!!! A/C broke twice. Back liftgate broke. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR!!! Ive easily spent twice as much in repairs as I originally spent to buy the car.

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  Lemon Car - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Nancy M - November 20 - 9:20 am

  I have had nothing but problems with it since I bought it. The transmission has been slipping since 2 weeks after I brought it home! The dealers computer cant find a problem, so they wont fix it. Now Im past my warranty period and they tell me that the repair is at my cost! also, I had numerous problems with it that arent supposed to happen. The Strut spring snapped in half, covered under warranty (but should never happen), the engine mounting bolt flew out and took out my power steering pump with it (that should never happen), the battery cable spontaneously burned up (mechanic was surprised my car didnt catch fire!) and that should never happen,either! Im trading it for a Honda!

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  Worst vehicle Ive ever owned. - 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Lori - September 30 - 8:46 am

  Cheap vehicle. At 60,000 miles the cooling system quit, had to have entire system replaced. Thermostat stopped working and car overheated, almost ruined the engine! Next the a/c compressor quit making the car stall or jump forward at lights. This vehicle is a hazard. Leather is not durable at all, and the paint flakes off, cant wash it with out finding new exposed metal!