2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems, Recalls & Reliability
30 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 4/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2010 sits among all PT Cruiser years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Technical service bulletins
52 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and body & structure — are on file for the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2010 PT Cruiser TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser reliable?
The 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser drew 30 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 4/100, scored against the model's worst year (2002).
What are the most common 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems?
The top reported problems for the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser are engine (6 complaints), electrical (5), and seats & interior (4).
Does the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.