2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls

2025-03-22 · Engine

“the engine blew up! under 70,000 mileage but after 10 years. mechanics can’t figure out what’s wrong with it. the try this and that. the catalytic converter, spark plugs… everything you can imagine. just started to cost more than it was worth. …”

2021-12-28 · Seats · 69,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side seat inadvertently moved forward toward the steering wheel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic was able to adjust the front driver's seatback to its original position; however, the vehicle w…”

2019-10-31 · Engine · 101,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle began to make an abnormal noise. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed her that the timing belt needed to be replaced. the contact was given an estimate for the repairs. the manu…”

2019-10-22 · Air Bags · 46,000 mi

“driving down the road and it makes a ding noise and the airbag light comes on. took it to the dealership and they said the drivers airbag is bad.…”

2019-08-14 · Air Bags

“the driver side air bag light come on and stay on after all other light go out. when the car gets up to 20 mph makes a ding ring sound but light stays on. i was going to take to the chrysler dealership to have them look at. then i saw morgan freeman on tv about the airbag recall, but i did not see my car. please advise if i should take to shop to h…”

2018-05-16 · Engine · 25,000 mi

“there were many instances where the gauges would momentarily go to zero, and engine would almost quit, only to return to normal within a second or 2, in most cases. on rare occasion, engine would quit, and not restart for a while, then everything ok again. i found that i could duplicate the symptoms by quickly turning the key to "off" then back…”

2017-12-30 · Exterior Lighting · 125,886 mi

“taillight socket melted causing lamp to burn out, and burnt socket. a new lamp was purchased a month previous, and was clear. lamp now appears like mercury in color, and cracked upon removal.…”

2016-08-25 · Vehicle Speed Control · 44,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving various speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated. the acceleration and power steering failed. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. the failure recurred two additional times. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the veh…”

2015-07-28 · Air Bags · 15,000 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving at approximately 35 mph, the contact crashed into a boulder. the air bags did not deploy. the contact suffered chest and back pains that did not require medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage yard. the manufacturer was not made awa…”

2014-04-25 · Service Brakes · 60,000 mi

“i stopped at our housing development mail center. when i backed out, the braking had lost its power assist and i had to apply a lot of pressure to the pedal to achieve a minimum or braking. i took the car to a nearby garage and they quickly noted that there is a 3 way check valve in the vacuum system that goes to the brake cylinder area. for whatev…”