2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, and owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,760 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 18 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front driver's side seat erroneously rolled backwards, and the driver was unable to reach the br”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 5, 2024 · Seats
“Sporadic instrument cluster powers on and off illuminating all lights. When condition occurs it is vastly distracting unable to determine vehicle speed accurately. When the issue is present the engine”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 28, 2020 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18–21 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chrysler Pt Cruiser model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Pt Cruiser model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 5 | 618 |
| 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | 511 |
| 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 2 | 258 |
| 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | 217 |
| 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | 187 |
| 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | 349 |
| 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 150 |
| 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 115 |
| 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 22 |
Checking a specific 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
How do I know if my 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.