2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

19 -21 City / 25 -29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

150

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Samantha O

It is a limited edition with amazing heated seats.

It's a limited edition. It's a dream cruiser. It's a very rare car and has excellent heated seats that work wonders.

Molly M

Great Except Paint Endurance

I love this car. I have had it for 14 years and have only had to do routine maintenance. My only complaint is the paint job has completely failed in the Arizona Sun.

Toni P

It is my car. I love it. It is reliable and affordable and great on gas

It is a great car. I love my car. It is dependable and thousand times more reliable than the other car I owned

Jessica R

Dynamo on the road. Great small family car.

It has good acceleration and comfortably seats 4. I like that I can lay down the 2nd row and plenty of room to transport large items. The only drawback I have is that it does not do well with icy conditions. It tends to slide without really stopping.

Nicole C

The unique shape and aerodynamic design.

I have a wonderful 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It's a beautiful, deep maroon in color with soft all grey velour interior. It has spacious seating for 5 and has just enough trunk space for all our cruisin time needs. And with 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg in town, buying gas doesn't break my wallet or stop the cruise.

Morgan M

Dependable and attractive.

Overall a dependable, attractive, easy to drive vehicle. Rides a bit rough but comfortable inside the cabin. Good gas mileage. A tank lasts me well over a week with my regular commutes. Attractive outside. Great speaker sound. Prone to coolant issues but easily controlled if you keep it maintained.

Phoenix c

PT Cruisers: Reliable, good handling, long lasting.

My vehicle is my best friend. She is reliable and she gets me where I need to go. I like that she's a moderately tall vehicle so I don't feel silly in drive throughs. She does great in snow, which is good because I live in Wisconsin.

Lori S

It has lots of room inside and rides very well. Have taken it to wisconsin many times and I live in iowa. 150 miles each way.

This is my first brand new car and it is very reliable. I have had only normal wear parts go bad. Would buy another one if they still made them. Will keep mine till it dies!!!

Negative Owner Reviews

Jamie

Not recommended

About every year I’ve had to replace the control arms in the wheel bearings and tires because they were down so fast also replaced theAbout every year I’ve had to replace the control arms and wheel bearings and tires because they were down so fast also replaced front brakes. I can’t even sit at a stoplight for more than five minutes or my car will overheat which this has been a consistent problem for aboutI can’t even sit at a stoplight for more than five minutes or my car will overheat which this has been a consistent problem for about a year now does fine while driving but whenever it’s it’s not as it will overheat. Had to replace three motor mounts.This car has done nothing but cost me trouble since I bought it three years ago I am always having a problem I would never recommend buying one of these cars.

J M

Just personal experiences from driving a PT Cruiser. 2002

Not a reliable car imo. Mine is a 2002 and It's very underpowered. My family has put more money into it trying to fix it than what we originally bought it for. The car doesn't drive bad, however from personal experiences I would definitely not recommend getting this car for anyone. At least any model older than 2009

sue

Over heating :(

No shortly after I bought the car it constantly over heated I tried many things to fix the problem and can't get to stop over heating wish I never bought it waste of good money now I just want to get rid of it

Sam H

This car is a death trap.

This is a very uncomfortable car to drive and the mileage is terrible. It is a small car and I have a fear that if I ever get into an accident the car will just scrunch up like an accordion. It also has problems every day and overheats. The power steering in my car has gone out 3 times since I got it back in November of 2018.

Chris H

It is yellow, great gas, it fits 5 comfortably.

It is small. It does not fit my family. I like the head mileage on it. It is a stick, it is hurting my knee. It is not all comparable.

Debbie T

I think we bought a lemon!

We have had nothing but problems since buying our car. Something is always breaking down, needing to be fixed or replaced. I am really sorry we ever bought this car. But at present we don't have the money to buy a new one.

Salina B

Most of the things in my car work just fine... The driver's side door has some issues but as for everyone else, it's just old and loud.

Aside from the fact that the car is old, one of the things that bothers me about it is the shape... The car was a hand me down so I couldn't complain but I am NOT a fan of the body style of this car.

Amanda V

Not my kind of car, but it runs.

I think the gas mileage is horrible for this car. It has comfortable seats and pretty good speakers for music. Fits the whole family, but I would really prefer a bigger car. If you are looking for a first time vehicle I would recommend for sure though.

Chrysler PT Cruiser Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

Base

150 HP 22-25 MPG 5 Seats

Touring

150 HP 22-25 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

150 HP 22-25 MPG 5 Seats

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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Reviews

3.76

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5 stars

35%

4 stars

25%

3 stars

27%

2 stars

1 star

Carolyn hampton on November 30, 2021

Housewife

My car is 19 years old and still looks new. Lots of leg room for my big 6’8” husband, plus lots of head room. Back endcompartment holds big boxes And unbelievable space.Love my PT. So easy to get legs into car, real low to the ground

Eric E on April 3, 2021

It is bigger on the inside than it looks and gets good fuel economy.

It is very comfortable and versatile. I have owned it since 2003 and I have no real complaints. It has almost 135,000 miles on it.

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Ranks #12 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has an average owner rating of 3.76 out of 5 which ranks it #12 of 13 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #3 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #3 of 13 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser A Good Car?

Not all PT-Cruisers are good vehicles, my particular model is the touring edition. My research showed to me that this edition had way less costly repairs compared to the others. Over all I really... Read More

Britt E.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Mine is a very reliable model and has had minor issues, just the usual wear and tear from a 17 year old vehicle. It holds up very well. I have also heard that the 'sweet spot' is around 150k miles. I... Read More

Denise M.

Is The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser A Good Value?

I bought mine for 3k this was an amazing value for me. I would not buy one for more than 5k, even if it's not in pristine condition or not.

Michael L.

Safety & Reliability

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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