2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

18 -21 City / 24 -26 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

150 -180

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Adrienne P

One of the most important things about my car is that it is economical to drive it.

My PT Cruiser is green. And it is an oldie but goody. I like it because it's good with gas mileage. It's a small car but not a tiny car. I also like the trunk space.

Jan B

It is a great car, good gas mileage, accelerated quickly. Great braking system.

I like the way it drives. It gets good gas mileage. The tires lose air too often. The interior is falling apart.

Molly M

Smooth ride, drives like a truck.

I love my car, and I wish it was still being made. I have the 2009 touring edition. It is such a smooth riding car, but I wish the wheel turned a little harder. It drives like a Dodge truck, but that is all I know! It is a great car, and I will probably run it until it falls apart!

Desi D

I absolutely love that even though my car is small, it is still spacious.

The car sits really low to the ground so the front bumper will catch from time to time. Also after 100, 000 miles, the car does not always accelerate like it should. I have had to make repairs to the wheel bearings twice. The termostat of the car has only gone out once and the check engine light has only come on twice in the 4 years I have had this car.

Carmen K

Very old fashioned rider.

My PT Cruiser above anything else has a smooth ride. It is reliable, there hasn't been many problems. Owned it for 6 months, it has only had a small battery issue that was affordable to fix. It's style inside is simple and easy to use. The only odd thing about it would be the location of the window controls which are in the middle dash instead of the door panel.

Anna L

2009 Pt Cruiser review and comments

This is a very reliable vehicle. It has comfortable seating, nice AC, and is good on gas. It is a great family car and travels long distances with no problems. The car has a good clearance from the ground. The speakers produce great sound. I highly recommend this vehicle.

christina M

2009 Chrysler PT cruiser (grey) 4 door

Some electrical problems such as odometer does not read correctly and does not indicate when oil is low, but oil pressure sensor does read correctly. Drives very well, ac works well, radio works well, interior of the car has been kept clean and tear free. Currently 30$ of gas will fill the tank for 3-4 days or week depending on how far you are traveling and how often.

Zack M

It is probably the best car you can get and it is well made and put together.

The vehicle runs smoothly it has Bluetooth speakers, where you can play music, and make calls without picking up your phone. This vehicle runs with a hemi-engine and has little issues running.

Negative Owner Reviews

Mel P

Shitty car, don't purchase

Always has electrical problems, the catalytic converter had to be removed and even after changing all plugs and wires and oil/transmission fluid and filters changed it is still running poorly. The wiring harness in the tail lights got too hot and melted, literally almost any electrical problem possible has happened and has kept me from using this vehicle more than I've been able to use it in the past year

Toni B

White 2009 Chrysler pt cruiser touring edition.

Drives really slow, has no get up and go at all, has 155, 000 miles, vibrates really bad the entire time your behind the wheel from the time you crank it up, there is a loud popping noise coming from the front passenger wheel, there is a continuous clicking nice like a loose wire in my steering wheel, my alarm will just randomly go off at times and I have no button to stop the blaring, you have to be extremely careful not to drag every time you hit a bump, the driver side mirror is shattered, something is always going bad with this car, the only cool thing about this car is that the back seats come completely out and it is actually rather easy and quick.

James W

The cabin layout is nice. Easy to access controls (radio, cruise, etc. ).

The Chrysler pt. Cruiser has great cargo space, but lacks power. My particular model is the base model and has no bells or whistles. I would be happier with this vehicle if it came in a 6 cylinder model.

Nicole C

Cheap parts. Spacious and reliable.

I love that my car is pretty reliable. I dislike that my car is older and not current with the new technology.

Tiffany M

A small but roomy car with lots of electrical problem.

It wasn't the perfect size for living in the city. Small but yet roomy inside. With that said I have had to put it in the shop so many times. The starter, the lights away blow, and the door will not open with the windows down. I would definitely research thoroughly before make that purchase.

Nancy J

Automatic, it overheats, ac works sometimes and I think there are computer issue.

It gets me from point a to point b. It overheats all the time, I have to constantly put water and coolant in it to drive. The transmission is almost blown. It sounds like a manual like it is not switching gears.

Tiffany M

The p. T cruiser is a cute car but a bruiser to drive.

This car has been a problem since the first month we bought it. The tire rod has snapped. The lights in the car have needed replaced multiple times, I wish someone would have told me the car was discontinued for technical issues. Size wise its roomy but compact. I live in the city and can park it almost anywhere.

Alexander S

Good on gas, and not hard to drive and drives smooth.

At first it had problems now it drives great, interior looks great and drives smooth, good on gas and gets you where you need.

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 23 MPG 5 Seats

Touring

150 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

Limited

180 HP 21 MPG 5 Seats

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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Reviews

3.92

49 Reviews

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5 stars

45%

4 stars

18%

3 stars

24%

2 stars

1 star

Tasha M on March 6, 2021

PT Cruiser- Tiny But Mighty

Overall I really enjoy my car. It is a good size and is really good on gas. It doesn't have four wheel drive and does not always speed up as quickly as I would like it to especially when driving on highways. Overall though for my first car it's great!

Brittany M on February 23, 2021

They are nice smaller cars. Good for first cars.

Bad in snow and rain, it slides. A lot of mechanical problems with pt.'s cruisers. The air conditioner goes out in most pts.

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Pros from Owners

Emilia T.

It drives nice. Let's you know if your doors are still open. It dings until everyone is buckled. It does not use too much gas. It has enough space. The back seats go down in case you want to put something in the trunk.

Cons from Owners

Emilia T.

There are not really any so I do not see the reason how to explain that. The only con is that it is short and low to the ground and when you make a turn it does not really hug the curb. Nothing else I can possibly say.

Ranks #17 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser has an average owner rating of 4.03 out of 5 which ranks it #17 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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Ranks #8 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #8 of 25 other Compact SUVs.

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Is The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser A Good Car?

Yes, this is my 2nd one I have owned, and this one has more things go wrong than my first one. And it is just the basic model, my first one had way more bells and whistles and I liked it better.

Susie R.

Yes, I have enjoyed the car and would consider it a good vehicle. The color is not my favorite, but I got it used, so I didn't have many choices. Also, the seats are not very comfortable and the... Read More

Abby P.

Yes it's good car running around I like it a lot the only problem I have about it is that you can feel almost every bump in the road but it has a lot of room more than you'd expect inside

Michael E.

It is solid, but not great on snowy or icy roads. It is comfortable. I like the amount of legroom it offers, and the way we can sit up straight.

Misty N.

Yes, I love mine! The hatchback and sunroof are my favorite features. The air conditioning is also unique because the vents flip to face all possible directions and also close to lay flat. I have red... Read More

Don I.

Yes the best I love my car won't give it up for the world..my car gets me where I need to go all times

Holly F.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

The low oil indicator did not work and the it started burning oil. It was almost empty and now the engine makes a lot of noise. It had an issue with the front end that I have not fixed yet also.

Susie R.

Yes, it has lasted about 10 years and probably has a few more years in it. The engine is iffy and there are rust spots.

Abby P.

It burns a lot of oil I noticed Thin Line and the front-end needs usually a lot of work but I like the car I mean it's alright

Kirsten L.

It currently has a problem with the struts. In general, though, this has been an extremely reliable car, mechanically.

Rhonda C.

It is very reliable. The only problem is that it is common for the camshaft auto sensor to need to be replaced, but this was not too expensive. When it is getting old, your car makes a chugging... Read More

Kim L.

Is The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser A Good Value?

I bought it used for $7,000 so I thought it was a good deal--but I should have known better when it was leaking oil, the dealer offered to fix it--but only put a patch on it.

Susie R.

I do not know how much it costs. I bought it used for way cheaper than the market value. Therefore, it was a good value for me.

Abby P.

I'm not sure what is good value is like I said before my car is grate it gets me from where I need to go without problems... so what is good value

Dominique W.

Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Positive Owner Reviews

Negative Owner Reviews

Chrysler PT Cruiser Models

2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Reviews

Pros from Owners

Cons from Owners

Ranks #17 Compact SUV by Owners

Ranks #8 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

Is The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser A Good Car?

How Reliable Is The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Is The 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser A Good Value?

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