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Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems by year

193 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 10 PT Cruiser model years. The most reported year is 2006 with 55 reports.

YearEngine reportsShare
2010 PT Cruiser523%
2009 PT Cruiser2627%
2008 PT Cruiser1513%
2007 PT Cruiser2315%
2006 PT Cruiser5516%
2005 PT Cruiser116%
2004 PT Cruiser146%
2003 PT Cruiser104%
2002 PT Cruiser224%
2001 PT Cruiser122%

Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.