2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
30
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
The 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER has received a total of 30 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (5 complaints), Seats (4 complaints), and Air Bags (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
30 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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 was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
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 MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
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.
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 HAVE IT LOOKED AT THANKS.
Safety Rating for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
22867 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Please return suspect parts back to your facing depot using...
18-016-13 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with new software. The Technician may discover that P0128 - Thermostat Rationality DTC is present. This DTC is a two trip code and is matured if a significant difference exists between the PCM predicted and actual engine coolant temperature during engine warm-ups....
18-016-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with new software. The Technician may discover that P0128 - Thermostat Rationality DTC is present. This DTC is a two trip code and is matured if a significant difference exists between the PCM predicted and actual engine coolant temperature during engine warm-ups....
18-016-13 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin involves reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module with new software. The Technician may discover that P0128 - Thermostat Rationality DTC is present. This DTC is a two trip code and is matured if a significant difference exists between the PCM predicted and actual engine coolant temperature during engine warm-ups....
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 244 complaints
- 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 512 complaints
- 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 203 complaints
- 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 170 complaints
- 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 158 complaints
- 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER (current)
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