2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review

Name: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review
Brand: Chrysler
Price: 825 USD
Rating: 4.5 (224 reviews)

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon Shown

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2002
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Pros

Handling and ride qualities, versatile and spacious cabin, unique styling, low sticker price.

Cons

Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers.

What’s new

The PT Turbo debuts with a 215-horsepower engine that gives the unique and versatile Cruiser a much needed boost in performance.

Edmunds says

The PT Cruiser is a fun, stylish and practical rig, now even more so with the new Turbo model.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$198/mo

$179/mo

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Consumer reviews

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5 (65%)

4 (20%)

3 (10%)

2 (5%)

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4.5

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2003 Standard Cruiser

Curt Brennan, 04/03/2015

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

We bought ours from the original owners in 2005 with only 17,000 miles. We've now owned it 10 years (this May) and it has given us absolutely NO PROBLEMS OF ANY KIND, EVER!! So far, I've purchased one set of tires and one battery (last fall) and that's it!! We like it so much that I just bought a 2005 "GT Convertible" with HO Turbo and only 47,000 miles. We dressed up our current PT and …

13 yrs and going Great car

Bill, 10/03/2016

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

I bought the GT turbo in 2003 in California. Its electric blue and has great pick up, speed and I love all the interior space. Strange though it is an automatic and has the auto stick. It must be a more rare version. I drove it home to NYC 3 yrs later and have driven it since then to October 2016. We do love it but Im taking over babysitting for grandchildren and wish to purchase a …

Fun car or worst piece of crap!!!

wewing, 01/27/2012

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I bought my PT Cruiser used. It is a 2003 and I bought it in 2005. I have replaced the waterpump (inline), the power steering,I have had work done on the struts,front bearings, I have had electrical problems and replaced the battery, and it eats oil at a rate higher than I would like. I have spenr over $3500 dollars on repairs and it had 30,000 miles on it when I bought it and I have …

It was great for a long time. but now. . . ?

hotwifey, 03/30/2011

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I purchased this car when it was 1 year old in 2004. I loved the design and still do. This car really had no issues until the past 1.5-2 years. I was so happy with it, I thought I will just keep driving it as long as I can. Recently, at 94,000 miles- I have had one problem after another. It is a bummer because this car was great for me for many years, but now it is a hassel. I'm looking …

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2003 PT Cruiser Highlights

Trim:

Base

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$17,130
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	22 MPG
Cost to Drive	$198/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	19 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the PT Cruiser include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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2003 Standard Cruiser

13 yrs and going Great car

Fun car or worst piece of crap!!!

It was great for a long time. but now. . . ?

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}