2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
19 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(206 Total Reviews)
Constant Repairs
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
When we first purchased the PT it seemed like a great vehicle. The gas mileage was always in the high 20's. Had maintanence preformed at the scheduled time and thought we were taking good care of it. Once the problems started the milage suffered and is around 22. At 28000 had the headgasket replace to take care of an oil leak at 48000 replaced the right and left lower control arms and bushings at 56000 the battery shorted out leaving the vehicle total dead at 58000 replaced spark plugs and wires and now the transmission seems to be having problems. Most of the miles are from the 60 mile round trip to work on the open highway. Never owned a vehicle with so many problems with this low of milage
Favorite Features
Like the roominest and the way you sit up higher than some smaller vehicles
Suggested Improvements
Better reliability
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Piece of Junk
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
Avoid the temptation of buying this car with the thoughts of cruising with the top down. Severe suspension problem. Major repairs/replacements required, including control arms and hub bearing before the car even had 40,000 miles. Now the motor mounts have failed at 41500. Looking through other reviews, I see the same issues reported. Wish I'd found this site and read the reviews prior to my purchase.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
It's good that Chrysler killed this car.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Bad Cruiser
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 4A)
Review
The car was fine for the first two years, but it has been a headache ever since. The turbo blew out when the car was 2 years old. It was still under warranty. The dealership performed shoddy work, and it ended up in the shop again for repeat repairs. I would never again purchase a Chrysler. I have spent almost $10,000 in repairs. I hope Chrysler and it subsidiaries go down in flames. No bail out!
Favorite Features
Convertible
Suggested Improvements
Better electrical, a turbo which doesn't blow out, more passenger room
2 out 5 people found this review helpful
Third Cruiser
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is our third PT Cruiser. We had a '01,'03 GT, and now our '05. The GT was probably the best car of the three a lot of fun to drive and it was a 5 speed, the other 2 are automatics. Until now we have had good luck with the cruiser's. We should have researched this year a little more before we bought it. At 45,000 mile control arm bushing are bad, had to have them replaced, at 48,000 miles fan motor had to be fixed drawing to many amps when air conditioner is on. We do like the Chrysler car styles, but workmanship seems to be fair. Good thing i have the extended warranty 7/70000. this will probably be our last Chrysler product.
Favorite Features
Small car style, big car room. Handles well. Good on trips.
Suggested Improvements
No power, gas mileage very poor they should have put a 6 cyl in car.
5 out 6 people found this review helpful
PT Cruiser 4 dr wagon std
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Chrysler could have done better. The seats are hard as a rock and uncomfortable over long drives. No cruise control means a lot of physical driving. Reliability sucks. The brakes had to be replaced twice and tires wore out quick. I didn't hot rod this car, I babied the heck out of it and still the little things broke down. I had sensors go bad after I bought the car. BIG repair bills. Gas mileage is the same as my Dodge Caravan SXT! 22 mpg on the highway for a PT Cruiser? That's just dumb. I love the color and the interior are nice to look at. I don't like the vents though. Can't use my cell phone clip to hold my phone. Forget about self repairs. Can't get to the oil dipstick w/out moving hoses
Favorite Features
Body style and color.
Suggested Improvements
Cruise control, seats that are softer and w/ lumbar support. Better gas mileage.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Who would expect this...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 4 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have had my Touring Ed. auto 4dr wagon since 5/05, bought brand new. Now with 3 years under my belt and a little less than 18,000 miles on my Cruiser. I have had more problems than I expected from it. OK just the other day my CD player went out but due to it being under the 3 years/36,000 miles warranty, I now can't get it fixed. I have a problem with the oil light coming on for no reason, I can turn the ignition off and back on and the light will not come back on. The dealership tells me they can't find anything wrong. I have had it (while sitting at a red light) rumble, shake and RPM gauge fluctuate. I guess it could be worse. I hope this isn't a sign of things to come though.
Favorite Features
back seats fold for extra space, arm rests on front seats, lockable back windows, radio/band display on faceplate of stereo, extra hidden storage space under passenger seat.
Suggested Improvements
make it easier to get to things under the hood (I have to move a hose out of the way just to check the oil), a skid plate under engine... put a V8, V6 or at least an I6 NO MORE child safety windows in the back of any car. Your kid should know better than to crawl out of the window anyway!
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Very good overall car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Styling inside and out. Roomy, especially with the removable rear seats. Upright seating position. So far it has been quite reliable.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Lack of cruise control on a model that is not basic. Power is not bad, but could use a little more. Gas mileage (around 22-23 average) is not great for such a small car.
I love my PT Cruiser
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Except for the not-so-fab gas mileage, I love this car. Love the looks, the aftermarket items... it's all tricked out. Got rid of muffler, glasspak improved energy 110%. Have low mileage, it works well.
Favorite Features
Love the looks and the PT is an easel waiting to happen, just takes an imagination and $.
Suggested Improvements
Would like to see better gas mileage. I average about 16-19 around town; however, did get 32 mpg on a trip, mostly freeway driving.
Absolutely problem free
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have had absolutely no problems with this vehicle. I just at had to replace the axle shaft but that was the first major thing to go wrong with this vehicle. It gets 32 mpg and I have changed the oil and rotated the tires every 3,000 miles. Highly recommend this car if you can't afford something like a Hybrid!
Favorite Features
My favorite feature takes some getting used to but I like having the windows switches in the center console on the dash. It is very convenient.
Suggested Improvements
None really. I am very picky and very satisfied.
4 out 5 people found this review helpful
2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser GT 2.4Lturboho
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
This is a great car, its my moms but I drive it most of the time because my car (1985 for ltd Crown Vic) is not reliable and has terrible gas mileage the worst. It is very fun to drive and my mom loves the car, but I keep it up. It is a very easy car to wash and wax untill you get to the lower grill in front. The engine that it has is only in 3% of pt cruisers so it's cool. The tires for the 18 inch wheels are expensive but look soooo amazing.
Favorite Features
Stereo, wheels, styling inside and out, power and acceleration.
Suggested Improvements
IDK really it has no problems its great all around.
View Pricing for Other Years
Research the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Buying & Selling
Vehicle Details
Multimedia
Ratings & Reviews
- Model Review
- Road Test Ratings
- Road Test Reviews
- Consumer Reviews
- Awards History
- Reliability
- Consumer Discussions
Payment Calculators
Helpful Tools
