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Used 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Another Chrysler Turb-woe

kms, 12/24/2008
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Unfortunately, we purchased this car when it was on Consumer Reports "Best Bets" list. One year later this specific model is on the "Worst". We have had a major engine overhaul and replace numerous sensors. The 17" rims and tires have been another expensive problem. The paint and finish is the worst I have seen in my 35 years of driving. If this is the kind of product the American taxpayer is supposed to save Chrysler for then let them fold!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great for the older crowd.

Daughter Diane, 06/23/2018
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

My Mother owned this PT cruiser and we took her on vacations to just about every National Park in the west. It did great and had space for a walket, transfer chair and all the luggage and picnic supplies...and wine, whoch is important to a 90 year old.

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3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2.63 out of 5 stars

Oh my goodness

krb21, 06/12/2010
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I hate this car! I bought this car as a graduation gift to myself and hate it. I've had it in the shop more than I think I've actually driven it. I have 123,400 miles on it which is a lot but even before that I've had the tires changed twice, the brakes make a weird noise, there is a loud rattle on the back hatch door. This car has given me problems since day one. I bought it and the next year it failed inspection because the tint was to dark. I've never added anything extra to the car. Just need a good family car. It sucks gas! I fill up 2 times a week just from going to work, picking up my son, and going home. I wouldn't recommend this car to my worst enemy!

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3.38 out of 5 stars

don't waste your money

Tiffani, 10/21/2009
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I HAD ALWAYS wanted a PT Cruiser... until I bought one. I bought mine. Transmission Blew out at 50K on the way to vegas. Me and my kids were stuck in the desert. Car has FAILED on me about 3 times now... NOT safe for a Woman and kids. I love the style and am stuck with the PT... it has over 100k now that I have have thousands of dollars in repairs.

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2.25 out of 5 stars

2003 PT Cruiser

MW, 10/11/2009
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Overall disappointed with vehicle, gas mileage terrible for a 4 cylinder engine. Turns like a truck

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