2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
22
complaints reporting a crash
15
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 14 report injuries (20 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicles were involved in 21 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND… · Jun 3, 2004