Saturday, August 8, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chrysler PT Cruiser vs GMC Jimmy

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chrysler PT Cruiser

Total complaints
2,523
Avg per model year
252
Recall campaigns (all years)
9
Most complained year
2001 (618)
Top problems: Electrical System, Engine and Engine Cooling, Air Bags

GMC Jimmy

Total complaints
2,656
Avg per model year
151
Recall campaigns (all years)
8
Most complained year
1995 (499)
Top problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Engine and Engine Cooling
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.