Chrysler PT Cruiser

Name: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Brand: Chrysler

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

RECALL ALERT: There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

RECALL ALERT: There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

There are 7 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

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The attention-getting PT Cruiser is essentially a front-wheel drive wagon, although its taller height gives it more of an SUV look, as well as a slightly higher driving position. The Cruiser offers attractively flexible interior packaging, but is limited by its powertrain and total cargo capacity.

2001 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

No Data Available

Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash and Rollover Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2001 Small sedans/hatchbacks Ratings

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

$2,775

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2001 Ford Focus

$2,775 - $2,850

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Honda Civic

$2,925 - $3,950

EPA MPG 34 mpg

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Reliability

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2001 Hyundai Accent

$2,850

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Hyundai Elantra

$2,850 - $2,900

EPA MPG 27 mpg

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2001 Kia Rio

$2,850

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Kia Spectra

$2,725

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Mazda Protege

$2,850 - $3,950

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Mitsubishi Mirage

$2,850

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Nissan Sentra

$2,775 - $3,175

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Subaru Impreza

$2,900 - $2,950

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2001 Toyota Corolla

$3,150 - $3,275

EPA MPG 33 mpg

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2001 Toyota Prius

$3,025

EPA MPG 49 mpg

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2001 Volkswagen Golf

$2,950 - $4,200

EPA MPG NA

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2001 Volkswagen Jetta

$2,825 - $3,725

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

wagon

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.4-liter 4 (150 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.