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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser consumer reviews

$15,935 starting MSRP
side view of 2001 PT Cruiser Chrysler
(63 reviews)
79% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.3
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.0
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Really no good

The only good thing about it was the quick takeoff. Otherwise, seats don't go low enough making it awkward to use the shifter. The engine compartment is ridiculously cramped and can't work on anything unless you take out everything. Falls apart, one big component after another.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 2.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Car needs TLC what is very reliable when operable

It was tough car has very little rust for a yooper car. When it is running it is a very dependable vehicle great for her around town commuting. Great on gas mileage I drove for nearly a month on one tank of gas around Sue Saint Marie Michigan. Just need somebody to give it that extra TLC and new K frame or subframe if they call it which is underneath the engine I just don't have the time or the money to do so.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good reliable car

I have 4 children so to me its its smaller than im used to. Would like to stick to my suv's. But its a good running car overall.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun car to drive!

This was a good car. I need to sell due to family Emergency. It is a fun car to cruise in. As the name entails!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best family car ever!

This car is excellent it meets all the needs of an high school student. It has transported me everywhere and has never let me down. It also gets excellent fast Mileage!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Still kicking

This car has been in my family for several years. There have been few mechanical issues. I just flushed the cooling system and cleaned the throttle body on this one. It still looks like it has a lot of life left in it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Too Good for Chrysler to continue

The best vehicle I ever bought that I didn't need and instantly became indispensable. I'm speaking for my 2001 PT which I purchased and took delivery in November 2000. It has 160,000 miles on it and runs and looks like new and I've got original window papers with my name printed in bold letters on it---"made for Bob Tewksbury". I have some great pictures of it, both interior and exterior which I taken this spring for your pleasure it you like.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Don't buy a pt Cruiser

All pt Cruisers should be recalled .iv replaced so many parts . still having trouble it had 60.000miles when I bought it .5years ago now 90.000miles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Was a great car

This car was very reliable until sadly the engine went. It would be a great car whi can replace the engine on thier own and make it great again.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun driving car!

The car is loaded with sunroof! The interior is well designed with plenty of space for 4 and luggage. Great stereo!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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