Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Chrysler Pt Cruiser (2008–2010) Reliability

The Chrysler Pt Cruiser (2008–2010) doesn't yet have external composite reliability data in our index. The risk picture below is built from documented owner-reported issues and workshop bulletins. Estimated used prices span €2,800–€4,700.

Composite Score
No external reliability reports yet for this model. See documented issues below.
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2008–2010
Est. used price€2,800–€4,700
Documented issues0
Listings in catalogue8
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2006–2012 · 2026 report · n=561
561 complaints across 3 sampled year(s); resolved model="PT CRUISER"
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42
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2004–2009 · 2024 report · n=2242
2,242 UK MOT tests · overall 40.3% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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68
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2003–2008 · 2023 report · n=2052
2,052 UK MOT tests · overall 43.5% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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65
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 2,242 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 15–20 yrs
68
40.3% fail vs 38.8% fleet
2,242 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Headlamp
692
30.9%
#2
Track rod end
438
19.5%
#3
Headlamp aim
414
18.5%
#4
Pins and bushes
362
16.1%
#5
Service brake performance
336
15.0%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

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