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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

This tall front-wheel-drive wagon dressed in retro-rod sheet metal has a versatile interior, easy access, and secure, predictable handling. Acceleration is anemic with its naturally aspirated engine, especially with the automatic, but a good deal better with turbocharged versions. A wide turning circle hinders maneuverability. The ride is somewhat stiff and the cabin a bit noisy, plus fuel economy was never that great. A convertible version was offered from 2005 to 2008, but wind noise was very pronounced. The PT Cruiser was discontinued after the 2010 model year.

Market value
$3,350
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Manual
Seats
5
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Model year 2009
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
wagon
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Manual, 5-speed
Category
Small sedans/hatchbacks
Generation began
2001

Pricing

Current retail median
$3,350
Retail value range
$3,175 - $3,675
Original MSRP range
$18,000 - $24,510
Trade-in range
$905 - $1,245

Ratings

Road test score
61/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
26 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
29 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,970
Cruising range
295 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
2.9 sec
0-60 mph
8.1 sec
60-0 mph braking
143 ft
Avoidance speed
51 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
169 in
Width
67 in
Height
61 in
Wheelbase
103 in
Weight
3,350 lb
Maximum load
865 lb
Towing capacity
1,000 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
2 in
Front leg room
40.5 in
Rear head room
4 in
Rear leg room
28 in
Cargo volume
32 cu ft
Luggage
3+2+0

Brand context

About Chrysler

One of the most storied brands in American automotive history has been reduced to a single model—a minivan that is sold as both the Pacifica and the Voyager. Before that, Walter Chrysler’s car company was one of the “Big Three” automakers in the U.S., responsible for such legendary nameplates as the 300, Airflow, Imperial, and New Yorker. Today, Chrysler is part of Stellantis, a Netherlands-based automotive conglomerate that also owns Alfa Romeo, Citroen, Dodge, DS, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Maserati, Opel, Peugeot, Ram, and Vauxhall. The future of Chrysler remains to be seen. But those in the market for a Pacifica should know that it lags behind other minivans in Consumer Reports’ road tests and reliability scores. The plug-in hybrid Pacifica has below-average reliability. Used car shoppers in the market for a traditional American luxury sedan may be interested in the Chrysler 300, which was largely unchanged between 2011 and 2023—but should be aware that Chrysler sits at the bottom of our used car reliability rankings.

Vehicle ID: 5877 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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