Model year guide

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined19–22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible MPG & running costs

Combined19–22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,625
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,125 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,125
Fuel only$18,125
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Steering

On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L non-turbo engine and an automatic transaxle, routing variation in the high pressure power steering hose could allow contact with the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose. Subsequent fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under-hood fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and r…

Transport Canada #2004186 · Jun 2004

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible trims & engines on record

Trims
GT
Engines
2.4L 4-cyl

2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible vehicles on record

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2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible get?

The 2005 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.