2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring
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- Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition with Woodie package, front left, 07-19-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Auto by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, rear left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX, rear left, 08-07-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring is a 150-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,930 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm, spinning to a 6,240 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The PT Cruiser measures 168.9 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,222 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,930 ($28,575 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 6,240 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.4 x 101.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection (SMPI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16.0" x 6.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 16.0" x 6.0" |
| Tires Front | P205/55R16 89T |
| Tires Rear | P205/55R16 89T |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 63 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Front Track | 58.3 in |
| Rear Track | 58.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 21.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,222 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 50.1 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible w/SAB).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Chrysler PT CRUISER.
115 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2008 Chrysler PT CRUISER
Owner Complaints
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chrysler PT CRUISER (11 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 10 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 45 |
| Air Bags | 24 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.