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SteeringPart report

2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Steering Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
14%of 22 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 14% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving various speeds, all of the warning indicators illuminated. The acceleration and power steering failed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred two additional times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated they would respond back to the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10898636, filed 2016-08, 44,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became stiff. The contact applied the brakes but had to apply more pressure to stop the vehicle. Once stopped, the contact continued driving as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000 and the current mileage was approximately 13,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10364179, filed 2010-11, 12,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and turning, the steering column would emit a loud noise and the steering wheel would become difficult to manuever. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the power steering reservoir was severely rusted and caused a leak. The power steering reservoir needed to be replaced as a result. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the part being on back order. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.”

NHTSA complaint #10437813, filed 2011-11, 42,000 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010314%
200966%
200854%
2007117%
2006185%
20051810%
20042411%
20032911%
2002459%
20016110%

Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Engine
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology