2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

VIN 3C8FY48B12T292309 Delaware, OH
Listed at
$2,200

This 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser is listed at $2,200 with 205,162 miles in Delaware, OH.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Jan 24, 2024 · $1,820 Sep 3, 2026 · $2,996

Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN 3C8FY48B12T292309, spanning 2 years 7 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Columbus Auto Source Delaware, OH 43015 $2,200 205,162 mi 2026-05-17

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Columbus Auto Source Delaware, OH 43015 $2,598 205,162 mi 2026-08-30
Starfleet Cars LLC Delaware, OH 43015 $1,820 205,761 mi 2024-01-24

What would this 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser cost per month?

Estimate the monthly payment on a $2,200 vehicle. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$39
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $220 down
Amount financed
$1,980
Total interest
$360

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3C8FY48B12T292309
Engine
Body
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2002
Made by
CHRYSLER DE MEXICO TOLUCA

Full factory specs for this build →

  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
20
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
23
MPG
$2,330 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $11,650
Insurance $4,293
Maintenance & repairs $7,000
Total, 5 years $22,943

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 5 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 20 MPG.

5 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • SUSPENSION
    FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS.
    NHTSA campaign 08E033000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
    NHTSA campaign 09E012000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR.
    NHTSA campaign 01V288000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a Chrysler PT Cruiser over the last 6 months — the market firmed $653 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $3,495
April 2026 $3,800
May 2026 $3,995
June 2026 $4,392
July 2026 $3,900
August 2026 $4,148

How it compares to rivals

Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car
Model Median price For sale nearby vs this car
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser (this car) 0
2003 Honda CR-V $9,995 3
2003 Hummer H2 $78,946 2

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2010 21 $4,950 100% 96,634 mi
2009 31 $4,955 100% 96,695 mi
2008 53 $4,295 87% 101,010 mi
2007 52 $4,125 83% 108,660 mi
2006 79 $4,000 81% 103,548 mi
2005 70 $5,495 111% 93,833 mi
2004 33 $4,395 89% 105,410 mi
2003 22 $4,995 101% 88,560 mi

Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.

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