2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls

Most common 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems

Problem areas named in the 511 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	101
Structure	69
Exterior Lighting	55
Steering	49
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	46
Air Bags	46
Suspension	41
Engine And Engine Cooling	39
Power Train	36
Unknown Or Other	27

What owners report

2024-06-20, Visibility
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the rear quarter glass fasteners on both sides of the vehicle had started to separate from the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were violently shaking while driving at various speeds. The contact was concerned that the windows might fall out while driving and cause injury to a pedestrian. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

2023-07-31, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she could smell fuel in the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who located a fuel leak on the fuel trail line. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V215000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

2023-06-11, Steering
Hello My name is [XXX]. I own a 2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser and for some reason the power steering went out while I was driving! I was able to make it home because I wasn’t far away! My power steering stopped out of no where and my fluid is full and my belt is attached I was also told my pump was in great condition! I’m really concerned because I had my 6 year old child in the car! I now can’t make appointments work or even take my child to school I’m in need for help! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

2021-11-21, Steering
Answers and explanations to all of the above questions: My power steering assembly is leaking pretty bad and is only getting worse. I have a bad shoulder that I had surgery on and if it goes completely out I am afraid i wont be able to turn the steering wheel & cause an accident. The rims on the vehicle are cracked/cracking & I believe one has a hole or 2 & another 1 is forming one. It's also scratching & ruining the rotors. Its not the pads they are fine but I need at least 1 new rotor & can't because the rims are defective causing it to happen again which can easily damage the calipers locking up the wheel causing a crash plus sometimes theres a loud crunching noise not grinding like the p

2021-07-27, Engine
While driving the vehicle I could begin to smell a strong odor of gas them almost like the smell of plastic melting and the vehicle engine started running hot temperature so I immediately turned off the engine as I pulled over to the side of the road and as I stepped out of the car aflame began under the hood and ended up burning my entire engine. Fire department had to come and extinguish the car.

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Based on 511 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (101), Structure (69), Exterior Lighting (55).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.