2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
799
Owner Complaints
7
Recalls
28
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
The 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER has received a total of 799 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SUSPENSION, STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (53 complaints), Electrical System (45 complaints), and Wheelsrim (35 complaints).
Recalls for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 2,193,535 vehicles.
Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 16,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
View full details →Recall 08E033000 — SUSPENSION
| 6,903 vehicles affected
Defect: 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. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
Consequence: THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 04V268000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
| 438,391 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 02V162000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 77,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A WIRE DIAMETER THAT IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.
Consequence: IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR SEAT CENTER ANCHOR AND, IF NECESSARY, RESIZE THE ANCHOR TO MEET THE DIAMETER SPECIFIED WITHIN THE STANDARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN...
View full details →Recall 02V215000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 345,436 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY SEAL OVER THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN...
View full details →Recall 02V214000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 97,779 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING TUBE SERVICE PORT. THIS CAN CAUSE CHAFING OF THE LINE RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR ABRASION AND INSTALL A CLIP TO ENSURE ISOLATION. IN CASES WITH EVIDENCE OF FUEL LINE ABRASION, THE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES...
View full details →Recall 00V366000 — CHILD SEAT
| 1,211,756 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
799 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan".
The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan".
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING..... STOPPED OR MOVING
WAS HIT IN REAR AS I WAS SLOWING AT STOP LIGHT
Safety Rating for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1802004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLASH: ENGINE SAG OR ROUGH IDLE OR VEICHLE SURGE AT ENGINE SPEEDS AROUND 3000 RPM. *MJ
1900402 — STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *MJ
2304602 — SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
REAR CHILD SEAT LOWER ANCHOR TOO LARGE. *TT
0800802 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXCESSIVE IGNITION OFF DRAW VOLTAGE. *SLC
1400101A — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE DOE SNOT REGISTER FULL EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. *TT
2301001 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR VIBRATION. *TT
0801301 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO CONNECTOR REPAIR KIT. *TT
2300801 — STRUCTURE:BODY
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN THE HVAC UNIT BLOWER IS TURNED ON HIGH, A TICKING SOUND CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REAR SEATING POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE TICKING SOUND IS THE BODY EXHAUSTER FLAPS HITTING THE BODY EXHAUSTER HOUSING RETAINER. THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPLACING THE REAR BODY EXHAUSTER ON...
1400101 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT FUEL GUAGE WILL NOT INDICATE FULL. *JB
0700400 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSAXLE COOLER LINE SPLICE KIT. *JB
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER.
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER (current)
- 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 658 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 353 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 290 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 244 complaints
- 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 512 complaints
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- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints
- CHRYSLER LHS — 1,430 total complaints