2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Interior Lighting Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Interior Lighting Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
2 interior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Interior Lighting Complaints
FAULTS WITHIN THE HEADLIGHT/FOGLIGHT MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ON THE 2001 PT CRUISER CAUSES THE FOGLIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE, EVEN WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF. I REPLACED THE SWITCH, AND ALTHOUGH THE FOGLIGHTS NOW WORK PROPERLY, THERE IS NOW A FAULT IN THE DOME LIGHT FUNCTION, WHICH CAUSES THE DOME LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE WHEN THE SWITCH IS OFF. I RESEARCHED THE COMPONENT ON-LINE AND RETRIEVED REPORTS OF HEADLIGHTS TURNING THEMSELVES OFF AT RANDOM INTERVALS. HEADLIGHTS, FOGLIGHTS, DASHBOARD ILLUMINATION, DOME LIGHT AND TURN SIGNALS ARE ALL IN THE SAME COMPONENT. FOR FOGLIGHT DEFECT, MECHANIC REMOVED THE APPROPRIATE FUSE FROM THE FUSE PANEL AS A TEMPORARY FIX.
SOME OF THE ILLUMINATING LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD FOR SPEED AND RPM AND FUEL HAVE GONE OUT. I HAD MENTIONED THIS TO CHRYSLER WHEN MY TRANSMISSION DIED AND THEY DID NOTHING. ISN'T THEM ANOTHER E-MAIL IN SEPTEMBER AND THEY STILL HAVE DONE NOTHING. I FEEL THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD IF YOU CAN NOT READ YOUR GAUGES AT NIGHT TIME WITHOUT TAKING YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE ROAD TO TURN ON THE INTERIOR LIGHT TO SEE THE GAUGES. *JB
Other 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas
Structure
53 complaints
Electrical System
45 complaints
Wheelsrim
35 complaints
Unknown Or Other
29 complaints
Wheels
25 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Exterior Lighting
23 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
20 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
18 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
16 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
9 complaints
Suspensionrear
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
6 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Child Seat
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint