2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Steeringcolumn Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

1 steeringcolumn complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10300424 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE FOG LAMP LIGHT ILLUMINATED THERE WAS A BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE FOLLOWING DAY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH SHE ALSO SMELLED BURNING RUBBER; HOWEVER, AFTER SHE PARKED THE VEHICLE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT SEVERAL PT CRUISERS EXHIBITED THE IDENTICAL FAILURE WHICH WAS CAUSED BY A SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEIR SPECIAL INVESTIGATION UNIT WILL CONTACT HER TO SEE WHAT CAUSED THE SMOKE. THEY ALSO ADVISED HER NOT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OR TOWED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 51,000.

Other 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas

Electrical System 56 complaints Structure 47 complaints Exterior Lighting 34 complaints Air Bags 29 complaints Unknown Or Other 27 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 24 complaints Engine 22 complaints Steering 19 complaints Suspension 18 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 15 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 12 complaints Wheels 12 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 11 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 11 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 11 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Wheelsrim 9 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 8 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 6 complaints Equipment 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Power Train 5 complaints Structureframe And Members 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Structurebodybumpers 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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