2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Structurebody Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

7 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#11595572 | June 20, 2024

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.

#10995582 | June 16, 2017

TAKARA RECALL. WHILE CHANGING UPPER AND LOWER MOTOR MOUNT I NOTICED SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WAS ROTTED AND AFTER I PUT MOUNTS IN THE CAR PULLS WHEN ACCELERATING

#10808040 | December 2, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE CONTACT EXIT THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUB FRAME HAD EXCESSIVE RUST AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER FRAME, THE CV AXLES AND THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS WITH BALL JOINT AND THE STABILIZER LINK HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

#10606984 | June 30, 2014 Crash

VEHICLE PULLED OUT OF BUSINESS COMPLEX TURN IN LEFT ABOUT A CAR LENGTHS AWAY FROM ME WHEN HE PULLED OUT..ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT VEHICLE WAS TOO CLOSE. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR

#10375436 | January 10, 2011

I HAVE A 2002 PT DASH STARTED CRACKING AT CENTER VENT CRACKED 2 WAYS NOW IS A LARGE CRACK AN VERY SHARP EDGES ON PIECES NO WRECKS , HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF .THE CAR HAS VERY LOW MILES ON IT . THIS UPSETS ME ON THE PROBLEM WITH IT . I NEED IT FIXED. *TR

#10073865 | May 19, 2004

THE VEHICLE'S PANELS FOR THE WINDOWS ARE BEGINNING TO DISCOLOR BECAUSE OF THE CHEMICAL USED WHEN WASHING THE VEHICLE. *AK

#8003806 | February 8, 2002

WIND FROM OUTISIDE WAS COMING INSIDE OF VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING, ALSO THERE WAS A ROUGH IDLING PROBLEM, DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK

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 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 Steeringcolumn 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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