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2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Structureframe And Members Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structureframe And Members Issues in the 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

5 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
2
Injuries
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Deaths

All Structureframe And Members Complaints

#10786444 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHEN THE VEHICLE APPROACHED AN ABRUPT STOP AND ACCELERATED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CROSS MEMBER WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 136,616.
#10420776 |
2002 PT CRUISER MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP GOING OUT. I HAD MY MOUNTS REPLACED 6 MONTHS AGO. THEN WITHIN 2 MONTHS THEY WENT OUT AGAIN. NOW THEY ARE MAKING NOISE AGAIN. THESE ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE. IF THESE MOUNTS ALL FAIL, THE ENGINE CAN FALL ON TO THE AXLE AND WHO KNOWS WHAT WILL HAPPEN? *TR
#10363851 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT 5 MPH THE SUB FRAME UNDERNEATH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BROKE. HE COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE OR DRIVE IT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO INSPECTED IT AND THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE MAIN CROSS MEMBER/SUB FRAME DETERIORATED AND CAUSED THE ENTIRE FRONT END TO COME APART. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED BUT IT WAS DENIED DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE. THEY OFFERED NO OTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,100. THE CONSUMER STATED AS HE WAS MAKING A TURN, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN HALT. WHEN HE EXITED THE VEHICLE, HE DISCOVERED THE FRONT WHEEL WAS LEANING TOWARD THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE CHRYSLER DEALER. UPON INSPECTION, CHRYSLER DENIED THE CONSUMER CLAIM STATING...
#564613 |
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS STUCK ON RAIL ROAD TRACKS, WHEN CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE FROM TRACKS, THERE WAS UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE DAMAGE, VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE TO FACE AND CHEST AND WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND IS RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY, PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER INFORMED DEALER THAT PLASTIC FROM THE AIRBAG WAS PARTIALLY STICKING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT DEALER ASSURED CONSUMER THIS WAS OK, CONSUMER IS ALSO CONCERNED THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON VEHICLE. *TT
#564613 |
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WAS STUCK ON RAIL ROAD TRACKS, WHEN CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE FROM TRACKS, THERE WAS UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE AND RIGHT FRONT TIRE DAMAGE, VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, CONSUMER SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE TO FACE AND CHEST AND WAS KNOCKED UNCONSCIOUS AND IS RECEIVING PHYSICAL THERAPY, PRIOR TO PURCHASE OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER INFORMED DEALER THAT PLASTIC FROM THE AIRBAG WAS PARTIALLY STICKING OUT OF THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT DEALER ASSURED CONSUMER THIS WAS OK, CONSUMER IS ALSO CONCERNED THERE MAY BE A RECALL ON VEHICLE. *TT

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 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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