2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Structure Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Structure Issues in the 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

1 structure complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

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#10920257 | October 31, 2016 Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS, WHICH CAUSED FACIAL INJURIES TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER. THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED LACERATIONS TO THE FACE, A FRACTURED EYE SOCKET, AND A FRACTURED NASAL PASSAGE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E012000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 08E033000 (SUSPENSION). THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,450. *JS *JS

Other 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas

Electrical System 34 complaints Exterior Lighting 20 complaints Steering 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 17 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Suspensionfront 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Engine 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Wheelsrim 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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