2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls

2024-06-20 · Visibility · 70,000 mi

“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 inj…”

2023-07-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 138,000 mi

“the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while driving at 35 mph, she could smell fuel in the interior of the vehicle. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who located a fuel leak on the fuel trail line. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related…”

2023-06-11 · Steering

“hello my name is [xxx]. i own a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser and for some reason the power steering went out while i was driving! i was able to make it home because i wasn’t far away! my power steering stopped out of no where and my fluid is full and my belt is attached i was also told my pump was in great condition! i’m really concerned because i had …”

2021-11-21 · Wheels

“answers and explanations to all of the above questions: my power steering assembly is leaking pretty bad and is only getting worse. i have a bad shoulder that i had surgery on and if it goes completely out i am afraid i wont be able to turn the steering wheel & cause an accident. the rims on the vehicle are cracked/cracking & i believe one has a ho…”

2021-07-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire

“while driving the vehicle i could begin to smell a strong odor of gas them almost like the smell of plastic melting and the vehicle engine started running hot temperature so i immediately turned off the engine as i pulled over to the side of the road and as i stepped out of the car aflame began under the hood and ended up burning my entire engine. …”

2021-01-04 · Air Bags · 102,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. the cause of the failure was not determined. an unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 102,000.…”

2019-10-28 · Unknown Or Other · 199,685 mi · 🔥 fire

“drove the vehicle 12 miles to get home. (the vehicle was stationary) immediately turning off engine after making it home. power steering fluid leakage (big leak) from hose and smoke smell from under hood. (engine looks chard)…”

2019-08-08 · Engine · 147,000 mi

“my check engine light goes off and on. crankshaft and camshaft sensors were reading as the issue according to the odometer code system.. my car shuts off at anytime even while driving in the middle of the road. my battery terminal seems to be weak possibly having shortage moments from time to time. my vehichle will pull one way or the other. my bre…”

2019-07-22 · Air Bags

“upon starting vehicle all warning test lights such as airbag,oil pressure etc. come on as normal,but often the red "airbag" light stays on indefinitely or goes off then bells and "airbag" red light reappear and stay on 5 to 10,seconds then go off every few minutes for several seconds. this seems to occur when i am in 1000 to 1500, low rooms like wh…”

2019-06-12 · Exterior Lighting · 153,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the high beam head lamps would illuminate randomly day or night. the contact stated that the failure occurred at least six times in one week. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not notified of the fai…”