2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
7 recalls, 799 complaints - 95 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
08E033000 Apr 14, 2008
SUSPENSION
Defect Description
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS... Read more
Consequence
THE NUTS INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGING FOR THESE BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES ARE MISSING THE INTENDED PREVAILING TORQUE (SELF-LOCKING) FEATURE. IF THE INCORRECT NUT WAS TO BECOME LOOSE, THE JOINING MEMBERS MAY LOOSEN LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE BALL JOINT. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSS... Read more
Remedy
FEDERAL MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 22, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL MOGUL AT 877-489-6659.
04V268000 Jun 3, 2004
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
Consequence
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
02V214000 Aug 8, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING TUBE SERVICE PORT. THIS CAN CAUSE CHAFING OF THE LINE RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL LINE FOR ABRASION AND INSTALL A CLIP TO ENSURE ISOLATION. IN CASES WITH EVIDENCE OF FUEL LINE ABRASION, THE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DAT... Read more
02V215000 Aug 8, 2002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY SEAL OVER THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-... Read more
02V162000 Jun 14, 2002
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A WIRE DIAMETER THAT IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION AS SPECIFIED... Read more
Consequence
IF THE CONNECTOR FOR A LATCH-TYPE CHILD RESTRAINT IS NOT ATTACHED CORRECTLY TO THE ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE RESTRAINT WILL NOT PROPERLY PROTECT A CHILD IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RIGHT REAR SEAT CENTER ANCHOR AND, IF NECESSARY, RESIZE THE ANCHOR TO MEET THE DIAMETER SPECIFIED WITHIN THE STANDARD. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE F... Read more
00V366000 Nov 9, 2000
CHILD SEAT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLU... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Complaint Statistics
799 total complaints
48 crashes 26 fires 51 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 53 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 45 |
| WHEELS:RIM | 35 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 29 |
| WHEELS | 25 |
| STEERING | 23 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 23 |
| AIR BAGS | 22 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 20 |
| SUSPENSION | 19 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 12, 2025
Incident date: Nov 9, 2024
The contact owns a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while driving 35-45 MPH and making a turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the messages that the ABS and the gear switch were locked, and other unknown messages were displayed. The contact was unable to pull over to the sid... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 13, 2022
Incident date: Jun 17, 2022
The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan".
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 13, 2022
Incident date: Jun 17, 2022
The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan".
AIR BAGS
Oct 28, 2019
Incident date: Oct 21, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING..... STOPPED OR MOVING
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 25, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
WAS HIT IN REAR AS I WAS SLOWING AT STOP LIGHT
Crash
ENGINE
Sep 1, 2019
Incident date: Jun 23, 2018
CAR HAS PROBLEM WITH OVERHEATING (ALSO FOUND OUT THIS IS COMMON WITH THIS MODEL AND MAKE). THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU CAN BREAK DOWN ON ROAD WHICH CAN EITHER CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR CAUSE ROAD BLOCKAGE. *JS
AIR BAGS
Jul 16, 2019
Incident date: Jun 14, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE, WAS TURNED AROUND 180 DEGREES AND THEN STRUCK AGAIN IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Aug 7, 2018
Incident date: Jun 27, 2018
ENGINE FAN DOES NOT TURN ON CAUSING CAR TO OVERHEAT. I HAVE SPOKEN TO OTHER OWNER THAT HAVE A PT CRUISER (DIFFERENT YEARS) AND THEY ALSO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FAN. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER DEALER WHICH DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SO THEY ARE NOT ISSUING ANY RECALLS YET. I TOOK TH... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 18, 2017
Incident date: Sep 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT, A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, REPLACED ALL OF THE SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE, THE RELAYS, AND THE ELECTRICAL FUSES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOUL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 18, 2017
Incident date: Sep 18, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT, A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, REPLACED ALL OF THE SENSORS ON THE VEHICLE, THE RELAYS, AND THE ELECTRICAL FUSES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOUL... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 15, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND RUSHED AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPLODED.... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 15, 2017
Incident date: Jun 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE THEN BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND RUSHED AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPLODED.... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING WIRES,... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING WIRES,... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 4, 2017
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
LET ME START BY SAYING I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2001 LIMITED EDITION PT CRUISER THREE DAYS AGO FROM A PRIVATE DEALER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, HEADING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND WANTED TO TRY THE CRUISE CONTROL. I TURNED IT ON AND SET IT FOR 67MPH TO SEE IF IT WORKED FIRST. THEN I WENT TO... Read more
SEATS
Mar 4, 2017
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
LET ME START BY SAYING I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2001 LIMITED EDITION PT CRUISER THREE DAYS AGO FROM A PRIVATE DEALER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, HEADING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND WANTED TO TRY THE CRUISE CONTROL. I TURNED IT ON AND SET IT FOR 67MPH TO SEE IF IT WORKED FIRST. THEN I WENT TO... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 4, 2017
Incident date: Mar 3, 2017
LET ME START BY SAYING I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2001 LIMITED EDITION PT CRUISER THREE DAYS AGO FROM A PRIVATE DEALER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, HEADING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND WANTED TO TRY THE CRUISE CONTROL. I TURNED IT ON AND SET IT FOR 67MPH TO SEE IF IT WORKED FIRST. THEN I WENT TO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 16, 2017
Incident date: Jan 20, 2017
THE CAR WILL SHUT OFF AND NOT RESTART FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL MECHANICS AND WHEN THE TESTER IS APPLIED NO CODE APPEARS AND NONE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TELL US WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I TOOK TO THE INTERNET AND FOUND NUMEROUS INSTANCES OF THE SAME CIRCUMSTANCES BUT NO SOLUTION. ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 26, 2016
Incident date: Nov 22, 2016
POWER STEERING FLUID IS LEAKING FROM THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE WHERE IT IS ROUTED UNDER THE ENGINE CASING. THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN WARN THROUGH BY RUBBING AGAINST ONE OF THE CLAMPS WHICH SECURE THE HOSE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE CASING. POWER STEERING PUMP WAS MAKING WHINING ... Read more
STEERING
Oct 24, 2016
Incident date: Oct 16, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT OBSERVED A HEAVY LEAK FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THAT THE FLUID WAS POWER STEERING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 21, 2016
Incident date: Oct 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VI... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 26, 2016
Incident date: Sep 14, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD A CRACKING SOUND. THE BRAKE PEDAL IMMEDIATELY STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE OU... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Aug 8, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRSYLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CROSS MEMBER FRAME HAD RUSTED OUT. THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V387000 (SUSPENSION). THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE VEHICL... Read more
STEERING
Mar 24, 2016
Incident date: Mar 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEE... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Dec 20, 2015
"TAKATA RECALL " IN MY PT CRUISER THE ENGINE DROPPED DOWN IN THE CAR AND THE FRONT AXLE BAR AND FRAME WAS BROKEN AND THE WHEELS COULD NOT TURN OR CONTROL THE CAR I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TRYING TO TURN INTO A ICE CREAM SHOP THE CAR IS STILL DOING A SUDDEN JE... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Dec 20, 2015
"TAKATA RECALL " IN MY PT CRUISER THE ENGINE DROPPED DOWN IN THE CAR AND THE FRONT AXLE BAR AND FRAME WAS BROKEN AND THE WHEELS COULD NOT TURN OR CONTROL THE CAR I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TRYING TO TURN INTO A ICE CREAM SHOP THE CAR IS STILL DOING A SUDDEN JE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Dec 20, 2015
"TAKATA RECALL " IN MY PT CRUISER THE ENGINE DROPPED DOWN IN THE CAR AND THE FRONT AXLE BAR AND FRAME WAS BROKEN AND THE WHEELS COULD NOT TURN OR CONTROL THE CAR I AM LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET TRYING TO TURN INTO A ICE CREAM SHOP THE CAR IS STILL DOING A SUDDEN JE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DID NOT LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Jan 26, 2016
Incident date: Jan 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONT END COLLISION WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER DID NOT LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SUSPENSION
Jan 12, 2016
Incident date: Sep 28, 2015
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLED THE STEERING WHEEL HARD TO THE RIGHT. WE WERE DRIVING SLOW IN TOWN, HAD THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEED A WRECK WOULD HAVE BEEN UNAVOIDABLE . GOT THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME AND TOOK A LOOK AT IT . FOUND THE FRONT SUB FRAME (TO WHICH THE STEERING GEAR, LOWER CONTROL ARMS A... Read more
WHEELS
Jan 7, 2016
Incident date: Jan 6, 2016
I HAVE ALWAYS HAD TROUBLE KEEPING AIR IN THE TIRE OF THIS CAR. I HAVE TALKED TO OTHER OWNERS AND THEY TO HAVE HAD TROUBLE. IT IS THE CHROME WHEELS THAT IS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. WE HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT BUT I'M SURE SOME ONE HAS. IT ALSO HAPPENED IN MY DAUGHTERS STRATUS RT , CHROME WHEELS. I TALKE... Read more
STEERING
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED AND SUDDENLY REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE UNDERBODY PREMATURELY RUSTED AND COULD FRACTURE AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 9, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT FLICKERED AND SUDDENLY REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE UNDERBODY PREMATURELY RUSTED AND COULD FRACTURE AT ANY MOMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS ALSO... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 6, 2015
Incident date: Sep 23, 2014
THE DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY FASTENED IT COMES LOSE AND HITS ME IN THE FACE OR HEAD AS IT RETRACTS THE FAILURE OF IT TO LOCK IN IN THIS TYPE OF CIRCUMSTANCE IS DANGEROUS AND THE SEAT BELT IS INEFFECTIVE AND MAKES THE CAR UNSAFE
STEERING
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jul 23, 2015
FRONT SUB FRAME (CROSS MEMBER) BROKE APART AT WELD.
TIRES
Jun 16, 2015
Incident date: Mar 25, 2015
AFTER REGULAR ROAD DRIVEING FOR A MONTH HAD FRONT TIRES WEAR DOWN TO STEEL BELT, PURCHASED TIRES AT WALMART SO TOOK CAR BACK IN TO HAVE TIRES LOOKED AT WAS TOLD IT WAS AN ALIGNMENT ISSUE. I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE CASE BECAUSE CAR HAD JUST BEEN SERVICED AND ALIGNMENT CHECKED THE SAME DAY TIRE WERE PUT ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 1, 2015
Incident date: May 9, 2015
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE GOING 55 MPH AND DASHBOARD FAULTS OUT WITH INCOHERENT READINGS AND TRANSAXLE SHIFTS SELF INTO NEUTRAL. I SHIFT GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. DASHBOARD READINGS GO BACK TO NORMAL AND TRANSAXLE GOES BACK INTO DRIVE. 15 SECONDS LATER BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. CONTINU... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Jun 1, 2015
Incident date: May 9, 2015
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE GOING 55 MPH AND DASHBOARD FAULTS OUT WITH INCOHERENT READINGS AND TRANSAXLE SHIFTS SELF INTO NEUTRAL. I SHIFT GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. DASHBOARD READINGS GO BACK TO NORMAL AND TRANSAXLE GOES BACK INTO DRIVE. 15 SECONDS LATER BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. CONTINU... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jun 1, 2015
Incident date: May 9, 2015
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE GOING 55 MPH AND DASHBOARD FAULTS OUT WITH INCOHERENT READINGS AND TRANSAXLE SHIFTS SELF INTO NEUTRAL. I SHIFT GEAR SELECTOR INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE. DASHBOARD READINGS GO BACK TO NORMAL AND TRANSAXLE GOES BACK INTO DRIVE. 15 SECONDS LATER BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. CONTINU... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 25, 2015
Incident date: Jun 5, 2008
DASHBOARD STARTED CRACKING AND CONTINUED TO CRACK FROM WINDSHIELD AREA ALL THE WAY DOWN TO BOTTOM,THEN ANOTHER CRACK STARTED AND DID THE SAME.THESE DASHBOARDS ARENT MADE PROPERLY AND BOTH CRACKS ARE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.IM AFRAID THE AIRBAG WILL DEPLOY SOMEDAY.MY WIFE HAS A CHRYSLER 300M 1999 AND ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 25, 2015
Incident date: Apr 22, 2015
I SLOWED DOWNED FOR A RAIL ROAD CROSSING AND AFTER I CROSSED IT THE FRONT END DROPPED DOWN . I LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR . THE CAR VEERED RIGHT . I GOT STOPPED BEFORE I GOT TO THE DITCH . WE COULDN'T MOVE THE CAR . HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE . AFTER INSPECTION THEY TOLD ME THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE SUSPE... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 6, 2015
Incident date: Apr 6, 2015
FUEL LINE WAS CHAFING AGAINST THE AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE PORT CAUSING A LEAK IN THE FUEL LINE. FUEL WAS SPRAYING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. EXTREME FIRE HAZARD. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 12, 2015
Incident date: Dec 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR AND DISCOVERED A PLUG MELTED AND THAT THE FOG LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE NAME OF ... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 28, 2015
Incident date: Jan 5, 2015
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 PT CRUISER ON THE WAY HOME WHEN I CAME TO A STOP AT A LIGHT, IT SOUNDED LIKE WATER RAPIDLY BOILING WITH SMOKE COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I HAVE LOOK UP THIS PROBLEM AND SAW THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FROM 2001 TO 2008 PT CRUISERS, NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW WHAT THE PROBLE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
I FILED A CLAIM WITH CHRYSLER ABOUT THE RUSTED OUT ENGINE CRADLE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. *TR
STRUCTURE
Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
I FILED A CLAIM WITH CHRYSLER ABOUT THE RUSTED OUT ENGINE CRADLE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. *TR
ENGINE
Dec 19, 2014
Incident date: Dec 18, 2014
I FILED A CLAIM WITH CHRYSLER ABOUT THE RUSTED OUT ENGINE CRADLE AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE IT. *TR
STEERING
Oct 23, 2014
Incident date: Oct 20, 2014
CENTER OF STEERING WHEEL (WHERE AIRBAG IS LOCATED) BECAME SO HOT THAT IT COULD NOT BE TOUCHED WITH YOUR BARE HAND. PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. WAITED UNTIL IT COOLED DOWN TO NORMAL TEMPERATURE THEN GOT BACK IN AND RESTARTED VEHICLE AND MOVED SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 23, 2014
Incident date: Oct 20, 2014
CENTER OF STEERING WHEEL (WHERE AIRBAG IS LOCATED) BECAME SO HOT THAT IT COULD NOT BE TOUCHED WITH YOUR BARE HAND. PULLED OVER AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED VEHICLE OFF. WAITED UNTIL IT COOLED DOWN TO NORMAL TEMPERATURE THEN GOT BACK IN AND RESTARTED VEHICLE AND MOVED SEAT ALL THE WAY BACK... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 22, 2014
Incident date: Aug 20, 2014
WHILE DRIVING THE DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE ENTIRE REAR QUARTER WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE INCLUDING THE FRAME AND THE GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE BODY OF MY VEHICLE AND WENT INTO THE ROADWAY. THIS IS ALREADY A RECALL ISSUE FOR THE 2005 AND 2006 MODELS OF THE PT CRUISER, BUT SINCE IT IS NOT AN EXISTING R... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
95 manufacturer communications from 84 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 11 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 |
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
9004275
Jul 22, 2020
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehi
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
9003623
Nov 16, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Wiper If Mopar OE wipers are unavailable, the below alternatives can be offered instead. 05066964A$ = WBRW0011A$ 05066973A$ = WB000019A$ or WBF00019A$ 05096134A$ = WB000027A$ or WBF00028A$ 55154762A$ = WB000013A$ 68001330A$ = WB000019
23027
Aug 23, 2016
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31 July, 2016)of follow ing part numbers:68176457AF, 68176459AF. P
23137
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Inspect and Return: Trim Cover Assy - A-Pillar Rt/Lt You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part numbers: 1ZA04DX9AE, 1ZA05DX9AE. See attachments for id
23104
Aug 22, 2016
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
23104
Aug 22, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
05182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 05182535AD . See attachments for identifying suspect stock. Pl
20244
Aug 18, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
CBXDP361AA Return: Spacer Kit - Visor You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock of part number CBXDP361AA. Replacement part number is CBXDP361AB w hich is in stock a
Volume 2, Issue
Aug 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
22958
Aug 17, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number 1N T30XDVAC. See attachments for identifyin
22867
Aug 17, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of follow ing part numbers:52120000AA, 52119435AF, 05078709AB. S
22892
Aug 17, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Return: Lamp Assy - CHMSL& Cargo Light You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return all stock of follow ing part numbers:55372082AE, 55372082AD, 55372082AC, 55372082AB, 553720
20616
Aug 12, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part number CBSZR068AA as per the QIR attached. Replacement par
Volume 2, Issue
Jun 2, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Warranty Operations Newsletter Updates from Warranty Operations
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
160000 STRUCTURE
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
0800107
Feb 7, 2007
140000 AIR BAGS
PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION. *KB
0803006
Aug 25, 2006
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB
1900805
Nov 2, 2005
010000 STEERING
REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC
2100903
Oct 2, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC
0802801
Aug 16, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE A VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CONDITION. *TT
0801505
Mar 2, 2005
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC
0600105
Feb 19, 2005
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATTLE SOUND AT IDLE. *TT
0300604
Sep 15, 2004
106200 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
FRONT HUB/HALF SHAFT CLICK/POP SOUND. *TT
1900304
Aug 27, 2004
010000 STEERING
STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT
1802004
May 4, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLASH: ENGINE SAG OR ROUGH IDLE OR VEICHLE SURGE AT ENGINE SPEEDS AROUND 3000 RPM. *MJ
1900402
Apr 6, 2004
012000 STEERING:COLUMN
STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *MJ
0900704
Mar 2, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
IRREGULAR ENGINE SNAPPING SOUND. *TT
0801003
Apr 25, 2003
150000 SEAT BELTS
SEAT BELT CINCH BAR SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 MODELS. *TT
2304602
Nov 29, 2002
152000 SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
REAR CHILD SEAT LOWER ANCHOR TOO LARGE. *TT
0800802
Jun 24, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING EXCESSIVE IGNITION OFF DRAW VOLTAGE. *SLC
1802002
Jun 24, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC
1900402
Apr 29, 2002
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *SLC
2301502
Apr 1, 2002
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC
2200102
Mar 11, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CHROME WHEEL CARE. *SLC
2300402
Jan 28, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR SQUEAK. *TT
1802701
Nov 23, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MODERATE TO SEVERE HIGH WAY SPEED 45-60 MPH VEHICLE SURGE. *TT
1900601A
Nov 23, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED. *TT
2302701
Sep 21, 2001
135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT
1900601
Sep 7, 2001
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING COLUMN CLICK SOUND. *TT
2301001
Jun 22, 2001
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF WIND DEFLECTOR VIBRATION. *TT
1400101A
Jun 22, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE DOE SNOT REGISTER FULL EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL TANK IS FULL. *TT
0801301
Jun 15, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING RADIO CONNECTOR REPAIR KIT. *TT
2600601
Jun 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES REQUIRING HAND WRITTEN CHANGES TO EXISTING PAGES. *TT
1801201
May 25, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT
0801001
May 25, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT
2300801
May 11, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHEN THE HVAC UNIT BLOWER IS TURNED ON HIGH, A TICKING SOUND CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REAR SEATING POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE TICKING SOUND IS THE BODY EXHAUSTER FLAPS HITTING THE BODY EXHAUSTER HOUSING RETAINER. THIS
0900301
May 4, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DAIMLERCHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT
0900301
May 4, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THIS BULLETIN REINFORCES A REQUIREMENT TO CEASE THE CURRENT PRACTICE OF USING SUPPLEMENTAL OIL ADDITIVE TREATMENTS IN ALL DIAMLER CHRYSLER ENGINES. *TT
2600501
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES. *TT
2600401
Apr 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT
2100601
Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
1400101
Feb 15, 2001
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT FUEL GUAGE WILL NOT INDICATE FULL. *JB
2300301
Feb 2, 2001
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT ALL FACTORY INSTALLED EQUIPMENT, SUCH AS A SUNROOF, MEET THE UPPER INTERIOR HEAD PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201. *TT
01001
Jan 16, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NO START CONDITION IN COLD TEMPERATURES DUE TO 5 VOLT REGULATOR FAILURE IN THE SBEC PCM MODULE. *JB
0700400
Jan 12, 2001
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSAXLE COOLER LINE SPLICE KIT. *JB
0800600REV
Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
0803700
Dec 8, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE SERVICE OF THE FOAM RUBBER PADS UNDER THE DRIVERS AIRBAG RETENTION CLIPS. *TT
0803800
Dec 8, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING SAFETY SYSTEMS - VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS / REPAIR. *TT
2303600
Nov 24, 2000
354300 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF LOOSE OR MISSING STANCHION COVERS ON ROOF RACK. *TT
0803600
Nov 17, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING CIRCUITS EFFECTED BY IGNITION OFF DRAW (IOD) FUSE. *TT
0803400
Nov 10, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING PDC RELAY REMOVER / INSTALLATION TOOL. *TT
0803300
Nov 3, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FAULT CODE IN THE RADIO WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTIC USING THE DRB III. THE CODE READS COLD CD. THE FAULT CODE IS NOT DISPLAYED TO THE CUSTOMER AND IS ONLY DISPLAYED WHEN PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS.
00062
Oct 24, 2000
350000 EQUIPMENT
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING UNDER-SEAT STORAGE BIN RETROFIT. *TT
00057
Oct 16, 2000
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION DESCRIBED BY CUSTOMERS AS FUEL TANK CANNOT BE FILLED TO FULL, GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF BEFORE TANK IS FULL, OR GAUGE DOES NOT INDICATE FULL. *TT
00055
Oct 12, 2000
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ADVANCE SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING STEERING WHEEL FOAM PAD INSTALLATION. *TT
082700
Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
0048
Sep 26, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF LOOSE OR MISSING STANCHION COVERS ON THE ROOF RACK OF CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
181800
Sep 22, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVEABILITY IMPROVEMENTS / SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS. *TT
0043
Sep 14, 2000
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
DUE TO A DELAMINATION PROBLEM, THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND A/C COMPRESSOR MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. *TT
140400
Jun 9, 2000
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE VEHICLE IS HARD OR SLOW TO START. *TT
180400
Jun 2, 2000
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE CUSTOMER WILL NOTICE AN ERRONEOUS MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH P0441 - EVAP PURGE FLOW MONITOR FAILURE. *TT
231600
Apr 28, 2000
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
THE FRONT DOOR WATER DAM MAY CONTACT THE SPEAKER AND CREATE A BUZZ / HUM TYPE SOUND. *TT
231400
Apr 21, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
INFORMATION CONCERNING CARGO NET INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. *TT
081400
Apr 14, 2000
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
CUSTOMER MAY REPORT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE DOES NOT REACH THE FULL MARK WITH THE FUEL TANK FULL, EVEN AFTER TOPPING THE TANK OFF. *TT
0018
Apr 11, 2000
160000 STRUCTURE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WIND BUFFETING WITH THE WINDOWS AND / OR SUNROOF IN CERTAIN OPEN OR PARTIALLY OPEN POSITIONS. *TT
050200
Apr 7, 2000
050000 PARKING BRAKE
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED PARKING BRAKE EQUALIZER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL PROCEDURES. *TT
0017
Apr 4, 2000
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNERS MANUAL ADDENDUM ITEMS. *TT
190200
Mar 3, 2000
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER SERVICE. *TT
080400
Feb 18, 2000
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SUBJECT REGARDING LIGHT BULB APPLICATIONS AND REPLACEMENT INFORMATION. *TT
030100
Feb 4, 2000
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVESHAFT REMOVAL INFORMATION. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA07004
Opened: Feb 16, 2007 , Closed: Apr 5, 2007
REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SEPARATION
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 PT CRUISER VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 5/17/05 THROUGH 9/1/05 TO CORRECT A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS THAT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.DCC WILL INSPECT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.DCC ... Read more
PE06046
Opened: Oct 20, 2006 , Closed: Feb 16, 2007
REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SEPARATION
ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE.SOME REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE GLASS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION AND STRUCK A FOLLOWING VEHICLE.IN SOME CASES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE WAS REPORTED.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY... Read more
PE04028
Opened: Mar 15, 2004 , Closed: Jun 18, 2004
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
PE04-028 WAS OPENED TO INVESTIGATE SEVEN COMPLAINTS ALLEGING THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE ON MY 2002 PT CRUISER VEHICLES.ON JUNE 3, 2004, DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A SAFETY DEFECT IN MY 2001-2005 PT CRUISER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NATURALLY ASPIRATED 2.4L ENGINES AND AUTOMATI... Read more
PE02082
Opened: Nov 6, 2002 , Closed: Apr 23, 2003
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY S... Read more
PE02058
Opened: Jul 19, 2002 , Closed: Oct 4, 2002
FUEL HOSE ABRASION
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the CHRYSLER PT CRUISER across all model years (2001, 2006).
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Total Recalls
3,426
Total Complaints
5
Investigations
272
Reported Crashes
153
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths
CHRYSLER PT CRUISER - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.