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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

5 recalls name the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Newest first.

Owner complaints

511 complaints40 involved a crash34 involved a fire50 injuries2 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Electrical system101
  2. Structure68
  3. Exterior lighting55
  4. Steering49
  5. Service brakes, hydraulic46
  6. Air bags45
  7. Suspension40
  8. Engine and engine cooling38
  9. Power train36
  10. Unknown or other27

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Chrysler PT Cruiser model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.