Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 800 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V268000

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections

Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
438,391
Reported to NHTSA
2004-06-03
Owners notified
2004-09-20

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.

Safety risk

POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V214000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
97,779
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-08
Owners notified
2002-08-12

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V215000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
345,436
Reported to NHTSA
2002-08-08
Owners notified
2002-08-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V162000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
77,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-06-14
Owners notified
2002-11-04

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 IN THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V366000

Child seat

Component
Child seat
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,211,756
Reported to NHTSA
2000-11-09
Owners notified
2000-11-12

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, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure5369,000 mi
Electrical system4579,000 mi
Wheels: rim3540,000 mi
Unknown or other2964,000 mi
Wheels2550,000 mi
Air bags2457,277 mi
Exterior lighting2379,000 mi
Steering2398,500 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm2043,500 mi
Suspension1962,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1865,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1843,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1740,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1644,500 mi
Tires1526,000 mi
Engine12107,000 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch1260,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1144,493 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1051,780 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1050,822 mi
Vehicle speed control10100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings937,000 mi
Suspension: rear940,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition830,000 mi
Power train868,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system860,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm836,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)737,230 mi
Power train: manual transmission743,243 mi
Suspension: front775,000 mi
Air bags: side/window666,394 mi
Electrical system: horn644,493 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system694,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline644,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights660,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump642,420 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor632,000 mi
Structure: body6112,500 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module545,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly539,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system516,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.534,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5123,570 mi
Seat belts588,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic535,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper528,138 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings525,602 mi
Steering: rack and pinion531,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt527,119 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly58,870 mi
Child seat490,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery431,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood456,228 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers4—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch459,106 mi
Service brakes458,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads432,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump424,226 mi
Visibility484,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring353,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash357,277 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan314,420 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys366,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3—
Latches/locks/linkages332,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch341,500 mi
Seats328,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip317,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Steering: column357,388 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields375,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing354,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel238,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor251,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)251,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner242,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch245,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch251,101 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch259,106 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system2—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly252,800 mi
Interior lighting250,000 mi
Parking brake25,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines214,370 mi
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: clutch assembly231,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor242,950 mi
Seat belts: rear/other256,025 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid277,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly232,191 mi
Structure: body: door2—
Tires: sidewall21,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal250,900 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear262,500 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator131,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch149,400 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly110,160 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)132,000 mi
Equipment134,000 mi
Equipment: electrical1—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices130,077 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: brake lights130,077 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights146,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap173,550 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1132,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: driveline191,500 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly115,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Service brakes, air: disc124,800 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light130,077 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder125,602 mi
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device147,066 mi
Steering: electric power assist system190,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)141,000 mi
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1131,250 mi
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm151,375 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint170,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub154,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems1—
Tires: valve141,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control130,077 mi
Visibility/wiper160,245 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system190,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1118,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1—

The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.