2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 618 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2% of the 618 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes: noticed squealing and lots of brake dust (6/04). Had to replace pads and rotors. After repair, passenger front brake still squeeled. Took back, rotor replaced again. My front right break still squeels and both front brakes are shooting off much break dust. This is very frustrating. I would think after a month the semi-metalic breaks would have been broken in by now.”
NHTSA complaint #10083163, filed 2004-08, 34,000 miles“Cd player read error 1 month after the warranty was up, dealer said it was dead and it would cost $300 to replace combination stereo/cd. Excuse me but a cd player should last longer than 3 years. An american motor dealers wonder why we do not want to buy their products.”
NHTSA complaint #10106362, filed 2005-01, 34,000 miles“Vehicle was parked for approx. Two days, started vehichle and all lights on the instrument panel stayed on; brake light, ABS light, engine light, security light, crusie control, etc. As well as words no bug over the odemeter/mileage gage. These lghts would not go off after turning the engine on and off several times. The engine light stays on and will not shut off. Scheduled an appointment with dealer to connect to computer.”
NHTSA complaint #10021131, filed 2003-06, 30,077 miles“Upon starting vehicle air bag light illuminated/ radio did not work, and tail lights malfunctioned. Also, speedometer raced without the vehicle even being on. Took vehicle to dealer. Please provide any further information.”
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
78 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsSuspension
66 complaintsEngine cooling
62 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsWheels
61 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
47 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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