2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 2%of 618 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2% of the 618 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,150 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 reset it to my actual desired speed by tapping my brakes, then I tried the switch on the arm of my steering wheel but the cruise control wouldn't shut off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10958583, filed 2017-03, 146,000 miles“Car stalls on turns particularly to the left, upon key insertion hard crank or starts and idles roughly then shuts off with out warning. While idling at stop lights the rpms may or may not (rev,) after so many mins of driving acceleration becomes more difficult at intervals & stalling usually while turning at intersections. Or going over bumps or up hills. This happens some what sporadically so I never can tell when I'm safe to go. Definitely not something u want to think about w min coverage either way.”
NHTSA complaint #10446131, filed 2012-02, 134,221 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“The gas pedal fell off it attachment the pedal had come off it's attachment on the floorboard and fell behind the brake pedal which made both the gas and brake pedals useless.”
NHTSA complaint #10037674, filed 2003-09, 50,900 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle accelerated to 70 MPH independently and without warning. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. ..updated 12-30-13”
NHTSA complaint #10554927, filed 2013-12, 100,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 14% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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