Electronic stability controlPart report

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electronic stability control Problems

Complaints: 3about this part
Share: 1%of 511 total for the year
Median mileage: 8,900miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,900 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.

“My check engine light goes off and on. Crankshaft and camshaft sensors were reading as the issue according to the odometer code system.. My car shuts off at anytime even while driving in the middle of the road. My battery terminal seems to be weak possibly having shortage moments from time to time. My vehichle will pull one way or the other. My breaks feel like there going to give out or are brand knew . My vehichle makes a noise as if the front cv axels or ball joints need to be greased. My wiring and engine is my main concern. …”

NHTSA complaint #11242425, filed 2019-08, 147,000 miles

“2002 Pt Cruiser sport model. Car would not start, when sitting far a few days, had been driving car all day and turned car off to do an errand and car would not start. Car has left me stranded where I had to have it towed several times. Bought car new and have had this problem for 7 years. Kept bringing back to the dealer and couldn't find any problems every time. Finally found a dealer service manager that knew the problem. Insufficient quality parts were being used when Chrysler was about to go bankrupt. …”

NHTSA complaint #10370619, filed 2010-12, 1,000 miles

“I got the in january 2014 and I only had it for two weeks and shad to go in the shop and I told them that I was diagnosis with lung cancer and I have to get back and forward to my treatments and I need a reliable car and while I was driving it the tire rod went the first time then the other side of the tire rod went now it's the electricity system is acting it and since I had this car it been in the shop every month and it don't make sense that I have to pay a car note and pay to fits it too I have miss a lots of treatments will all please help me because I hear everybody talk about helping…”

NHTSA complaint #10630598, filed 2014-09, 8,900 miles

Electronic stability control: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2009	5	5%
2008	2	2%
2007	3	2%
2006	15	4%
2005	2	1%
2004	1	0%
2003	2	1%
2002	3	1%

Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
97 complaints Body and structure
67 complaints Exterior lighting
55 complaints Steering
45 complaints Air bags
44 complaints Suspension
40 complaints Engine cooling
38 complaints Brakes
37 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints Other or unknown
28 complaints Engine
22 complaints Wheels
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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