2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 511 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 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.
“The electronic door locks on my 2002 Pt Cruiser limited started operating by themselves two years ago. I have had this car since it was new and had the multifunction turn signal switch replaced about 3 years ago. The door lock problem sometimes occurs when you are driving the car at low speed but it will also occur when the car is setting in the garage with the key out of the ignition. The doors will lock and unlock several times on their own while driving or without anyone being in the car or touching the remote keyless entry system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10511597, filed 2013-05, 42,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the instrument cluster does not eliminate like other cars cluster supposed to eluminate. It,when the contact turns on the headlights the instrument cluster lights turn on but really u can hardly see the speedometer or the gauges which is dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #10405854, filed 2011-06, 153,349 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
97 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsExterior lighting
55 complaintsSteering
45 complaintsAir bags
44 complaintsSuspension
40 complaintsEngine cooling
38 complaintsBrakes
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsWheels
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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