2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 5%of 511 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ok maybe 4th time is a charm on trying to get Pt Cruiser off road. I had a fire in this vehicle due to overheating which was reported but dumb me put it out and replaced grill and radiator and had to take seperate loan out for $2500 in repairs and now vehicle won't start and now being told is computer well that explains why when we were trying to get out of car when was on fire the door locks didn't won't to work first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780214, filed 2015-10, 100,000 miles“I was driving 55 mphr and the car died. It wouldnt start back up had to tow it home. Replaced the timing, water pump, head gasket. It would crank but wont start. I never in my life had this much problems out of a some car.”
NHTSA complaint #10776564, filed 2015-09, 168,000 miles“I was involved in an accident with my wife and I and it almost took our lives but I was able to get out of it alive and the insurance and the attorneys gave me some money so I went out and bought me a Chrysler Pt Cruiser for $4, 700 for a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser from larry h miller honda I started having overheating issues right after I purchased it from them and eventually blew the head gasket in it not knowing that the water pump was also going in it I had nothing but problems from the first day I bought it I spent my whole $4, 700 from my settlement to get this vehicle and I have nothing…”
NHTSA complaint #11195963, filed 2019-04, 55,000 miles“The dashboard on my 2002 Pt Cruiser has 3 cracks in it. About a year ago I noticed the grate in the dash that disperses the air from the defrost vent on the top of the dash was deteriorating and the plastic grate pieces were breaking off. Earlier this year I noticed 2 cracks in the dashboard between the windshield and the defrost vent. Finally, in may while driving down the road I heard a loud noise that I thought was a rock hitting my windshield. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236797, filed 2008-08, 65,000 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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013780Mar 9, 2005Transit film removal. 2006 chrysler pt cruiser, and 2005-2006 ram truck
Other or unknown: 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 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsWheels
21 complaintsFuel system
20 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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