2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 511 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3% of the 511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“I purchased 4 new douglas extra-trak ii tires at walmart and within only a few months was having major alignment type issues. I thought maybe the tires needed to be balanced and rotated and have the pressure checked. Walmart tech had one of my tires that was a few lbs low and it blew out after he put it back up to appropriate levels. Blow out was out the side and not visible from the outside of the tire. Other side bulges were found on the other tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #10706557, filed 2015-04, 130,000 miles“Tbc sigma regent touring tire, tread separated from tire causing the whole rear driver side quarter panel and rear fascia to blow off of vehicle ,tires were purchased a few years ago less than 20,000 miles on tires .”
NHTSA complaint #10213196, filed 2007-12, 77,000 miles“2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser with chrome plated 5-spoke wheels; chrome plating has bubbled/corroded on the sealing surface of the tire bead. This has caused slow leakage of air in tires. Unless the pressure is adjusted weekly or more often, the tire pressure gets low causing excessive wear and overheating which could lead to catastropic failure. This condition progresses over time and exposure to road caustics & salt.”
NHTSA complaint #10029056, filed 2003-07, 20,000 miles“Was driving along and the transmission went out at about 35,598.00 miles . The brakes make a god awful noise I have had them checked they say nothing is wrong but I don't believe them the brain box went out the same time as the tranmission. …”
NHTSA complaint #10248916, filed 2008-11“The contact stated while driving the vehicle there is a chemical smell which gave contact headaches and an occasional sore throat. The dealership inspected the vehicle and determined there was not a defect in the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was out of alignment. There was excessive wind noise when the windows were rolled up. The speakers made a loud noise. The rear seat backing was replaced. Updated 07/25/06.”
NHTSA complaint #10160463, filed 2006-06, 22,299 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
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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