2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel system, gasoline problems
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The engine starting making a ticking sound while I was driving uphill about 40 mph. I stopped to check oil which was about 1/2 quart down. I proceeded to continue driving I went about another mile and the car started losing power. Unknown to me but the car was already on fire. Someone behind me…”
filed Apr 10, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact received recall notice id number: 02v214000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings) and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for the recall repairs. The dealer stated that because the fuel line was missing from…”
filed Apr 29, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING…Campaign 02V214000 · Aug 8, 2002
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF…Campaign 02V215000 · Aug 8, 2002
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 17 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.