2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser service brakes, hydraulic problems
29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Web site topix will confirm the incredible # of folks that have had fog lamps turn on after car is shut down causing battery drain. 100's have paid for replacement part multi-function switch. This controls fog, head, accessory, & dash lighting. To prevent the fog lamps from coming on by themselves…”
filed May 9, 2012
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that she replaced her entire brake system in august 2008; however, the failure has recurred. A second chrysler dealer also advised her that she had to replace the entire brake system. The chrysler manufacturer informed the contact…”
filed Jan 28, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 12 | 5% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 33 | 6% |
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.