2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems by component
511 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 97 | 19% | 70,000 mi |
| Structure → | 67 | 13% | 61,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 55 | 11% | 75,000 mi |
| Steering → | 45 | 9% | 49,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 44 | 9% | 64,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 40 | 8% | 46,695 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 38 | 7% | 47,400 mi |
| Power Train → | 35 | 7% | 54,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 33 | 6% | 23,500 mi |
| Engine → | 22 | 4% | 100,000 mi |
| Wheels → | 21 | 4% | 52,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 17 | 3% | — |
| Tires → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Seats | 9 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 2% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 1% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.