2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but, no assistance…”
filed Jan 4, 2021
“Upon starting vehicle all warning test lights such as airbag,oil pressure etc. Come on as normal,but often the red "airbag" light stays on indefinitely or goes off then bells and "airbag" red light reappear and stay on 5 to 10,seconds then go off every few minutes for several seconds. This seems to…”
filed Jul 22, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 24 | 21% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 28 | 19% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 20 | 8% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 43 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.