2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser exterior lighting problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the high beam head lamps would illuminate randomly day or night. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least six times in one week. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic…”
filed Jun 12, 2019
“Dome lights do not always go out when doors are closed. Sometimes dome lights come on when signals are used. Could run battery done if not noticed”
filed Jan 17, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 21 | 6% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 34 | 13% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 48 | 8% |
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.