2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser service brakes, hydraulic problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the left and right front tires caught fire due to intense heat in the wheels. The brake caliper also locked which caused the left wheel to lock and melt the brakes. The dealer stated that they corrected the failure in april of…”
filed Nov 13, 2009
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. She noticed a loud rubbing noise in the steering wheel every time she drove the vehicle. The dealer stated that they could not find the cause or reason for the noise. She received recall notice (04v268000) for the power steering and the repair was…”
filed Nov 13, 2009
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% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 29 | 5% |
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.