2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser steering problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Hello My name is [XXX]. I own a 2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser and for some reason the power steering went out while I was driving! I was able to make it home because I wasn’t far away! My power steering stopped out of no where and my fluid is full and my belt is attached I was also told my pump was in…”
filed Jun 11, 2023
“Answers and explanations to all of the above questions: My power steering assembly is leaking pretty bad and is only getting worse. I have a bad shoulder that I had surgery on and if it goes completely out I am afraid i wont be able to turn the steering wheel & cause an accident. The rims on the…”
filed Nov 21, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC…Campaign 04V268000 · Jun 3, 2004
Steering problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 24 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 29 | 11% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 61 | 10% |
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.