2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems
40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“..on my 2002 pt cruiser the front suspension cross member has rotted so bad that it broke in a few places causing the lower a arm to move in such a way as to cause the steering wheel to pull out of your hands all the way to the left and or right,the car could not be driven more then 15 mph,..and…”
filed Oct 4, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph and making a right turn, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop. The contact exit the vehicle and discovered that the front passenger side sub frame had excessive rust and fractured. The…”
filed Dec 2, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 35 | 14% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 66 | 11% |
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.