2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
40
complaints reporting a crash
34
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 43 report injuries (50 people injured, 2 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicles were involved in 26 fatal crashes with 22 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND… · Jun 3, 2004
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK… · Aug 8, 2002
- Crash riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A… · Sep 10, 2001