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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 39 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Steering
62
Structure
61
Suspension
61
Engine
59
Electrical
57
Wheels
52
Fuel System
43
Airbags
39
Other
36
Brakes
36
Lights
35
Powertrain
34
Tires
21
Visibility
13
Seat Belts
8
Speed Control
6
Seats
4
Latches & Locks
3

39

Complaints

0

Recalls

16

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 9, 2024AIR BAGSSee attached document for complaint.
Oct 21, 2019AIR BAGSAIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING..... STOPPED OR MOVING
Jun 14, 2019AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE...
Oct 10, 2016AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 MPH, THE CONT...
Jan 22, 2016AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED I...
Jul 22, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO THE WALL ON T...
Dec 17, 2008AIR BAGSDRIVERS SIDE - SIDE AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY ON CRASH TO DRIVERS SIDE OF 2001 PT CRUISER. PT CRUISER ...
Oct 27, 2008AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD C...
Jun 16, 2008AIR BAGSAIR BAG LIGHT GOES ON INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW STAYS ON ALL THE TIME. CODE INDICATE PASSENGER SIDE SQU...
Aug 15, 2007AIR BAGSAIRBAG LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY COMES ON AND GOES OFF. SOMETIMES WILL BEEP EVERY FEW MINUTES UNTIL THE ...
Jun 27, 2007AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONTINUES...
Jun 1, 2007AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINS I...
Dec 21, 2006AIR BAGSTL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AT 35 MPH IT CRASHED INT...
Apr 27, 2006AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 3-5 ALSO, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINA...
Mar 30, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH THE ROADWAY WAS WET AND THE VEHICLE HYDROPLANED AND C...
Sep 5, 2005AIR BAGSDT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. HE INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AND T...
Jul 10, 2005AIR BAGSDT: THE CONSUMER OWNS 2001 PT CRUISER. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. IT WAS ...
Feb 10, 2005AIR BAGSTHE CLOCKSPRING RECALL ISSUE APPEARS TO EXTEND TO THE 2001 MODEL YEAR (EARLY PRODUCTION)
Jan 31, 2005AIR BAGSI OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH 105K MILES. THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAIN ON WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNIN...
Jan 17, 2005AIR BAGS2001 PT CRUISER HAS AIRBAG LIGHT THAT KEEPS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, THE ASSOCIATED "DING" SO...

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