Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 57 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
57
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperatu... |
| Sep 18, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT W... |
| Jun 1, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHT WARNING INDIC... |
| Mar 3, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SEATS | LET ME START BY SAYING I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2001 LIMITED EDITION PT CRUISER THREE DAYS AGO FROM A PRIV... |
| Dec 12, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SME... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FOG LIGHTS MALFUNCTION VERY FREQUENTLY. FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS, VEHICLE'S BATTERY HAS BEEN DR... |
| Sep 5, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VEHICLE WAS USED TO DRIVE TO LOCAL STORE AT NIGHT. FOG LIGHTS WERE NOT TURNED ON AT ANY TIME. I PARK... |
| Aug 30, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS PT CRUISER, PURCHASED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2000. MY MULTI-SWITCH WILL NO... |
| Jan 21, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CAR STALLS ON TURNS PARTICULARLY TO THE LEFT, UPON KEY INSERTION HARD CRANK OR STARTS AND IDLES ROUG... |
| Aug 5, 2010 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I OWN A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. I PURCHASED IT USED IN 2006. IT'S BEEN IN THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES ... |
| Aug 1, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SHORT / FAILURE IN THE CAR HORN (SIMULTANEOUSLY AFFECTING THE LCD OF THE CLOCK/RADIO). IS... |
| Mar 20, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNEXPLAINABLE COMPLETE BATTERY DRAIN BEGAN IN 08/2008. DISCOVERED IN 03/2009 THAT THE FOG LIGHTS WER... |
| Jan 13, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE KEY ... |
| Nov 29, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FACTORY INSTALLED KEY ALARM SYSTEM IS SHORTING OUT, ALARM WILL NOT DEACTIVATE BY REMOTE ONLY ON IGNI... |
| Nov 29, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I STARTED DRIVING MY 2001 PT CRUISER AND NOTICED THE FOG LAMP INDICATOR WAS ON. THE LIGHTS WERE NOT... |
| Nov 5, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A FAULTY PART IN MY 2001 PT CRUISER IT IS CALLED A FOG LIGHT SWITCH IT GOES BAD IN 2001 AND 2... |
| Oct 1, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2001 PT CRUISER. HORN AND RADIO/CLOCK DISPLAY INTERMITTENT. WHEN THE RADIO/CLOCK DISPLAY IS DARK, TH... |
| Jun 16, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DRIVING LIGHT SWITCH FAILING CAUSING DRIVING LIGHTS TO COME ON WHEN SWITCH IS NOT ACTIVATED RESULTIN... |
| Feb 17, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT | 2001 PT CRUISER. HORN AND RADIO DISPLAY LIGHT INTERMITTENT . WHEN THE RADIO DISPLAY LIGHT GOES OUT... |
| Dec 1, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER INSTRUMENTAL PANEL CRAC... |