Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 43 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 2 fuel system-related recalls.
43
Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
02V215000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
02V214000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING TUBE SERVICE PORT. THIS CAN CAUSE CHAFING OF THE LINE RESULTI...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ID NUMBER: 02V21... |
| Aug 19, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER HAD A HOLE IN FUEL LINE. *NJ THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME, WHEN S... |
| Jul 25, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE FUEL LINE WAS RECALLED IN 2002 UNDER PT CRUISER FUEL LINE LEAKS AGAINST AIR CONDITIONER AND I HA... |
| Jul 1, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A ST... |
| Oct 31, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | HOLE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM NEAR FUEL TANK CAUSED THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK TO LITERALLY MELT AND LEAK FUEL. ... |
| Jul 24, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT NOTICED AN ODOR OF GASOLINE EMANATING F... |
| Jul 24, 2006 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER RECHARGING THE BATTERY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS T... |
| Aug 1, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | RECENTLY HAD A FAILURE OF THE GAS TANK VENTING SYSTEM IN OUR 2001 CHRYSLER 300M. ACCORDING TO THE D... |
| Jul 18, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I HAVE A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUSIER THE GAS TANK IS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED AND I... |
| Mar 29, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | GAS FUMES WERE COMING IN FROM THE VENTS WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVING ... |
| Aug 4, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED. IT INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO GAS IN THE TANK, EVEN THOUGH THE TANK WAS ... |
| Apr 21, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | WHILE DRIVING, THE EMISSION WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE MECHANIC INF... |
| Jan 31, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL LINE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SECURED WITH NYLON TIES TO PREVENT CHAFING AGAINST AC LINES. HOWEVER,... |
| Jan 23, 2004 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CONSUMER STATED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WHEN THE CONSUMER WENT TO HAVE AN OIL CHANGE, THE LIG... |
| Dec 8, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I SMELLED GASOLINE AND DISCOVERED A PUDDLE OF GAS UNDER MY 2001 PT CRUISER. WHEN I TOOK IT INTO TH... |
| Aug 22, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2001 PT CRUISER -- KNOWN ISSUE INVOLVING FUEL LINE CHAFFING AGAINST METAL AC LINES. VEHICLE WAS SE... |
| Mar 17, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2001 PT CRUISER ...FAILURE OF DAIMLER CHRYSLER AND MEDVED CHRYSLER IN CASTLE ROCK CO. TO TIMELY AND ... |
| Jan 3, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE VEHICLE FUEL SUPPLY TUBE FAILED.*DT *JB |
| Nov 6, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CONSUMER ARRIVED AT LOCAL DAIMLER/CHRYSLER DEALER TO HAVE FUEL PUMP RECALL PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER W... |
| Nov 1, 2002 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | THE FUEL LINE RUBBED AGAINST THE METAL AIR CONDITIONING LINE WHICH CAUSED THE AIR CONDITION LINE TO ... |