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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 38 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical
86
Structure
57
Engine
50
Steering
46
Suspension
40
Airbags
38
Brakes
34
Lights
32
Powertrain
29
Other
28
Fuel System
17
Wheels
17
Visibility
12
Tires
11
Speed Control
10
Seats
8
Seat Belts
7
Latches & Locks
3

38

Complaints

0

Recalls

33

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 2, 2021AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCL...
Jan 27, 2019AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL THIS VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A T-BONE ACCIDENT IN WHICH DRIVERS SIDE BACK SEAT TO R...
Jan 1, 2018AIR BAGSUPON STARTING VEHICLE ALL WARNING TEST LIGHTS SUCH AS AIRBAG,OIL PRESSURE ETC. COME ON AS NORMAL,BUT...
Dec 29, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S V...
Nov 12, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICL...
Aug 8, 2014AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 ...
Jun 30, 2014AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,ENGINEVEHICLE PULLED OUT OF BUSINESS COMPLEX TURN IN LEFT ABOUT A CAR LENGTHS AWAY FROM ME WHEN HE PULLED ...
Jun 5, 2014AIR BAGSWIFE WAS SITTING IN A LINE OF TRAFFIC WAITING AT A LIGHT. VEHICLE CAME FROM BEHIND AND HIT HER AT AP...
Feb 10, 2012AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL: I WAS DRIVING NORTH, TURNING RIGHT ON A 20 MPH CURVE, WHEN SOMEONE HEADING SOUTH, TU...
Sep 30, 2011AIR BAGSI WAS DRIVING THE KIDS TO SCHOOL GOING ABOUT 20 MPH AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WE HIT THE VEH...
Sep 28, 2009AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. HE REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 40 MP...
Aug 11, 2009AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH HE CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICL...
Jul 30, 2008AIR BAGSAIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON DURING TIGHT RIGHT TURNS AT SPEED. *TR
Jul 16, 2007AIR BAGSPOSSIBLE AIRBAG OR ELECTRICAL DEFECT ON 2002 PT CRUISER TOURING EDITION. I WAS DRIVING UP THE ROAD ...
Oct 4, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL IMPACT F...
Jul 15, 2006AIR BAGSI PURCHASED MY 2002 PT CRUISER WITH ONLY 34,000 MILES ON ODOMETER IN JANUARY OF 2006. WITHIN SIX (6...
Jun 29, 2006AIR BAGS2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. *KB BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MUL...
Apr 27, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A...
Aug 30, 2005AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSDT: 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE AIR BAG. THE CON...
Feb 14, 2005AIR BAGSFOR THE PAST TW-THREE MONTHS, EITHER IT HAS STALLED IN THE GARAGE OR ON A BUSY THOROUGHFARE. THE AU...

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