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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 50 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-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

50

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 26, 2021ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWhile driving the vehicle I could begin to smell a strong odor of gas them almost like the smell of ...
Oct 22, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRA...
Aug 4, 2015ENGINETHE MOTOR MOUNT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED FOR THE 3RD TIME!
Jun 17, 2015ENGINEOUR PT CRUISER OVERHEATED ONE DAY AFTER MY WIFE HAD LEFT WORK, THANKFULLY SHE MADE IT HOME BEFORE IT...
Jun 2, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE PARKED AT A GAS STATION, THE VEHICLE OVERHEAT...
Apr 17, 2015ENGINEOK THIS IS MY 3RD COMPLAINT ON THIS VEHICLE THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS OVERHEATING AND YES CAUGHT FIRE AF...
Mar 2, 2015ENGINEOK I AM SO UPSET I BOUGHT THIS CAR 2 YEARS AGO IT IS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH A BACK CHECK FR...
Jul 24, 2014ENGINEAS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY MY CAR STARTED TO OVERHEAT SO I PULLED OVER AND LET IT COOL DOWN. ...
May 30, 2014ENGINEDRIVING AT 35MPH. SUDDENLY THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CAR COASTED/ROLLED DOWN-HILL FOR 1.5 BLOCKS. ...
Nov 30, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEATER HAD BECOME INOPE...
Jul 15, 2012ENGINEWELL MAINTAIN PT CRUISER BLEW HEAD GASKET GOING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 70MPH. CAUSED ENGINE TO OVER HEA...
Apr 2, 2012ENGINECAR HAS BEEN OVERHEATING WHEN AC IS PUT ON. OVERHEATING WHILE IDLING SOMETIMES. I HAVE SPENT OVER $2...
Feb 7, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI UNLOCKED MY CAR DOORS WITH REMOTE, AND DROVE TO THE STORE, IT WAS DARK OUT SO I HAD MY HEAD LIGHT...
Jul 15, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY CAR HAS DECIDED TO "SOMETIMES" NOT START AT THE END OF THE DAY. IT RUNS JUST FINE IN THE MORNING...
Jan 2, 2011ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGPREMATURE WATER PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN FAILURE 2002 PT CRUISER. *TR
May 1, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEVERY TIME I UNPLUG MY BATTERY IT TAKES SOME HOURS OF DRIVING BEFORE THE FAN COMES BACK ON AND THAT ...
Sep 25, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI WAS DRIVING MY 2002 PT CRUISER, I WAS STOPPED AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT...
Aug 1, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2002 PT CRUISER, WAS SERVICED ABOUT 3-4 MOS PRIOR, RUNNING FINE, ALL OF A SUDDEN SMOKE WAS COMING OU...
Jul 12, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UND...
Mar 2, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURECRACKING DASHBOARD AND THE COOLING FAN ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED. *TR

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