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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 17 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.

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

17

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Fuel System Recalls

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.

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 20, 2023FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEThe contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she co...
Mar 1, 2013FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, FUEL AND ...
Feb 1, 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEDRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING ON THE INTERSTATE AT 75 MPH, WITH NO INDICATION OR WARNING MY 2002 CHYS...
Aug 13, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ...
Feb 1, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINERECALL ON FUEL PUMP MODULE NEVER DISCLOSED BY DEALER! RECENTLY HAD SERVICE TO MY CAR AT A DODGE-CHRY...
Sep 15, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SMELLED GAS FUMES. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND SAW FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHIC...
Jul 6, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUPON STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT GAS GAUGE WAS ON EMPTY. CONSUMER THEN TOOK THE VEHIC...
Feb 12, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2002 PT CRUISER FIRE. *JB
Feb 2, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE DRIVING IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 3 MPH, THE DRIVER WAS WARNED BY PEDESTRIANS THAT THE VEHIC...
Jan 20, 2004FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHEN FIRST CRANKING CA RIT WILL REV ITSELF UP, THE SPEEDOMETER GOES TO 120MPH RPMS TACHS OUT, AND TH...
Dec 23, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEAFTER THE RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP MODULE WAS PERFORMED, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. UPON INSPECTIO...
Sep 15, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECONSUMER NOTICED FUEL WAS IN THE OIL. DEALER INDICATED FUEL PUMP MODULE SECONDARY SEAL FAILED. *AK
Jun 18, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINECONSUMER MADE RECALL REPAIR APPOINTMENT WITH DEALER REGARDING RECALL 02V215000. WHEN ARRIVED AT DEA...
Sep 15, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINENO PARTS AVAILABLE RECALL#02V215000FUEL PUMP MODULE-MOUNTING FLANGE. LITCHFIELD CHRYSLER LITCHFIELD,...
Sep 10, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEPARTS FOR RECALL 02V215000 HAVE NOT BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 3 WEEKS, AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL ...
May 20, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI HAVE OWNED MY 2002 PT CRUISER SINCE MAY OF 2002. SINCE THE BEGINNING, I HAVE HAD TROUBLE FUELING ...
May 20, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHE VEHICLE WAS IN A SIGNIFICANT REAR END ACCIDENT ON 5/20/2002. IT WAS REPAIRED AND RETURNED AFTER...

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