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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 57 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

57

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 10, 2017STRUCTURETAKARA RECALL. WHILE CHANGING UPPER AND LOWER MOTOR MOUNT I NOTICED SUB FRAME ON THE PASSENGER'S SI...
Oct 30, 2016STRUCTURE,ENGINEENGINE CRADLE, OR FRONT SUBFRAME, IS RUSTED TO THE POINT I'VE STOPPED DRIVING THE CAR. I'M IN THE P...
Dec 10, 2014STRUCTURENOTE: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE (AS FAR AS I KNOW) BUT I WANT IT TO GO ON RECORD FROM WHAT ALL PT C...
Jul 5, 2012STRUCTURELOUD CRACKING SOUNDS WHILE DRIVING THEN THE DASH STARTED OPENING UP IN TWO PLACES, ONE THROUGH THE V...
Aug 1, 2011STRUCTUREDASHBOARD CRACKED FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. *TR
Feb 15, 2011STRUCTURE2002 PT CRUISER MOTOR MOUNTS KEEP GOING OUT. I HAD MY MOUNTS REPLACED 6 MONTHS AGO. THEN WITHIN 2 MO...
Jan 25, 2011STRUCTUREWHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD CRACK AND THE DASH ON THE CAR CRACKED ABOUT 16 INCHES, SO FAR HAVE ONLY P...
Oct 30, 2010STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AT 5 MPH THE SUB FRAM...
Aug 1, 2010STRUCTURECAR'S PLASTIC DASHBOARD SUDDENLY CRACKED IN THE CENTER AND PIECES FELL INTO THE CENTER VENT. DASHBOA...
May 1, 2010STRUCTURE2002 PT CRUISER 55,000 MILES DASH CRACKED IN THE MIDDLE. *TR
Mar 1, 2010STRUCTUREDASHBOARD ON MY PT CRUISER -2002 JUST STARTED CRACKING FIRST A THE WINDSHIELD LIKE A HAIR LINE CRACK...
Nov 10, 2009STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2002 PT DASH STARTED CRACKING AT CENTER VENT CRACKED 2 WAYS NOW IS A LARGE CRACK AN VERY SH...
Sep 30, 2009STRUCTUREDASHBOARD IN 2002 PT CRUISER HAS CRACKED DOWN THE MIDDLE AND HAS BEGAN TO SEPARATE INTO PIECES. T...
Jun 1, 2009STRUCTURETL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS COMPLETEL...
May 16, 2009STRUCTUREDASHBOARD HAS CRACKED FROM CENTER WINDSHIELD REGION TO THE AIR VENT. THE GRILL ON THE AIR VENT HAS ...
Nov 1, 2008STRUCTURE2002 P T CRUISER BY CHRYSLER THE DASH BOARD IN MY CAR STARTED CRACKING. I AM HOLDING IT TOGETHER WIT...
Sep 15, 2008STRUCTURE2002 PT CRUISER: DASHBOARD CRACKED IN CENTER FROM FRONT WINDOW TO INSIDE EDGE, RUNNING ACROSS VENT,R...
Jul 15, 2008STRUCTURE2 CRACKS IN MY 2002 PT CRUISER DASHBOARD SUDDENLY APPEARED AND ARE EXPANDING. *TR
Jul 15, 2008STRUCTUREI HAVE A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AND, I NOTICED A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD, AND A COUPLE OF WEE...
Jun 10, 2008STRUCTUREDASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN ABOUT 5 DIFFERENT PLACES AND FALLING IN. *TR

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