Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 40 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
40
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
08E033000
SUSPENSION
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED W...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2015 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMAT... |
| Oct 26, 2015 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHEN THE VEHICLE APPROACHED AN ABRUPT STOP AND ACCE... |
| Jun 24, 2014 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | SUBFRAME CRADLE FAILURE WITH CRACK THROUGH MOUNTING. DEALER SAYS "SEEN BEFORE" NOT UNDER RECALL OR I... |
| Aug 2, 2013 | SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | I WAS TRAVELING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH MY TWO CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I SLOWED AT AN INTERSECTION AND TH... |
| Dec 3, 2012 | SUSPENSION | THE CAR MAKES A CRACKING SOUND WHEN YOU TURN OR GOES OVER BUMPS SOUND LIKE ITS COMING FROM OF CAR P... |
| Jul 10, 2011 | SUSPENSION | I OWN A 2002 PT CRUISER. IT RECENTLY ALMOST CAUSED A SEVERE ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SUB-FRAME THAT HOLDS... |
| Jun 13, 2011 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE A 2002 PT. CRUISER I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND WHEEL ... |
| Jan 2, 2009 | SUSPENSION | I OWN A 02 AND 03 PT CRUISER. BOTH CARS HAVE HAD TO HAVE CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AS WELL AS IDLER ARMS... |
| Apr 12, 2008 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WORN OUT AT 79,000 MILES ALL 4 BRAKE ROTORS WORN OUT 79,000 MILES. *TR |
| Mar 8, 2008 | SUSPENSION | MY 2002 PT CRUISER HAS HAD TWO SETS OF FRONT CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AT 90,000 MILES DUE TO THE CONTRO... |
| Jan 2, 2008 | SUSPENSION | MY CRUISER WAS IN THE SHOP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, WHEN THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE LOWER CONTROL A... |
| Nov 10, 2007 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 50 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD N... |
| Nov 2, 2007 | SUSPENSION | 2002 PT CRUISER. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ARE SEPARATING FROM THE RUBBER. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS ... |
| Jan 24, 2007 | SUSPENSION | TL* -THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, HIT A BUMP, AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SW... |
| Dec 18, 2006 | SUSPENSION | TL*- THE DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS FOR THE RECALL. EACH TIME CONTACT CALLS PARTS ARE NOT IN. ... |
| Oct 15, 2006 | SUSPENSION | TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL 2W125384-F23 FOR LOWER BALL JOINTS FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER.... |
| Sep 29, 2006 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUSIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND... |
| Aug 31, 2006 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | 2002 PT CRUISER, AT 59000 MILES BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANT... |
| Jun 22, 2006 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES,SEATS,EQUIPMENT | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THERE IS A CHEMICAL SMELL WHICH GAVE CONTACT HEADA... |
| Mar 9, 2006 | SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | I WAS INFORMED BY SERVICE ADVISOR JAMES QUINN AT BRUNSWICK AUTO MALL IN BRUNSWICK, OHIO (330-273-330... |