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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheels Problems

Wheels complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 17 NHTSA wheels complaints and 0 wheels-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

17

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Wheels Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Oct 1, 2011WHEELS2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER STATES THE WHEELS LEAK AIR AROUND THE RIMS CAUSING THE TIRES TO D...
Apr 2, 2009WHEELSTIRES , LEAK AIR PRESSURE@ 10 # PER DAY . BALANCING AND ROTATION IS DIFFICULT DUE TO CHROME PEELING ...
Aug 5, 2008WHEELS2 OF THE ALLOY RIMS LEAK AIR AT AN INCREASING RATE. 2 YEARS AGO IT WAS FILL MORE AIR ONCE A MONTH, L...
Jul 18, 2008WHEELSAFTER REPLACING THE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE AUTO WE HAD A SERIES OF PROBLEMS WITH KEEPING THE TIRES I...
Jul 15, 2006WHEELS2002 LIMITED EDITION PT CRUISER - WHEELS DEFECTIVE. THE ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS HAVE COMPLETELY DETER...
Jun 21, 2006WHEELSTIRES FAIL TO HOLD/MAINTAIN AIR PRESSURE..CHROME RIMS PEELING ,LOSE AIR PRESSURE FROM 35 LBS DOWN TO...
Feb 17, 2006WHEELSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE HAD DIFFICULTIE...
May 25, 2005WHEELSWAS LOSING MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF AIR FROM LEFT REAR TIRE. TOOK IT TO SEARS, FOR TIRE REPAIR, AND WAS T...
May 12, 2005WHEELSCHROME PLATED ALUMINUM WHEELS ON 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISE LIMITED. CHROME PEELS OFF AND THE RIM LEA...
May 1, 2005WHEELSCHROME WHEELS PEELING, ESPECIALLY AROUND VALVE STEMS, PRODUCING MINUTE LEAKS IN AIR PRESSURE OF TIRE...
Mar 21, 2005WHEELSWHEEL RIM OXIDATION IS CAUSING TIRE/RIM LEAK WITH NEW TIRES. THIS LEAK MUST BE FILLED DAILY AND RUN...
Mar 1, 2005WHEELSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED, ON 3/1/05 ALL TIRES WERE LOW. UPON INSPECTION BY THE SERVICE DEALER, CORROS...
Feb 1, 2005WHEELSHAD TIRES CHANGED AT DEALER. AFTER TIRE CHANGE, TWO OF THE TIRES BEGAN LEAKING. AFTER SEVERAL TRIP...
Jan 1, 2005WHEELSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT 32,000 MILES, THE CONTACT NO...
Jul 15, 2004WHEELSRIMS CORRODED ALONG THE LUGS AREA. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
Feb 1, 2004WHEELSTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE CO...
Sep 21, 2003WHEELSCHROME PLATING 5 SPOKE WHEELS CHROME PLATING HAS BUBBLED/CORRODED ON THE SEALING SURFACE OF THE TIR...

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