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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 16 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical
37
Powertrain
31
Suspension
30
Steering
29
Engine
28
Lights
19
Airbags
16
Wheels
11
Brakes
11
Tires
10
Other
9
Fuel System
7
Seats
5
Speed Control
5
Structure
3
Latches & Locks
3

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

12

Injuries Reported

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

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 27, 2016AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)DETAILS OF ACCIDENT LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.I WAS DRIVING MY2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WHEN BEING CHAS...
Jun 1, 2015AIR BAGSAIR BAG LITE COMES ON CONSTANTLY AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON CONCURRENTLY
Oct 26, 2014AIR BAGS"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING A 2003 PT CRUISER WHEN MY WIFE AND I WERE HIT HEAD ON BY A TRUCK THAT ...
Mar 31, 2011AIR BAGSVEHICLE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATES AIR BAG IS DISABLED - DUE TO FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. UPDATED 0...
Nov 1, 2010AIR BAGSTL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH, HE REMEMBERE...
Sep 12, 2009AIR BAGSMY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING EAST BOUND WHEN HE WAS HIT T BONE AND EVENTUALLY LANDED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. ...
Apr 18, 2008AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSWE OWNED A 2003 PT CRUISER AND I HAD A WRECK ON APRIL 18, 2008 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND TH...
Sep 1, 2006AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS9/1/06 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR MY DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED . AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND EMA...
Aug 29, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT UNEXPECTEDLY...
May 30, 2006AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, WITH PRIOR BRAKING, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MA...
Dec 28, 2005AIR BAGSDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT OCCURRED HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS FA...
Jan 15, 2005AIR BAGSDT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, IT MADE NOISE. THE VEHIC...
Nov 11, 2004AIR BAGSCONSUMER'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUME...
Nov 5, 2004AIR BAGSCONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 50 TO 55 MPH AND REAR ENDED A TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BA...
Apr 30, 2003AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSTHE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO THE SEAT BEL...
Jan 1, 1970AIR BAGSAIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT IN A 3 CAR COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE WAS IN THE CENTER OF...

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