Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 29 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
29
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE A...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2019 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON. |
| Sep 3, 2018 | STEERING | VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. FOUND RECALL NOTICE FOR MY YEAR MODEL BUT CHRYSLER SAYS MY... |
| Mar 14, 2018 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I HAD PURCHESED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER AND ON THE HWY HOME SHORT TIME LATER I HEARD CLUNKING SOUND T... |
| Oct 10, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS... |
| May 9, 2016 | STEERING | On the way home from work my vehicle began smoking. The next exit off the freeway I80 was taken. A... |
| Feb 6, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS OB... |
| Apr 19, 2015 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES S... |
| Jan 9, 2015 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY... |
| Feb 1, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARK... |
| May 9, 2013 | STEERING | FORTUNATELY AT A PARKING LOT INTERSECTION, THE RF TIE ROD END SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE CAUSIN... |
| Apr 26, 2013 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | I PURCHASED THE CAR AND RIGHT FROM THE START I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS , I HAVE HAD TO ... |
| Oct 5, 2011 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAK... |
| Aug 22, 2011 | STEERING | YEAR: 2003 MAKE: CHRYSLER MODEL: PT CRUISER ENGINE: 2.4L TURBOCHARGED COMPONENTS: POWER STEERI... |
| Oct 1, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STA... |
| Aug 10, 2008 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE AND ... |
| May 28, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING FAI... |
| Apr 20, 2008 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM ... |
| Jan 3, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING RACK ON HIS VE... |
| Aug 23, 2007 | STEERING | WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN, OR TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT, THE RADIO AND HORN ARE DISABLED. PULL... |
| Jun 12, 2007 | STEERING | AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHE NOTICED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING. SHE WAS AB... |