The Lemon IndexChrysler PT Cruiser recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2001–2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
Check a VIN to see that car's model-year report and recalls.
Every recall 11
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2001–2005
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Apr 2008 · model years 2001–2005
FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS.
- Visibility · recall issued Apr 2007 · model years 2005–2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Brakes · recall issued Oct 2004 · model year 2005
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND T…
- Steering · recall issued Jun 2004 · model years 2001–2005 2.4L engines only
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2003 · model year 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2002 · model years 2001–2002
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Aug 2002 · model year 2001
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING TUBE SERVICE PORT.
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- Seats · recall issued Jun 2002 · model year 2001
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A …
- Electrical · recall issued Sep 2001 · model year 2002
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR.
- Child seat · recall issued Nov 2000 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE …
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your PT Cruiser?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
11 recall campaigns across model years 2001–2006, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 25.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most recalls?
The 2001, with 7 campaigns. 2005: 5, 2002: 5, 2003: 4.
What are most Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls about?
Fuel system, gasoline: 2 of the 11 campaigns. Then brakes (1) and child seat (1).
What is the newest Chrysler PT Cruiser recall?
Lights, filed Apr 2009 (NHTSA 09E012000): SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
How do I check if my Chrysler PT Cruiser has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Chrysler dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Chrysler PT Cruiser: problems and best years · All Chrysler recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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