2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, and owners have filed 618 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace as necessary, the power steering hose and confirm torque of the hose fastener at the steering gear end. The recall began on september 20, 2004. Owners should contact…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel supply line could contact the air-conditioning tube service port. This can cause chafing of the line resulting in a fuel leakage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the fuel line for abrasion and install a clip to ensure isolation. In cases with evidence of fuel line abrasion, the fuel line will be replaced. Owner notification began august 12, 2002. Owners who…
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Delivery (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if the vehicle is involved in a rollover crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install a secondary seal over the fuel pump module. Owner notification began august 12, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…
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Recliner (seats)
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 wire diameter that is greater than the maximum allowable dimension as specified in the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the right rear seat center anchor and, if necessary, resize the anchor to meet the diameter specified within the standard. Owner notification began november 4, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…
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Child seat
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 vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly attaching a…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.
618 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have filed 618 complaints with NHTSA; 36 describe a crash and 17 describe a fire. Reports cite 36 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 66,874 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 76 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2022 · Engine
“Air bag light stays on all the while engine is running..... Stopped or moving”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 28, 2019 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–18 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chrysler Pt Cruiser model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Pt Cruiser model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 5 | 618 |
| 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | 511 |
| 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 2 | 258 |
| 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | 217 |
| 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | 187 |
| 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | 349 |
| 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 150 |
| 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 115 |
| 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 22 |
Checking a specific 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
How do I know if my 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V366000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.