Table 1 shows nine common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The number one most common problem is related to the fog light switch (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the headlights (six problems).
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the fog light warning indicator illuminated and smoke appeared from the steering column. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off the roadway, turn off the engine, and restart the vehicle. Read details...
I was driving on a 2-lane road, light snow coming down going around 45 mph when the headlights went out. Total darkness! I had been driving for about 25 minutes. If there would have been a car behind me I would have been in an accident. Read details...
I bought a 2001 Pt Cruiser and within a couple of weeks the headlights stopped working. Replaced multi function switch but did not help. Had to re-wire the lights to make them work. Also it sounds like the passenger side front tire has something loose. Read details...