Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2001 Pt Cruiser.
: the contact stated while driving 15 mph the roadway was wet and the vehicle hydroplaned and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. When this occurred ,the air bags deployed the contact's shirt and undergarment caught on fire. The police were contacted to the scene of the accident and helped extinguish the flames. The contact suffered major burns to the stomach, hands, arms and left thumb. Updated 05/16/2006.
The front passenger air bag not work. Dealer notified, and agreed it was not working, however the warranty had expired.
Consumer vehicle was involved in a front right corner collision at approximately 10mph. The driver's air bag deployed and burned through consumer's jacket to the clothing underneath. Consumer also advised had "singe" marks on going down the side of jacket. Ts.
Clock spring broke in steering column while making a right hand turn.
Was traveling on the highway about 55mph and noticed that steering wheel and vehicle started shaking. Consumer stated that ridge inside of road inflated two rear tires, causing vehicle to go into a spin/vehicle flipped, and went into a enbankment. Airbags didn't go off, and the driver's side seatbelt didn't hold . The vehicle was totaled.