Four problems related to headlight switch 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.
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. Possibly bushings?? I've seen several complaints about the lights. What is it gonna take to get a recall in place? we got a ticket for it.
The turn signal/headlight control switch on my 01 Pt Cruiser has failed in that my right hand turn signal to the front does not come on. I have investigated this and been told by Chrysler personnel that the probable cause is turn signal/headlight control switch on the steering column. This part is in backorder to the tune of approx 4600 parts and an after market company that I contacted said they are also in approx 30days backorder status trying to fill the need for replacements. In checking with on-line forums I've also found out that other problems with this particular switch involve headlight failure to operate and lights (fog lights) coming on without operator action. I believe this is a critical component failure and needs to be brought to someone's attention that there is a high probability of switch failing "un-announced" and causing serious injury not only to the operator of the Pt Cruiser but to other vehicle operators as well.
Faults within the headlight/foglight multifunction switch on the 2001 Pt Cruiser causes the foglights to illuminate, even when the switch is off. I replaced the switch, and although the foglights now work properly, there is now a fault in the dome light function, which causes the dome light to illuminate when the switch is off. I researched the component on-line and retrieved reports of headlights turning themselves off at random intervals. Headlights, foglights, dashboard illumination, dome light and turn signals are all in the same component. For foglight defect, mechanic removed the appropriate fuse from the fuse panel as a temporary fix.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the headlights failed several times. The contact was told by the dealer that the fuse needed to be replaced, which was but the failure recurred. In addition, the horn and interior lights would also fail sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the multi-function switch was replaced to no avail. The contact was extremely concerned with the fact that the dealer was unable to remedy the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.