Table 1 shows one common unknown or other related problems of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other problems |
Loud cracking sounds while driving then the dash started opening up in two places, one through the vent fan all the way to the instrument panel and the other from the vent toward the glove box. Chrysler and my dealer claim they have never heard of this problem although many complaints on the web and this site? also many on this site said they contacted Chrysler. Have made appointment to replace at my cost since it doesn't seem safe to drive a car that's splitting down the middle, and Chrysler and the dealer claim no responsibility. My car has been well maintained, used sun shades and only has 35,585 miles, living on the central California coast where the weather is mild all year around. Seems like this is defective material that Chrysler should replace.
Dashboard cracked for unknown reasons.
My car has decided to "sometimes" not start at the end of the day. It runs just fine in the morning, but then on my return trip home, you turn the key and nothing. The lights go on, but no ignition, no sound of the engine turning over. Three battery replacements, and that is not the problem. Called Chrysler personally as directed by a website that sited hundreds of complaints over this exact same problem, but they denied knowledge of any such complaint. Complaints date back to 2002. Tried having our trusted mechanic look at it, but since he can't recreate the problem, he is at a loss. Car has 100k miles and ran fine up until the start of summer.
Fog lights automatically turning on by themselves without the owners knowledge. . . Later on in the day it would cause issues with the headlights not wanting to work or them going off when you need them which could potentially cause an issue. . Read more...
The dashboard on my 2002 Pt Cruiser has 3 cracks in it. About a year ago I noticed the grate in the dash that disperses the air from the defrost vent on the top of the dash was deteriorating and the plastic grate pieces were breaking off. Earlier this year I noticed 2 cracks in the dashboard between the windshield and the defrost vent. Finally, in may while driving down the road I heard a loud noise that I thought was a rock hitting my windshield. When I looked at my dashboard I had a huge crack that now split the dashboard in half from the defrost vent all the way to the front of the dashboard back toward the inside of the car. At this time I have not taken any action to repair the dashboard because it is beyond warranty.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. A few months ago, the contact noticed that her dashboard was cracking. She recently noticed that the entire dashboard was completely cracked, mostly on the passenger side and in the middle. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The current mileage was 103,591 and failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact noticed that the dashboard in his vehicle was beginning to split in two different locations. One split was in the middle and the other was approximately a third of the way from the left. He was able to lift up the center piece. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it would cost approximately $270 to replace the entire dashboard. The manufacturer has not been notified and the vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 150,000 and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact noticed that the dashboard has been cracking for quite some time. The crack extends from the window to the radio. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The contact has pictures of the damage. The current and failure mileages were 52,067.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. On June 10, 2007, the contact noticed an 18 inch crack in the center of the dashboard. The crack begins at the base of the windshield. The manufacturer stated that if the warranty has expired, they would be unable to assist him. The contact also read an article that includes details about the dashboard cracking in 2001-2002 Pt Cruisers. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 40,050 and failure mileage was 39,850.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The dashboard is cracked in the center. Over time, the crack has expanded. No wires are exposed. The crack has been present for three to five months. The dealer has not been notified. The current mileage is 129,000 and failure mileage was 126,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Two years ago, there was a small crack in the dashboard one morning. By the evening, the crack had grown larger. There are now three cracks in several places. Two years ago, the dealer stated that there were no related incidents. The contact filed complaint number 17372167 with the manufacturer and confirmed that there were no recalls. The vehicle does not have anti-lock brakes. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000 and current mileage was 57,000. Updated 04/22/08.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact noticed a crack on the dashboard. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 68,600 and failure mileage was 67,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Around October of 2006, the contact noticed a small tip of the dashboard beginning to crack. The crack is now approximately 5-6 inches long. A few months after it began cracking, the contact noticed another crack forming. Currently, the second crack is as long as the first one. The current mileage is 69,000 and failure mileage was 61,000. Updated 07/24/07.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact noticed a crack on the dashboard. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 95,848 and failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The dashboard began to crack directly down the middle. The crack began at the very edge of the windshield in a horizontal line all the way across. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to repair it for free. The contact refused to pay for the repair because he feels that it is not a normal wear and tear failure. The failure mileage was 65,000 and current mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the dashboard has cracked in six spots. The cracks have spread across the entire dashboard. The vehicle is often parked in direct sunlight for approximately six hours per day. The dashboard has been covered with armor all protectant and a windshield reflector was used. The current mileage is 40,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Pt Cruiser. The contact noticed a small crack on the dashboard soon after purchasing the vehicle. Now, the entire dashboard is cracked. Chrysler issued her a work order, but will not reimburse her for the repair work. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 67,000 and failure mileage was 45,000.
I own the 2002 chysler Pt Cruiser limited. Hold in the trip odometer reset button while turning the ignition key to run will start a self-test, with a readout on the odometer. It will also activate the instrument panels, one at a time. The test will run for approximately 60 seconds, then automatically shut down. If the test senses a fault, the odometer will show the p-code number for the corresponding (dtc) diagnostic trouble code. The self diagnostic that is on the odometer is giving false reading. Fl0008, ee08, bl01, and 5 of 4. 7. I checked several website and there are several other owners of this model Pt Cruiser that are having the same false readings. I would like to be able to use the "self diagnostic test" that is suppose to be a standard on this model.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the dashboard has cracked in four spots. The vehicle was parked mostly in a garage and away from sunlight. The current mileage is 20,051 and failure mileage was 7,000.
Dealer problem. The consumer didn't want to leave her vehicle for 3 hours to have the recall performed. . Updated.
Consumer requesting recall information for 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.
Request another sticker advising anyone whom may drive her vehicle that the air bags were disconnected. The consumer had the air bags disconnected due to health concerns. (implanted defibrillator/pacemaker and asthma).