31 problems related to dashboard crack have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2002 Pt Cruiser.
While driving heard a loud crack and the dash on the car cracked about 16 inches, so far have only put duct tape on it to hopefully keep the crack from going any further. It has cracked from the left side, just under the window to almost the center vent on the dash.
Cars plastic dashboard suddenly cracked in the center and pieces fell into the center vent. Dashboard now has sharp edges from the cracks, which could cause injury in the event of collision. Do to the nature of the damage I dont believe the dashboard complies with following: â§571. 201 standard no. 201; occupant protection in interior impact.
2002 Pt Cruiser 55,000 miles dash cracked in the middle.
I have a 2002 pt dash started cracking at center vent cracked 2 ways now is a large crack an very sharp edges on peices no wrecks , has been well taken care of . The car has very low miles on it . This upsets me on the problem with it . I need it fixed.
Dashboard in 2002 Pt Cruiser has cracked down the middle and has began to separate into pieces. This includes the center defrost vent. Per the June 18, 2007 miami herald you had 9 complaints from owners of 2002 models and 12 from 2001 owners. This was over 2 years ago. An internet search shows many more complaints that probably haven't been filed with the NHTSA. Chrysler denies responsibility. Various manufacturers ( e. G. Coverking) have already started making dash covers for the Pt Cruiser specifically to cover cracked dashes; but I cannot use one as these covers do not include the center defrost vent which has broken into pieces and fallen into the vent. The only solution is to replace the entire dash cover. It has happened to enough cars surely to initiate a defect investigation. Chrysler should be made to replace these defective dashes!.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the dashboard was completely cracked and houses the passenger side air bag. The manufacturer and dealer have not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 100,000.
Dashboard has cracked from center windshield region to the air vent. The grill on the air vent has cracked and broken.
2002 p t cruiser by Chrysler the dash board in my car started cracking. I am holding it together with tape. I am fearful of the plastic caving in and causing me to have an accident. When I reported this to Chrysler corp. , using their 800 number they were rude and said they would not help. I have found on the internet I am not the only one with this problem. What will it take for this defect to be corrected? bonita smith.
2002 Pt Cruiser: dashboard cracked in center from front window to inside edge, running across vent,requires replacement of dashboard.
I have a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser and, I noticed a small crack in the dashboard, and a couple of weeks later the small crack is now bigger and almost to my a/c vents and the vent in the dashboard is cracking badly. I feel that something might fail because of this.
Dashboard has cracked in about 5 different places and falling in.
2002 Pt Cruiser: cracking dashboard, improper materials used in construction, requires replacement of dashboard.
The dash pad "cover" on our 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser limited has cracked and broken into numerous sharp pieces. This car has been well maintained and this should not happen to a car of this age. We have other cars, older and newer that have had no issues with cracking dashboards. This is a manufacturing defect and potential safety hazard. We have become aware of this defect/safety hazard occurring on many other Chrysler Pt Cruisers.
I have a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser that I have had since it was new. It has always been garaged. A couple of months ago, I noticed the dashboard had two cracks running from each side of the center vent to the windshield. Now there is a large crack running from the center of that vent to the front of the dash. The dash in this car is just a cover, a piece of plastic. The crack is not like the cracks you used to get in a dash that was foam covered metal. These cracks are where the plastic has completely broken through. In a web search, I found where this is happening on a lot of these vehicles.
Dashboard cracked straight down the middle (north to south).
My 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser received a crack on the dashboard. The crack slowly grew around the vent and started to collapse. I am concerned that the pieces will fall into the wiring under the dash. Carmax (where I bought the car) and chrylser would not pay for the repair because it is out of warranty. The car is only 5 1/2 years old. For my safety, I will have to pay for the repair myself.
Pt cruiser dashboard is cracking and growing longer. When I took the car to be serviced at Chrysler and showed them the crack they said they have never seen or heard of this happening to any other cars then gave a quote for me to pay and fix it. However the local news has been investigating and this is a widespread problem with the Pt Cruisers and a Dodge truck.
Dashboard cracking on 2002 Pt Cruiser. Watching crack work it's way along dash. . . . . Today heard a loud crack sound and now dash is cracked in half. I do not see any recall info from Chrysler. I was told I would need to pay for a replacement dash. This car is garaged except when working during the day. Probably not a major problem. . . But could be a safety issue.
The dashboard started cracking last month on the Pt Cruiser and appeared to be getting worse. I was concerned that this will make driving the car dangerous. Some of the cracked vent was already falling into the inside of the car. . Read more...
Dashboard collapsed on 2002 Pt Cruiser purchased in January 2006. Approximately 6 months ago two cracks appeared on the dashboard, then in March 2007 the ventilation grill started to break, and the dashboard was now basically in two halves. As the gap in the dashboard appeared to be getting larger. A temporary repair was made using super glue to hold the dashboard together.
2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Cracked dash.
I noticed the crack in the dashboard . At the end of the evening the crack went from the vent on the dashboard to the windshield. Another crack opened about 3 inches to the left and continued cracking until it was completely cracked in half . Now ,there was a third fissure starting. The pieces of the vent were falling inside of it.
I own a 2002 p/t cruiser and the dash oard cracked right down the middle from the windshield to the top of the control console, about a foot long or 15 inches long crack. There was no vehicle accident causing this, or any other trauma to the dashboard. It simply cracked in the 5 years we owned the car.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 15 mph, the contact noticed that the vehicle's dashboard was cracked. The mechanic at the local dealer was notified of the failure. The current mileage is 54,000 and failure mileage was 51,000.
2002 Pt Cruiser, dashboard has cracks.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact noticed a crack in the dashboard. As years went by, the crack grew larger. The vehicle has not been taken to the mechanic. The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage is 35,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 08/07/07.
Dashboard has cracked.
Dashboard cracking in 2002 Pt Cruiser.
I own a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. I was aware Chrysler only offered a 3 year warranty on my car when purchased, so I opted and paid extra for an extended warranty to cover an additional 2 years. Basically last may 2006, I noticed a crack appeared on the top dashboard next to the windshield and the grill on the top dash also had a crack. I called the local Chrysler dealer and explained the situation and they said there was not a recall and there was nothing they could do to assist me. I explained I purchased an extended warranty and they then said that this was considered more of a cosmetic issue not anything that is covered under the extended warranty policy. We then called the main Chrysler headquarters office they claimed the same thing. So to this day I still have the crack on the top part of dashboard which now is cracked all the way across vertically (dash is split in half) because no one at Chrysler considered this a defect issue for some odd reason and lack the customer service all companies need to run a successful business. I vowed since then to never purchase another Chrysler.
Large crack in dashboard, from window to bottom of dashboard through air vent. Another crack was starting near passenger side.
2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has dash board that is severely cracked.