Two problems related to front suspension lower ball joint 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.
Driving down street at 20 mi per hr. Right front lower a arm broke off wheel causing wheel to turn right hitting a parked car. Is at body shop being repaired.
On my 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser it appears the grease fitting on both left and right front ball joints have been broken off. I am concerned that a broken grease fitting can act as a path for water and other contaminants to enter the ball joint and cause it to prematurely wear out and fail, potentially causing vehicle handling problems. I heard rumors that the grease fittings are purposely being broken off at the Chrysler assembly plant.