Three problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2003 Pt Cruiser.
My exterior front lights are very dull and aren't bright when turn them on.
The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 35-40 mph, the front amber head lamps failed, which resulted in a front end passenger collision. The front passenger wheel detached from the vehicle during the crash. The contact stated that the glove box fractured and separated upon deployment of the air bags, which caused facial injuries to the front seat passenger. The front seat passenger sustained lacerations to the face, a fractured eye socket, and a fractured nasal passage. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 09e012000 (exterior lighting) and NHTSA campaign number: 08e033000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 112,450.
: the contact stated the interior and exterior lighting flickers and there is wind noise noticed near the passenger side door. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted no repairs have been made.