Body & structureVisibility
Filed Jun 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the rear quarter glass fasteners on both sides of the vehicle had started to separate from the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were violently shaking while driving at various speeds. The contact was concerned that the windows might fall out while driving and cause injury to a pedestrian. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 11595572
- Incident
- Jun 13, 2024
- Mileage
- 70,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Mar 20, 2013
2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, FUEL AND OIL LEAKS, BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COMES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, INOPERATIVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS COMPLETELY DARK AND HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE GAUGES AT NIGHT. UPDATED 05/22/13
- NHTSA ID
- 10504012
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2013
Visibility
Filed Aug 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE REARVIEW MIRROR DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR A MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THEM. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10470608
- Incident
- Aug 7, 2012
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jan 21, 2011
WITH NO WARNING AND NO APPARENT CAUSE, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER WINDOW DETACHED FROM THE CAR WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. SINCE I WAS UNAWARE OF WHAT EXACTLY HAPPENED AT THE TIME (I JUST HEARD A NOISE AND FELT SOME WIND) I DID NOT STOP AND AM UNAWARE OF WHAT IF ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE MAY HAVE OCCURRED TO OTHER CARS AS A RESULT. CLOSER EXAMINATION SHOWS THAT THE GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE BOLTS THAT HELD IT TO THE CAR. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM ON LATER PT CRUISER MODELS (07V149000), BUT THAT DOES NOT APPLY TO 2002 MODELS. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10378163
- Incident
- Jan 20, 2011
- Mileage
- 46,440 mi
Visibility
Filed Dec 5, 2008
REAR QUARTER GLASS ON DRIVER SIDE DETACHED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. NOTHING LED TO THIS PROBLEM. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10250888
- Incident
- Dec 5, 2008
- Mileage
- 80,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 4, 2008
A FIXED REAR WINDOW ON A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER IS COMING LOOSE. THIS IS A RECALL ON AN OLDER MODEL OF PT CRUISER. I ASKED A DODGE DEALER ABOUT IF THERE WAS A RECALL FOR MY YEAR MODEL AND THEY SAID IT WAS NOT EXTENDED TO THE 2002 YEAR MODEL. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10229955
- Incident
- May 30, 2008
- Mileage
- 79,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Dec 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, WATER ENTERS THE VEHICLE AND CAUSES SEVERE LEAKAGE ON THE FLOOR AND FLOODING OF THE FUSE BOX. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAM UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WAS NOT WELDED PROPERLY, ALLOWING FLUIDS TO LEAK INTO THE VEHICLE, IN WHICH THEY ATTEMPTED TO USE THE ADHESIVE/RTV/BLACK TO REPAIR THE SEAM. THIS WAS DONE SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS YET TO BE PROPERLY REPAIRED. A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,163.
- NHTSA ID
- 10210695
- Incident
- Apr 11, 2002
- Mileage
- 9,000 mi
Visibility
Filed Jun 27, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER GLASS SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL # 07V149000 (VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR). THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 50,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10194760
- Incident
- Jun 16, 2007
- Mileage
- 50,000 mi
Powertrain (other)Tires & wheelsVisibility
Filed Jan 13, 2005
CRACK IN WINDSHIELD DOWN UNDERNEATH THE RUBBER THE CRACK GREW AND GREW. *BF THE GEAR SHIFT BROKE, AND THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WENT FLAT. *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 10109244
- Incident
- Jan 3, 2005
Visibility
Filed Feb 4, 2003
CHILD WAS INJURED WHEN POWER WINDOW GOT STUCK ON CHILD'S NECK. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10005985
- Incident
- Feb 4, 2003
Visibility
Filed Feb 4, 2003
CHILD WAS INJURED WHEN POWER WINDOW GOT STUCK ON CHILD'S NECK. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10005983
- Incident
- Feb 4, 2003
AirbagsVisibility
Filed Aug 30, 2002
A WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE IS LEAKING FROM AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG AND DASHBOARD. THE SUBSTANCE STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED IT WAS A REACTION FROM PAINT ON THE PLASTIC. THE CONSUMER GETS ILL FROM RIDING IN VEHICLE. CONSUMER EXPERIENCES NAUSEA/HEADACHES, AND SORE THROAT WHEN RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT TELL THE CONSUMER WHAT THE POWDER WAS-REPLACE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE WINDOWS SLIP DOWN IN THE TRACK BY THEMSELVES AND MAKES A SQUEAKY/CREAKING NOISES WHEN USED-MAY STILL EXIST PER INVOICE, AND REINSTALL 2 RUBBER BUMPERS IN GLOVE BOX-HAD TO ORDER A NEW AIR BAG MODULE-SECOND TIME. *SCC
- NHTSA ID
- 8017669
- Incident
- May 1, 2002
Visibility
Filed Dec 27, 2001
CONSUMER HAD FOUND WHITE POWDER ON TOP OF DASHBOARD AND IT WAS COMING FROM AIR VENTS. HAD CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY SAID THAT EVAPORATION HAD TURNED INTO POWDER. BESIDES A RECALL FROM DEALER, PROBLEM STILL THERE. *AK *SLC
- NHTSA ID
- 8001149
- Incident
- Jan 7, 2001
Visibility
Filed Nov 23, 2001
WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN 50 MPH OR FASTER AND WINDOWS ARE DOWN, REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS MAKE A LOUD UNUSUAL NOISE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK *JB
- NHTSA ID
- 899382
- Incident
- Nov 1, 2001
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.