2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 69 complaints for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 9% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Engine died without any warning - power control module failed killing engine - on major hwy without a shoulder - put on flashers but still rear ended by another driver after fully stopped who was passing on right.
Consumer bought car that had not been thoroughly inspected. After two weeks a noise in both the back and front of the car was heard. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership, placed a support because brake pads were gone, metal on metal. The motor mount broke, needed rotors/spark plugs, and tune up along with a pvc valve. Needed to be fixed, but dealer refused to fix anything.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Suspension 69 complaints
- Body & structure 67 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Wheels 62 complaints
- Lighting 57 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints