2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems
69 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 9% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 53 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 53 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 60% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I was making a right hand turn from a main road onto a side street. While the car was turning, I heard a clunk and the steering wheel was jerked from my hands. The car pulled hard to the right and crashed into the curb. The car was towed to the repair shop and the service tech showed me the engine cradle was completely rusted out and the k frame was cracked all the way thru. It's to rusted to be welded and I was told this is a common problem with the cruiser and dodge neon, since they use the same frame.
A knocking noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer was able drive to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the left and right upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Body & structure 67 complaints
- Steering 64 complaints
- Wheels 62 complaints
- Lighting 57 complaints
- Fuel system 54 complaints
- Brakes 46 complaints