2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags problems
46 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 33 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 36 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 23 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 33 crashes, 36 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Takata recall this vehicle was involved in a t-bone accident in which drivers side back seat to rear hatch was t-boned. Both front airbags deployed at impact. The passenger side airbag was pristine white without any fray when deflated. The drivers side airbag was full of gun shot residue and bag frayed. The drivers seat belt was burned (belt was charred) onto drivers chest and there was an apparent puncture wound left of center chest and my significant other was deceased. This happened jan 27, 2019.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 101 complaints
- Body & structure 69 complaints
- Lighting 58 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Brakes 50 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints
- Transmission 31 complaints