2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission problems
31 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 23 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 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 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 57% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Hello. I tried copying and pasting my letter into this box however, my letter is too long. Therefore, I am completing this online form and then will mail in my entire letter, documentation and the like to your mailing address along with a copy of this online form. The complaint is regarding my 2002 chrysler pt cruiser, VIN# [xxx] and it is relating to the fact chrysler refuses to repair my vehicle under the current and active NHTSA recall # 01v288000 (instrument cluster problem).
Transmission of 2002 pt cruiser failed @ 56,000 miles needing complete rebuild. Fluid pump disintegrated spreading metal shards throughout transaxle.
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
- Air bags 46 complaints
- Suspension 41 complaints