2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while slowing down to make a right turn, the vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The vehicle went airborne, was turned around 180 degrees and then struck again in the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed…”
filed Jul 16, 2019
“Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 15 to 20 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. There were no injuries. The…”
filed Oct 21, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 24 | 21% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 28 | 19% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 35 | 10% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 44 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.