2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan".”
filed Jul 13, 2022
“Car has problem with overheating (also found out this is common with this model and make). This is a safety issue as you can break down on road which can either cause an accident or cause road blockage. *js”
filed Sep 1, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 5 | 23% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 26 | 27% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 15 | 13% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 23 | 15% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 55 | 16% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 22 | 4% |
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.