2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser exterior lighting problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the fog light warning indicator illuminated and smoke appeared from the steering column. The contact was able to pull the vehicle off the roadway, turn off the engine, and restart the vehicle. The contact smelled burning…”
filed Jun 2, 2017
“Was driving daughter to work and began to smell a burning odor. However, I assumed it was a passing vehicle (streets were very well lit, and I would not have noticed my lights were out). The next morning my wife was heading out to pick-up our daughter from work, and was flashed by the local police…”
filed Aug 23, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 21 | 6% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 34 | 13% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 55 | 11% |
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.