2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser steering problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering fluid is leaking from the high pressure hose where it is routed under the engine casing. The high pressure hose appears to have been warn through by rubbing against one of the clamps which secure the hose to the bottom of the engine casing. Power steering pump was making whining…”
filed Nov 26, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact observed a heavy leak from the undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact determined that the fluid was power steering fluid. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The vin was not…”
filed Oct 24, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC…Campaign 04V268000 · Jun 3, 2004
Steering problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 24 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 29 | 11% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 45 | 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.