2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Jun 3, 2004Fire risk2001–2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Steering
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
04V268000 · 438K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Aug 8, 2002Fire risk2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING TUBE SERVICE PORT. THIS CAN CAUSE CHAFING OF THE LINE RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAKAGE.
02V214000 · 98K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Aug 8, 2002Fire risk2001–2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Fuel System, Gasoline
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH.
02V215000 · 345K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 14, 2002Crash risk2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Seats
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENTER LOWER ANCHOR WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A WIRE DIAMETER THAT IS GREATER THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE DIMENSION AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD.
02V162000 · 77K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Nov 9, 2000Crash risk2000–2001 Chrysler 300M, 2000 Chrysler Cirrus, 2000–2001 Chrysler Concorde and 16 other models — Child Seat
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
00V366000 · 1.2M units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION