2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
36
complaints reporting a crash
17
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 24 report injuries (36 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser vehicles were involved in 33 fatal crashes with 19 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND… · Jun 3, 2004
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE… · Aug 8, 2002
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK… · Aug 8, 2002
- Crash riskCERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR… · Jun 14, 2002
- Crash riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT… · Nov 9, 2000