Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Chrysler PT Cruiser, newest first. Last verified Sep 13, 2026.
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- Apr 4, 2007Crash risk2005–2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Visibility
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
07V149000 · 38K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Oct 8, 2004Safety2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE TRANSAXLE HOUSING.
04V481000 · 115 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- 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
- Mar 10, 2003Safety2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC.
03V076000 · 816 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
- Sep 10, 2001Crash risk2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee — Electrical System
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH THE MAJORITY OF ITS GAUGES, ILLUMINATION, AND WARNING LAMPS, COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE.
01V288000 · 43K 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