2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 89 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
89
Electrical System complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“AUGUST 2005 MY SELF AND MY FAMILY WERE TAKING A SHORT TRIP OUT OF TOWN ABOUT 200 MILES. AT THE HALF WAY POINT WE PULLED IN TO A GAS STATION FOR SOME REFRESHMENTS I WAITED IN THE CAR WHEN I NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM MY STEERING COLUMN UP THROUGH THE FLASHER BUTTON. WE REALIZED IT WAS THE WIRING FROM…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 89 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.