2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 84 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
84
Engine complaints
11%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“THE ENGINE STARTING MAKING A TICKING SOUND WHILE I WAS DRIVING UPHILL ABOUT 40 MPH. I STOPPED TO CHECK OIL WHICH WAS ABOUT 1/2 QUART DOWN. I PROCEEDED TO CONTINUE DRIVING I WENT ABOUT ANOTHER MILE AND THE CAR STARTED LOSING POWER. UNKNOWN TO ME BUT THE CAR WAS ALREADY ON FIRE. SOMEONE BEHIND ME…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 84 complaints about the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.