2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
The 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 61 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
61
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“2002 PT CRUISER, WAS SERVICED ABOUT 3-4 MOS PRIOR, RUNNING FINE, ALL OF A SUDDEN SMOKE WAS COMING OUT OF THE INSIDE OF THE CAR VENTS, I PULLED OVER WHEN I EXIT THE CAR, I SAW SMOKE AND HEARD SOMETHING IGNITE IN THE HOOD. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR, THERE WERE NO WARNING…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 61 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine — 9% 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.