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Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Fuel and Propulsion System Problems

54 distinct owners reported a fuel and propulsion system problem on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 9% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage54 complaints

54 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

02V214000Reported August 8, 2002 - 97,779 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 97,779 vehicles across all affected models.

02V215000Reported August 8, 2002 - 345,436 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 345,436 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine83Electrical System81Suspension69Vehicle Structure67Steering64Wheels62
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.