Chrysler PT Cruiser Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 226 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser across 10 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (44). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (35% of reports).
- 226air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 127mention a crash
- 102mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 23%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 80 of 226 complaints (35%)
- Bags deploy: mentioned in 43 of 226 complaints (19%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 15 of 226 complaints (7%)
- Medical attention: mentioned in 12 of 226 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 168 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 226 complaints, 127 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 102 an injury.
Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% | 30,500 |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 7 | 7% | 60,000 |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 24 | 21% | 72,000 |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 28 | 19% | 77,652 |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 35 | 10% | 45,436 |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 10 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 12 | 6% | 135,500 |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 20 | 8% | 61,000 |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 44 | 9% | 67,000 |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 43 | 7% | 55,139 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists air bags for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
See attached document for complaint.
Problems reside in the total integrated power management module. TPIM whereas vehicle will shut off while driving. No indicator lights to give warning before the vehicle shuts off. Has on occasion shut off and recovered power multiple times within a minute This is a very dangerous scenario to…
Air bag warning light on
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag sensor warning light remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not determined. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but, no assistance…
Airbags light and ding sound that doesn't go off for driver and passenger. There's no protection for either side.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler PT Cruisers have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 226 owner complaints about air bags for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags?
No recall currently lists air bags for this vehicle.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 80 of 226 complaints, followed by “bags deploy” (43).
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
- Electrical System problems (560)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (249)
- Suspension problems (222)
- Exterior Lighting problems (220)
- Steering problems (220)
- Power Train problems (213)
- Engine problems (193)
- Structure problems (175)
See all Chrysler PT Cruiser problems.