2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheels Problems

NHTSA component category: WHEELS · data through 07/14/2026

25Wheels complaints

4%Of all 618 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How wheels ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE53 · 8.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM45 · 7.3%

WHEELS:RIM35 · 5.7%

Unspecified / other29 · 4.7%

WHEELS25 · 4%

Share of the 618 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser overview page.

What owners report

“AFTER 1 1/2 YEARS OF FRONT END PULLING, UNEVENNESS AND STEERING WHEEL WOBBLE, DEALER CONCLUDED FAULTY TIRES. GOODYEAR THEN CONCLUDED CAUSE TO BE OUT-OF-ROUND OEM…”NHTSA complaint 769146 — filed 10/31/2002

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Wheels complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser have wheels problems?

Wheels is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 25 of 618 complaints on file (4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser have in total?

618 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 36 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, 36 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's wheels category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the WHEELS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.