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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Structure Problems

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

47Structure complaints
9.2%Of all 511 complaints
#2Most-reported category

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

How structure ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM56 · 11%
STRUCTURE47 · 9.2%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING34 · 6.7%
AIR BAGS29 · 5.7%
Unspecified / other27 · 5.3%

Share of the 511 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser overview page.

Structure complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser have structure problems?

Structure is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 47 of 511 complaints on file (9.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser have in total?

511 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 34 involved a fire, 50 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE 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.