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CHRYSLER PT Cruiser Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

25
Total Recalls
0.9
Avg per Year Above brand average (0.7)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
0
2001
7 A-
2002
5 C+
2003
4 C+
2004
3 D
2005
5 B-
2006
1 F
2007
0
2008
0
2009
0
2010
0
2011
0
2012
0
2013
0
2014
0
2015
0
2016
0
2017
0
2018
0
2019
0
2020
0
2021
0
2022
0
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

SUSPENSION
5
STEERING
5
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
VISIBILITY
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SEATS
1
POWER TRAIN
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
CHILD SEAT
1

Most Severe Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP — The brake tube in your vehicle connects the front and rear brakes, helping prevent wheels from locking up while you're braking. In certain 2004 models, there's a risk of the tube r…

High Priority

SUSPENSION — The ball joint assembly is a crucial part of your vehicle's suspension system, connecting your wheels to the rest of the car. If it's not installed with the right nut, it could fai…

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS — The power steering hose in your vehicle is like a flexible tube that helps you turn the wheel. In certain models, it may rub against a metal cover near the transmission, causing da…

High Priority

SUSPENSION — The ball joint assembly in your vehicle's suspension system is a crucial part that connects the wheel to the rest of the suspension. In some cases, the nuts that hold it in place m…

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS — The power steering hose in your vehicle connects the power steering system to your transmission. In some 2.4L non-turbocharged engine models, this hose can be damaged by the transm…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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