2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags problems

Filed Feb 12, 2025 · Airbags · WI

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Oct 28, 2019 · Airbags · 130,000 miles · VA

Air bag light stays on all the while engine is running..... Stopped or moving

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Airbags · 171,000 miles · PA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while slowing down to make a right turn, the vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle. The vehicle went airborne, was turned around 180 degrees and then struck again in the front of the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained whiplash and several bruises and contusions and sore ribs. The vehicle was towed to the towing facility. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither a dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000. The vehicle was destroyed. *as

Filed Oct 21, 2016 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 15 to 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. There were no injuries. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Airbags, Seat belts · 53,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision while driving 25 MPH. The seat belt pre-tensioner did not lock and the air bags did not deploy. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not towed to the contact's residence. A police report was filed. There was one injury that required medical attention. The contact suffered from a bruised chest, hands, shoulder pain, neck pain, and leg pain. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. Updated 05/04/16*lj

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · 140,000 miles · VA

Center of steering wheel (where airbag is located) became so hot that it could not be touched with your bare hand. Pulled over and got out of the vehicle and turned vehicle off. Waited until it cooled down to normal temperature then got back in and restarted vehicle and moved seat all the way back from the steering wheel just in case. The heating phenomenon did not recur in the short drive home (5-10 minutes). Has not happened again. Scheduling a visit to local dealer to determine if this is a known problem. Nothing found on chrysler recall information and email to chrysler got no response. This is a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser with package 28g that included supplemental side airbags.

Filed Aug 19, 2014 · Airbags · 150,000 miles · NV · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact crashed the vehicle into the wall on the highway. The contact sustained second degree burns on her left forearm and a black eye due to the air bag deployment. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The contact was hospitalized. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and speed were unknown. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Aug 7, 2010 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · CA

Air bag light goes on intermittently and now stays on all the time. Code indicate passenger side squibb line open. Seems to be a lot of similar complaints on the internet.

Filed Oct 26, 2009 · Airbags · MA

Airbag light intermittently comes on and goes off. Sometimes will beep every few minutes until the engine is turned off for a few minutes. Local chrysler dealership tried 3 times in a row unsuccessfully to find the problem. I was told it was not a safety issue and that it would not hinder from passing inspection, which it didn't. However I have now been told that when the light is on the airbag will not deploy making it a safety issue that will no longer pass inspection. There are quite a number of reports online of pt cruiser owners having the same issue.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Airbags · 107,000 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Drivers side - side airbag failed to deploy on crash to drivers side of 2001 pt cruiser. Pt cruiser t-boned over car speed approximately 45 MPH.