2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser: airbags did not deploy in a crash

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 Sep 26, 2016 · Brakes · 58,000 miles · SC · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving out of the driveway at approximately 10 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard a cracking sound. The brake pedal immediately stuck to the floorboard on top of the accelerator pedal, which caused the vehicle to accelerate out of control. The contact managed to slow down the vehicle and crashed into two tree trunks. The failure occurred without warning. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle sustained front end damage and was towed to a local dealer. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The manufacturer stated that the failure would be investigated. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

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 Nov 20, 2013 · Seat belts · 97,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that another vehicle crashed into the rear of her vehicle while sitting at a complete stop. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt tensioner failed to restrain the contact. The contact sustained injuries when she was thrown into the steering wheel. There were a total of four vehicles involved in the crash. The vehicle was able to be driven from the crash site but was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag or seatbelt failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.

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.

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Airbags, Seat belts · 151,000 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal road conditions, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The failure occurred without warning. In addition, the driver's side seat belt failed to restrain properly and forced the driver into the steering wheel. The driver sustained severe injuries and the police and ambulance were called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to the collision center and was completely destroyed. The cause of the failure has not been determined. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 151,000.

Filed Nov 10, 2007 · Steering · 57,388 miles · VA

The clockspring in my steering column broke. I noticed a rubbing noise and the steering wheel would stick when I turn the wheel to the right. The right turn signal when activated would not turn off when the steering wheel is turned in the opposite direction. I took it to the dealer and had the clockspring replaced at my expense. The dealer told me that the airbag would not deploy until the clockspring is replaced. For a item to fail on a vehicle that involves safety equipment and not be replaced at the manufactures expense is quite irresponsible and careless for the publics safety.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Airbags · 148,500 miles · NM · crash

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2001 chrysler pt cruiser at 35 MPH it crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. After the crash the air bag light was blinking, and would not go off. The contact's vehicle had the same problem with the air bag alarm. The contact was able to drive vehicle to a repair shop. The repair shop stated they were unable to determine the reason the lights continued to blink, and were unable to make the repair. The vehicle currently has 148500 miles.

Filed Aug 17, 2005 · Transmission · AZ · crash

Dt: 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The consumer states her 6 year old daughter went to get something out of the vehicle and knocked it out of gear. The vehicle then rolled into the street. The underside of the vehicle was pushed in. The vehicle ran into a house. Upon impact, the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was going about 30 MPH when this happened. The consumer lived on a hill, and while it was rolling , the child put it back in park. The vehicle continued to roll. There were no keys in the ignition when this occurred. There I a police report was taken, case #05-029614, deputy boeltz with yazapi county police department.

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Airbags · WI · crash · 1 injury

While driving vehicle went off the road, hit a ditch, and rolled over. Front and side air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained brain damage/a broken clavicle, and fractured back. Could not be driven.

Filed Sep 11, 2003 · Airbags · 30,000 miles · CT · crash · 2 injuries

2001 pt crusier was head head on by another vehicle at a high rate of speed. $7,000.00 to pt cruiser and airbags did not deploy. Chrysler refused to investigate complaint saying that they are not made to go off on stopped vehicles. My car was stopped at a traffice light when hit head on. Injuries resulted