Hello My name is [XXX]. I own a 2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser and for some reason the power steering went out while I was driving! I was able to make it home because I wasn’t far away! My power steering stopped out of no where and my fluid is full and my belt is attached I was also told my pump was in great condition! I’m really concerned because I had my 6 year old child in the car! I now can’t make appointments work or even take my child to school I’m in need for help! INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: loss of power steering
6 of the 511 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
- 20101
- 20092
- 20084
- 20071
- 20061
- 20053
- 20044
- 20034
- 20026
- 20019
What owners say
2002 chrysler pt cruiser had a safety recall. Consumer states the dealership charged a fee for a safety recall. *nj power steering fluid was leaking and there was no power steering assist. The power steering hose was loose at the rack and pinion. According to the work order, the recalled hose did not apply to the problem.
2 of the alloy rims leak air at an increasing rate. 2 years ago it was fill more air once a month, last year every 2 weeks or less and last 2 months every 2 days. The other day I lost a tire from low air after driving 50 miles over a 7 hour time frame. I lose about 20 lbs overnight on these 2 tires because the corrosion of the base metal and the chrome is happening at an unbelievable rate. The tire dealers have scraped off the old corrosion but to no avail as it quickly recurs. I am lucky it was only a flat the other day and not a loss of steering in busy traffic.
No power steering after vehicle was repaired. *bf upon backing into a parking space the consumer noticed a grinding sound when she turned the steering wheel. When the consumer turned off the ignition she noticed a cloud of smoke. The consumer was told that her power steering column was broken and in need of repair. The vehicle was repaired, soon after the consumer heard a squealing sound and discovered the power steering had failed again. The consumer was then told a fitting was not properly installed when the previous work was done. *tc
Power steering failed. Dealership states the power steering rack and pump are defective. This was a sudden loss of steering. The part is back ordered up to 3 weeks which leads me to believe this is not an isolated incident. There must be a significant number of rack failures.
While driving vehicle will stall when going around a curve, when the vehicle was restarted the gauges did not work on dash, the brakes and power steering still work but the steering was hard, the dealer was contacted and they replaced the computer. *ak since the computer was replaced the vehicle has not stalled but it continues to run rough, stumble, and misfire at speeds above 40 MPH and not accelerating hard.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4l non-turbocharged engines and automatic transaxles, the power steering pressure hose may contact the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace as necessary, the power steering hose and confirm torque of the hose fastener at the steering gear end. The recall began on september 20, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V268000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
6 of 511 owner complaints about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
There is 1 recall and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Fire or smoke 31Headlights 27Ball joint 25Overheating 25Grinding brakes 20No deployment 18Won't start 15Transmission failure 12Check engine light 11Fuel pump 10Battery drain 9Stalling 9ABS 8Door locks 8Airbag light 6Loss of power 6Adaptive cruise 5Oil consumption 5Tire blowout 5
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