2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/12/2026

29Air Bags complaints

5.7%Of all 511 complaints

#4Most-reported category

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

How air bags 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.

What owners report

“CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.”NHTSA complaint 10026188 — filed 06/30/2003

“A WHITE POWDER SUBSTANCE IS LEAKING FROM AIR BAG. DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG AND DASHBOARD. THE SUBSTANCE STARTED LEAKING AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER STATED IT WAS A…”NHTSA complaint 8017669 — filed 08/30/2002

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 29 of 511 complaints on file (5.7%). 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 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 34 involved a fire, 50 reported injuries, and 2 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS 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 07/12/2026.