2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base
3C4FY48B22T348842
Vehicle history report for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base (VIN 3C4FY48B22T348842). Silver, sport utility vehicle [suv]/multipurpose vehicle [mpv], 2.4L 4-cyl, gasoline. 182,326 mi reported. Registered in Nc. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser worth?
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. EPA estimates for this year/make/model; actual mileage varies by trim and driving conditions.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 525 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🔥 2 involved a fire 🚑 2 reported injuries
🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Test wipers, washers, defrosters and all mirrors. Check the windshield for cracks and any camera/sensor for fogging or faults.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 525
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the rear quarter glass fasteners on both sides of the vehicle had started to separate from the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were violently shaking while driving at various speeds. The contact was concerned that the windows might fall out while driving and cause injury to a p…
NHTSA ODI #11595572FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she could smell fuel in the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who located a fuel leak on the fuel trail line. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failu…
NHTSA ODI #11535544STEERING
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 …
NHTSA ODI #11526442STEERING,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Answers and explanations to all of the above questions: My power steering assembly is leaking pretty bad and is only getting worse. I have a bad shoulder that I had surgery on and if it goes completely out I am afraid i wont be able to turn the steering wheel & cause an accident. The rims on the vehicle are cracked/cracking & I believe one has a hole or 2 & …
NHTSA ODI #11441234ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While driving the vehicle I could begin to smell a strong odor of gas them almost like the smell of plastic melting and the vehicle engine started running hot temperature so I immediately turned off the engine as I pulled over to the side of the road and as I stepped out of the car aflame began under the hood and ended up burning my entire engine. Fire depar…
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11426744AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAG SENSOR WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE BUT, NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
NHTSA ODI #11386397STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
DROVE THE VEHICLE 12 MILES TO GET HOME. (THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY) IMMEDIATELY TURNING OFF ENGINE AFTER MAKING IT HOME. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE (BIG LEAK) FROM HOSE AND SMOKE SMELL FROM UNDER HOOD. (ENGINE LOOKS CHARD)
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11271512ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AND ON. CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT SENSORS WERE READING AS THE ISSUE ACCORDING TO THE ODOMETER CODE SYSTEM.. MY CAR SHUTS OFF AT ANYTIME EVEN WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MY BATTERY TERMINAL SEEMS TO BE WEAK POSSIBLY HAVING SHORTAGE MOMENTS FROM TIME TO TIME. MY VEHICHLE WILL PULL ONE WAY OR THE OTHER. MY BREAKS FEEL L…
NHTSA ODI #11242425+ 517 more complaints on record.
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3C4FY48B22T348842 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Mexico. It decodes to the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Comparable 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser listings run roughly $750–$2,300, typically around $1,381 (from 46 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser at about 21 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway).
Data last checked 3 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.