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Sep 15, 2024 Seat Belts

Front seat belt doesn't engage after many attempts.

Sep 15, 2024 Electrical System

WHen the fog lights are engaged, smoke and burning smell appears to be coming inside the steering wheel on the left side.

Sep 15, 2024 Seat Belts

Front seat belt doesn't engage after many attempts.

Sep 15, 2024 Electrical System

WHen the fog lights are engaged, smoke and burning smell appears to be coming inside the steering wheel on the left side.

Aug 30, 2024 Power Train

The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. So I took it upon myself at my own expense to have th...

Aug 30, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. So I took it upon myself at my own expense to have th...

Aug 30, 2024 Power Train

The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. So I took it upon myself at my own expense to have th...

Aug 30, 2024 Vehicle Speed Control

The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. So I took it upon myself at my own expense to have th...

Jul 24, 2023 Tires 157,920 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler equipped with Douglas, Tire line: Dug Xtra-Trac II, Tire size: 205/55R/16 91T and DOT number: N60FN11R. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle started to perform slowly when the front passenger side tire in...

Jul 24, 2023 Tires 157,920 mi

The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler equipped with Douglas, Tire line: Dug Xtra-Trac II, Tire size: 205/55R/16 91T and DOT number: N60FN11R. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle started to perform slowly when the front passenger side tire in...

Mar 31, 2022 Steering

On the way home from work my vehicle began smoking. The next exit off the freeway I80 was taken. As I exited my vehicle became hard to steer. I was able to get it to the closest auto repair shop which was Firestone. The power steering hose had a leak which caused the smoke and my vehicle being h...

Mar 31, 2022 Steering

On the way home from work my vehicle began smoking. The next exit off the freeway I80 was taken. As I exited my vehicle became hard to steer. I was able to get it to the closest auto repair shop which was Firestone. The power steering hose had a leak which caused the smoke and my vehicle being h...

Jan 6, 2022 Seats Fire

Was warming my car up and drove 2 miles to my mom's house and turned it off. Came out about 30 minutes later and the car was full of smoke. Aired out the car and noticed a burnt hole in the middle of the passenger seat. The seat warmer had malfunction and started the seat on fire. Even with the vehi...

Jan 6, 2022 Seats Fire

Was warming my car up and drove 2 miles to my mom's house and turned it off. Came out about 30 minutes later and the car was full of smoke. Aired out the car and noticed a burnt hole in the middle of the passenger seat. The seat warmer had malfunction and started the seat on fire. Even with the vehi...

Nov 14, 2019 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I REPLACED MY VEHICLES BATTERY 2 DAYS AGO(NOV 12, 2019)(VERY OLD BATTERY AND WITH THE COLD IN MASSACHUSETTS IT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED). NOW WITH A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BATTERY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN PCM (NOT ALTERNATOR) IS SIGNALING ALTERNATOR TO RAISE CHARGING VOLTAGE INTERMITTENTLY TO AS HIGH AS 1...

Nov 14, 2019 Engine 96,000 mi

I REPLACED MY VEHICLES BATTERY 2 DAYS AGO(NOV 12, 2019)(VERY OLD BATTERY AND WITH THE COLD IN MASSACHUSETTS IT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED). NOW WITH A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BATTERY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN PCM (NOT ALTERNATOR) IS SIGNALING ALTERNATOR TO RAISE CHARGING VOLTAGE INTERMITTENTLY TO AS HIGH AS 1...

Nov 14, 2019 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

I REPLACED MY VEHICLES BATTERY 2 DAYS AGO(NOV 12, 2019)(VERY OLD BATTERY AND WITH THE COLD IN MASSACHUSETTS IT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED). NOW WITH A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BATTERY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN PCM (NOT ALTERNATOR) IS SIGNALING ALTERNATOR TO RAISE CHARGING VOLTAGE INTERMITTENTLY TO AS HIGH AS 1...

Nov 14, 2019 Electrical System 96,000 mi

I REPLACED MY VEHICLES BATTERY 2 DAYS AGO(NOV 12, 2019)(VERY OLD BATTERY AND WITH THE COLD IN MASSACHUSETTS IT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED). NOW WITH A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BATTERY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN PCM (NOT ALTERNATOR) IS SIGNALING ALTERNATOR TO RAISE CHARGING VOLTAGE INTERMITTENTLY TO AS HIGH AS 1...

Nov 14, 2019 Engine 96,000 mi

I REPLACED MY VEHICLES BATTERY 2 DAYS AGO(NOV 12, 2019)(VERY OLD BATTERY AND WITH THE COLD IN MASSACHUSETTS IT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED). NOW WITH A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BATTERY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN PCM (NOT ALTERNATOR) IS SIGNALING ALTERNATOR TO RAISE CHARGING VOLTAGE INTERMITTENTLY TO AS HIGH AS 1...

Nov 14, 2019 Exterior Lighting 96,000 mi

I REPLACED MY VEHICLES BATTERY 2 DAYS AGO(NOV 12, 2019)(VERY OLD BATTERY AND WITH THE COLD IN MASSACHUSETTS IT NEEDED TO BE CHANGED). NOW WITH A PROPERLY FUNCTIONING BATTERY THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR IN PCM (NOT ALTERNATOR) IS SIGNALING ALTERNATOR TO RAISE CHARGING VOLTAGE INTERMITTENTLY TO AS HIGH AS 1...

Mar 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 150,100 mi

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHERE THE RADIO CUP HOLDERS AND THE SHIFTER. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. THE RADIO KEPT TURN ON AND OFF. I HEARD CRACKING WHEN I WENT INTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT I SAY THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. I DID GET THE CAR START...

Mar 10, 2019 Electrical System Fire 150,100 mi

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHERE THE RADIO CUP HOLDERS AND THE SHIFTER. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. THE RADIO KEPT TURN ON AND OFF. I HEARD CRACKING WHEN I WENT INTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT I SAY THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. I DID GET THE CAR START...

Mar 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other Fire 150,100 mi

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHERE THE RADIO CUP HOLDERS AND THE SHIFTER. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. THE RADIO KEPT TURN ON AND OFF. I HEARD CRACKING WHEN I WENT INTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT I SAY THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. I DID GET THE CAR START...

Mar 10, 2019 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Fire 150,100 mi

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHERE THE RADIO CUP HOLDERS AND THE SHIFTER. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. THE RADIO KEPT TURN ON AND OFF. I HEARD CRACKING WHEN I WENT INTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT I SAY THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. I DID GET THE CAR START...

Mar 10, 2019 Electrical System Fire 150,100 mi

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHERE THE RADIO CUP HOLDERS AND THE SHIFTER. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. THE RADIO KEPT TURN ON AND OFF. I HEARD CRACKING WHEN I WENT INTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT I SAY THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. I DID GET THE CAR START...

Mar 10, 2019 Unknown Or Other Fire 150,100 mi

THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHERE THE RADIO CUP HOLDERS AND THE SHIFTER. CAR IS UNDRIVEABLE DUE TO THE DAMAGE. MY CAR WAS STATIONARY AT THE TIME. THE RADIO KEPT TURN ON AND OFF. I HEARD CRACKING WHEN I WENT INTO WORK. WHEN I CAME OUT I SAY THERE WAS A WHOLE LOT OF DAMAGE. I DID GET THE CAR START...

Mar 4, 2019 Steering

MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON.

Mar 4, 2019 Suspension

MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON.

Mar 4, 2019 Exterior Lighting

MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON.

Mar 4, 2019 Steering

MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON.

Mar 4, 2019 Suspension

MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON.

Mar 4, 2019 Exterior Lighting

MY EXTERIOR FRONT LIGHTS ARE VERY DULL AND AREN'T BRIGHT WHEN TURN THEM ON.

Mar 1, 2019 Electrical System 113 mi

I DON'T TRULY KNOW WHAT'S HAPPEN TO IT N IF IT'S BEEN FIXED BUT I DO KNOW THAT PRIOR IT WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CONTROL N STEERING PROBLEMS N GPS N VIDEO N AUTO RECORDING N RADIO FREQUENCIES.

Mar 1, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 113 mi

I DON'T TRULY KNOW WHAT'S HAPPEN TO IT N IF IT'S BEEN FIXED BUT I DO KNOW THAT PRIOR IT WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CONTROL N STEERING PROBLEMS N GPS N VIDEO N AUTO RECORDING N RADIO FREQUENCIES.

Mar 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 113 mi

I DON'T TRULY KNOW WHAT'S HAPPEN TO IT N IF IT'S BEEN FIXED BUT I DO KNOW THAT PRIOR IT WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CONTROL N STEERING PROBLEMS N GPS N VIDEO N AUTO RECORDING N RADIO FREQUENCIES.

Mar 1, 2019 Electrical System 113 mi

I DON'T TRULY KNOW WHAT'S HAPPEN TO IT N IF IT'S BEEN FIXED BUT I DO KNOW THAT PRIOR IT WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CONTROL N STEERING PROBLEMS N GPS N VIDEO N AUTO RECORDING N RADIO FREQUENCIES.

Mar 1, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 113 mi

I DON'T TRULY KNOW WHAT'S HAPPEN TO IT N IF IT'S BEEN FIXED BUT I DO KNOW THAT PRIOR IT WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CONTROL N STEERING PROBLEMS N GPS N VIDEO N AUTO RECORDING N RADIO FREQUENCIES.

Mar 1, 2019 Unknown Or Other 113 mi

I DON'T TRULY KNOW WHAT'S HAPPEN TO IT N IF IT'S BEEN FIXED BUT I DO KNOW THAT PRIOR IT WOULD HAVE UNCONTROLLABLE SPEED CONTROL N STEERING PROBLEMS N GPS N VIDEO N AUTO RECORDING N RADIO FREQUENCIES.

Jan 4, 2019 Steering 170,000 mi

VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. FOUND RECALL NOTICE FOR MY YEAR MODEL BUT CHRYSLER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ADDED FLUID ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AND STEERING WAS FINE UNTIL A WEEK AGO. SINCE THEN, FLUID ONLY LASTS A DAY BEFORE IT HAS TO BE REFILLED.

Jan 4, 2019 Steering 170,000 mi

VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. FOUND RECALL NOTICE FOR MY YEAR MODEL BUT CHRYSLER SAYS MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. ADDED FLUID ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO AND STEERING WAS FINE UNTIL A WEEK AGO. SINCE THEN, FLUID ONLY LASTS A DAY BEFORE IT HAS TO BE REFILLED.

May 23, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TURNED OFF. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED PREVIOULSY MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. FOG LIGHTS JUST CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE LUCKILY I TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED IT. WHEN I OPENED MY CAR DOOR I NOTICED THE SWITCH WAS SMOKING. AFTER SOME QUICK THINKING I PULLED THE FUSE. ...

May 23, 2018 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TURNED OFF. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED PREVIOULSY MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. FOG LIGHTS JUST CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE LUCKILY I TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED IT. WHEN I OPENED MY CAR DOOR I NOTICED THE SWITCH WAS SMOKING. AFTER SOME QUICK THINKING I PULLED THE FUSE. ...

May 23, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TURNED OFF. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED PREVIOULSY MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. FOG LIGHTS JUST CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE LUCKILY I TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED IT. WHEN I OPENED MY CAR DOOR I NOTICED THE SWITCH WAS SMOKING. AFTER SOME QUICK THINKING I PULLED THE FUSE. ...

May 23, 2018 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS PARKED. TURNED OFF. MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH THAT HAD BEEN REPLACED PREVIOULSY MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. FOG LIGHTS JUST CAME ON OUT OF NOWHERE LUCKILY I TURNED AROUND AND NOTICED IT. WHEN I OPENED MY CAR DOOR I NOTICED THE SWITCH WAS SMOKING. AFTER SOME QUICK THINKING I PULLED THE FUSE. ...

Mar 16, 2018 Steering 155,000 mi

I HAD PURCHESED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER AND ON THE HWY HOME SHORT TIME LATER I HEARD CLUNKING SOUND THREE TIMES FIRST WHEN MERGING ONTO HWY FROM CAR DEALERSHIP. FUTHERMORE, ABOUT 10 MIN INTO MY HWY DRIVE HOME I BECAME FRIGHTEND WHEN MY CAR ENDED UP HAVING A MIND IF ITS OWN AND STARED GOING TO THE LEF...

Mar 16, 2018 Suspension 155,000 mi

I HAD PURCHESED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER AND ON THE HWY HOME SHORT TIME LATER I HEARD CLUNKING SOUND THREE TIMES FIRST WHEN MERGING ONTO HWY FROM CAR DEALERSHIP. FUTHERMORE, ABOUT 10 MIN INTO MY HWY DRIVE HOME I BECAME FRIGHTEND WHEN MY CAR ENDED UP HAVING A MIND IF ITS OWN AND STARED GOING TO THE LEF...

Mar 16, 2018 Steering 155,000 mi

I HAD PURCHESED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER AND ON THE HWY HOME SHORT TIME LATER I HEARD CLUNKING SOUND THREE TIMES FIRST WHEN MERGING ONTO HWY FROM CAR DEALERSHIP. FUTHERMORE, ABOUT 10 MIN INTO MY HWY DRIVE HOME I BECAME FRIGHTEND WHEN MY CAR ENDED UP HAVING A MIND IF ITS OWN AND STARED GOING TO THE LEF...

Mar 16, 2018 Suspension 155,000 mi

I HAD PURCHESED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER AND ON THE HWY HOME SHORT TIME LATER I HEARD CLUNKING SOUND THREE TIMES FIRST WHEN MERGING ONTO HWY FROM CAR DEALERSHIP. FUTHERMORE, ABOUT 10 MIN INTO MY HWY DRIVE HOME I BECAME FRIGHTEND WHEN MY CAR ENDED UP HAVING A MIND IF ITS OWN AND STARED GOING TO THE LEF...

Jan 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 138,528 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, SHE NOT...

Jan 22, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 138,528 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE IN TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. WHEN THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, SHE NOT...

Aug 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting

THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED OR ELSE THE FOG LIGHTS REMAIN ON AND DRAIN THE BATTERY.

Aug 11, 2017 Exterior Lighting

THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED OR ELSE THE FOG LIGHTS REMAIN ON AND DRAIN THE BATTERY.

Aug 10, 2017 Wheels 73,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS KEEP GOING OUT. THIS TIME IT AFFECTED MY GEAR SHIFT.

Aug 10, 2017 Wheels 73,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS KEEP GOING OUT. THIS TIME IT AFFECTED MY GEAR SHIFT.

Mar 17, 2017 Engine Fire 168,000 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE I WAS BACKING OUT A DRIVEWAY AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR JUST BURNED TO TOTAL LOSS OF IT AND IT CAUGHT FIRE DOWN IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE.

Mar 17, 2017 Engine Fire 168,000 mi

MY CAR CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE I WAS BACKING OUT A DRIVEWAY AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR JUST BURNED TO TOTAL LOSS OF IT AND IT CAUGHT FIRE DOWN IN THE BOTTOM OF THE ENGINE.

Feb 18, 2017 Air Bags Crash 163,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING A 2003 PT CRUISER WHEN MY WIFE AND I WERE HIT HEAD ON BY A TRUCK THAT WENT LEFT OF CENTER WHEN A VAN TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF HIM. WE WERE HIT AGAIN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN FELL ON MY LEFT LEG. MY GRANDDAUGHTER STOPPED AT THE S...

Feb 18, 2017 Air Bags Crash 163,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS DRIVING A 2003 PT CRUISER WHEN MY WIFE AND I WERE HIT HEAD ON BY A TRUCK THAT WENT LEFT OF CENTER WHEN A VAN TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF HIM. WE WERE HIT AGAIN ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THE STEERING COLUMN FELL ON MY LEFT LEG. MY GRANDDAUGHTER STOPPED AT THE S...

Feb 6, 2017 Air Bags 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Electrical System 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Engine 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Fuel System, Gasoline 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Air Bags 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Electrical System 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Engine 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Feb 6, 2017 Fuel System, Gasoline 151,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHERE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, CPU, SPARK PLUGS, AND FUEL CAP WERE REPLAC...

Nov 29, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE MECHANISM SEEMED TO HAVE BECOME STUCK SEVERAL TIMES AT A HIGH THROTTLE SETTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Nov 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE MECHANISM SEEMED TO HAVE BECOME STUCK SEVERAL TIMES AT A HIGH THROTTLE SETTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Nov 29, 2016 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE MECHANISM SEEMED TO HAVE BECOME STUCK SEVERAL TIMES AT A HIGH THROTTLE SETTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Nov 29, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE THROTTLE MECHANISM SEEMED TO HAVE BECOME STUCK SEVERAL TIMES AT A HIGH THROTTLE SETTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MAN...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags Crash 112,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEP...

Oct 31, 2016 Structure Crash 112,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEP...

Oct 31, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash 112,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEP...

Oct 31, 2016 Air Bags Crash 112,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEP...

Oct 31, 2016 Structure Crash 112,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEP...

Oct 31, 2016 Exterior Lighting Crash 112,450 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH, THE FRONT AMBER HEAD LAMPS FAILED, WHICH RESULTED IN A FRONT END PASSENGER COLLISION. THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE DURING THE CRASH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLOVE BOX FRACTURED AND SEPARATED UPON DEP...

Oct 19, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND AUTO BELT TRANSMITTER NEE...

Oct 19, 2016 Steering 110,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS AND TURNING, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND AUTO BELT TRANSMITTER NEE...

Sep 6, 2016 Wheels 95,350 mi

REPEATED WHEEL FAILURES CAUSING TIRE SEALS TO LEAK AIR. MULTIPLE TIRE REPLACEMENTS (5), MULTIPLE SEAL FAILURES RESULTING IN AIR REPLACEMENT. I AM FORCED TO CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURE EVERY TIME I USE MY VEHICLE SINCE I CANNOT TRUST THAT THE SEALS HAVE HELD OR FAILED AT ANY GIVEN TIME. EVERY AUTO REPAIR ...

Sep 6, 2016 Wheels 95,350 mi

REPEATED WHEEL FAILURES CAUSING TIRE SEALS TO LEAK AIR. MULTIPLE TIRE REPLACEMENTS (5), MULTIPLE SEAL FAILURES RESULTING IN AIR REPLACEMENT. I AM FORCED TO CHECK MY TIRE PRESSURE EVERY TIME I USE MY VEHICLE SINCE I CANNOT TRUST THAT THE SEALS HAVE HELD OR FAILED AT ANY GIVEN TIME. EVERY AUTO REPAIR ...

Jun 7, 2016 Engine Fire 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE DRIVER PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAI...

Jun 7, 2016 Engine Fire 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE, THE DRIVER PULLED OVER, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD, AND DISCOVERED FLAMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAI...

May 21, 2016 Air Bags Crash 116,000 mi

DETAILS OF ACCIDENT LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.I WAS DRIVING MY2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WHEN BEING CHASED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ROAD RAGE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH IS LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.MY PASSEGER AND I RECEIVED BODILY DAMAGES SUSTAONED BY THESE AIRBAGS MY PASSENGER WAS ...

May 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 116,000 mi

DETAILS OF ACCIDENT LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.I WAS DRIVING MY2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WHEN BEING CHASED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ROAD RAGE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH IS LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.MY PASSEGER AND I RECEIVED BODILY DAMAGES SUSTAONED BY THESE AIRBAGS MY PASSENGER WAS ...

May 21, 2016 Air Bags Crash 116,000 mi

DETAILS OF ACCIDENT LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.I WAS DRIVING MY2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WHEN BEING CHASED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ROAD RAGE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH IS LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.MY PASSEGER AND I RECEIVED BODILY DAMAGES SUSTAONED BY THESE AIRBAGS MY PASSENGER WAS ...

May 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) Crash 116,000 mi

DETAILS OF ACCIDENT LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.I WAS DRIVING MY2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WHEN BEING CHASED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE IN ROAD RAGE WHICH CAUSED MY CAR TO GET HIT BY ANOTHER CAR WHICH IS LISTED IN POLICE REPORT.MY PASSEGER AND I RECEIVED BODILY DAMAGES SUSTAONED BY THESE AIRBAGS MY PASSENGER WAS ...

Feb 8, 2016 Steering 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT USED TWO QUARTS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE FAILED...

Feb 8, 2016 Steering 118,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING FLUID WAS OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT USED TWO QUARTS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE FAILED...

Dec 31, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 31, 2015 Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO DRIVE, THE ENGINE STALLED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Dec 12, 2015 Engine 60,341 mi

ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CANNOT RESTART. REPLACED CAM SENSOR, AIR INTAKE, PLUGS, ETC. HAS HAPPENED 8-10 TIMES IN THE 3 MONTHS WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR.

Dec 12, 2015 Engine 60,341 mi

ENGINE RUNS ROUGH AT IDLE AND SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. CANNOT RESTART. REPLACED CAM SENSOR, AIR INTAKE, PLUGS, ETC. HAS HAPPENED 8-10 TIMES IN THE 3 MONTHS WE HAVE OWNED THE CAR.

Oct 21, 2015 Seats Fire 202,078 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A SEAT CUSHION PLACED ON THE DRIVER SEAT AND, WHEN IT WAS REMOVED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE BURN....

Oct 21, 2015 Seats Fire 202,078 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A SEAT CUSHION PLACED ON THE DRIVER SEAT AND, WHEN IT WAS REMOVED, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A LARGE BURN....

Jul 14, 2015 Air Bags 28,000 mi

AIR BAG LITE COMES ON CONSTANTLY AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON CONCURRENTLY

Jul 14, 2015 Air Bags 28,000 mi

AIR BAG LITE COMES ON CONSTANTLY AND ENGINE LIGHT IS ON CONCURRENTLY

Jul 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 28,584 mi

I WAS PREVIOUSLY HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR. I WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY AND I LOST MY 2ND GEAR. I CURRENTLY CAN USE ALL OF THE GEARS IN MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXCEPT 2ND.

Jul 13, 2015 Unknown Or Other 28,584 mi

I WAS PREVIOUSLY HAVING A DIFFICULT TIME SHIFTING INTO 2ND GEAR. I WAS TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY AND I LOST MY 2ND GEAR. I CURRENTLY CAN USE ALL OF THE GEARS IN MY MANUAL TRANSMISSION EXCEPT 2ND.

Jun 16, 2015 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 46,197 MILES OVER 12 YEARS. THE LAST TIME CONTROL ARM AND BUSHING WERE REPLACED. FIRST TIME WAS 5-21-07 WITH 20,204 MILES ON THE CAR. SECOND TIME WAS 5-21-08, ONLY ONE YEAR LATER, 22,309 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, JUST OVER 2000 MILES FROM A YEAR...

Jun 16, 2015 Suspension

THE LOWER CONTROL BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 46,197 MILES OVER 12 YEARS. THE LAST TIME CONTROL ARM AND BUSHING WERE REPLACED. FIRST TIME WAS 5-21-07 WITH 20,204 MILES ON THE CAR. SECOND TIME WAS 5-21-08, ONLY ONE YEAR LATER, 22,309 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, JUST OVER 2000 MILES FROM A YEAR...

Jun 10, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. DRIVER COULD NOT GET DOOR OPEN AT FIRST THEN AFTER SHORT TIME LOCKS RELEASED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED FLAMES AND SAID FIRE APPEARED TO BE STARTED BY FLUID...

Jun 10, 2015 Steering Fire 85,000 mi

CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. DRIVER COULD NOT GET DOOR OPEN AT FIRST THEN AFTER SHORT TIME LOCKS RELEASED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED FLAMES AND SAID FIRE APPEARED TO BE STARTED BY FLUID...

Jun 10, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 85,000 mi

CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. DRIVER COULD NOT GET DOOR OPEN AT FIRST THEN AFTER SHORT TIME LOCKS RELEASED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED FLAMES AND SAID FIRE APPEARED TO BE STARTED BY FLUID...

Jun 10, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 85,000 mi

CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. DRIVER COULD NOT GET DOOR OPEN AT FIRST THEN AFTER SHORT TIME LOCKS RELEASED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED FLAMES AND SAID FIRE APPEARED TO BE STARTED BY FLUID...

Jun 10, 2015 Steering Fire 85,000 mi

CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. DRIVER COULD NOT GET DOOR OPEN AT FIRST THEN AFTER SHORT TIME LOCKS RELEASED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED FLAMES AND SAID FIRE APPEARED TO BE STARTED BY FLUID...

Jun 10, 2015 Fuel System, Gasoline Fire 85,000 mi

CAR STOPPED AT RED LIGHT. ENGINE DIED AND SMOKE BEGAN TO RISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, THEN FLAMES SHOT OUT. DRIVER COULD NOT GET DOOR OPEN AT FIRST THEN AFTER SHORT TIME LOCKS RELEASED AND DRIVER WAS ABLE TO ESCAPE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED FLAMES AND SAID FIRE APPEARED TO BE STARTED BY FLUID...

May 20, 2015 Air Bags 123,000 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATES AIR BAG IS DISABLED - DUE TO FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. UPDATED 08/18/15*JB

May 20, 2015 Air Bags 123,000 mi

VEHICLE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT INDICATES AIR BAG IS DISABLED - DUE TO FAULTY CLOCK SPRING. UPDATED 08/18/15*JB

Mar 17, 2015 Engine 106,100 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR SHUT DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES ON FREEWAY, TERRIFYING...."WE LIMPED" HOME BEFORE CAR QUIT ENTIRELY. I HAD OWNED IT FOR ONE NIGHT. DROVE IT 100 MILES TOTAL. (BOUGHT IT USED, 106,000 MI ON IT.). *TR

Mar 17, 2015 Engine 106,100 mi

ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, CAR SHUT DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES ON FREEWAY, TERRIFYING...."WE LIMPED" HOME BEFORE CAR QUIT ENTIRELY. I HAD OWNED IT FOR ONE NIGHT. DROVE IT 100 MILES TOTAL. (BOUGHT IT USED, 106,000 MI ON IT.). *TR

Mar 4, 2015 Electrical System Fire 201,561 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THE DETAILS OF WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE F...

Mar 4, 2015 Electrical System Fire 201,561 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT DISCLOSE IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OR NOT. THE DETAILS OF WHO EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE F...

Feb 4, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TO BURN OUT AND RUNNING TAIL LIGHTS TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. REPLACED MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND BURNING SMELL CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. PULLED NEW MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND NOTICED MELTED CONNECTORS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TO BURN OUT AND RUNNING TAIL LIGHTS TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. REPLACED MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND BURNING SMELL CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. PULLED NEW MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND NOTICED MELTED CONNECTORS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Electrical System 140,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TO BURN OUT AND RUNNING TAIL LIGHTS TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. REPLACED MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND BURNING SMELL CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. PULLED NEW MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND NOTICED MELTED CONNECTORS. *TR

Feb 4, 2015 Exterior Lighting 140,000 mi

THE WIRING HARNESS MELTED, WHICH CAUSED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH TO BURN OUT AND RUNNING TAIL LIGHTS TO NOT WORK PROPERLY. REPLACED MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND BURNING SMELL CAME FROM STEERING COLUMN. PULLED NEW MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND NOTICED MELTED CONNECTORS. *TR

Jan 29, 2015 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V076000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Jan 29, 2015 Power Train 160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH DID NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V076000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE...

Jan 18, 2015 Suspension 47,897 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR AND RIGHT FROM THE START I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS , I HAVE HAD TO DO SO 3 TIMES ALREADY WITHIN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE HAD THE CAR , THERE HAS BEEN NO UNUSUAL STRESS ON THE BEARINGS TO MAKE THEM WEAR OUT , NOW IN MY EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A W...

Jan 18, 2015 Steering 47,897 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR AND RIGHT FROM THE START I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS , I HAVE HAD TO DO SO 3 TIMES ALREADY WITHIN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE HAD THE CAR , THERE HAS BEEN NO UNUSUAL STRESS ON THE BEARINGS TO MAKE THEM WEAR OUT , NOW IN MY EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A W...

Jan 18, 2015 Suspension 47,897 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR AND RIGHT FROM THE START I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS , I HAVE HAD TO DO SO 3 TIMES ALREADY WITHIN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE HAD THE CAR , THERE HAS BEEN NO UNUSUAL STRESS ON THE BEARINGS TO MAKE THEM WEAR OUT , NOW IN MY EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A W...

Jan 18, 2015 Steering 47,897 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR AND RIGHT FROM THE START I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS , I HAVE HAD TO DO SO 3 TIMES ALREADY WITHIN THE SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME I HAVE HAD THE CAR , THERE HAS BEEN NO UNUSUAL STRESS ON THE BEARINGS TO MAKE THEM WEAR OUT , NOW IN MY EXPERIENCE I HAVE NEVER HAD TO REPLACE A W...

Jan 9, 2015 Steering 166,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERI...

Jan 9, 2015 Steering 166,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERI...

Oct 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 500 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR GOING OVER 30 MILES PER HOUR. IT PUSHED US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HUSBAND AND SON GOT WHIP LASH. *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Electrical System Crash 500 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR GOING OVER 30 MILES PER HOUR. IT PUSHED US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HUSBAND AND SON GOT WHIP LASH. *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Air Bags Crash 500 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR GOING OVER 30 MILES PER HOUR. IT PUSHED US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HUSBAND AND SON GOT WHIP LASH. *TR

Oct 21, 2014 Electrical System Crash 500 mi

STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER CAR GOING OVER 30 MILES PER HOUR. IT PUSHED US INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY HUSBAND AND SON GOT WHIP LASH. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Electrical System

BATTERY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS. HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND NOW THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER TERRIBLY AND EVEN MORE WHEN ON HIGH BEAMS. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Exterior Lighting

BATTERY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS. HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND NOW THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER TERRIBLY AND EVEN MORE WHEN ON HIGH BEAMS. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Electrical System

BATTERY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS. HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND NOW THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER TERRIBLY AND EVEN MORE WHEN ON HIGH BEAMS. *TR

Aug 4, 2014 Exterior Lighting

BATTERY WENT COMPLETELY DEAD AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS. HAD THE BATTERY REPLACED AND NOW THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS FLICKER TERRIBLY AND EVEN MORE WHEN ON HIGH BEAMS. *TR

Jul 7, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG AND THE CHECK LIGHT ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE RE...

Jul 7, 2014 Electrical System 84,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG AND THE CHECK LIGHT ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE RE...

Mar 24, 2014 Electrical System

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO GOING OUT, WHENEVER SHE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IT TURNED OUT, AFTER SEVERAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, THAT THE IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE AND THE ELEC...

Mar 24, 2014 Electrical System

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO GOING OUT, WHENEVER SHE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. IT TURNED OUT, AFTER SEVERAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS, THAT THE IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN KNOCKED OUT OF PLACE AND THE ELEC...

Mar 14, 2014 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 14, 2014 Power Train 124,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION AND THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT INTO ANY GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Mar 11, 2014 Structure 40,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SUB FRAME WAS ...

Mar 11, 2014 Structure 40,390 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SUB FRAME WAS ...

Mar 5, 2014 Structure 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE SPARE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Mar 5, 2014 Structure 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE SPARE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 33,500 mi

WE WERE IN STOP & GO TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR, THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE SEIZED UP AND STUCK ON. SMELLED BURNING BRAKE SMELL. GOT HOME AND LET SIT AND COOL FOR 5 HOURS, ALL WAS OK. WHAT HAS CAUSED THIS ? GARAGED KEPT, LOW MILEAGE, CAR BABIED. *TR

Feb 24, 2014 Service Brakes 33,500 mi

WE WERE IN STOP & GO TRAFFIC FOR AN HOUR, THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE SEIZED UP AND STUCK ON. SMELLED BURNING BRAKE SMELL. GOT HOME AND LET SIT AND COOL FOR 5 HOURS, ALL WAS OK. WHAT HAS CAUSED THIS ? GARAGED KEPT, LOW MILEAGE, CAR BABIED. *TR

Feb 17, 2014 Electrical System 156,263 mi

LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY.I HAD TO HIT THE SHOULDER QUICKLY. I THEN TESTED CODE WITH KEY (3 CLICKS OFF/ON) GOT CODE P0622 AND P2403..TOWED TO A SHOP, TO FIND OUT THE WIRES FROM ALTERNATOR TO THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, WIRING HARNESS RUNS ALONG CV S...

Feb 17, 2014 Engine 156,263 mi

LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY.I HAD TO HIT THE SHOULDER QUICKLY. I THEN TESTED CODE WITH KEY (3 CLICKS OFF/ON) GOT CODE P0622 AND P2403..TOWED TO A SHOP, TO FIND OUT THE WIRES FROM ALTERNATOR TO THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, WIRING HARNESS RUNS ALONG CV S...

Feb 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 156,263 mi

LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY.I HAD TO HIT THE SHOULDER QUICKLY. I THEN TESTED CODE WITH KEY (3 CLICKS OFF/ON) GOT CODE P0622 AND P2403..TOWED TO A SHOP, TO FIND OUT THE WIRES FROM ALTERNATOR TO THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, WIRING HARNESS RUNS ALONG CV S...

Feb 17, 2014 Electrical System 156,263 mi

LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY.I HAD TO HIT THE SHOULDER QUICKLY. I THEN TESTED CODE WITH KEY (3 CLICKS OFF/ON) GOT CODE P0622 AND P2403..TOWED TO A SHOP, TO FIND OUT THE WIRES FROM ALTERNATOR TO THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, WIRING HARNESS RUNS ALONG CV S...

Feb 17, 2014 Engine 156,263 mi

LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY.I HAD TO HIT THE SHOULDER QUICKLY. I THEN TESTED CODE WITH KEY (3 CLICKS OFF/ON) GOT CODE P0622 AND P2403..TOWED TO A SHOP, TO FIND OUT THE WIRES FROM ALTERNATOR TO THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, WIRING HARNESS RUNS ALONG CV S...

Feb 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 156,263 mi

LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT CAME ON, LOST ALL POWER ON THE HIGHWAY.I HAD TO HIT THE SHOULDER QUICKLY. I THEN TESTED CODE WITH KEY (3 CLICKS OFF/ON) GOT CODE P0622 AND P2403..TOWED TO A SHOP, TO FIND OUT THE WIRES FROM ALTERNATOR TO THE COMPUTER SHORTED OUT, IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, WIRING HARNESS RUNS ALONG CV S...

Feb 3, 2014 Steering 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Feb 3, 2014 Steering 134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A PARKING SPACE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AS POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS...

Dec 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 127,730 mi

I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE APPROX. 2 YEARS. AT AN EARLIER TIME I HAD USED THE FOG LIGHTS TWICE WITH NO INCIDENT. LATER AND PRIOR TO 12/17/13 THE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH WASN'T EVEN TURNED ON BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON BY THEMSELVES. I JIGGLED THE SWITCH AND...

Dec 18, 2013 Electrical System 127,730 mi

I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE APPROX. 2 YEARS. AT AN EARLIER TIME I HAD USED THE FOG LIGHTS TWICE WITH NO INCIDENT. LATER AND PRIOR TO 12/17/13 THE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH WASN'T EVEN TURNED ON BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON BY THEMSELVES. I JIGGLED THE SWITCH AND...

Dec 18, 2013 Exterior Lighting 127,730 mi

I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE APPROX. 2 YEARS. AT AN EARLIER TIME I HAD USED THE FOG LIGHTS TWICE WITH NO INCIDENT. LATER AND PRIOR TO 12/17/13 THE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH WASN'T EVEN TURNED ON BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON BY THEMSELVES. I JIGGLED THE SWITCH AND...

Dec 18, 2013 Electrical System 127,730 mi

I'VE HAD THIS VEHICLE APPROX. 2 YEARS. AT AN EARLIER TIME I HAD USED THE FOG LIGHTS TWICE WITH NO INCIDENT. LATER AND PRIOR TO 12/17/13 THE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH WASN'T EVEN TURNED ON BUT THE LIGHT CAME ON BY THEMSELVES. I JIGGLED THE SWITCH AND...

Nov 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 136,789 mi

SET CRUISE CONTROL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED RATHER THAN SET AT SPEED. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE APPLICATION OF BRAKES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ONLY GOT IT DOWN TO 40 MPH. CAR HAD TO BE POPPED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO KEEP FROM CRASHING AND STOP THE CAR. *TR

Nov 20, 2013 Service Brakes 136,789 mi

SET CRUISE CONTROL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED RATHER THAN SET AT SPEED. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE APPLICATION OF BRAKES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ONLY GOT IT DOWN TO 40 MPH. CAR HAD TO BE POPPED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO KEEP FROM CRASHING AND STOP THE CAR. *TR

Nov 20, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 136,789 mi

SET CRUISE CONTROL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED RATHER THAN SET AT SPEED. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE APPLICATION OF BRAKES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ONLY GOT IT DOWN TO 40 MPH. CAR HAD TO BE POPPED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO KEEP FROM CRASHING AND STOP THE CAR. *TR

Nov 20, 2013 Service Brakes 136,789 mi

SET CRUISE CONTROL AND THE CAR ACCELERATED RATHER THAN SET AT SPEED. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE DESPITE APPLICATION OF BRAKES, INCLUDING EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH ONLY GOT IT DOWN TO 40 MPH. CAR HAD TO BE POPPED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO KEEP FROM CRASHING AND STOP THE CAR. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Electrical System 94,000 mi

ABOUT 3 THREE YEARS AGO THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND THE RADIO LIGHT WOULD TOTALLY GO OUT. NOW THE FOG LIGHTS ARE COMING ON WITH THE CAR TURNED OFF. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO A MECHANIC - HOPEFULLY THEY CAN FIX THE ISSUE. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

ABOUT 3 THREE YEARS AGO THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND THE RADIO LIGHT WOULD TOTALLY GO OUT. NOW THE FOG LIGHTS ARE COMING ON WITH THE CAR TURNED OFF. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO A MECHANIC - HOPEFULLY THEY CAN FIX THE ISSUE. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Electrical System 94,000 mi

ABOUT 3 THREE YEARS AGO THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND THE RADIO LIGHT WOULD TOTALLY GO OUT. NOW THE FOG LIGHTS ARE COMING ON WITH THE CAR TURNED OFF. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO A MECHANIC - HOPEFULLY THEY CAN FIX THE ISSUE. *TR

Jul 29, 2013 Exterior Lighting 94,000 mi

ABOUT 3 THREE YEARS AGO THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLICKERING AND THE RADIO LIGHT WOULD TOTALLY GO OUT. NOW THE FOG LIGHTS ARE COMING ON WITH THE CAR TURNED OFF. I AM TAKING THE CAR TO A MECHANIC - HOPEFULLY THEY CAN FIX THE ISSUE. *TR

May 9, 2013 Steering 113,000 mi

FORTUNATELY AT A PARKING LOT INTERSECTION, THE RF TIE ROD END SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE CAUSING NO INJURY, DEATH OR ACCIDENT. THE BOLTED END WHICH FITS INTO THE SOCKET PULLED OUT FROM THE SOCKET. THERE WAS NO INDICATION AHEAD OF TIME THE TIE ROD END WAS NEAR FAILURE. I HAD PREVIOUSLY REPLAC...

May 9, 2013 Steering 113,000 mi

FORTUNATELY AT A PARKING LOT INTERSECTION, THE RF TIE ROD END SUFFERED A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE CAUSING NO INJURY, DEATH OR ACCIDENT. THE BOLTED END WHICH FITS INTO THE SOCKET PULLED OUT FROM THE SOCKET. THERE WAS NO INDICATION AHEAD OF TIME THE TIE ROD END WAS NEAR FAILURE. I HAD PREVIOUSLY REPLAC...

Jun 13, 2012 Steering Fire 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING FUMES EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOSE AND MOTOR MOUNT ...

Jun 13, 2012 Engine Fire 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING FUMES EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOSE AND MOTOR MOUNT ...

Jun 13, 2012 Steering Fire 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING FUMES EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOSE AND MOTOR MOUNT ...

Jun 13, 2012 Engine Fire 37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING ON THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT ALSO HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE SMELL OF BURNING FUMES EMITTING INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HOSE AND MOTOR MOUNT ...

Jun 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003PT CRUIZER AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY WATER GAUGE WENT INTO RED ,HAD TO PULL OVER LATER ON CHANGED THERMOSTAT AND FLUSHED RADIATOR,RAN FINE FOR A DAY THEN OVERHEATING AGAIN FOLLOWING DAY SEEMS TO BE NOTHING WRONG NO LEAKING,JUST HAD TRANI.FIXED 2 MONTHS,HUSBAND DROVE CAR AGAIN AFT...

Jun 8, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling

I WAS DRIVING MY 2003PT CRUIZER AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY WATER GAUGE WENT INTO RED ,HAD TO PULL OVER LATER ON CHANGED THERMOSTAT AND FLUSHED RADIATOR,RAN FINE FOR A DAY THEN OVERHEATING AGAIN FOLLOWING DAY SEEMS TO BE NOTHING WRONG NO LEAKING,JUST HAD TRANI.FIXED 2 MONTHS,HUSBAND DROVE CAR AGAIN AFT...

Apr 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON EVEN IN THE OFF POSITION. PLACING THE TURN SIGNAL IN THE DOWNWARD POSITION WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE WOULD REMEDY SITUATION, FURTHER FIXED BY PULLING THE FOG LIGHT FUSE. LATTER ON AT 80,000 MILES THE LOW BEAMS FAILED AND WOULD NOT TURN ON. ...

Apr 9, 2012 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

AT APPROXIMATELY 70,000 MILES THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD REMAIN ON EVEN IN THE OFF POSITION. PLACING THE TURN SIGNAL IN THE DOWNWARD POSITION WHEN EXITING THE VEHICLE WOULD REMEDY SITUATION, FURTHER FIXED BY PULLING THE FOG LIGHT FUSE. LATTER ON AT 80,000 MILES THE LOW BEAMS FAILED AND WOULD NOT TURN ON. ...

Feb 7, 2012 Power Train 49,000 mi

CAR IS MANUAL TRANS, MY WIFE DRIVES IT AND HAS COMPLAINED FOR QUITE A WHILE OF CAR JUMPING I TOLD HER IT WAS HER, THE CAR NEVER DID IT FOR ME DURING TEST DRIVES. IN JANUARY SWITCHED CARS WITH HER IT TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR IT TO HAPPEN. COMING TO A STOP CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. HAS ALSO TRIED TO ENGAGE ...

Feb 7, 2012 Power Train 49,000 mi

CAR IS MANUAL TRANS, MY WIFE DRIVES IT AND HAS COMPLAINED FOR QUITE A WHILE OF CAR JUMPING I TOLD HER IT WAS HER, THE CAR NEVER DID IT FOR ME DURING TEST DRIVES. IN JANUARY SWITCHED CARS WITH HER IT TOOK 2 WEEKS FOR IT TO HAPPEN. COMING TO A STOP CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE. HAS ALSO TRIED TO ENGAGE ...

Sep 2, 2011 Power Train 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V076000 (POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) AND WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE CONTACT HAVING OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GE...

Sep 2, 2011 Power Train 67,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 03V076000 (POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY) AND WAS REPAIRED PRIOR TO THE CONTACT HAVING OWNERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GE...

Sep 1, 2011 Steering 117,300 mi

YEAR: 2003 MAKE: CHRYSLER MODEL: PT CRUISER ENGINE: 2.4L TURBOCHARGED COMPONENTS: POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THE RESULT OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE RUPTURED DUE TO CO...

Sep 1, 2011 Steering 117,300 mi

YEAR: 2003 MAKE: CHRYSLER MODEL: PT CRUISER ENGINE: 2.4L TURBOCHARGED COMPONENTS: POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE HOSE THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE WAS RUBBING UP AGAINST THE TRANSMISSION OF THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THE RESULT OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE RUPTURED DUE TO CO...

Aug 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

I AM HAVING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER OWNERS OF PT CRUISER WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. IT OVERHEATS AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM YET. I HAVE HAD IT PRESSURE TESTED AND THE THERMOSTAT CHANGES AND IT IS STILL OVERHEATING TO DANGEROUS ...

Aug 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

I AM HAVING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER OWNERS OF PT CRUISER WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. IT OVERHEATS AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM YET. I HAVE HAD IT PRESSURE TESTED AND THE THERMOSTAT CHANGES AND IT IS STILL OVERHEATING TO DANGEROUS ...

Aug 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

I AM HAVING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER OWNERS OF PT CRUISER WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. IT OVERHEATS AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM YET. I HAVE HAD IT PRESSURE TESTED AND THE THERMOSTAT CHANGES AND IT IS STILL OVERHEATING TO DANGEROUS ...

Aug 3, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

I AM HAVING OVERHEATING PROBLEMS. I HAVE TALKED WITH OTHER OWNERS OF PT CRUISER WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUES. IT OVERHEATS AT IDLE AND WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE NOT FOUND A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM YET. I HAVE HAD IT PRESSURE TESTED AND THE THERMOSTAT CHANGES AND IT IS STILL OVERHEATING TO DANGEROUS ...

Apr 16, 2011 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH HAS WORN OUT AND IS CAUSING MY CAR BATTERY TO BE DRAINED DUE TO THE FOG LIGHT STAYING ON. I WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE PART. HOWEVER I WAS CHECKING ONLINE FOR QUOTES WHEN I STUMBLED UPON A FORUM FULL OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME I...

Apr 16, 2011 Exterior Lighting 60,000 mi

I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH HAS WORN OUT AND IS CAUSING MY CAR BATTERY TO BE DRAINED DUE TO THE FOG LIGHT STAYING ON. I WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE PART. HOWEVER I WAS CHECKING ONLINE FOR QUOTES WHEN I STUMBLED UPON A FORUM FULL OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME I...

Apr 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING CAR IN MORNING, IT MADE A VERY UNFAMILIAR SOUND THEN THE SOUND DISAPPEARED. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE THE CAR WAS PARKED. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, WE HEARD TWO LOUD THUDS AS IF SOMETHING HAD FALLEN TO THE PAVEMENT. WE SAW NOTHING UNDER THE CAR, BUT AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD TWO...

Apr 12, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN STARTING CAR IN MORNING, IT MADE A VERY UNFAMILIAR SOUND THEN THE SOUND DISAPPEARED. AFTER DRIVING A SHORT DISTANCE THE CAR WAS PARKED. UPON RESTARTING THE CAR, WE HEARD TWO LOUD THUDS AS IF SOMETHING HAD FALLEN TO THE PAVEMENT. WE SAW NOTHING UNDER THE CAR, BUT AFTER LOOKING UNDER THE HOOD TWO...

Feb 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 97,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNTS BOLT FRACTURED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LEAN ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CV BOOT FRACTURED FROM THE CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE ENGINE LEANING ON THE AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE T...

Feb 23, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 97,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNTS BOLT FRACTURED CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LEAN ONTO THE PASSENGER SIDE AXLE. AS A RESULT, THE CV BOOT FRACTURED FROM THE CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE ENGINE LEANING ON THE AXLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE T...

Feb 15, 2011 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP IN OCTOBER 2008 AND THE STEERING HOSE IN APRIL OF 2009; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. TH...

Feb 15, 2011 Steering

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE STEERING PUMP IN OCTOBER 2008 AND THE STEERING HOSE IN APRIL OF 2009; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. TH...

Nov 16, 2010 Air Bags Crash Fire 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH, HE REMEMBERED CHANGING LANES AND THERE WAS SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OFF OF THE GROUND PER A WITNESS SINCE THE CONTACT DOESN'T RECALL THE DETAILS OF WHAT OCCURRED. HE DOES REMEMBER TH...

Nov 16, 2010 Air Bags Crash Fire 61,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-65 MPH, HE REMEMBERED CHANGING LANES AND THERE WAS SHAKING IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OFF OF THE GROUND PER A WITNESS SINCE THE CONTACT DOESN'T RECALL THE DETAILS OF WHAT OCCURRED. HE DOES REMEMBER TH...

Nov 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

GAS FUMES INTERIOR OF CAR NO PHYSICAL GAS UNDER VEHICLE. *TR

Nov 3, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 135,000 mi

GAS FUMES INTERIOR OF CAR NO PHYSICAL GAS UNDER VEHICLE. *TR

Oct 26, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

I SAW A STORY ON ABC NEWS CONCERNING DECELERATION ON BMW VEHICLES AND I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE IN A CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. I WAS TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE SPEED AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE. IF SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CHRYSLER...

Oct 26, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

I SAW A STORY ON ABC NEWS CONCERNING DECELERATION ON BMW VEHICLES AND I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE IN A CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. I WAS TRAVELING AT INTERSTATE SPEED AND EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN DECELERATION OF MY VEHICLE. IF SOMEONE WAS BEHIND ME I WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A CHRYSLER...

Oct 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES ON MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER HAVE BECOME SO CLOUDY THEY ARE PRACTICALLY USELESS. THIS IS DANGEROUS. I HAVE SEEN OTHER PT CRUISERS AS WELL AS OTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCTS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AS I AM FEARFUL OF HAVING AN ACCIDENT DUE ...

Oct 20, 2010 Exterior Lighting

THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES ON MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER HAVE BECOME SO CLOUDY THEY ARE PRACTICALLY USELESS. THIS IS DANGEROUS. I HAVE SEEN OTHER PT CRUISERS AS WELL AS OTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCTS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AS I AM FEARFUL OF HAVING AN ACCIDENT DUE ...

Sep 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED HESITATION WITH A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL...

Sep 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED HESITATION WITH A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL...

Sep 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED HESITATION WITH A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL...

Sep 27, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE EXHIBITED HESITATION WITH A SLIGHT LOSS OF POWER. THE FAILURE WAS SPORADIC. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEAL...

Sep 5, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2003 TURBO PT CRUISER ISSUE WITH ENGINE OVER HEATING LIGHT COMING ON ENGINE WAS NOT OVER HEATING. A WEEK LATER RUNNING LIGHTS AND FOGLAMPS STARTED COMING ON WHILE CAR IS OFF AND SITTING. CHECKED A SITE THAT SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE TURBO 2003 AND 2004 TURBO CRUISERS AND THE ISSUE WILL GET WORSE....

Sep 5, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2003 TURBO PT CRUISER ISSUE WITH ENGINE OVER HEATING LIGHT COMING ON ENGINE WAS NOT OVER HEATING. A WEEK LATER RUNNING LIGHTS AND FOGLAMPS STARTED COMING ON WHILE CAR IS OFF AND SITTING. CHECKED A SITE THAT SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE TURBO 2003 AND 2004 TURBO CRUISERS AND THE ISSUE WILL GET WORSE....

Sep 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,302 mi

MY PT CRUISER 2003 HAS BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION BECAUSE OF THE CONTAMINATION MY BRAKES BRAKE PADS CALIBER ARE MESSED UP HAVEN'T GOT FIXED YET. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Equipment 74,302 mi

MY PT CRUISER 2003 HAS BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION BECAUSE OF THE CONTAMINATION MY BRAKES BRAKE PADS CALIBER ARE MESSED UP HAVEN'T GOT FIXED YET. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 74,302 mi

MY PT CRUISER 2003 HAS BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION BECAUSE OF THE CONTAMINATION MY BRAKES BRAKE PADS CALIBER ARE MESSED UP HAVEN'T GOT FIXED YET. *TR

Sep 3, 2010 Equipment 74,302 mi

MY PT CRUISER 2003 HAS BRAKE FLUID CONTAMINATION BECAUSE OF THE CONTAMINATION MY BRAKES BRAKE PADS CALIBER ARE MESSED UP HAVEN'T GOT FIXED YET. *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Suspension 41,500 mi

2003 P T CRUISER WITH 44000 MILES AM TOLD IT NEEDS FRONT BEARINGS ON THE FRONT. *TR

Aug 2, 2010 Suspension 41,500 mi

2003 P T CRUISER WITH 44000 MILES AM TOLD IT NEEDS FRONT BEARINGS ON THE FRONT. *TR

May 10, 2010 Suspension 60,000 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ARE BAD AT 60,000 MILES AND THE CAR IS WANDERING ON THE ROAD. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS KNOWN ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR KILLED. *TR

May 10, 2010 Suspension 60,000 mi

LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS ARE BAD AT 60,000 MILES AND THE CAR IS WANDERING ON THE ROAD. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS THIS KNOWN ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR KILLED. *TR

May 3, 2010 Suspension 30,620 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER STATES DEFECT INVOLVING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION *TGW IN AUGUST 2007 THE BUSHINGS HAD DETERIORATED AFTER ONLY 30,620 MILES. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM AT A COST OF $414.84 WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE 3...

May 3, 2010 Suspension 30,620 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER STATES DEFECT INVOLVING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION *TGW IN AUGUST 2007 THE BUSHINGS HAD DETERIORATED AFTER ONLY 30,620 MILES. THE DEALER REPLACED THEM AT A COST OF $414.84 WHICH THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE 3...

Jan 19, 2010 Wheels 33,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER FACTORY CHROME RIMS 17" CORRODING AND FLAKE OFF CAUSING THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP OVERNIGHT. CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION RESULTING IN LOSE OF CONTROL AND UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. *TR

Jan 19, 2010 Wheels 33,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER FACTORY CHROME RIMS 17" CORRODING AND FLAKE OFF CAUSING THE AIR PRESSURE TO DROP OVERNIGHT. CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION RESULTING IN LOSE OF CONTROL AND UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 Power Train 59,000 mi

WITH 59,000 FREEWAY MILES, AT 65 MPH VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. VEHICLE WOULD ONLY LURCH ALONG AT A SLOW SPEED AND UNABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE. IT HAD TO BE TOWED. TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL REQUIRED COSTING OVER $2,000 TO REPAIR. *TR

Dec 30, 2009 Power Train 59,000 mi

WITH 59,000 FREEWAY MILES, AT 65 MPH VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED ABRUPTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. VEHICLE WOULD ONLY LURCH ALONG AT A SLOW SPEED AND UNABLE TO GO INTO REVERSE. IT HAD TO BE TOWED. TRANSMISSION OVERHAUL REQUIRED COSTING OVER $2,000 TO REPAIR. *TR

Dec 29, 2009 Wheels 153,000 mi

OEM 17" CHROME WHEELS ON 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GT CORRODE, FLAKE OFF, AND TIRES LOSE PRESSURE OVERNIGHT. LOW TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL OR SKID. THE CONSUMER IS FORCED TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE TWICE A DAY. FORGETTING TO DO THIS, EVEN ONCE, CAN LEAD TO AN UNSAFE DRIV...

Dec 29, 2009 Wheels 153,000 mi

OEM 17" CHROME WHEELS ON 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER GT CORRODE, FLAKE OFF, AND TIRES LOSE PRESSURE OVERNIGHT. LOW TIRE PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GO OUT OF CONTROL OR SKID. THE CONSUMER IS FORCED TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE TWICE A DAY. FORGETTING TO DO THIS, EVEN ONCE, CAN LEAD TO AN UNSAFE DRIV...

Dec 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THIRTY SECONDS AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IND...

Dec 18, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THIRTY SECONDS AFTER STARTING THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE "CHECK ENGINE" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE ENGINE AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN IND...

Nov 24, 2009 Electrical System 85,000 mi

1. I GENERALLY DRIVE OUR 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON DURING THE DAY, AND THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS MEANS I WAS TURNING THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL UNIT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. 2. BEGINNING EARLY IN 2009 I EXPERIENCED TIMES WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH...

Nov 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

1. I GENERALLY DRIVE OUR 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON DURING THE DAY, AND THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS MEANS I WAS TURNING THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL UNIT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. 2. BEGINNING EARLY IN 2009 I EXPERIENCED TIMES WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH...

Nov 24, 2009 Electrical System 85,000 mi

1. I GENERALLY DRIVE OUR 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON DURING THE DAY, AND THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS MEANS I WAS TURNING THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL UNIT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. 2. BEGINNING EARLY IN 2009 I EXPERIENCED TIMES WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH...

Nov 24, 2009 Exterior Lighting 85,000 mi

1. I GENERALLY DRIVE OUR 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH THE FOG LIGHTS ON DURING THE DAY, AND THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT. THIS MEANS I WAS TURNING THE FOG LIGHT SWITCH ON THE TURN SIGNAL UNIT SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. 2. BEGINNING EARLY IN 2009 I EXPERIENCED TIMES WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITH...

Sep 18, 2009 Air Bags Crash 88,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING EAST BOUND WHEN HE WAS HIT T BONE AND EVENTUALLY LANDED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Sep 18, 2009 Air Bags Crash 88,000 mi

MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING EAST BOUND WHEN HE WAS HIT T BONE AND EVENTUALLY LANDED HEAD ON INTO A TREE. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

NHTSA 629139 EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS, MOISTURE INSIDE VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. HEADLIGHTS HAVE HARD WATER DEPOSITS ON INSIDE OF LAMP,WITH SUN EXPOSURE HAVE BECOME SO CORRODED THEY ARE NOT USABLE HAVE TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Visibility 35,000 mi

NHTSA 629139 EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS, MOISTURE INSIDE VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. HEADLIGHTS HAVE HARD WATER DEPOSITS ON INSIDE OF LAMP,WITH SUN EXPOSURE HAVE BECOME SO CORRODED THEY ARE NOT USABLE HAVE TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Exterior Lighting 35,000 mi

NHTSA 629139 EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS, MOISTURE INSIDE VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. HEADLIGHTS HAVE HARD WATER DEPOSITS ON INSIDE OF LAMP,WITH SUN EXPOSURE HAVE BECOME SO CORRODED THEY ARE NOT USABLE HAVE TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. *TR

Aug 16, 2009 Visibility 35,000 mi

NHTSA 629139 EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS, MOISTURE INSIDE VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY. HEADLIGHTS HAVE HARD WATER DEPOSITS ON INSIDE OF LAMP,WITH SUN EXPOSURE HAVE BECOME SO CORRODED THEY ARE NOT USABLE HAVE TO DRIVE WITH HIGH BEAMS ON. *TR

Jul 14, 2009 Electrical System 122,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS COMING ON WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON, AT FIRST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK THEN EVERYDAY IT WOULD HAPPEN THEN EVERYTIME USING THE VEHICLE, THE HIGH BEAMS CAME ON AFTER I TURNED THEM OFF WHEN GETTING OUT OF MY CAR UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR WOULD NOT CRANK, THE HIGH BEAMS WHERE STILL ON, HAD TO GET MY...

Jul 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 122,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS COMING ON WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON, AT FIRST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK THEN EVERYDAY IT WOULD HAPPEN THEN EVERYTIME USING THE VEHICLE, THE HIGH BEAMS CAME ON AFTER I TURNED THEM OFF WHEN GETTING OUT OF MY CAR UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR WOULD NOT CRANK, THE HIGH BEAMS WHERE STILL ON, HAD TO GET MY...

Jul 14, 2009 Electrical System 122,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS COMING ON WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON, AT FIRST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK THEN EVERYDAY IT WOULD HAPPEN THEN EVERYTIME USING THE VEHICLE, THE HIGH BEAMS CAME ON AFTER I TURNED THEM OFF WHEN GETTING OUT OF MY CAR UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR WOULD NOT CRANK, THE HIGH BEAMS WHERE STILL ON, HAD TO GET MY...

Jul 14, 2009 Exterior Lighting 122,000 mi

HIGH BEAMS COMING ON WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON, AT FIRST ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK THEN EVERYDAY IT WOULD HAPPEN THEN EVERYTIME USING THE VEHICLE, THE HIGH BEAMS CAME ON AFTER I TURNED THEM OFF WHEN GETTING OUT OF MY CAR UPON RETURNING TO MY CAR WOULD NOT CRANK, THE HIGH BEAMS WHERE STILL ON, HAD TO GET MY...

Jul 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,000 mi

FUEL LINE ABRASION AND LEAKAGE ON FUEL LINE FROM FIREWALL TO FUEL RAIL. 2003 MPT CRUISER WITH 5 SPEED AND 146,000 MILES FUEL ABRADED THRU FIRE WALL INSULATION AND RUBBED WHILE THRU PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AND FUEL LINE FUEL LINE SPRAYED FUEL ALL OVER ENGINE, CONVERTER AND FIREWALL DRIVER NOTICED FUEL SM...

Jul 2, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 146,000 mi

FUEL LINE ABRASION AND LEAKAGE ON FUEL LINE FROM FIREWALL TO FUEL RAIL. 2003 MPT CRUISER WITH 5 SPEED AND 146,000 MILES FUEL ABRADED THRU FIRE WALL INSULATION AND RUBBED WHILE THRU PROTECTIVE SLEEVE AND FUEL LINE FUEL LINE SPRAYED FUEL ALL OVER ENGINE, CONVERTER AND FIREWALL DRIVER NOTICED FUEL SM...

May 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

REPEATED OVERHEATING DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ANTIFREEZE IS PROPERLY MIXED AND THE RESERVOIR IS FULL. ENGINE OVERHEATS AFTER ONLY A FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION. THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR CAP HAVE BEEN REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, GURGLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM INSIDE ...

May 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 57,000 mi

REPEATED OVERHEATING DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM. ANTIFREEZE IS PROPERLY MIXED AND THE RESERVOIR IS FULL. ENGINE OVERHEATS AFTER ONLY A FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION. THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR CAP HAVE BEEN REPLACED TO NO AVAIL. WHEN ENGINE IS SHUT OFF, GURGLING NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM INSIDE ...

Apr 17, 2009 Suspension 40,054 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, CONTROL ARMS HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON MY CAR. MAY 2007, MILEAGE 40,054, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WORN OUT/CONTROL ARM HOLE OBLONG: BOTH REPLACED. AGAIN TODAY, APRIL 2009, MILEAGE 55,000, CAR IS IN SHOP FOR SAME SERVICE. ALSO, APRIL 2008, MILEAGE 46,856 FRONT LEFT HUB...

Apr 17, 2009 Suspension 40,054 mi

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, CONTROL ARMS HAVE TO BE REPLACED ON MY CAR. MAY 2007, MILEAGE 40,054, BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WORN OUT/CONTROL ARM HOLE OBLONG: BOTH REPLACED. AGAIN TODAY, APRIL 2009, MILEAGE 55,000, CAR IS IN SHOP FOR SAME SERVICE. ALSO, APRIL 2008, MILEAGE 46,856 FRONT LEFT HUB...

Apr 10, 2009 Electrical System Fire 92,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER IN JULY 2008 IN OCT WE NOTICED LIGHTS FLICKERING HEADLIGHT SWITCH STARTED BURNING FOG LIGHTS CAME ON DIDN'T WORK BEFORE TOOK IT DODGE NEW SWITCH AND 22 PIN CONNECTOR . NEW PCM REPROGRAMMED IT STILL SAME PROBLEM LIGHTS FLICKER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. ...

Apr 10, 2009 Electrical System Fire 92,000 mi

I PURCHASED A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER IN JULY 2008 IN OCT WE NOTICED LIGHTS FLICKERING HEADLIGHT SWITCH STARTED BURNING FOG LIGHTS CAME ON DIDN'T WORK BEFORE TOOK IT DODGE NEW SWITCH AND 22 PIN CONNECTOR . NEW PCM REPROGRAMMED IT STILL SAME PROBLEM LIGHTS FLICKER AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. ...

Apr 9, 2009 Suspension 49,000 mi

TWO PT CRUISERS, 02-03, BOTH NEEDING TIE RODS, CONTROL ARMS, WATTS LINKAGE, WHEEL BEARINGS AT AROUND OR LESS THEN 50,000 MILES. BASICALLY THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS UNHEARD OF. *TR

Apr 9, 2009 Suspension 49,000 mi

TWO PT CRUISERS, 02-03, BOTH NEEDING TIE RODS, CONTROL ARMS, WATTS LINKAGE, WHEEL BEARINGS AT AROUND OR LESS THEN 50,000 MILES. BASICALLY THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS UNHEARD OF. *TR

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension

WE BOUGHT OUR 2003 PT GT CRUISER IN JAN.2004 WITH 600 MILES ON IT. AT 36,000 MILES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED ( AT OUR EXPENSE) FOR THE FIRST TIME. DEALER ( PRESTON OF WARREN, OHIO ) SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN AT 45,000 MILES, AND 6 MORE TIMES SI...

Mar 16, 2009 Suspension

WE BOUGHT OUR 2003 PT GT CRUISER IN JAN.2004 WITH 600 MILES ON IT. AT 36,000 MILES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED ( AT OUR EXPENSE) FOR THE FIRST TIME. DEALER ( PRESTON OF WARREN, OHIO ) SAID IT WASN'T COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN AT 45,000 MILES, AND 6 MORE TIMES SI...

Mar 10, 2009 Electrical System

FOG LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH WITHOUT MY TURNING THEM ON. THIS IS MY THIRD DEAD BATTERY? IS THERE A RECALL? *TR

Mar 10, 2009 Suspension 53,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER, I HAVE 53,000 MILES ON THIS CAR, AND THE CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE GONE TO THE CHYRSLER FORUMS, AND THERE IS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS BY ALOT OF OWNERS OF CHRYSLER HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. SOME WITH LESS MILES THAN MINE. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PL...

Mar 10, 2009 Electrical System

FOG LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FLASH WITHOUT MY TURNING THEM ON. THIS IS MY THIRD DEAD BATTERY? IS THERE A RECALL? *TR

Mar 10, 2009 Suspension 53,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER, I HAVE 53,000 MILES ON THIS CAR, AND THE CONTROL ARMS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE GONE TO THE CHYRSLER FORUMS, AND THERE IS A LOT OF COMPLAINTS BY ALOT OF OWNERS OF CHRYSLER HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEMS. SOME WITH LESS MILES THAN MINE. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PL...

Mar 5, 2009 Suspension 38,000 mi

LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD AT 38,000 MILES. 2 WATER PUMPS WENT BAD ON THE CAR AND CAR ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT. CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES ON IT. OIL PAN ON ENGINE STARTED LEAKING WHEN CAR HAD 17,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mar 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD AT 38,000 MILES. 2 WATER PUMPS WENT BAD ON THE CAR AND CAR ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT. CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES ON IT. OIL PAN ON ENGINE STARTED LEAKING WHEN CAR HAD 17,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mar 5, 2009 Suspension 38,000 mi

LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD AT 38,000 MILES. 2 WATER PUMPS WENT BAD ON THE CAR AND CAR ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT. CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES ON IT. OIL PAN ON ENGINE STARTED LEAKING WHEN CAR HAD 17,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mar 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 38,000 mi

LOWER FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD AT 38,000 MILES. 2 WATER PUMPS WENT BAD ON THE CAR AND CAR ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES ON IT. CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD WITH ONLY 25,000 MILES ON IT. OIL PAN ON ENGINE STARTED LEAKING WHEN CAR HAD 17,000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Jan 24, 2009 Seat Belts Crash 72,000 mi

WE OWNED A 2003 PT CRUISER AND I HAD A WRECK ON APRIL 18, 2008 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH TO HOLD ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND A CAR REAR ENDED ME AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. IT THREW ME FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND I ...

Jan 24, 2009 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

WE OWNED A 2003 PT CRUISER AND I HAD A WRECK ON APRIL 18, 2008 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH TO HOLD ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND A CAR REAR ENDED ME AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. IT THREW ME FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND I ...

Jan 24, 2009 Seat Belts Crash 72,000 mi

WE OWNED A 2003 PT CRUISER AND I HAD A WRECK ON APRIL 18, 2008 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH TO HOLD ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND A CAR REAR ENDED ME AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. IT THREW ME FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND I ...

Jan 24, 2009 Air Bags Crash 72,000 mi

WE OWNED A 2003 PT CRUISER AND I HAD A WRECK ON APRIL 18, 2008 AND THE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THE SHOULDER STRAP DID NOT CATCH TO HOLD ME FROM BEING THROWN FORWARD. I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND A CAR REAR ENDED ME AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. IT THREW ME FORWARD INTO THE STEERING WHEEL AND I ...

Jan 23, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

I OWN TWO PT CRUISERS, BOTH HAVE HAD CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILURES AT 45K MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER, ALL OVER INTERNET, FAILURES AT EARLIER MILEAGE AS WELL. THEY DO NOTHING. $650/CAR TO REPLACE CONTROL ARM. *TR

Jan 23, 2009 Suspension 45,000 mi

I OWN TWO PT CRUISERS, BOTH HAVE HAD CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILURES AT 45K MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM TO CHRYSLER, ALL OVER INTERNET, FAILURES AT EARLIER MILEAGE AS WELL. THEY DO NOTHING. $650/CAR TO REPLACE CONTROL ARM. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED; HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A FUEL INJECTOR FLUSH, CLEANED THE BATTERY, INSTALLED FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER IN THE TANK, AN...

Jan 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED; HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A FUEL INJECTOR FLUSH, CLEANED THE BATTERY, INSTALLED FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER IN THE TANK, AN...

Jan 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

POWER FAILURE. *TR

Jan 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED; HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A FUEL INJECTOR FLUSH, CLEANED THE BATTERY, INSTALLED FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER IN THE TANK, AN...

Jan 12, 2009 Fuel System, Gasoline 55,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED; HOWEVER, AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PERFORMED A FUEL INJECTOR FLUSH, CLEANED THE BATTERY, INSTALLED FUEL SYSTEM CLEANER IN THE TANK, AN...

Jan 12, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 15,000 mi

POWER FAILURE. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Suspension Crash 30,000 mi

I JUST FOUND A RECALL ON MY PT CRUISER ON THE WEB AND I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A NOTICE TO DATE. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I THINK THEY KNEW ABOUT THE RECALLS. MY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR ARE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE RECALL ISSUES. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Structure Crash 30,000 mi

I JUST FOUND A RECALL ON MY PT CRUISER ON THE WEB AND I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A NOTICE TO DATE. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I THINK THEY KNEW ABOUT THE RECALLS. MY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR ARE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE RECALL ISSUES. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Suspension Crash 30,000 mi

I JUST FOUND A RECALL ON MY PT CRUISER ON THE WEB AND I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A NOTICE TO DATE. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I THINK THEY KNEW ABOUT THE RECALLS. MY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR ARE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE RECALL ISSUES. *TR

Dec 4, 2008 Structure Crash 30,000 mi

I JUST FOUND A RECALL ON MY PT CRUISER ON THE WEB AND I HAVEN'T GOTTEN A NOTICE TO DATE. I TOOK MY CAR BACK TO THE DEALER MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND I THINK THEY KNEW ABOUT THE RECALLS. MY PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR ARE PROBLEMS RELATED TO THE RECALL ISSUES. *TR

Oct 23, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "GET AWAY FROM HER" WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE TIRE, BUT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ...

Oct 23, 2008 Steering 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "GET AWAY FROM HER" WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE TIRE, BUT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ...

Oct 23, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "GET AWAY FROM HER" WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE TIRE, BUT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ...

Oct 23, 2008 Steering 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD "GET AWAY FROM HER" WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE TIRE, BUT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND TIE ROD ...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Power Train 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Steering 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Power Train 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Steering 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 20, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 32,208 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM HER VEHICLE. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED. POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT AND CAUSED THE AIR CONDITIONER TO FAIL. THE UNIT WAS REPLACED AT T...

Oct 2, 2008 Exterior Lighting 91,900 mi

SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THE HOUSE, THE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE HEADLIGHTS THEMSELVES WERE OFF. PRESSURE ON THE END OF THE STALK TURNED THE INDICATOR OFF BUT IT CAME BACK ON WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE INDICATOR (AND THE FOG LIGHTS TH...

Oct 2, 2008 Exterior Lighting 91,900 mi

SHORTLY AFTER LEAVING THE HOUSE, THE FOG LIGHT INDICATOR CAME ON EVEN THOUGH THE HEADLIGHTS THEMSELVES WERE OFF. PRESSURE ON THE END OF THE STALK TURNED THE INDICATOR OFF BUT IT CAME BACK ON WHEN PRESSURE WAS RELEASED. AFTER PARKING AND SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE, THE INDICATOR (AND THE FOG LIGHTS TH...

Sep 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

APPROACHED VEHICLE AFTER VISIT AND NOTICED STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM 20 FT. AWAY. OPENED CAR DOOR, FUMES EVEN STRONGER. FELT DIZZY & DISORIENTED. CALLED SERVICE TO HAVE IT TOWED (DID NOT WANT TO START CAR WITH STRONG FUMES). WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL LINE (RECALL) AND THAT IT WAS REPAIRED....

Sep 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPROACHED VEHICLE AFTER VISIT AND NOTICED STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM 20 FT. AWAY. OPENED CAR DOOR, FUMES EVEN STRONGER. FELT DIZZY & DISORIENTED. CALLED SERVICE TO HAVE IT TOWED (DID NOT WANT TO START CAR WITH STRONG FUMES). WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL LINE (RECALL) AND THAT IT WAS REPAIRED....

Sep 15, 2008 Fuel System, Gasoline

APPROACHED VEHICLE AFTER VISIT AND NOTICED STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM 20 FT. AWAY. OPENED CAR DOOR, FUMES EVEN STRONGER. FELT DIZZY & DISORIENTED. CALLED SERVICE TO HAVE IT TOWED (DID NOT WANT TO START CAR WITH STRONG FUMES). WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL LINE (RECALL) AND THAT IT WAS REPAIRED....

Sep 15, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

APPROACHED VEHICLE AFTER VISIT AND NOTICED STRONG FUEL SMELL FROM 20 FT. AWAY. OPENED CAR DOOR, FUMES EVEN STRONGER. FELT DIZZY & DISORIENTED. CALLED SERVICE TO HAVE IT TOWED (DID NOT WANT TO START CAR WITH STRONG FUMES). WAS TOLD THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH FUEL LINE (RECALL) AND THAT IT WAS REPAIRED....

Sep 4, 2008 Suspension 38,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT ROUGHNESS AND VIBRATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT END CONTROL AR...

Sep 4, 2008 Suspension 38,300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT ROUGHNESS AND VIBRATING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT END CONTROL AR...

Jul 29, 2008 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

FOG LIGHTS ARE TURNING ON BY THEMSELVES EVEN WHEN LIGHT SWITCH IS NOT ON AND WHEN CAR IS NOT RUNNING CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN AND MANY HEADACHES! THIS HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES A DAY! *TR

Jul 29, 2008 Exterior Lighting 71,000 mi

FOG LIGHTS ARE TURNING ON BY THEMSELVES EVEN WHEN LIGHT SWITCH IS NOT ON AND WHEN CAR IS NOT RUNNING CAUSING BATTERY TO DRAIN AND MANY HEADACHES! THIS HAPPENS 3 OR 4 TIMES A DAY! *TR

Jul 27, 2008 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER BOUGHT IT USED AND SINCE THEN HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE . WHILE COMING HOME FROM AUSTIN TO SAN ANTONIO AT 9:30 PM THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY WENT OUT THAT INCLUDED THE FOG LIGHTS. I HAD NO BLINKERS NO LIGHTS AND HAD MY WIFE AND CHILD W...

Jul 27, 2008 Exterior Lighting 82,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER BOUGHT IT USED AND SINCE THEN HAVE KEPT UP WITH THE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE . WHILE COMING HOME FROM AUSTIN TO SAN ANTONIO AT 9:30 PM THE LIGHTS ON THE CAR HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY WENT OUT THAT INCLUDED THE FOG LIGHTS. I HAD NO BLINKERS NO LIGHTS AND HAD MY WIFE AND CHILD W...

Jun 27, 2008 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS UNDER 60000 MILES.

Jun 27, 2008 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

FAILURE OF BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS UNDER 60000 MILES.

Jun 2, 2008 Steering 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING FAILED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SWITCHED BACK TO MANUAL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE HOSE WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE MOST RECENT TIME BEING ON MAY 28,2008. ON JUNE 2, 2008, THE FAIL...

Jun 2, 2008 Steering 28,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING FAILED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE SWITCHED BACK TO MANUAL. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE HOSE WAS REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS, THE MOST RECENT TIME BEING ON MAY 28,2008. ON JUNE 2, 2008, THE FAIL...

Jun 1, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

2003 PT CRUISER GT 2.4L 96K MILES STARTED TO NOTICE TIRE TREAD PROBLEMS AT 40K. THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD ALIGNMENT FROM NTB AND THEY DID ANOTHER ALIGNMENT FOR NOW CHARGE. 10K LATER AND I AM HAVING TIRES REPLACED AGAIN! ALSO HEAR ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AND KNOCKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END. TOOK IT IN AN...

Jun 1, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

2003 PT CRUISER GT 2.4L 96K MILES STARTED TO NOTICE TIRE TREAD PROBLEMS AT 40K. THOUGHT IT WAS A BAD ALIGNMENT FROM NTB AND THEY DID ANOTHER ALIGNMENT FOR NOW CHARGE. 10K LATER AND I AM HAVING TIRES REPLACED AGAIN! ALSO HEAR ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AND KNOCKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END. TOOK IT IN AN...

May 9, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

PT CRUISER LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED REPLACING AT 60K MILES. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, ADDED WEAR TO BRAKES AND TIRES, SCRAPING OF FRONT END OF CAR ON PAVEMENT. *TR

May 9, 2008 Suspension 60,000 mi

PT CRUISER LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS NEED REPLACING AT 60K MILES. HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANIC THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE, ADDED WEAR TO BRAKES AND TIRES, SCRAPING OF FRONT END OF CAR ON PAVEMENT. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Power Train 40,000 mi

03 PT CRUISER. SUDDEN LOSS HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AT SHIFTDOWN. WITHIN 7/70,000 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND WARRANTY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 26, 2008 Power Train 40,000 mi

03 PT CRUISER. SUDDEN LOSS HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AT SHIFTDOWN. WITHIN 7/70,000 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND WARRANTY. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM. *TR

Feb 19, 2008 Wheels 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE ORIGINAL RIMS ARE RUSTING AND FLAKING ON THE INSIDE. THE RIMS DESTROY ANY TIRE THAT IS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6...

Feb 19, 2008 Suspension 69,000 mi

I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT HUB BEARINGS ON MY 2003 PT CRUISER. THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME $600 TO DO THE JOB. I HAVE 69K MILES ON THE CAR AND CHRYSLER SAYS IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE 7/70K WARRANTY....SO I SEARCHED THE INTERN...

Feb 19, 2008 Wheels 42,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE ORIGINAL RIMS ARE RUSTING AND FLAKING ON THE INSIDE. THE RIMS DESTROY ANY TIRE THAT IS PLACED ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6...

Feb 19, 2008 Suspension 69,000 mi

I JUST FOUND OUT THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT HUB BEARINGS ON MY 2003 PT CRUISER. THE DEALERSHIP IS CHARGING ME $600 TO DO THE JOB. I HAVE 69K MILES ON THE CAR AND CHRYSLER SAYS IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE 7/70K WARRANTY....SO I SEARCHED THE INTERN...

Feb 8, 2008 Suspension

BOTH FRONT BEARINGS FAILING IN 2003 PT CRUISER...HAVE BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST YEAR. *TR

Feb 8, 2008 Suspension

BOTH FRONT BEARINGS FAILING IN 2003 PT CRUISER...HAVE BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE OVER THE PAST YEAR. *TR

Feb 4, 2008 Suspension

I READ ON THE INTERNET THAT A GREAT DEAL OF OWNERS OF CHRYSLER PT CRUISERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO MINE. MY 2003 HAS ONLY 50,000 KM. (NOT MILES) AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THIS SEEMS MUCH TOO SOON TO REPLACE SUCH AN ITEM. *TR

Feb 4, 2008 Suspension

I READ ON THE INTERNET THAT A GREAT DEAL OF OWNERS OF CHRYSLER PT CRUISERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS SIMILAR TO MINE. MY 2003 HAS ONLY 50,000 KM. (NOT MILES) AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS. THIS SEEMS MUCH TOO SOON TO REPLACE SUCH AN ITEM. *TR

Jan 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, THE FOG LIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OR AT HOME. NO WARNING, SO I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. SINCE THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NO LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 19, 2008 Electrical System

THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, THE FOG LIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OR AT HOME. NO WARNING, SO I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. SINCE THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NO LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, THE FOG LIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OR AT HOME. NO WARNING, SO I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. SINCE THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NO LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 19, 2008 Suspension 71,375 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 71,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, THE FOG LIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OR AT HOME. NO WARNING, SO I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. SINCE THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NO LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 19, 2008 Electrical System

THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, THE FOG LIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OR AT HOME. NO WARNING, SO I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. SINCE THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NO LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 19, 2008 Exterior Lighting

THIS PROBLEM STARTED IN THE SPRING OF 2006. ALTHOUGH I DIDN'T KNOW IT AT THE TIME, THE FOG LIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE PARKING LOT OR AT HOME. NO WARNING, SO I DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I WENT TO START THE CAR AND THE BATTERY WAS DEAD. SINCE THIS WAS INTERMITTENT, NO LIGHTS ON ...

Jan 19, 2008 Suspension 71,375 mi

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED AT 71,000 MILES. *TR

Jan 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 103,425 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I TRIED TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL WITH THE HAND CONTROL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FROZEN IN PLACE AND WILL NOT MOVE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF FORCE. AFTER DISENGAGING AND...

Jan 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,425 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I TRIED TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL WITH THE HAND CONTROL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FROZEN IN PLACE AND WILL NOT MOVE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF FORCE. AFTER DISENGAGING AND...

Jan 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 103,425 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I TRIED TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL WITH THE HAND CONTROL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FROZEN IN PLACE AND WILL NOT MOVE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF FORCE. AFTER DISENGAGING AND...

Jan 15, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 103,425 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON I TRIED TO PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL WITH THE HAND CONTROL. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN. THE BRAKE PEDAL IS FROZEN IN PLACE AND WILL NOT MOVE WITH ANY AMOUNT OF FORCE. AFTER DISENGAGING AND...

Jan 8, 2008 Steering 30,234 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING RACK ON HIS VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. HIS WIFE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WE...

Jan 8, 2008 Steering 30,234 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING RACK ON HIS VEHICLE MALFUNCTIONED. HIS WIFE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN AND EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WE...

Dec 13, 2007 Suspension 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Steering 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Power Train 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Suspension 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Steering 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Dec 13, 2007 Power Train 45,000 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH DEFECTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE BUSHINGS ARE WEARING PREMATURELY. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, STEERING COLUMN, FRONT BEARING AND WATER PUMP. *JB

Sep 19, 2007 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS FLEW OFF THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO SEE ABOUT ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THEY RECALLED 2005 / 2006 PT CRUISERS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME SORRY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WELL OF COURSE IT IS, BUT GOSH A...

Sep 19, 2007 Visibility

THE DRIVER'S SIDE FIXED REAR QUARTER GLASS FLEW OFF THE WINDOW WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. I CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO SEE ABOUT ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THEY RECALLED 2005 / 2006 PT CRUISERS FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME SORRY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. WELL OF COURSE IT IS, BUT GOSH A...

Sep 18, 2007 Structure 57,977 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE'S BUMPER IS DEFECTIVE. SHE NOTICED A WHITE, HAZY TAPE MARK ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. IN JULY OF 2007, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE FAILURE TO A SERVICE REPAIRMAN AND WAS INFORMED OF THE DEFECT AT THAT T...

Sep 18, 2007 Structure 57,977 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE'S BUMPER IS DEFECTIVE. SHE NOTICED A WHITE, HAZY TAPE MARK ONE MONTH AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. IN JULY OF 2007, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THE FAILURE TO A SERVICE REPAIRMAN AND WAS INFORMED OF THE DEFECT AT THAT T...

Sep 10, 2007 Wheels 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WAS ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE TIRE. AS A RESULT, HE HAS PLACED AIR IN THE TIRE AT LEAST ONCE A DAY FOR THE PAST FOUR MONTHS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NO...

Sep 10, 2007 Wheels 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE RIM WAS ROTTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE TIRE. AS A RESULT, HE HAS PLACED AIR IN THE TIRE AT LEAST ONCE A DAY FOR THE PAST FOUR MONTHS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NO...

Aug 24, 2007 Steering

WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN, OR TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT, THE RADIO AND HORN ARE DISABLED. PULLING OR PUSHING THE STEERING COLUMN WILL ENABLE THE RADIO AND HORN. THE DEALERSHIP WORKED ON THIS PROBLEM, AND AT ONE POINT THOUGHT IT WAS CORRECTED, HOWEVER, AFTER SECURING A LOOSE WIRE THAT CORRECTED...

Aug 24, 2007 Steering

WHEN ADJUSTING THE STEERING COLUMN, OR TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT, THE RADIO AND HORN ARE DISABLED. PULLING OR PUSHING THE STEERING COLUMN WILL ENABLE THE RADIO AND HORN. THE DEALERSHIP WORKED ON THIS PROBLEM, AND AT ONE POINT THOUGHT IT WAS CORRECTED, HOWEVER, AFTER SECURING A LOOSE WIRE THAT CORRECTED...

Aug 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS ACTIVATE BY THEMSELVES AND CAUSE HER TO JUMP START HER BATTERY OFTEN. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE IS THE SWITCH CONTROL DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE HER VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE...

Aug 21, 2007 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS ACTIVATE BY THEMSELVES AND CAUSE HER TO JUMP START HER BATTERY OFTEN. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE IS THE SWITCH CONTROL DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE HER VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE...

Aug 21, 2007 Exterior Lighting 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS ACTIVATE BY THEMSELVES AND CAUSE HER TO JUMP START HER BATTERY OFTEN. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE IS THE SWITCH CONTROL DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE HER VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE...

Aug 21, 2007 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOG LIGHTS ACTIVATE BY THEMSELVES AND CAUSE HER TO JUMP START HER BATTERY OFTEN. SHE BELIEVES THAT THE CAUSE OF FAILURE IS THE SWITCH CONTROL DEVICE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HER TO TAKE HER VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALE...

Aug 1, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE COVERS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME TOTALLY YELLOW AND HAZY OR FOGGY MAKING THEM VERY, VERY DULL AT NIGHT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED AND HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER PT OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DUE TO T...

Aug 1, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE COVERS FOR THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BECOME TOTALLY YELLOW AND HAZY OR FOGGY MAKING THEM VERY, VERY DULL AT NIGHT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED AND HAVE SPOKEN WITH OTHER PT OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DUE TO T...

Jul 9, 2007 Wheels

THE VEHICLE HAS OEM CHROME ALLOY WHEELS. DUE TO CORROSION THE TIRES WILL NOT PROPERLY SEAL AND THE TIRES CONSTANTLY LEAK AIR PRESSURE. DUE TO CORROSION THE NUTS AND LUGS DO NOT SCREW ON/OFF WITH NORMAL TORQUE. DUE TO CORROSION THE CENTER CAPS WILL NOT STAY SECURELY ON THE WHEEL.*AK

Jul 9, 2007 Wheels

THE VEHICLE HAS OEM CHROME ALLOY WHEELS. DUE TO CORROSION THE TIRES WILL NOT PROPERLY SEAL AND THE TIRES CONSTANTLY LEAK AIR PRESSURE. DUE TO CORROSION THE NUTS AND LUGS DO NOT SCREW ON/OFF WITH NORMAL TORQUE. DUE TO CORROSION THE CENTER CAPS WILL NOT STAY SECURELY ON THE WHEEL.*AK

Jul 7, 2007 Electrical System 20,000 mi

WE OWN A 2003 PT CRUISER. IT HAS MANIFESTED THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS I HAVE FOUND FROM OTHERS ON THE INTERNET: FIRST, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON. THE DEALER SAID WE NEEDED TO CLICK THE GAS CAP. WE DID THAT, BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. SECOND, THE FOG L...

Jul 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

WE OWN A 2003 PT CRUISER. IT HAS MANIFESTED THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS I HAVE FOUND FROM OTHERS ON THE INTERNET: FIRST, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON. THE DEALER SAID WE NEEDED TO CLICK THE GAS CAP. WE DID THAT, BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. SECOND, THE FOG L...

Jul 7, 2007 Electrical System 20,000 mi

WE OWN A 2003 PT CRUISER. IT HAS MANIFESTED THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS I HAVE FOUND FROM OTHERS ON THE INTERNET: FIRST, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON. THE DEALER SAID WE NEEDED TO CLICK THE GAS CAP. WE DID THAT, BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. SECOND, THE FOG L...

Jul 7, 2007 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

WE OWN A 2003 PT CRUISER. IT HAS MANIFESTED THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS, ALL OF WHICH ARE SIMILAR TO COMPLAINTS I HAVE FOUND FROM OTHERS ON THE INTERNET: FIRST, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT COMES ON. THE DEALER SAID WE NEEDED TO CLICK THE GAS CAP. WE DID THAT, BUT THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. SECOND, THE FOG L...

Jul 5, 2007 Steering Fire 42,000 mi

AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHE NOTICED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE TO DIRECT THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND UPON EXITING ,NOTICED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. SHE ASKED OTHERS TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED, THE C...

Jul 5, 2007 Steering Fire 42,000 mi

AS MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR SHE NOTICED A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE TO DIRECT THE CAR INTO A PARKING SPACE, AND UPON EXITING ,NOTICED LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE CAR. SHE ASKED OTHERS TO CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND BY THE TIME THEY ARRIVED, THE C...

Jun 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LENSES WERE SCRATCHED AND DISCOLORED, WHICH DIMINISHED THE VISIBILITY OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,000 AND FAILURE MIL...

Jun 28, 2007 Exterior Lighting 10,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LENSES WERE SCRATCHED AND DISCOLORED, WHICH DIMINISHED THE VISIBILITY OF THE HEADLIGHTS. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 22,000 AND FAILURE MIL...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System Fire 18,000 mi

ON THE STREET ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE, SMOKE APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TURNED THE KEY OFF. RAISED THE HOOD, HAD FIRE BENEATH THE BATTERY AREA. DEALER STATED THAT A MISROUTED CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND STARTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE FIRE WHICH RUINED THE CABLING, BATTERY ...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System Fire 18,000 mi

ON THE STREET ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE, SMOKE APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TURNED THE KEY OFF. RAISED THE HOOD, HAD FIRE BENEATH THE BATTERY AREA. DEALER STATED THAT A MISROUTED CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND STARTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE FIRE WHICH RUINED THE CABLING, BATTERY ...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System Fire 18,000 mi

ON THE STREET ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE, SMOKE APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TURNED THE KEY OFF. RAISED THE HOOD, HAD FIRE BENEATH THE BATTERY AREA. DEALER STATED THAT A MISROUTED CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND STARTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE FIRE WHICH RUINED THE CABLING, BATTERY ...

Jun 25, 2007 Electrical System Fire 18,000 mi

ON THE STREET ENGINE STOPPED, POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE, SMOKE APPEARED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. TURNED THE KEY OFF. RAISED THE HOOD, HAD FIRE BENEATH THE BATTERY AREA. DEALER STATED THAT A MISROUTED CABLE BETWEEN THE BATTERY AND STARTER SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE FIRE WHICH RUINED THE CABLING, BATTERY ...

May 31, 2007 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 2003 PT CRUISER TURBO GT IN AUGUST 2005. IN JANUARY 2006, AUGUST 2006 AND MAY 2007 I HAVE BEEN STRANDED DUE TO THE BATTERY FAILING. MECHANICS ARE BEFUTTLED BECAUSE CHARGING/STARTING SYSTEM CHECKS OUT OKAY ON DIAGNOSTIC. *TR

May 31, 2007 Electrical System

I BOUGHT MY 2003 PT CRUISER TURBO GT IN AUGUST 2005. IN JANUARY 2006, AUGUST 2006 AND MAY 2007 I HAVE BEEN STRANDED DUE TO THE BATTERY FAILING. MECHANICS ARE BEFUTTLED BECAUSE CHARGING/STARTING SYSTEM CHECKS OUT OKAY ON DIAGNOSTIC. *TR

May 15, 2007 Equipment 51,720 mi

AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COMPRESSOR FAILED AT 51,000 MILES. RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER, LINE ORIFICE TUBE, MAP SENSOR, AND DRIER. TOTAL REPAIR $1,600. *AK

May 15, 2007 Equipment 51,720 mi

AIR CONDITIONER (A/C) COMPRESSOR FAILED AT 51,000 MILES. RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER, LINE ORIFICE TUBE, MAP SENSOR, AND DRIER. TOTAL REPAIR $1,600. *AK

May 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting

THE FOG LIGHTS IN THE CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SUDDENLY CAME ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I BELIEVE THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCHES WERE DEFECTIVE IN PT CRUISERS AND NEED TO BE RECALLED. THE BATTERY COULD HAVE DIED IF I DID NOT PULL THE FUSE.*AK

May 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting

THE FOG LIGHTS IN THE CHRYSLER PT CRUISER SUDDENLY CAME ON AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF. I BELIEVE THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCHES WERE DEFECTIVE IN PT CRUISERS AND NEED TO BE RECALLED. THE BATTERY COULD HAVE DIED IF I DID NOT PULL THE FUSE.*AK

May 2, 2007 Power Train 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE HOSES WERE REPAIRED THE FIRST THREE TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE FOURTH TIME. DURING EACH FAILURE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED F...

May 2, 2007 Power Train 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAD A TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON FOUR OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE HOSES WERE REPAIRED THE FIRST THREE TIMES AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THE FOURTH TIME. DURING EACH FAILURE THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED F...

Apr 25, 2007 Steering 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Equipment 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Steering 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 25, 2007 Equipment 35,326 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES BEGAN SQUEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES WOULD BE REPLACED BEFORE SHE BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE ARRIVED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE SHE WAS INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE BRAKES WERE STILL SQUEAKING....

Apr 23, 2007 Electrical System 25 mi

NOT LONG AFTER I FIRST PURCHASED MY 2003 PT CRUISER ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, 2002, THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. EACH TIME, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND EACH TIME, IT WAS DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME, I WAS READY TO SEE ABOUT HAVING IT CLASSIFIED AS A LEMON IF IT HAPPENED ONE ...

Apr 23, 2007 Electrical System 25 mi

NOT LONG AFTER I FIRST PURCHASED MY 2003 PT CRUISER ON NEW YEAR'S EVE, 2002, THE ENGINE LIGHT STARTED COMING ON. EACH TIME, I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, AND EACH TIME, IT WAS DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG. AFTER THE FOURTH TIME, I WAS READY TO SEE ABOUT HAVING IT CLASSIFIED AS A LEMON IF IT HAPPENED ONE ...

Apr 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,234 mi

PT CRUISER 2003 FOG LIGHTS CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING, BATTERY RAN DEAD, COST OVER $200 TO REPLACES THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. CHRYSLER MECHANICS WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND CLEARLY WERE ENJOYING THE PROFITS. THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY WAY. I SUBMITTED A REQUEST FOR CONSIDER...

Apr 9, 2007 Exterior Lighting 70,234 mi

PT CRUISER 2003 FOG LIGHTS CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING, BATTERY RAN DEAD, COST OVER $200 TO REPLACES THE TURN SIGNAL STALK. CHRYSLER MECHANICS WERE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND CLEARLY WERE ENJOYING THE PROFITS. THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIR OR PARTICIPATE IN ANY WAY. I SUBMITTED A REQUEST FOR CONSIDER...

Mar 18, 2007 Electrical System 10 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 PT GT TURBO CRUISER AND HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THE LIGHTS HAVE NEVER STOPPED FLICKERING SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE CHRYSLER REPAIR FACILITIES WERE NICE TO DEAL WITH BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN RESOLVED...

Mar 18, 2007 Electrical System 10 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2003 PT GT TURBO CRUISER AND HAVE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE DAY ONE. THE BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND THE LIGHTS HAVE NEVER STOPPED FLICKERING SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE CHRYSLER REPAIR FACILITIES WERE NICE TO DEAL WITH BUT THE PROBLEM HAS NEVER BEEN RESOLVED...

Jan 30, 2007 Seats 23,000 mi

WHILE LETTING MY CAR WARM UP, WITH THE HEATED SEATS ON LOW, THE DRIVERS SEAT STARTED SMOLDERING, AND FILLED THE CAR WITH SMOKE. I PHONED 911 FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. THE CUSHION UNDER THE LEATHER UPHOLSTERY DISINTEGRATED UNDER THE HEAT. THE CAR IS A 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO, WITH ONLY 23000 KM. I HA...

Jan 30, 2007 Seats 23,000 mi

WHILE LETTING MY CAR WARM UP, WITH THE HEATED SEATS ON LOW, THE DRIVERS SEAT STARTED SMOLDERING, AND FILLED THE CAR WITH SMOKE. I PHONED 911 FOR THE FIRE TRUCK. THE CUSHION UNDER THE LEATHER UPHOLSTERY DISINTEGRATED UNDER THE HEAT. THE CAR IS A 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO, WITH ONLY 23000 KM. I HA...

Jan 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,747 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE TOW TRUCK MECHANIC JUMP STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. DURING DIAGNOSIS THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERATING WITH OUR ERRORS. THE FOL...

Jan 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 51,747 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE TOW TRUCK MECHANIC JUMP STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. DURING DIAGNOSIS THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND THE VEHICLE TO BE OPERATING WITH OUR ERRORS. THE FOL...

Jan 13, 2007 Tires

PROBLEM_COMPLAINT: TIRE SHREDDING PROBLEM_DESCRIPTION: GOODYEAR EAGLE RS A TIRE PROBLEM AND GOODYEAR DOESN'T CARE, THIS IS THE SECOND SET THAT HAVE DONE THIS. SUBMIT_BUTTON: SEND TO HEY HOWARD PERSONAL INFORMATION REMOVED. *JB

Jan 13, 2007 Tires

PROBLEM_COMPLAINT: TIRE SHREDDING PROBLEM_DESCRIPTION: GOODYEAR EAGLE RS A TIRE PROBLEM AND GOODYEAR DOESN'T CARE, THIS IS THE SECOND SET THAT HAVE DONE THIS. SUBMIT_BUTTON: SEND TO HEY HOWARD PERSONAL INFORMATION REMOVED. *JB

Dec 2, 2006 Power Train 35 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER WITH 82000 MILES ON IT. IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 47765 MILES ON IT, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALER TO REPAIR A VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. THE CHRYSLER DEALER NOTED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND STATED THE COMPRESSOR WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE...

Dec 2, 2006 Power Train 35 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER WITH 82000 MILES ON IT. IN MARCH OF 2005 WITH 47765 MILES ON IT, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CHRYSLER DEALER TO REPAIR A VIBRATION WHILE BRAKING. THE CHRYSLER DEALER NOTED THERE WAS A GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND STATED THE COMPRESSOR WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE...

Nov 28, 2006 Wheels 79,528 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A DEFLATED TIRE WAS NOTICED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER INFLATING THE TIRE, IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED OXIDATION ON THE RIMS CAUSED SLOW LEAKS IN ALL FOUR TIRES AND SUGGESTED REPLACING THE RIMS.

Nov 28, 2006 Wheels 79,528 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A DEFLATED TIRE WAS NOTICED ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER INFLATING THE TIRE, IT WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED OXIDATION ON THE RIMS CAUSED SLOW LEAKS IN ALL FOUR TIRES AND SUGGESTED REPLACING THE RIMS.

Nov 2, 2006 Suspension 60,245 mi

I WENT TO HAVE MY BRAKES CHECKED AND WAS TOLD MY RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE BROKEN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (TOWED IN BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT) AND THE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID HE HAS VERY SELDOM SEEN BUSHINGS IN THE SUSPENSION BREAK WITH ONLY...

Nov 2, 2006 Suspension 60,245 mi

I WENT TO HAVE MY BRAKES CHECKED AND WAS TOLD MY RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE BROKEN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP (TOWED IN BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT) AND THE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC SAID HE HAS VERY SELDOM SEEN BUSHINGS IN THE SUSPENSION BREAK WITH ONLY...

Oct 27, 2006 Air Bags 55,000 mi

9/1/06 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR MY DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED . AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS TO CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION, THERE WAS NO REPLY. ON 9/29/06, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING 50 MILES AN HOUR. ...

Oct 27, 2006 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

9/1/06 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR MY DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED . AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS TO CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION, THERE WAS NO REPLY. ON 9/29/06, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING 50 MILES AN HOUR. ...

Oct 27, 2006 Air Bags 55,000 mi

9/1/06 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR MY DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED . AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS TO CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION, THERE WAS NO REPLY. ON 9/29/06, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING 50 MILES AN HOUR. ...

Oct 27, 2006 Seat Belts 55,000 mi

9/1/06 AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR MY DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED . AFTER SEVERAL PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS TO CHRYSLER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION, THERE WAS NO REPLY. ON 9/29/06, MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, AS WELL AS MY PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING 50 MILES AN HOUR. ...

Oct 13, 2006 Suspension 20,000 mi

PT CRUISER LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS SHOT WITH ONLY 32000 MILES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. A DEFECT IN THE BUSHING MATERIAL IS SUSPECT AND FAILURE CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *NM

Oct 13, 2006 Suspension 20,000 mi

PT CRUISER LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS SHOT WITH ONLY 32000 MILES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. A DEFECT IN THE BUSHING MATERIAL IS SUSPECT AND FAILURE CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL. *NM

Oct 12, 2006 Electrical System 59,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO. WE REALLY LOVE IT. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN ISSUE WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT. THE LIGHTING FLICKERS WHEN YOU START THE CAR. IT IS INTERMITTENT. AFTER RUNNING AWHILE IT DECREASES. USUALLY WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR IT IS REALLY BAD. WE...

Oct 12, 2006 Electrical System 59,000 mi

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO. WE REALLY LOVE IT. HOWEVER, THERE IS AN ISSUE WE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT. THE LIGHTING FLICKERS WHEN YOU START THE CAR. IT IS INTERMITTENT. AFTER RUNNING AWHILE IT DECREASES. USUALLY WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR IT IS REALLY BAD. WE...

Sep 25, 2006 Power Train 56,414 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 56,414 MILES ON IT BEGAN LURCHING WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN ON INTERSTATE. PROBLEM STARTED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE LATER DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A SIDE STREET. COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO MOVE IN ...

Sep 25, 2006 Power Train 56,414 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WITH 56,414 MILES ON IT BEGAN LURCHING WHEN ACCELERATING OR SLOWING DOWN ON INTERSTATE. PROBLEM STARTED WITH NO PRIOR WARNING OF TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. VEHICLE LATER DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF A SIDE STREET. COULD NOT GET VEHICLE TO MOVE IN ...

Sep 22, 2006 Power Train 65,102 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED AT ANY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR EFFECTIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CLUTCH A...

Sep 22, 2006 Power Train 65,102 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED AT ANY SPEED, THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR EFFECTIVELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE CLUTCH A...

Sep 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THERE WAS BRAKING PRIOR TO THE IMPACT HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OCCUPANTS OF BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Sep 21, 2006 Air Bags Crash 42,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING A REAR END COLLISION. THERE WAS BRAKING PRIOR TO THE IMPACT HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE OCCUPANTS OF BOTH VEHICLES SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEP...

Sep 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,902 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UP HILL THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, TH...

Sep 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 29,902 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UP HILL THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, TH...

Sep 20, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 29,902 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UP HILL THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, TH...

Sep 20, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 29,902 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES SQUEALED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FRONT PADS AND ROTORS. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING UP HILL THE VEHICLE LOST SPEED AND INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, TH...

Sep 12, 2006 Power Train 77,566 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP STALLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONSTANTLY FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR SERVIC...

Sep 12, 2006 Seat Belts 77,566 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP STALLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONSTANTLY FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR SERVIC...

Sep 12, 2006 Power Train 77,566 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP STALLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONSTANTLY FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR SERVIC...

Sep 12, 2006 Seat Belts 77,566 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON-RAMP, THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP STALLING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CONSTANTLY FAILED TO REMAIN SECURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR SERVIC...

Sep 7, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT SWITCH ON BOTH THE PT CRUISER AND SRT-4 HAS BEEN KNOWN TO MELT AND/OR CATCH FIRE. DCX HAS KNOWN THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE PT CAME OUT AND NOW THE SRT-4 IS SUFFERING THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOW AFRAID TO USE MY FOG LIGHTS ON MY SRT-4. *JB

Sep 7, 2006 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT SWITCH ON BOTH THE PT CRUISER AND SRT-4 HAS BEEN KNOWN TO MELT AND/OR CATCH FIRE. DCX HAS KNOWN THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE THE PT CAME OUT AND NOW THE SRT-4 IS SUFFERING THIS SAME PROBLEM. I AM NOW AFRAID TO USE MY FOG LIGHTS ON MY SRT-4. *JB

Sep 5, 2006 Power Train 30,186 mi

2003 PT CRUISER CLUTCH DOES NOT DISENGAGE. *TS THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE JUMP BACKWARDS ABOUT 6 FEET IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY. THE FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WERE RECALLED, RECALL 03V076000. THE CONSUMER CONTINUE TO HAVE CLUTCH PROBLEM AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR...

Sep 5, 2006 Power Train 30,186 mi

2003 PT CRUISER CLUTCH DOES NOT DISENGAGE. *TS THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE JUMP BACKWARDS ABOUT 6 FEET IN THE CONSUMER'S DRIVEWAY. THE FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WERE RECALLED, RECALL 03V076000. THE CONSUMER CONTINUE TO HAVE CLUTCH PROBLEM AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR...

Aug 15, 2006 Tires

ON 8-14-06 I EXITED US HWY 59 WEST OF BELTWAY 8 SW OF HOUSTON TX. NOTICED "WOBBLE" IN FRONT END OF CAR. ON TURNING SOUTH ON MURPHY RD I NOTICE WOBBLE GETTING WORSE AND APPEARED TO BE ON DRIVERS FRONT. I PULLED INTO CHEVRON STATION TO PUT AIR IN WHAT I SUSPECTED WAS A LOW AIR TIRE. NO LOW AIR PROBLEM...

Aug 15, 2006 Tires

ON 8-14-06 I EXITED US HWY 59 WEST OF BELTWAY 8 SW OF HOUSTON TX. NOTICED "WOBBLE" IN FRONT END OF CAR. ON TURNING SOUTH ON MURPHY RD I NOTICE WOBBLE GETTING WORSE AND APPEARED TO BE ON DRIVERS FRONT. I PULLED INTO CHEVRON STATION TO PUT AIR IN WHAT I SUSPECTED WAS A LOW AIR TIRE. NO LOW AIR PROBLEM...

Aug 8, 2006 Electrical System

2003 PT CRUSIER BOUGHT BRAND NEW. HEAD LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND DASH LIGHTS ALL FLICKER HARD TO PAY ATTENTION WHEN DRIVING. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND SAYS NO FIX. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER AGAIN, POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. JUST WAITING FOR ALL LIGHTS TO FINALLY GO OUT. *JB

Aug 8, 2006 Electrical System

2003 PT CRUSIER BOUGHT BRAND NEW. HEAD LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, AND DASH LIGHTS ALL FLICKER HARD TO PAY ATTENTION WHEN DRIVING. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND SAYS NO FIX. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER CHRYSLER AGAIN, POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. JUST WAITING FOR ALL LIGHTS TO FINALLY GO OUT. *JB

Jul 20, 2006 Power Train 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER THAT JUST WENT OUT OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 7K MILES AGO-WITH NO WARNING, NO HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TAKING THE CONVERTER, PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER-LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION! I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IN 1,2,3,D OR R-NO...

Jul 20, 2006 Seat Belts 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER THAT JUST WENT OUT OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 7K MILES AGO-WITH NO WARNING, NO HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TAKING THE CONVERTER, PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER-LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION! I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IN 1,2,3,D OR R-NO...

Jul 20, 2006 Suspension 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER THAT JUST WENT OUT OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 7K MILES AGO-WITH NO WARNING, NO HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TAKING THE CONVERTER, PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER-LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION! I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IN 1,2,3,D OR R-NO...

Jul 20, 2006 Power Train 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER THAT JUST WENT OUT OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 7K MILES AGO-WITH NO WARNING, NO HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TAKING THE CONVERTER, PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER-LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION! I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IN 1,2,3,D OR R-NO...

Jul 20, 2006 Seat Belts 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER THAT JUST WENT OUT OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 7K MILES AGO-WITH NO WARNING, NO HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TAKING THE CONVERTER, PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER-LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION! I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IN 1,2,3,D OR R-NO...

Jul 20, 2006 Suspension 77,500 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER THAT JUST WENT OUT OF POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 7K MILES AGO-WITH NO WARNING, NO HESITATION, LACK OF POWER, MY TRANSMISSION WENT OUT TAKING THE CONVERTER, PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER-LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION! I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE IN 1,2,3,D OR R-NO...

Jul 14, 2006 Power Train 31,000 mi

THERE IS NO ONE SPECIFIC INCIDENT DATE. (SEE RELATED CORRESPONDENCE 10161568.) DATE UNKNOWN: REMEDY FOR RECALL 03V-076 PROVIDED BY GOEKE DODGE. NO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS NOTICED PRIOR TO THIS DATE. 07/20/05: CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE DURING UNRELATED WARRANTY WORK AT GOEKE DODGE. RECALL REM...

Jul 14, 2006 Power Train 31,000 mi

THERE IS NO ONE SPECIFIC INCIDENT DATE. (SEE RELATED CORRESPONDENCE 10161568.) DATE UNKNOWN: REMEDY FOR RECALL 03V-076 PROVIDED BY GOEKE DODGE. NO TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS NOTICED PRIOR TO THIS DATE. 07/20/05: CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE DURING UNRELATED WARRANTY WORK AT GOEKE DODGE. RECALL REM...

Jul 11, 2006 Electrical System 5,000 mi

PT CRUISER 2003 FOG LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING, BATTERY RUNS DEAD, DEFECTIVE PARTS ETC. $75.75 NEW BATTERY, LABOR $110.05 $76.14 NEW SWITCH, AND $129.98 A SECOND TIME LABOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER MECHANICS ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND CLEARLY ARE ENJOYING THE PROFITS. IN A ONE (1) WEEK...

Jul 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

PT CRUISER 2003 FOG LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING, BATTERY RUNS DEAD, DEFECTIVE PARTS ETC. $75.75 NEW BATTERY, LABOR $110.05 $76.14 NEW SWITCH, AND $129.98 A SECOND TIME LABOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER MECHANICS ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND CLEARLY ARE ENJOYING THE PROFITS. IN A ONE (1) WEEK...

Jul 11, 2006 Electrical System 5,000 mi

PT CRUISER 2003 FOG LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING, BATTERY RUNS DEAD, DEFECTIVE PARTS ETC. $75.75 NEW BATTERY, LABOR $110.05 $76.14 NEW SWITCH, AND $129.98 A SECOND TIME LABOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER MECHANICS ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND CLEARLY ARE ENJOYING THE PROFITS. IN A ONE (1) WEEK...

Jul 11, 2006 Exterior Lighting 5,000 mi

PT CRUISER 2003 FOG LIGHTS COME ON WITHOUT WARNING, BATTERY RUNS DEAD, DEFECTIVE PARTS ETC. $75.75 NEW BATTERY, LABOR $110.05 $76.14 NEW SWITCH, AND $129.98 A SECOND TIME LABOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. CHRYSLER MECHANICS ARE AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND CLEARLY ARE ENJOYING THE PROFITS. IN A ONE (1) WEEK...

Jul 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE BULBS INTERMITTENTLY BURNED OUT . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE BULBS WERE CHANGED 4 TIMES. THE FIFTH TIME THE BULBS FAILED, THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE LIGHT FIXTURE WAS DEFECTIVE...

Jul 10, 2006 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE AND TAIL LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE PROPERLY. THE BULBS INTERMITTENTLY BURNED OUT . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHERE THE BULBS WERE CHANGED 4 TIMES. THE FIFTH TIME THE BULBS FAILED, THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE LIGHT FIXTURE WAS DEFECTIVE...

Jun 14, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING INSIDE THE HOOD LATCH FRACTURED CAUSING THE HOOD LATCH TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE SPRING WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN THE HOOD LATCH.

Jun 14, 2006 Latches/locks/linkages 77,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPRING INSIDE THE HOOD LATCH FRACTURED CAUSING THE HOOD LATCH TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN INFORMED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE SPRING WAS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUSTAIN THE HOOD LATCH.

Jun 7, 2006 Suspension 51,523 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, OR WHEN A STOP, AND THEN PLACED INTO PARK. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER EACH START AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LOWER CONTROL...

Jun 7, 2006 Electrical System 51,523 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, OR WHEN A STOP, AND THEN PLACED INTO PARK. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER EACH START AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LOWER CONTROL...

Jun 7, 2006 Suspension 51,523 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, OR WHEN A STOP, AND THEN PLACED INTO PARK. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER EACH START AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LOWER CONTROL...

Jun 7, 2006 Electrical System 51,523 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A KNOCKING SOUND IS HEARD WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED INTO REVERSE, OR WHEN A STOP, AND THEN PLACED INTO PARK. THE SOUND IS COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLS AFTER EACH START AND HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LOWER CONTROL...

May 30, 2006 Air Bags Crash 49,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, WITH PRIOR BRAKING, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE IMPACT WITH AN SUV. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURA...

May 30, 2006 Air Bags Crash 49,500 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, WITH PRIOR BRAKING, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE MADE IMPACT WITH AN SUV. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS A POLICE REPORT TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND HAS BEEN DEEMED TOTALED BY THE INSURA...

May 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 13,570 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IT WAS NOTICED THE COVERING OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE CLOUDY. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE HEADLIGHTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

May 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 13,570 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE IT WAS NOTICED THE COVERING OF THE HEADLIGHTS WERE CLOUDY. THE DEALERSHIP CLEANED THE HEADLIGHTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

Apr 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2003 PT CRUISER, STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY, HAS HAD A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WAS ONE YEAR AGO. NOW, WITHIN THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS, I HAVE HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR OIL AND/OR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS THREE TIMES. I AM TAKING IT IN FOR A ...

Apr 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2003 PT CRUISER, STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY, HAS HAD A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WAS ONE YEAR AGO. NOW, WITHIN THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS, I HAVE HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR OIL AND/OR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS THREE TIMES. I AM TAKING IT IN FOR A ...

Apr 23, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2003 PT CRUISER, STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY, HAS HAD A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WAS ONE YEAR AGO. NOW, WITHIN THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS, I HAVE HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR OIL AND/OR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS THREE TIMES. I AM TAKING IT IN FOR A ...

Apr 23, 2006 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

MY 2003 PT CRUISER, STILL UNDER THE ORIGINAL WARRANTY, HAS HAD A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH OIL LEAKS. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WAS ONE YEAR AGO. NOW, WITHIN THE PAST SEVERAL WEEKS, I HAVE HAD TO BRING THE CAR IN FOR OIL AND/OR BRAKE FLUID LEAKS THREE TIMES. I AM TAKING IT IN FOR A ...

Apr 7, 2006 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT OCCURRED HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. EVEN THOUGH THE CONTACT WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT INSPECTED. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ...

Apr 7, 2006 Air Bags Crash 66,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH A SIDE IMPACT ACCIDENT OCCURRED HOWEVER, THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. EVEN THOUGH THE CONTACT WAS WEARING HIS SEAT BELT INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. ALTHOUGH, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT INSPECTED. THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ...

Apr 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 15 TIMES AND MULTIPLE COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THESE REP...

Apr 3, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 49,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING, AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY RESTARTS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP 15 TIMES AND MULTIPLE COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THESE REP...

Mar 31, 2006 Power Train 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER WITH ABOUT 30,800 MILES ON IT. THIS CAR WHEN STOPPED IN GEAR AND YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK SUDDENLY GOES INTO GEAR AND IT TAKES TWO FEET ON THE BREAK PAD TO HOLD IT. THIS ONLY LASTS ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN STOPS. ON 03-28-06 I WAS DROPPING OFF MY DAUGHTER AND AS SHE WENT TO...

Mar 31, 2006 Power Train 1,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 PT CRUISER WITH ABOUT 30,800 MILES ON IT. THIS CAR WHEN STOPPED IN GEAR AND YOUR FOOT ON THE BREAK SUDDENLY GOES INTO GEAR AND IT TAKES TWO FEET ON THE BREAK PAD TO HOLD IT. THIS ONLY LASTS ABOUT 3 SECONDS AND THEN STOPS. ON 03-28-06 I WAS DROPPING OFF MY DAUGHTER AND AS SHE WENT TO...

Mar 8, 2006 Electrical System 500 mi

NOV 19, 2005 I PURCHASED A NEW LOT MODEL 2003 PT CRUISER WITH 14 MILES ON IT. AT 500 MILES I NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OF FLICKERING HEADLIGHTS WHEN ANY OTHER ELECTRIC WAS TOUCHED IN VEHICLE, THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN NOTHING IS TOUCHED. THEY REPLACE...

Mar 8, 2006 Electrical System 500 mi

NOV 19, 2005 I PURCHASED A NEW LOT MODEL 2003 PT CRUISER WITH 14 MILES ON IT. AT 500 MILES I NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM OF FLICKERING HEADLIGHTS WHEN ANY OTHER ELECTRIC WAS TOUCHED IN VEHICLE, THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN NOTHING IS TOUCHED. THEY REPLACE...

Mar 7, 2006 Interior Lighting 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THERE IS WIND NOISE NOTICED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Mar 7, 2006 Exterior Lighting 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THERE IS WIND NOISE NOTICED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Mar 7, 2006 Structure 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THERE IS WIND NOISE NOTICED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Mar 7, 2006 Interior Lighting 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THERE IS WIND NOISE NOTICED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Mar 7, 2006 Exterior Lighting 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THERE IS WIND NOISE NOTICED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Mar 7, 2006 Structure 4,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERS AND THERE IS WIND NOISE NOTICED NEAR THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR. ALTHOUGH THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WERE ALERTED NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

Jan 26, 2006 Suspension 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 2/28/2006 - *NM

Jan 26, 2006 Suspension 43,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 2/28/2006 - *NM

Jan 25, 2006 Suspension 65,000 mi

REAR BUSHING ON FRONT-RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM OF SUSPENSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES, CAUSING SLOP IN CONTROL ARM, WHEEL CAMBER TO VARY DURING OPERATION AND AUTO TO TEND TO WANDER ON ROAD (ALONG WITH THE SOUND OF METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT IN THE SUSPENSION). DC DEALER REFUSED TO CO...

Jan 25, 2006 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 2003 TURBO CHARGED CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CLUTCH WHEN DEPRESSED TO START THE VEHICLE IT FEELS LIKE IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY PRESSURE AND DROPS TO THE FLOORBOARD. *TS THE MECHANIC REPLACED PORTIONS OF THE CLUTCH. *JB *NM

Jan 25, 2006 Suspension 65,000 mi

REAR BUSHING ON FRONT-RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM OF SUSPENSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 65,000 MILES, CAUSING SLOP IN CONTROL ARM, WHEEL CAMBER TO VARY DURING OPERATION AND AUTO TO TEND TO WANDER ON ROAD (ALONG WITH THE SOUND OF METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT IN THE SUSPENSION). DC DEALER REFUSED TO CO...

Jan 25, 2006 Power Train

CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE 2003 TURBO CHARGED CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CLUTCH WHEN DEPRESSED TO START THE VEHICLE IT FEELS LIKE IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY PRESSURE AND DROPS TO THE FLOORBOARD. *TS THE MECHANIC REPLACED PORTIONS OF THE CLUTCH. *JB *NM

Jan 18, 2006 Suspension 35,000 mi

REAR BUSHING ON FRONT-RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM OF SUSPENSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES, CAUSING SLOP IN CONTROL ARM, WHEEL CAMBER TO VARY DURING OPERATION AND AUTO TO TEND TO WANDER ON ROAD (ALONG WITH THE SOUND OF METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT IN THE SUSPENSION). THE BUSHING WAS REPLACED BY DEA...

Jan 18, 2006 Suspension 35,000 mi

REAR BUSHING ON FRONT-RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM OF SUSPENSION FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES, CAUSING SLOP IN CONTROL ARM, WHEEL CAMBER TO VARY DURING OPERATION AND AUTO TO TEND TO WANDER ON ROAD (ALONG WITH THE SOUND OF METAL-TO-METAL CONTACT IN THE SUSPENSION). THE BUSHING WAS REPLACED BY DEA...

Dec 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT MECHANISM FELL OUT FROM POSITION UNDER DASHBOARD WHICH MADE THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON CONSTANTLY, RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY AND A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEING CONSTANTLY ON. *JB

Dec 21, 2005 Exterior Lighting

BRAKE LIGHT MECHANISM FELL OUT FROM POSITION UNDER DASHBOARD WHICH MADE THE BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON CONSTANTLY, RESULTING IN A DEAD BATTERY AND A DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEING CONSTANTLY ON. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Air Bags 11,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, IT MADE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB

Dec 6, 2005 Air Bags 11,000 mi

DT: CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, IT MADE NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/11/06. *JB

Nov 10, 2005 Air Bags 59,712 mi

MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, GT MODEL, HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A HOSE, THEN IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. IT DID, AT 28,000 MILES, IT WA...

Nov 10, 2005 Power Train 59,712 mi

MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, GT MODEL, HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A HOSE, THEN IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. IT DID, AT 28,000 MILES, IT WA...

Nov 10, 2005 Electrical System 59,712 mi

MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, GT MODEL, HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A HOSE, THEN IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. IT DID, AT 28,000 MILES, IT WA...

Nov 10, 2005 Air Bags 59,712 mi

MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, GT MODEL, HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A HOSE, THEN IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. IT DID, AT 28,000 MILES, IT WA...

Nov 10, 2005 Power Train 59,712 mi

MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, GT MODEL, HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A HOSE, THEN IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. IT DID, AT 28,000 MILES, IT WA...

Nov 10, 2005 Electrical System 59,712 mi

MY 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, GT MODEL, HAS HAD PROBLEMS SINCE I HAVE HAD IT. FIRST, THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEY REPLACED A HOSE, THEN IT CAME ON AGAIN, AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH, AND THEY WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT. IT DID, AT 28,000 MILES, IT WA...

Oct 12, 2005 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR IDLES AT LOW RPM, AND STALLS AT ANYTHING NEAR 1000 RPM, WHICH IS ITS NORMAL IDLE SPEED, AT LEAST 25 STALLS IN THE PAST 2-3 MONTHS. SO FAR CHRYSLER KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIND IT, SO THEY KEEP GIVING IT BACK TO ME. *JB

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR IDLES AT LOW RPM, AND STALLS AT ANYTHING NEAR 1000 RPM, WHICH IS ITS NORMAL IDLE SPEED, AT LEAST 25 STALLS IN THE PAST 2-3 MONTHS. SO FAR CHRYSLER KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIND IT, SO THEY KEEP GIVING IT BACK TO ME. *JB

Oct 12, 2005 Electrical System

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR IDLES AT LOW RPM, AND STALLS AT ANYTHING NEAR 1000 RPM, WHICH IS ITS NORMAL IDLE SPEED, AT LEAST 25 STALLS IN THE PAST 2-3 MONTHS. SO FAR CHRYSLER KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIND IT, SO THEY KEEP GIVING IT BACK TO ME. *JB

Oct 12, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, CAR IDLES AT LOW RPM, AND STALLS AT ANYTHING NEAR 1000 RPM, WHICH IS ITS NORMAL IDLE SPEED, AT LEAST 25 STALLS IN THE PAST 2-3 MONTHS. SO FAR CHRYSLER KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT CAN'T FIND IT, SO THEY KEEP GIVING IT BACK TO ME. *JB

Oct 4, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Steering

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Power Train

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Steering

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Electrical System

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 4, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I HAVE TAKEN MY PT CRUISER INTO DEALER 10-12 TIMES FOR PROBLEMS THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO CORRECT. THERE HAVE BEEN PARTS LOOSE THAT NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED, SUCH AS BELTS, HOSES, CONNECTIONS AND INTERIOR PARTS THAT HAVE FALLEN OFF THE CAR AND DEALER DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX. I SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT T...

Oct 3, 2005 Wheels 13,000 mi

DT: THE WHEELS ARE CAST ALUMINUM WITH A METAL CHROME PLATE PUT ON IT, ALLOWING AIR LEAKAGE AROUND THE RIMS. THERE WAS CORROSION BETWEEN THE WHEELS AND AXLE. A MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT HE HAD SEEN OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A HIGH CHANCE THAT THE WHEEL AND AXLE...

Oct 3, 2005 Wheels 13,000 mi

DT: THE WHEELS ARE CAST ALUMINUM WITH A METAL CHROME PLATE PUT ON IT, ALLOWING AIR LEAKAGE AROUND THE RIMS. THERE WAS CORROSION BETWEEN THE WHEELS AND AXLE. A MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT HE HAD SEEN OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A HIGH CHANCE THAT THE WHEEL AND AXLE...

Oct 3, 2005 Wheels 13,000 mi

DT: THE WHEELS ARE CAST ALUMINUM WITH A METAL CHROME PLATE PUT ON IT, ALLOWING AIR LEAKAGE AROUND THE RIMS. THERE WAS CORROSION BETWEEN THE WHEELS AND AXLE. A MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT HE HAD SEEN OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A HIGH CHANCE THAT THE WHEEL AND AXLE...

Oct 3, 2005 Wheels 13,000 mi

DT: THE WHEELS ARE CAST ALUMINUM WITH A METAL CHROME PLATE PUT ON IT, ALLOWING AIR LEAKAGE AROUND THE RIMS. THERE WAS CORROSION BETWEEN THE WHEELS AND AXLE. A MECHANIC TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT HE HAD SEEN OTHER SIMILAR VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS A HIGH CHANCE THAT THE WHEEL AND AXLE...

Sep 9, 2005 Steering Crash 10,400 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE BREAK AWAY DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSED A FATAL INJURY. THE POLICE RULED THAT THE FATALITY OCCURRED AS OVERCORRECTING. THE CONTACT STATED HE KNEW OF ANOTHER CASE WITHIN A TEN MILE RADI...

Sep 9, 2005 Steering Crash 10,400 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE THE BREAK AWAY DESIGN OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSED A FATAL INJURY. THE POLICE RULED THAT THE FATALITY OCCURRED AS OVERCORRECTING. THE CONTACT STATED HE KNEW OF ANOTHER CASE WITHIN A TEN MILE RADI...

Sep 7, 2005 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING. THE CAR, A 2003 PT CRUISER WITH APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES, WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. IT WAS THE MIDDLE OF THE HOT SUMMER, AND INSTEAD OF TAKING THE CAR ACROSS TOWN TO A DEALER, I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE LOW SPEED ON THE F...

Sep 7, 2005 Equipment

THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN MALFUNCTIONING. THE CAR, A 2003 PT CRUISER WITH APPROXIMATELY 38,000 MILES, WAS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY. IT WAS THE MIDDLE OF THE HOT SUMMER, AND INSTEAD OF TAKING THE CAR ACROSS TOWN TO A DEALER, I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE LOW SPEED ON THE F...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ON JULY 30, 2005, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I SUDDENLY HEARD A HORRIBLE SCREECHING/GRINDING NOISE. I MANAGED TO GET MY CAR TO THE NEAREST CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO REAR BRAKE PADS LEFT AND THAT THERE WERE GROOVES IN THE ROTOR (METAL ON METAL). I RECENTLY HAD MY ...

Aug 1, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50,000 mi

ON JULY 30, 2005, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK WHEN I SUDDENLY HEARD A HORRIBLE SCREECHING/GRINDING NOISE. I MANAGED TO GET MY CAR TO THE NEAREST CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO REAR BRAKE PADS LEFT AND THAT THERE WERE GROOVES IN THE ROTOR (METAL ON METAL). I RECENTLY HAD MY ...

Jul 31, 2005 Tires 22,000 mi

GOODYEAR 205 50R/17 EAGLE RS/A TIRES FROM FACTORY ARE POOR QUALITY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 22,000 MILES. PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, BALANCING PROBLEMS WERE PRESENT. REPLACED TIRES WITH OTHER THAN GOODYEAR; DISCOVERED THAT FACTORY RIMS WERE NOT BALANCED! DISAPPOINTED IN CHRYSLER'S QC. *JB

Jul 31, 2005 Tires 22,000 mi

GOODYEAR 205 50R/17 EAGLE RS/A TIRES FROM FACTORY ARE POOR QUALITY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 22,000 MILES. PRIOR TO REPLACEMENT, BALANCING PROBLEMS WERE PRESENT. REPLACED TIRES WITH OTHER THAN GOODYEAR; DISCOVERED THAT FACTORY RIMS WERE NOT BALANCED! DISAPPOINTED IN CHRYSLER'S QC. *JB

Jul 12, 2005 Wheels 39,000 mi

DT: THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT FIT ON THE RIM OF THE FRONT TIRES. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ALSO AND THEY WERE NOT ANY HELP EITHER. THE OWNER HAS TRIED TO PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE FRONT WHEN SHE HAD A FLAT, BUT TH...

Jul 12, 2005 Steering 16,000 mi

TIRES ARE FIRESTONE EAGLE P205/55/16. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH A FRONT SHIMMY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND HAD RE-BALANCING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO NO AVAIL. THE REASON I SUSPECT THE TIRES IS THAT I HAD SOME FIRESTONE TIRES IN THE PAST DO EXACTLY WHAT I AM EXPEREINCING.I ...

Jul 12, 2005 Tires 16,000 mi

TIRES ARE FIRESTONE EAGLE P205/55/16. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH A FRONT SHIMMY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND HAD RE-BALANCING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO NO AVAIL. THE REASON I SUSPECT THE TIRES IS THAT I HAD SOME FIRESTONE TIRES IN THE PAST DO EXACTLY WHAT I AM EXPEREINCING.I ...

Jul 12, 2005 Wheels 39,000 mi

DT: THE SPARE TIRE DID NOT FIT ON THE RIM OF THE FRONT TIRES. THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED ALSO AND THEY WERE NOT ANY HELP EITHER. THE OWNER HAS TRIED TO PUT THE SPARE TIRE ON THE FRONT WHEN SHE HAD A FLAT, BUT TH...

Jul 12, 2005 Steering 16,000 mi

TIRES ARE FIRESTONE EAGLE P205/55/16. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH A FRONT SHIMMY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND HAD RE-BALANCING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO NO AVAIL. THE REASON I SUSPECT THE TIRES IS THAT I HAD SOME FIRESTONE TIRES IN THE PAST DO EXACTLY WHAT I AM EXPEREINCING.I ...

Jul 12, 2005 Tires 16,000 mi

TIRES ARE FIRESTONE EAGLE P205/55/16. I HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH A FRONT SHIMMY SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT AND HAD RE-BALANCING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO NO AVAIL. THE REASON I SUSPECT THE TIRES IS THAT I HAD SOME FIRESTONE TIRES IN THE PAST DO EXACTLY WHAT I AM EXPEREINCING.I ...

Jul 5, 2005 Tires 41,000 mi

CRACKS APPEARED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. GOODYEAR, EAGLE, 205/50R17. *AK WHEN CONSUMER CALLED DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CONTACT GOODYEAR. CONSUMER REPORTED INCIDENT TO GOODYEAR AND THEY ACTED AS IF IT WEREN'T THERE CONCERN. CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD ...

Jul 5, 2005 Tires 41,000 mi

CRACKS APPEARED ON ALL FOUR TIRES. CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED. GOODYEAR, EAGLE, 205/50R17. *AK WHEN CONSUMER CALLED DEALER, CONSUMER WAS TOLD TO CONTACT GOODYEAR. CONSUMER REPORTED INCIDENT TO GOODYEAR AND THEY ACTED AS IF IT WEREN'T THERE CONCERN. CONSUMER WAS THEN TOLD ...

May 20, 2005 Suspension 38,231 mi

2003 PT CRUISER SWAY ARM LINK BAR BROKE.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS 2231 MILES OVER THE WARRANTY WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THIS FAILURE LIKELY OCCURRED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *NM

May 20, 2005 Suspension 38,231 mi

2003 PT CRUISER SWAY ARM LINK BAR BROKE.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS 2231 MILES OVER THE WARRANTY WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THIS FAILURE LIKELY OCCURRED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. *NM

May 16, 2005 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES CONTAINED BULGES IN THEM, AND CRACKS. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. GOODYEAR, EAGLE RSA, 205/50 R17.*AK THE 5TH TIRE HAD A BULGE AFTER 7 DAYS. *BF *NM

May 16, 2005 Tires

ALL FOUR TIRES CONTAINED BULGES IN THEM, AND CRACKS. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. GOODYEAR, EAGLE RSA, 205/50 R17.*AK THE 5TH TIRE HAD A BULGE AFTER 7 DAYS. *BF *NM

May 12, 2005 Electrical System 43 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR BRAND NEW 2003 PT CRUISER, WE NOTICED THE DASH LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD OCCASIONALLY FLICKER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AT FIRST, IT WAS VERY INTERMITTENT AND WE DID NOT PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO IT. HOWEVER, SINCE ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER OF 2004, THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN ...

May 12, 2005 Electrical System 43 mi

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING OUR BRAND NEW 2003 PT CRUISER, WE NOTICED THE DASH LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD OCCASIONALLY FLICKER FOR NO APPARENT REASON. AT FIRST, IT WAS VERY INTERMITTENT AND WE DID NOT PAY MUCH ATTENTION TO IT. HOWEVER, SINCE ABOUT THE MIDDLE OF OCTOBER OF 2004, THE PROBLEM HAS GOTTEN ...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 29,000 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED. WAS STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAR DID NOT STOP. THERE WAS A CRASH. VEHICLE HIT A SUV . THERE WERE INJURIES. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO THE BRAKES AND CRASH. NO INQUIRES ABOUT RECALLS, BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEARCH FOR RECALLS AFTER COMPLAINT...

May 10, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 29,000 mi

DT: BRAKES FAILED. WAS STOPPING AT STOP LIGHT AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, CAR DID NOT STOP. THERE WAS A CRASH. VEHICLE HIT A SUV . THERE WERE INJURIES. THE CAR IS NOT DRIVABLE DUE TO THE BRAKES AND CRASH. NO INQUIRES ABOUT RECALLS, BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEARCH FOR RECALLS AFTER COMPLAINT...

May 6, 2005 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER 42,000 MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES.

May 6, 2005 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AFTER 42,000 MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES.

Apr 6, 2005 Tires 14,000 mi

THREE OF THE TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALL. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE BUBBLES WERE CAUSED BY THE VEHICLE IMPACTING POT HOLES. THE TREAD DEPTH ON THE FRONT TIRES ARE 632, THE REAR TIRES 832. *JB *BF *NM

Apr 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,733 mi

HESITATION IN VEHICLE IN ALL SPEEDS (5 SPEED), TOOK TO CHRYSLER AT LEAST 5 TIMES (4 DIFFERENT DEALERS) TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.....THE FOLLOWING WAS PERFORMED... 1) RE-FLASHING OF PCM 2) CHANGING OF SPARK PLUGS 3) CHECK OF SPARK PLUG WIRES 4) FUEL INJECTORS CHECKED FOR CLOGGING 3 TIMES DEALE...

Apr 6, 2005 Tires 14,000 mi

THREE OF THE TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED BUBBLES ON THE SIDE WALL. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE BUBBLES WERE CAUSED BY THE VEHICLE IMPACTING POT HOLES. THE TREAD DEPTH ON THE FRONT TIRES ARE 632, THE REAR TIRES 832. *JB *BF *NM

Apr 6, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 8,733 mi

HESITATION IN VEHICLE IN ALL SPEEDS (5 SPEED), TOOK TO CHRYSLER AT LEAST 5 TIMES (4 DIFFERENT DEALERS) TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.....THE FOLLOWING WAS PERFORMED... 1) RE-FLASHING OF PCM 2) CHANGING OF SPARK PLUGS 3) CHECK OF SPARK PLUG WIRES 4) FUEL INJECTORS CHECKED FOR CLOGGING 3 TIMES DEALE...

Apr 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting 147 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003--NEVER TITLED--PT CRUISER LAST MAY. I NOTICED SEVERAL WEEKS LATER THAT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS AND PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERED CONTINUOUSLY. AFRAID OF A SHORT AND CAUSING A FIRE I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. I HAD THE CAR BACK 5-6 TIMES AND THEY TRIED EVERYTHING FROM CHE...

Apr 1, 2005 Exterior Lighting 147 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003--NEVER TITLED--PT CRUISER LAST MAY. I NOTICED SEVERAL WEEKS LATER THAT WHILE DRIVING THE HEADLIGHTS AND PANEL LIGHTS FLICKERED CONTINUOUSLY. AFRAID OF A SHORT AND CAUSING A FIRE I CONTACTED MY DEALERSHIP IMMEDIATELY. I HAD THE CAR BACK 5-6 TIMES AND THEY TRIED EVERYTHING FROM CHE...

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Feb 7, 2005 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER, AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

Jan 30, 2005 Power Train Crash 37,270 mi

2003 PT CRUISER GT PURCHASED BRAND NEW APRIL 29, 2003. CLUTCH HAS FAILED 3 TIMES OVER 10 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. MARCH 8, 2004 MILEAGE ? 19,842: DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT ENTERED ONTO THE 60 FWY EAST THE CLUTCH GOES OUT ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC! HAVE TRUCK TOWED TO JAMMIN DODGE CHRYSLER THAT NIGHT. THE...

Jan 30, 2005 Power Train Crash 37,270 mi

2003 PT CRUISER GT PURCHASED BRAND NEW APRIL 29, 2003. CLUTCH HAS FAILED 3 TIMES OVER 10 CONSECUTIVE MONTHS. MARCH 8, 2004 MILEAGE ? 19,842: DRIVING HOME AT NIGHT ENTERED ONTO THE 60 FWY EAST THE CLUTCH GOES OUT ON THE FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC! HAVE TRUCK TOWED TO JAMMIN DODGE CHRYSLER THAT NIGHT. THE...

Jan 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,870 mi

WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL AND GOING UP HILL I HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES WITH INCREASING FORCE UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAUGED. I HAVE DONE THISTIME ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND IT REQUIRES MUCH MORE FORCE GOING UPHILL T...

Jan 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,870 mi

WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL AND GOING UP HILL I HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES WITH INCREASING FORCE UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAUGED. I HAVE DONE THISTIME ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND IT REQUIRES MUCH MORE FORCE GOING UPHILL T...

Jan 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 49,870 mi

WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL AND GOING UP HILL I HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES WITH INCREASING FORCE UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAUGED. I HAVE DONE THISTIME ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND IT REQUIRES MUCH MORE FORCE GOING UPHILL T...

Jan 29, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 49,870 mi

WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL AND GOING UP HILL I HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES AND THEY WOULD NOT RELEASE. I HAD TO STEP ON THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES WITH INCREASING FORCE UNTIL THE CRUISE CONTROL DISENGAUGED. I HAVE DONE THISTIME ON MY DRIVE HOME FROM WORK AND IT REQUIRES MUCH MORE FORCE GOING UPHILL T...

Jan 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND HAD SEVERAL ADJUSTMENTS MADE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERS, AND PROBLEM DID NOT DUPLICATE ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK....*AK

Jan 27, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 6,000 mi

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND HAD SEVERAL ADJUSTMENTS MADE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERS, AND PROBLEM DID NOT DUPLICATE ITSELF. HOWEVER, THE ORIGINAL PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK....*AK

Jan 24, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE OVER 60 MPH. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE....

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE OVER 60 MPH. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE....

Jan 24, 2005 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE OVER 60 MPH. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE....

Jan 24, 2005 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. THE DRIVER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE OVER 60 MPH. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE DRIVER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE....

Jan 23, 2005 Tires

BUBBLE ON SIDE WALL RIGHT FRONT BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY JAN 2005 BUBBLE ON SIDE WALL LEFT FRONT STILL THERE JAN 23 2005 LEFT REAR BLOW OUT SUDDENLY ON RESIDENTIAL THROUGH FARE JAN 23 2005 6:00 PM CDT. *JB

Jan 23, 2005 Tires

BUBBLE ON SIDE WALL RIGHT FRONT BLOW OUT ON FREEWAY JAN 2005 BUBBLE ON SIDE WALL LEFT FRONT STILL THERE JAN 23 2005 LEFT REAR BLOW OUT SUDDENLY ON RESIDENTIAL THROUGH FARE JAN 23 2005 6:00 PM CDT. *JB

Jan 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,780 mi

1/30/03,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON,STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. PROBLEM WAS CRANK SENSOR, IT WAS REPLACED,IT TOOK 3 DAYS, NO PART IN STOCK. 1/21/05, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER,WAS ASKED IF LIGHT WAS FLASHING, IF NOT YOU CAN DRIVE, IF FLASHES BRING IN. IM OUT OF WA...

Jan 22, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 48,780 mi

1/30/03,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON,STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. PROBLEM WAS CRANK SENSOR, IT WAS REPLACED,IT TOOK 3 DAYS, NO PART IN STOCK. 1/21/05, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER SERVICE CENTER,WAS ASKED IF LIGHT WAS FLASHING, IF NOT YOU CAN DRIVE, IF FLASHES BRING IN. IM OUT OF WA...

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDS TO MAKE NOISE AND RUMBLE FROM THE ENGINE LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL WHEN STARTED OR IS MOVING. DEALER CHANGED SPARK PLUGS 3 TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM

Jan 7, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE TENDS TO MAKE NOISE AND RUMBLE FROM THE ENGINE LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL WHEN STARTED OR IS MOVING. DEALER CHANGED SPARK PLUGS 3 TIMES, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM

Dec 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40 mi

I WAS DRIVING 40 MILES AN HOUR AND TRIED TO SWERVE TO MISS AN ANIMAL, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR CONTINUED ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 22, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 40 mi

I WAS DRIVING 40 MILES AN HOUR AND TRIED TO SWERVE TO MISS AN ANIMAL, LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR AND PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE CAR CONTINUED ACCELERATING. *JB

Dec 10, 2004 Wheels 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH CHROME PLATED WHEELS. I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE STORE FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE BUT THE WHEELS WERE CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THE AIR LEAKED OUT AROUND THE VALVE STEM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL ...

Dec 10, 2004 Wheels 20,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH CHROME PLATED WHEELS. I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE STORE FOR REPAIR. THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRE BUT THE WHEELS WERE CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT THE AIR LEAKED OUT AROUND THE VALVE STEM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL ...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,362 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARK PLUGS CONTINUED TO BURN OUT. IT WAS ALWAYS SPARK PLUG #1. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS DEFECT. THE OWNER ALSO STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN RE-WIRED AND THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS REPLACED IN MARCH 2004, TH...

Dec 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,362 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE SPARK PLUGS CONTINUED TO BURN OUT. IT WAS ALWAYS SPARK PLUG #1. THE CONSUMER HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER ON 4 SEPARATE OCCASIONS FOR THIS DEFECT. THE OWNER ALSO STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN RE-WIRED AND THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS REPLACED IN MARCH 2004, TH...

Nov 30, 2004 Steering 12,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE HOSE BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. *BF RECALL# 04V268000. *SC *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE HOSE BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. *BF RECALL# 04V268000. *SC *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Steering 12,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE HOSE BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. *BF RECALL# 04V268000. *SC *JB

Nov 30, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND BRAKES FAILED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE HOSE BUT THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX UNDER WARRANTY. *BF RECALL# 04V268000. *SC *JB

Nov 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire 35,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER REPORTED NO INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 26, 2004 Air Bags Crash Fire 35,000 mi

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 40 MPH, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER REPORTED NO INJURIES. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Power Train 11,900 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. A PIECE OF THE CLUTCH BROKE OFF IN THE HOUSING. PER THE DEALER. *JB THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE NEXT STEP HE NEEDS TO TAKE. *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 50 TO 55 MPH AND REAR ENDED A TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK

Nov 17, 2004 Power Train 11,900 mi

THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. A PIECE OF THE CLUTCH BROKE OFF IN THE HOUSING. PER THE DEALER. *JB THE CONSUMER HAS NOT HEARD ANYTHING FROM CHRYSLER AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE NEXT STEP HE NEEDS TO TAKE. *TC

Nov 17, 2004 Air Bags Crash 81,000 mi

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 50 TO 55 MPH AND REAR ENDED A TRUCK. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK

Oct 1, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 03V076000: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC. THE DEALERSHIP ...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE TEN MINUTES LATER. THEN, VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Oct 1, 2004 Power Train

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN NHTSA RECALL 03V076000: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC. THE DEALERSHIP ...

Oct 1, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE TEN MINUTES LATER. THEN, VEHICLE JERKED AND STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Fuel System, Other 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Structure 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Fuel System, Other 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Electrical System 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 18, 2004 Structure 30 mi

"CHECK ENGINE LIGHT" CAME ON REGULARLY, PROMPTING VISITS TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD I WASN'T "CLICKING" THE GAS CAP ENOUGH TIMES UPON CLOSING IT. NUMBER OF TIMES TO BE CLICKED STARTED OUT AT 3 AND EVENTUALLY MOVED UP TO 7, INCREASING WITH EACH RETURN VISIT UNTIL I SCREAMED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SERVIC...

Sep 6, 2004 Suspension 24,000 mi

2003 PT CRUISER WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 03 AND SHORTLY AFTER HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION WORK DONE. NOW I HAVE FRONT END GROANING NOISES THAT, AFTER 5 VISITS TO THE DEALER, CANNOT BE FIXED. CAR SOUNDS LIKE AN ANTIQUE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. CAR ALSO DOES NOT HANDLE WELL AND FEELS UNSURE. GALEANA CHRYSLER I...

Sep 6, 2004 Suspension 24,000 mi

2003 PT CRUISER WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 03 AND SHORTLY AFTER HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION WORK DONE. NOW I HAVE FRONT END GROANING NOISES THAT, AFTER 5 VISITS TO THE DEALER, CANNOT BE FIXED. CAR SOUNDS LIKE AN ANTIQUE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS. CAR ALSO DOES NOT HANDLE WELL AND FEELS UNSURE. GALEANA CHRYSLER I...

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,737 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE AIR FILTER BOX, AND AN OIL STAINED FILTER. THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY, BACK SOOT ON THE TAIL PIPE, AND THERE WAS A DISTINGUISHED MECHANICAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT IDLE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP 3 TIMES. O...

Sep 3, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 14,737 mi

CONSUMER NOTICED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF OIL IN THE AIR FILTER BOX, AND AN OIL STAINED FILTER. THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON INTERMITTENTLY, BACK SOOT ON THE TAIL PIPE, AND THERE WAS A DISTINGUISHED MECHANICAL KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT IDLE. VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN REPAIR SHOP 3 TIMES. O...

Aug 30, 2004 Electrical System 4,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING AND FINALLY BURNED OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS CHECKED EVERY COMPONENT, TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL.*AK THE MANUFACTURER REPURCHASED THE VEHCILE FROM THE CONSUMER. *MJJ

Aug 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 4,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING AND FINALLY BURNED OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS CHECKED EVERY COMPONENT, TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL.*AK THE MANUFACTURER REPURCHASED THE VEHCILE FROM THE CONSUMER. *MJJ

Aug 30, 2004 Electrical System 4,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING AND FINALLY BURNED OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS CHECKED EVERY COMPONENT, TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL.*AK THE MANUFACTURER REPURCHASED THE VEHCILE FROM THE CONSUMER. *MJJ

Aug 30, 2004 Exterior Lighting 4,500 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING AND FINALLY BURNED OUT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS CHECKED EVERY COMPONENT, TRYING TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM, BUT TO NO AVAIL.*AK THE MANUFACTURER REPURCHASED THE VEHCILE FROM THE CONSUMER. *MJJ

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train 7,777 mi

THE LOCAL DEALER THOUGHT THAT THE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE WAS THAT THE TURBO WAS BLOWN. AFTER 2.5 WEEKS THEY THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HAD GONE BAD ALONG WITH SOME SORT OF SENSORS. SO THEN FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLUS THEY WORKED ON THAT PROBLEM. FOUR DAYS LATERAFTER GETTING THE CAR B...

Aug 9, 2004 Equipment 7,777 mi

THE LOCAL DEALER THOUGHT THAT THE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE WAS THAT THE TURBO WAS BLOWN. AFTER 2.5 WEEKS THEY THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HAD GONE BAD ALONG WITH SOME SORT OF SENSORS. SO THEN FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLUS THEY WORKED ON THAT PROBLEM. FOUR DAYS LATERAFTER GETTING THE CAR B...

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train 7,777 mi

THE LOCAL DEALER THOUGHT THAT THE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE WAS THAT THE TURBO WAS BLOWN. AFTER 2.5 WEEKS THEY THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HAD GONE BAD ALONG WITH SOME SORT OF SENSORS. SO THEN FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLUS THEY WORKED ON THAT PROBLEM. FOUR DAYS LATERAFTER GETTING THE CAR B...

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train 7,777 mi

THE LOCAL DEALER THOUGHT THAT THE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE WAS THAT THE TURBO WAS BLOWN. AFTER 2.5 WEEKS THEY THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HAD GONE BAD ALONG WITH SOME SORT OF SENSORS. SO THEN FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLUS THEY WORKED ON THAT PROBLEM. FOUR DAYS LATERAFTER GETTING THE CAR B...

Aug 9, 2004 Equipment 7,777 mi

THE LOCAL DEALER THOUGHT THAT THE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE WAS THAT THE TURBO WAS BLOWN. AFTER 2.5 WEEKS THEY THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HAD GONE BAD ALONG WITH SOME SORT OF SENSORS. SO THEN FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLUS THEY WORKED ON THAT PROBLEM. FOUR DAYS LATERAFTER GETTING THE CAR B...

Aug 9, 2004 Power Train 7,777 mi

THE LOCAL DEALER THOUGHT THAT THE SOUND FROM THE ENGINE WAS THAT THE TURBO WAS BLOWN. AFTER 2.5 WEEKS THEY THEN DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP HAD GONE BAD ALONG WITH SOME SORT OF SENSORS. SO THEN FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS PLUS THEY WORKED ON THAT PROBLEM. FOUR DAYS LATERAFTER GETTING THE CAR B...

Jul 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THAT VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 26, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling 22,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON THE REMAINDER OF THE TIME THAT VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Jul 23, 2004 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER REQUEST ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION REGARDING DAIMLER CHRYSLER RECALLS. *MR *NM

Jul 23, 2004 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER REQUEST ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION REGARDING DAIMLER CHRYSLER RECALLS. *MR *NM

Jul 16, 2004 Electrical System 17,240 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2003 PT CRUISER GT BACK TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE FIRST VISIT TO THE DEALER OCCURED ON JULY 3, 2003 THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER OCCURRED ON JULY 9-12, 2003 THE THIRD VISIT TO THE DEALER OCCURED ON AUGUST 15-18, 2003 THE FOURT...

Jul 16, 2004 Electrical System 17,240 mi

I HAVE TAKEN MY 2003 PT CRUISER GT BACK TO THE DEALER EIGHT TIMES TO HAVE A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM REPAIRED. THE FIRST VISIT TO THE DEALER OCCURED ON JULY 3, 2003 THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER OCCURRED ON JULY 9-12, 2003 THE THIRD VISIT TO THE DEALER OCCURED ON AUGUST 15-18, 2003 THE FOURT...

Jun 30, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER HEARING THAT THE PT CRUISER WAS ON RECALL HE PHONED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED THE RECALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM HE WAS EXPERIENCING WAS NOT ON RECALL, BUT THAT HE SHOULD REPORT THE PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ...

Jun 30, 2004 Steering

CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER HEARING THAT THE PT CRUISER WAS ON RECALL HE PHONED THE MANUFACTURER TO SEE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED THE RECALL. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM HE WAS EXPERIENCING WAS NOT ON RECALL, BUT THAT HE SHOULD REPORT THE PROBLEM TO MANUFACTURER. WHEN CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ...

Jun 29, 2004 Equipment

ODOR OR SMELL IN A/C SYSTEM. DEALER TELLS US THAT IT IS MOLD AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Equipment

ODOR OR SMELL IN A/C SYSTEM. DEALER TELLS US THAT IT IS MOLD AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO DRIFT OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I SMELL STRONG FUEL WHILE DRIVING. AS FAR AS I CAN RECALL, THE SMELL OCCURS WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. SINCE I LIVE IN TEXAS, MY AIR CONDITIONING IS ALMOST ALWAYS ON, SO THE FUEL SMELL IS A CONSTANT REMINDER. I CHECKD IF MY AIR CIRCULATION KNOB IS TURNED TO INTERIOR ONLY. THAT DIDN'T MATTER. ...

Jun 25, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED VEHICLE STALLED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO DRIFT OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. *AK

Jun 25, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

I SMELL STRONG FUEL WHILE DRIVING. AS FAR AS I CAN RECALL, THE SMELL OCCURS WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONING IS ON. SINCE I LIVE IN TEXAS, MY AIR CONDITIONING IS ALMOST ALWAYS ON, SO THE FUEL SMELL IS A CONSTANT REMINDER. I CHECKD IF MY AIR CIRCULATION KNOB IS TURNED TO INTERIOR ONLY. THAT DIDN'T MATTER. ...

Jun 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,379 mi

WHEN DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END. EACH TIME I MENTION THE NOISE TO THE DEALERSHIP DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON 12/30/04 AND1/7/04, I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES MADE NOISE ON THE PT CRUISERS. *AK ON 4/6/004 THE AUTO WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ...

Jun 24, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 19,379 mi

WHEN DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END. EACH TIME I MENTION THE NOISE TO THE DEALERSHIP DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON 12/30/04 AND1/7/04, I WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES MADE NOISE ON THE PT CRUISERS. *AK ON 4/6/004 THE AUTO WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT ...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 19,819 mi

REPORTED ON 11/18/2003 TO SERVICE ADVISOR 15 TIMOTHY M COY SR OF NICK ABRAHAM CHRYSLER THAT PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THEY ADJUSTED BRAKE.IFE PARKED SUBJECT VEHICLE ON 4 GRADE PARKING LOT OR SLIGHT GRADE.*AK SHE SET PARKING BRAKE AND LEFT CAR PARKED, SHE RETURNED TO FIND THAT...

Jun 21, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 19,819 mi

REPORTED ON 11/18/2003 TO SERVICE ADVISOR 15 TIMOTHY M COY SR OF NICK ABRAHAM CHRYSLER THAT PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THEY ADJUSTED BRAKE.IFE PARKED SUBJECT VEHICLE ON 4 GRADE PARKING LOT OR SLIGHT GRADE.*AK SHE SET PARKING BRAKE AND LEFT CAR PARKED, SHE RETURNED TO FIND THAT...

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT REAR BRAKE WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC REPLACED NEW CYLINDER AND CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE PADS. ONE MONTH LATER, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT REAR BRAKE WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC REPLACED NEW CYLINDER AND CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE PADS. ONE MONTH LATER, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT REAR BRAKE WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC REPLACED NEW CYLINDER AND CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE PADS. ONE MONTH LATER, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT REAR BRAKE WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC REPLACED NEW CYLINDER AND CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE PADS. ONE MONTH LATER, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT REAR BRAKE WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC REPLACED NEW CYLINDER AND CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE PADS. ONE MONTH LATER, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 16, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT REAR BRAKE WAS LEAKING. MECHANIC REPLACED NEW CYLINDER AND CLEANED THE SURFACE OF THE BRAKE PADS. ONE MONTH LATER, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL SKIPPED. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK

Jun 8, 2004 Steering

WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL TOWARDS THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL SKIPPED. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THIS ISSUE. *AK

May 13, 2004 Power Train 12,300 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 5 SPEED TURBO: ON 3 OCCASIONS, WITH THE CLUTCH IN THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD UPON IGNITION. 1ST INCIDENT AROUND 12,000 MILES THEN AGAIN A FEW HUNDRED MILES LATER TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM & NOT TOO MOTIVATED TO FIX IT. WHAT DO I DO NOW? *AK

May 13, 2004 Power Train 12,300 mi

2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER 5 SPEED TURBO: ON 3 OCCASIONS, WITH THE CLUTCH IN THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD UPON IGNITION. 1ST INCIDENT AROUND 12,000 MILES THEN AGAIN A FEW HUNDRED MILES LATER TWICE. THE DEALERSHIP IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM & NOT TOO MOTIVATED TO FIX IT. WHAT DO I DO NOW? *AK

Apr 8, 2004 Seats

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT, IT BECAME STUCK THEN RELEASED SUDDENLY CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO FALL AND SEVERELY INJURE HIS RIGHT WRIST. *PH *MR

Apr 8, 2004 Seats

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE RIGHT REAR SEAT, IT BECAME STUCK THEN RELEASED SUDDENLY CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO FALL AND SEVERELY INJURE HIS RIGHT WRIST. *PH *MR

Apr 1, 2004 Structure

THE FRONT END OF MY 2003 PT CRUISER IS SET TOO LOW. EVEN WITH CARE, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT BUMPER SNAGS ON PARKING BUMPERS. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE ENTIRE FRONT SECTION (FROM THE HEADLIGHTS FORWARD) TO CRACK IN THE SIDE AREA AND IS NOW FLOPPING BACK AND FORTH. IS THIS A DESIGN FLAW OR, OR IS THIS ...

Apr 1, 2004 Suspension

THE FRONT END OF MY 2003 PT CRUISER IS SET TOO LOW. EVEN WITH CARE, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT BUMPER SNAGS ON PARKING BUMPERS. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE ENTIRE FRONT SECTION (FROM THE HEADLIGHTS FORWARD) TO CRACK IN THE SIDE AREA AND IS NOW FLOPPING BACK AND FORTH. IS THIS A DESIGN FLAW OR, OR IS THIS ...

Apr 1, 2004 Structure

THE FRONT END OF MY 2003 PT CRUISER IS SET TOO LOW. EVEN WITH CARE, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT BUMPER SNAGS ON PARKING BUMPERS. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE ENTIRE FRONT SECTION (FROM THE HEADLIGHTS FORWARD) TO CRACK IN THE SIDE AREA AND IS NOW FLOPPING BACK AND FORTH. IS THIS A DESIGN FLAW OR, OR IS THIS ...

Apr 1, 2004 Suspension

THE FRONT END OF MY 2003 PT CRUISER IS SET TOO LOW. EVEN WITH CARE, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE FRONT BUMPER SNAGS ON PARKING BUMPERS. IT HAS NOW CAUSED THE ENTIRE FRONT SECTION (FROM THE HEADLIGHTS FORWARD) TO CRACK IN THE SIDE AREA AND IS NOW FLOPPING BACK AND FORTH. IS THIS A DESIGN FLAW OR, OR IS THIS ...

Mar 19, 2004 Power Train 489 mi

2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO, BOUGHT NEW IN 2004 WITH 400MILLS ON IT. TRANSMISSION WILL LAG WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO, ALL LIGHTS WILL DIM WHEN BRAKING OR WINDOWS ARE BROUGHT DOWN. DEALER SAID. " THERES NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR THE DIMMING LIGHTS." FOR THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING...

Mar 19, 2004 Power Train 489 mi

2003 PT CRUISER GT TURBO, BOUGHT NEW IN 2004 WITH 400MILLS ON IT. TRANSMISSION WILL LAG WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEAR. ALSO, ALL LIGHTS WILL DIM WHEN BRAKING OR WINDOWS ARE BROUGHT DOWN. DEALER SAID. " THERES NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR THE DIMMING LIGHTS." FOR THE TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTING...

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHT WERE FLICKERING OFF AND ON. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TO FOUR TIMES, BUT DEALERSHIP WAS STILL UNABLE TO FIND PROPER REMEDY. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHT WERE FLICKERING OFF AND ON. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TO FOUR TIMES, BUT DEALERSHIP WAS STILL UNABLE TO FIND PROPER REMEDY. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHT WERE FLICKERING OFF AND ON. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TO FOUR TIMES, BUT DEALERSHIP WAS STILL UNABLE TO FIND PROPER REMEDY. *AK

Mar 11, 2004 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT HEADLIGHTS AND DASHBOARD LIGHT WERE FLICKERING OFF AND ON. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED THREE TO FOUR TIMES, BUT DEALERSHIP WAS STILL UNABLE TO FIND PROPER REMEDY. *AK

Mar 4, 2004 Tires 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK

Mar 4, 2004 Tires 13,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 2,375 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO RACK AND PINION. *AK

Feb 10, 2004 Steering 2,375 mi

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO RACK AND PINION. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK FILLER PIPE AND CAP BROKE WHILE DRIVING. GAS NOZZLE SLIPPED DOWN NEAR WHERE THE REAR BRAKES WERE LOCATED. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Feb 9, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK FILLER PIPE AND CAP BROKE WHILE DRIVING. GAS NOZZLE SLIPPED DOWN NEAR WHERE THE REAR BRAKES WERE LOCATED. CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,610 mi

VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. CONSUMER STATED GAS WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 20, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 1,610 mi

VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING. CONSUMER STATED GAS WAS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE. *AK

Jan 8, 2004 Suspension

I PURCHASED A 2003 PT CRUISER GT, AFTER TRADING IN MY 2002 PT CRUISER TOURING EDITION. MY '02 HAD A REAR STABILIZER BAR MY '03 DOES NOT. IT IS LISTED ON THE WINDOW STICKER, IT IS SHOWN IN THE 2003 FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL, IT IS SHOWN IN THE 2003 PARTS MANUAL. MY 2003 HAS A LOT MORE BODY ROLL THAN THE...

Jan 8, 2004 Suspension

I PURCHASED A 2003 PT CRUISER GT, AFTER TRADING IN MY 2002 PT CRUISER TOURING EDITION. MY '02 HAD A REAR STABILIZER BAR MY '03 DOES NOT. IT IS LISTED ON THE WINDOW STICKER, IT IS SHOWN IN THE 2003 FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL, IT IS SHOWN IN THE 2003 PARTS MANUAL. MY 2003 HAS A LOT MORE BODY ROLL THAN THE...

Jan 6, 2004 Power Train 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Jan 6, 2004 Power Train 23,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *AK

Dec 23, 2003 Tires 14,954 mi

GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRE (P205/55R16) WITH UNDER 15,000 MILES MOUNTED ON A PT CRUISER AND DRIVEN ON AN INTERSTATE BLEW OUT THROUGH THE SIDEWALL. DRIVER HEARD A POP AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND DISCOVERED THE BLOWN TIRE.

Dec 23, 2003 Tires 14,954 mi

GOODYEAR EAGLE LS TIRE (P205/55R16) WITH UNDER 15,000 MILES MOUNTED ON A PT CRUISER AND DRIVEN ON AN INTERSTATE BLEW OUT THROUGH THE SIDEWALL. DRIVER HEARD A POP AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE AND DISCOVERED THE BLOWN TIRE.

Dec 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 9,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT IN A 3 CAR COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE WAS IN THE CENTER OF THIS COLLISION.*AK

Dec 18, 2003 Air Bags Crash 9,000 mi

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN VEHICLE WAS HIT IN A 3 CAR COLLISION. THIS VEHICLE WAS IN THE CENTER OF THIS COLLISION.*AK

Nov 24, 2003 Electrical System

PURCHASED 2003 PT CRUISER IN OCT 02. MARCH 03- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT HAD A CRACKED SPARK PLUG. FIXED? NO... JUNE 03 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR. FIXED?...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED 2003 PT CRUISER IN OCT 02. MARCH 03- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT HAD A CRACKED SPARK PLUG. FIXED? NO... JUNE 03 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR. FIXED?...

Nov 24, 2003 Electrical System

PURCHASED 2003 PT CRUISER IN OCT 02. MARCH 03- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT HAD A CRACKED SPARK PLUG. FIXED? NO... JUNE 03 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR. FIXED?...

Nov 24, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

PURCHASED 2003 PT CRUISER IN OCT 02. MARCH 03- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ENGINE IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT HAD A CRACKED SPARK PLUG. FIXED? NO... JUNE 03 CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND IT IDLED VERY ROUGH. BROUGHT IT IN AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR. FIXED?...

Nov 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE GASKET ON THE THIRD BREAK LIGHT DOES NOT FIT UP TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THERE IS ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP. A NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED BUT IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT MUST BE A DESIGN FLAW. *LA

Nov 23, 2003 Exterior Lighting

THE GASKET ON THE THIRD BREAK LIGHT DOES NOT FIT UP TO THE REAR WINDSHIELD. THERE IS ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP. A NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED BUT IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT MUST BE A DESIGN FLAW. *LA

Nov 16, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 7,695 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE RANDOMLY BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND PARKED. *LA

Nov 16, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages 7,695 mi

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE RANDOMLY BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF AND PARKED. *LA

Oct 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP DRIVER WOULD PRESS ON THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE.*AK

Oct 15, 2003 Vehicle Speed Control

WHEN COMING TO A STOP DRIVER WOULD PRESS ON THE BRAKES AND VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE.*AK

Oct 2, 2003 Seats 100 mi

HEATED SEATS WENT ON BY THEMSELVES AND POOR/DANGEROUS LOCATION OF ON/OFF SWITCH (ON SEAT BASE BETWEEN SEAT AND DOOR) IS UNSAFE. *LA

Oct 2, 2003 Seats 100 mi

HEATED SEATS WENT ON BY THEMSELVES AND POOR/DANGEROUS LOCATION OF ON/OFF SWITCH (ON SEAT BASE BETWEEN SEAT AND DOOR) IS UNSAFE. *LA

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION DECELERATED EVEN WHEN THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FLUID. THE DEALER CONTINUED TO FIX THE HOSES. *SCC *JB

Oct 1, 2003 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION DECELERATED EVEN WHEN THE CONSUMERS FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL VEHICLE. *AK THE TRANSMISSION LEAKED FLUID. THE DEALER CONTINUED TO FIX THE HOSES. *SCC *JB

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,765 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW 2003 PT-TURBO GT W/AUTO STICK, AIR, ETC. VEHICLE IS THE VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE HAS EVER OWNED. I BOUGHT IT FOR HER AS A XMAS GIFT IN DEC., 2002. SINCE FEBRUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT. IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED FROM THEROMSTAT/COOLING FAN AND IT...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,765 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW 2003 PT-TURBO GT W/AUTO STICK, AIR, ETC. VEHICLE IS THE VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE HAS EVER OWNED. I BOUGHT IT FOR HER AS A XMAS GIFT IN DEC., 2002. SINCE FEBRUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT. IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED FROM THEROMSTAT/COOLING FAN AND IT...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,765 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW 2003 PT-TURBO GT W/AUTO STICK, AIR, ETC. VEHICLE IS THE VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE HAS EVER OWNED. I BOUGHT IT FOR HER AS A XMAS GIFT IN DEC., 2002. SINCE FEBRUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT. IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED FROM THEROMSTAT/COOLING FAN AND IT...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,765 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW 2003 PT-TURBO GT W/AUTO STICK, AIR, ETC. VEHICLE IS THE VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE HAS EVER OWNED. I BOUGHT IT FOR HER AS A XMAS GIFT IN DEC., 2002. SINCE FEBRUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT. IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED FROM THEROMSTAT/COOLING FAN AND IT...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,765 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW 2003 PT-TURBO GT W/AUTO STICK, AIR, ETC. VEHICLE IS THE VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE HAS EVER OWNED. I BOUGHT IT FOR HER AS A XMAS GIFT IN DEC., 2002. SINCE FEBRUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT. IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED FROM THEROMSTAT/COOLING FAN AND IT...

Aug 20, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,765 mi

VEHICLE IS A NEW 2003 PT-TURBO GT W/AUTO STICK, AIR, ETC. VEHICLE IS THE VERY FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT MY WIFE HAS EVER OWNED. I BOUGHT IT FOR HER AS A XMAS GIFT IN DEC., 2002. SINCE FEBRUARY 2003, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO OVERHEAT. IT HAS HAD NUMEROUS PARTS REPLACED FROM THEROMSTAT/COOLING FAN AND IT...

Jul 22, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT LOCKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND IF THE CONSUMER LEAVES THE VEHICLE OR STANDS OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS WILL AUTOMATICLY LOCK. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

Jul 22, 2003 Equipment

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT LOCKING SYSTEM PROBLEMS. WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING, AND IF THE CONSUMER LEAVES THE VEHICLE OR STANDS OUT OF THE VEHICLE, THE DOORS WILL AUTOMATICLY LOCK. MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED AT THE TIME OF THIS CALL.*AK

Jul 13, 2003 Power Train Crash 14,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003 PT CRUISER TURBO OCT 13TH 2002, IN FEB 2003 I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE I HAD NOTICED RED FLUID LEAKING . I WAS ALARMED 2 C ATF LEAKING FROM A CAR WITH LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON IT. ANYWAY I TOOK IT IN & THEY REPLACED THE SEAL & BEARING ON THE LEFT SIDE. ON MAY 28TH I TOOK IT TO...

Jul 13, 2003 Power Train Crash 14,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003 PT CRUISER TURBO OCT 13TH 2002, IN FEB 2003 I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE I HAD NOTICED RED FLUID LEAKING . I WAS ALARMED 2 C ATF LEAKING FROM A CAR WITH LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON IT. ANYWAY I TOOK IT IN & THEY REPLACED THE SEAL & BEARING ON THE LEFT SIDE. ON MAY 28TH I TOOK IT TO...

Jul 13, 2003 Power Train Crash 14,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003 PT CRUISER TURBO OCT 13TH 2002, IN FEB 2003 I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE I HAD NOTICED RED FLUID LEAKING . I WAS ALARMED 2 C ATF LEAKING FROM A CAR WITH LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON IT. ANYWAY I TOOK IT IN & THEY REPLACED THE SEAL & BEARING ON THE LEFT SIDE. ON MAY 28TH I TOOK IT TO...

Jul 13, 2003 Power Train Crash 14,000 mi

I BOUGHT MY 2003 PT CRUISER TURBO OCT 13TH 2002, IN FEB 2003 I TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE I HAD NOTICED RED FLUID LEAKING . I WAS ALARMED 2 C ATF LEAKING FROM A CAR WITH LESS THAN 9,000 MILES ON IT. ANYWAY I TOOK IT IN & THEY REPLACED THE SEAL & BEARING ON THE LEFT SIDE. ON MAY 28TH I TOOK IT TO...

Jun 5, 2003 Power Train

NHTSA#03-V-076-000:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MAY 23/2003 AND ON MAY 25/2003 THE CLUTCH ASS...

Jun 5, 2003 Power Train

NHTSA#03-V-076-000:ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON MAY 23/2003 AND ON MAY 25/2003 THE CLUTCH ASS...

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER PROPERLY. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER PROPERLY. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Air Bags Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER PROPERLY. *JB

Apr 30, 2003 Seat Belts Crash

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE PASSENGER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, ALSO THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE PASSENGER PROPERLY. *JB

Apr 15, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN.. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM. *AK

Apr 15, 2003 Latches/locks/linkages

WHILE DRIVING POWER DOOR LOCKS LOCKED AND UNLOCKED ON THEIR OWN.. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM. *AK

Apr 7, 2003 Power Train 4,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN. THE RECALLED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *NLM *NLM

Apr 7, 2003 Power Train 4,000 mi

THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY ACCELERATE WHILE STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR A STOP SIGN. THE RECALLED CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *NLM *NLM

Feb 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY UNREADABLE IN SUNLIGHT AND/OR "RAINY" WEATHER. PH

Feb 7, 2003 Unknown Or Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD IS COMPLETELY UNREADABLE IN SUNLIGHT AND/OR "RAINY" WEATHER. PH

Jan 16, 2003 Electrical System 2,416 mi

WHEN CONSUMER BRAKES, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THIS CAUSES A DISTRACTION AT NIGHT TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH THIS ALSO OCCURED WHEN WINDOW SWITCH AND AUTO DOOR LOCKS WERE ENGAGED. DEALER CHECKED WIRING TO PCM, ALLG ROUNDS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. NOTHING FOUND. *TT

Jan 16, 2003 Electrical System 2,416 mi

WHEN CONSUMER BRAKES, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. THIS CAUSES A DISTRACTION AT NIGHT TIME. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PH THIS ALSO OCCURED WHEN WINDOW SWITCH AND AUTO DOOR LOCKS WERE ENGAGED. DEALER CHECKED WIRING TO PCM, ALLG ROUNDS AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. NOTHING FOUND. *TT

Nov 22, 2002 Seat Belts

LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE DURING THE INSTILLATION OF A CHILD SEAT. IF THIS CAN BREAK THIS PART I FEEL THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD UP IN AN ACCIDENT. DT

Nov 22, 2002 Seat Belts

LOCKING MECHANISM BROKE DURING THE INSTILLATION OF A CHILD SEAT. IF THIS CAN BREAK THIS PART I FEEL THAT IT WOULD NOT HOLD UP IN AN ACCIDENT. DT

Nov 9, 2002 Suspension

THE COMPLAINT INVOLVES A MISSING PART, THE REAL STABILIZER BAR. THIS MODEL STATES ON THE WINDOW STICKER THAT A REAR STABILIZER BAR IS INCLUDED. THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A REAL STABILIZER BAR. THE DEALER SAID THAT HE COULD INSTALL ONE FOR $520. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY C...

Nov 9, 2002 Suspension

THE COMPLAINT INVOLVES A MISSING PART, THE REAL STABILIZER BAR. THIS MODEL STATES ON THE WINDOW STICKER THAT A REAR STABILIZER BAR IS INCLUDED. THIS CAR DOES NOT HAVE A REAL STABILIZER BAR. THE DEALER SAID THAT HE COULD INSTALL ONE FOR $520. CHRYSLER WOULD NOT REIMBURSE THE DEALER BECAUSE THEY C...