CarComplaints.com Notes: Chrysler has taken the boring small car frame of the Neon, grafted a 1930s-era roadster body on top and named it the PT Cruiser. While the new look may appeal to some, the vehicle has unfortunately also inherited many of the same problems as the Neon.
2.8
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,073 miles
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The car will shut off and not restart for at least 10 minutes. I have taken it to several mechanics and when the tester is applied no code appears and none have been able to tell us what the problem is. I took to the internet and found numerous instances of the same circumstances but no solution. This is dangerous because there is no warning, it just stops. Do to the highly dangerous situation we only take it on the street where the likelihood of collateral injuries can be better controlled. This has been ongoing for about (6) months, the last time was about 6 weeks ago
Dashboard started cracking and continued to crack from windshield area all the way down to bottom, then another crack started and did the same.these dashboards arent made properly and both cracks are on the passenger side.im afraid the airbag will deploy someday.my wife has a Chrysler 300M 1999 and she has the same problem with her dashboard.
I slowed downed for a rail road crossing and after I crossed it the front end dropped down. I lost control of the car. The car veered right. I got stopped before I got to the ditch. We couldn't move the car. Had it towed to a garage. After inspection they told me the frame that holds the suspension together rusted through and broke in half. It pushed the suspension up and against the engine. If I would have been going any faster could have veered left to a head on crash or hit the ditch and flipped the car. Definitely think this is design flaw, when your frame fails and you loose control of your vehicle. A pot hole could at 55 mph could have done the same thing only with more tragic consequences.
I have a faulty part in my 2001 PT CRUISER it is called a fog light switch it goes bad in 2001 and 2002 cruisers. I have a website you can go on and see over 300 more people like me who are having the same problems. Google search word for word trouble with multifunction control switch for PT CRUISER headlights. Please help along with hundreds of other people who almost lost there lives due to there lights going out.
While cleaning dashboard on a 2001 PT CRUISER, the dash cracked down the middle near the vent in the dashboard. While it is primarily cosmetic, this is not something that should be breaking in a 7 year old (8 model years) car. I do have some concerns about further failures in the dash while driving and a piece potentially getting lodged by the gas or brake pedal, the shifter, or steering wheel.
- Powder Springs, GA, USA
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The clockspring in my steering column broke. I noticed a rubbing noise and the steering wheel would stick when I turn the wheel to the right. The right turn signal when activated would not turn off when the steering wheel is turned in the opposite direction. I took it to the dealer and had the clockspring replaced at my expense. The dealer told me that the airbag would not deploy until the clockspring is replaced. For a item to fail on a vehicle that involves safety equipment and not be replaced at the manufactures expense is quite irresponsible and careless for the publics safety.
2001 PT CRUISER 21,800 miles and our dash started cracking at side vents in 2004. Cracks extend from all vents toward the windshield, similar to other PT CRUISER owners in the usa. The problem is with Chrysler's choice of suppliers in Mexico. Unfortunately, it will take a class action suit against Chrysler to change their service to customers. I am investigating several lawyers involved in this area who are aware of a mass recall problem. The problem is not isolated to one state. The dash will shortly collapse in causing a potential accident. Perhaps at that time NHTSA will consider a recall. Do we have to wait for a tragedy to receive a corrective action?
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. She noticed a crack on the dashboard that went from the center vent to the windshield. The crack has expanded. The dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The failure mileage 80,000 and the current mileage was 141,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the dashboard has a very long crack that extends from the windshield to the steering wheel. A shield for the windshield is not used to prevent sunlight from entering the vehicle. The current mileage is 89,000 and failure mileage was 88,500.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact noticed a crack on the dashboard. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and they would be unable to repair the dashboard. The current mileage is 90,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. Approximately six months ago, the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracking. The crack began from the middle of the dashboard above the vent and is approximately 14 inches long. She uses a sun protector for the windshield when she can, but admits that the dashboard is exposed to a lot of sunlight. The current mileage is 35,000 and failure mileage was 28,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked around the vent located in the middle of the dashboard. The current mileage is 78,000 and failure mileage was 65,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact noticed that the dashboard began cracking approximately a year ago. The dashboard is exposed to the sun and a windshield screen is not used during the day. The crack has now spread across the entire dashboard, separating it into two pieces. The crack extends from the windshield to the center console of the vehicle. The current mileage is 104,000 and failure mileage was 85,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that she has two cracks on her dashboard, which are approximately 2-3 inches long. She has not notified the dealer. The VIN, purchase date, engine size, and powertrain were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the dashboard of her vehicle has multiple cracks. The failure began over a year ago. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 59,040 and failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the dashboard has begun to crack. He applied crazy glue to the failure, but it has gotten worse. The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage is 39,762 and failure mileage was 37,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the entire dashboard has cracked. The current mileage is 102,000 and failure mileage was 97,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact has had a crack on the vehicle's dashboard for over a year. The dashboard was not repaired. The current mileage is 45,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the dashboard cracked in half. No wires are exposed. The dealer stated that the repair cost would exceed $900. The dealer performed a diagnostic and stated that the vehicle's computer board is failing and reading inaccurately. The dealer also stated that the timing belt and the water pump are failing, which is rare due to the vehicle's mileage. The vehicle is not driven on a daily basis. The contact has photos and invoices available. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage is 58,200 and failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that she noticed a crack on the dashboard. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage is 54,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.
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- Detroit, MI, USA