10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,400 miles

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problem #7

Mar 072019

PT Cruiser

  • 150,100 miles
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 started and was able to get it home, but it's not drivable since the car died as I was pulling into my driveway. When I went to put it into park it was like park was not an option. Amd the car kept moving so I put the E break on.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #6

Dec 012018

PT Cruiser

  • 113 miles
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.

- Merced, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 242015

PT Cruiser

  • 28,584 miles
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.

- Modesto, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 202008

PT Cruiser

  • 55,000 miles
Failure of both front wheel bearings under 60000 miles.

- Foster, RI, USA

problem #3

Sep 092005

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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 to manufacturer and applied for lemon law, but Chrysler representative did not listen and took dealer side. They claim they cannot duplicate noises, but I recently found out the shop supervisor who has been checking out my car for the noises has a severe hearing loss and a claim against insurance company for hearing problems. There are high pitch whining noises, squeals and loud screeching noises coming from the engine compartment. The car loses power and seems to hesitate at freeway speeds. There is also a noise that sounds like a train whistle in the distance. I have heard popping sounds in the front end and squealing and screeching sounds from the brakes and under hood is constant. There is also a noise that is heard sometimes in steering and turning. The dealer told me they would replace the power steering unit to see if it would solve the problems and ordered the part. When I took the car in for the service, they said they could not duplicate the noise again and did not do anything. When I step on the brakes the noise is so loud it can be heard for a long distance. It sounds like cars being crushed. The noise is also present in turning corners and driving, but worse in stepping on brakes. The dealer acknowledges a brake problem but say they do not know how to fix it. There have been other problems such as radio/cd player did not work when new, sensor light replaced, rattles under dash, check engine light, etc, but the noises and in-ablility to repair have me worried about serious problems. They hear the noise, but then tell me the mechanic cannot duplicate and do nothing to repair. This has been an ongoing problem since I got the vehicle in 2003.

- Cathedral City, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 012004

PT Cruiser

  • miles
Consumer request all pertinent information regarding daimler Chrysler recalls.

- Long Beach , CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 062003

PT Cruiser

  • miles
Consumer states that vehicle's dashboard is completely unreadable in sunlight and/or "rainy" weather.

- Dallas, TX, USA