9.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
106,750 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
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problem #2

Nov 162015

PT Cruiser 2 4L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 118,423 miles

I was driving down the interstate on my way to drop my son off at my mom's so I could go to work, all the sudden I noticed that I was pressing the gas pedal but the car wasn't accelerating it was just getting slower and slower. I then pulled over onto the side of the interstate and cut the car off hoping it would start working right after that. I went to crank the car and nothing happened, all the lights were working but it wouldn't crank or even make sound. Now this was a tragedy considering all the work i've had done to it. I bought it used from a family member and paid $1500.00 for it which I thought was great considering it only had 108,000 miles on it. Within 10 miles the radiator blew. Since I bought it, in March of this year 2015, I have had to replace the entire radiator, the water pump, the timing belt, the flex pipe and muffler, the head gasket, and now a new computer since my mechanic said mine was dead. So he ordered a brand new computer already programmed, put it in then did the whole step by step process you are to do when putting in a new computer, and yet the car WILL STILL NOT START. So he is at a lose and can't seem to figure out why it won't start, so if anyone has had this happen or has any ideas I am all ears. I just have never in my life had to go through this much of a hassle on a used car and honestly it really pisses me off and seriously makes me question the PT Cruiser models and Chrysler vehicles in general.

- Kristin A., Salisbury, NC, US

problem #1

May 012013

PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

Just wondering if anyone else has had the problem with the sentry imobilizer/kill switch lock on. On the fuel/temp gauge on the dash there is a small red light it is on and now my car will not start. PLEASE HELP

- Sherri S., Phoenix, AZ, US