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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 63,051 miles
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I have a crourser pt turbo in 2006 when it began the installation of defective tipm and comes from erratic in different functions: 1 - does not change speed box, able to random start, when I turn off from neutral (N) sometimes corrects the problem at the first opportunity and then is repeated either on other occasions. 2. also not start on some occasions. 3 slate in opportunities does not indicate the temperature outside or indicated incorrectly and also leaves dial speedometer. 4. the speed of the fan motor does not change when the temperature of the motor increases and is over heats up to the point that you must stop it. 5 air conditioning sometimes will not cool and I have to stop and turn it off and start it again. I've spent on mechanics some hundreds of dollars without resolve the situation, until a mechanic friend informed me that the models from 2006 that have totally integrated power module
- Miami, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
- Bay City , MI, USA
The instrument cluster lights go on and off. The fuel, mph, and RPM gauges go up and down. The car loses power and the accelerates by itself. I looked in you tube for information and found that I was not the only one with this problem! some people state that once they replace the ignition switch the problem goes away.
- Key Largo, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. While driving various speeds during inclement rain weather, the front and rear wipers failed. In addition, the horn failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Ignition cut out on freeway. I jiggled ignition key and power was resumed.
- Fullerton, CA, USA
I tried rolling my windows up with the electric window switch & smoke started coming from the electric window switches on the dashboard.
- Greenwood, IN, USA
Just bought this from 1st owner and so disappointed at Chrysler, had it on week and needs battery. 1st owner got new 5yr battery 3 months ago and it was a pro rated for another battery. I see 9 pages on website for pt owners with same battery drainage probs and that just one site. I am a 61yr old with heart probs and pacemaker and finally saved enough after doc bills to get out of my 1987 car to a nice 2006 one owner, little ladies PT CRUISER and guess I wasted my money. I know this prob has been reported before! I am hoping at least U or Chrysler can tell me what the problem is. I have been driving my 1987 for yrs and yrs with hardly ever a prob and I really thought I could count on a Chrysler product.
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. While driving at an unknown speed, the horn failed to operate without warning. In addition, the contact stated that the alarm system activates consistently and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the lock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
- Greensboro, NC, USA
While driving 25 mph my vehicle dash board gauge just started lighting up. The speedometer started spending around, and then it just shut off, it started up again, but it did it several times before I was able to drive it.please help me to find out what is wrong with my car. I have had several thing replace on it and it still doing the same thing, cant afford another car now.
- Winder, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that while approximately 25 mph, the vehicle gauges started to spin then all the warning lights illuminated as the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.
- Inglewood, CA, USA
All warning lights come on, gauges on speedometer & tach spin around, fyi: Coil had been replaced one year prior.( vehicle then shuts off.) the dealer performed complete inspection of ignition and fuel injection system. No problems found. Removed cylinder again to inspect for any internal failure & internal components are ok. Replaced injector as safety measure. Reassembled, drove and no further engine lite found. I have documentation up until a new transmission was installed on 9/29/14. This is an ongoing prob with exact same concerns and codes either don't showup at the dealer or are not accurate. As of today my car is doing the same things and just spent $2500 for new transmission that I feel it never needed in the first place. I feel the codes are not reading properly. Help !!! have no more money to put into car; it has only 29,000 miles right now. Afraid I'll get rear-ended so only use on side streets even though I have freeways accessible to me. Please this car is our only transportation; either needs to be recalled or fixed and no charge and reimburse me for $$$ spent. Thank you for your help I desperately need.
- Inglewood, CA, USA
The cars electrical all turns off the car stalls and turns off at all times I've changed the timing belt total power integration module and it still does this. It has almost cause an accident on multiple occasions stopping at different times at intersections and on the hwy.
- Southside , TN, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
- New Smyrna Beach , FL, USA
2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. Consumer states while driving usually at low speeds under 40 miles the entire electrical system stops and dashboard lights up as if the car is not running. The dealer was unable to diagnose the problem.
- Ewing, NJ, USA
On multiple occasions the vehicle indicator panel lights come on with the bell tone sound and all gauges go to zero and loses power and stalls. When taken in for repair the mechanics can not find the problem. On September 24th was the most current incident and had to be towed. The initial diagnosis was that it was the transmission but after taking vehicle to a transmission specialist it was determined to be electrical and required the PCM module and the integrated power box to be replaced. After investing 2K by the end of this ordeal I do not feel very confident in the Chrysler product. Not assured that this is going to fix the problem after reading all the research and other complaints on this issue. When a replacement part was sent to the transmission shop directly from the manufacturer it too was defective and now I have to wait four more days for my car to be repaired. What poor quality control and poor customer service from the manufacturer. I am very upset and disappointed in the Chrysler product.
- Pace, FL, USA
While driving, the dashboard lights will intermittently light up and the gauge indicator needles on the dashboard will drop to zero. Three times since I purchased the car in March 2014, it has cut off with these symptoms while driving in traffic causing great risk for an accident. This is very scary. I have to bring the car to a complete stop, put it park and then restart the engine, hoping that no one will rear end me. Imagine this happening on the highway or in a busy intersection. I have taken the car to a mechanic who performed diagnostics on all of the computer modules. No error codes came up although he informed me that when you restart the car, the computer modules reset each time. Data from multiple start-ups is not stored. I also had the car checked by an auto electrician who was unable to detect any shorts in the electrical system. The battery is fully charged and the alternator seems to be working fine. I suspect that this may have something to do with the ignition switch. There is currently a recall on some 2008 models related to the ignition switch. Or, possibly the seat belt sensor in the passenger seat is causing a short when something of any weight is put on the passenger seat, such as my purse. I wonder if the weight threshold is being triggered on and off causing the electrical system to be confused. I've not put anything on the seat for the last week and have not experienced the issue so far but that could be a coincidence. I see lots of these same complaints online from years back to present and do not understand why Chrysler has not figured out the problem and issued a recall for repairs. It would be a shame for someone to be injured or killed due to their negligence. If anyone knows the solution to this problem, please let me know asap.
- Laguna Hills, CA, USA
Car dash lights would all light up, (all indication lights) then the car would shut off completely while driving all power would go off. The car won;T restart for several minutes. The problem has gotten worse, now on route one highway at the rate of speed 65 miles an hour the car shut off, avoided a accident with a tractor trailer, no one seems to know what the problem is cannot help me.
- Harrington, DE, USA
In jan14 my car wouldn't start, took to the dealer. April11 it took it back to dealer because it took 4 times to start the car. When started, while driving the elec panel lights wld randomly flicker, eng light often. Jul14 car back at dealer, all panel lights wld flicker while driving, car wld accelerate while driving and sounding like in wrong gear at 35mph, didn't get car back until aug08. One hour later, returned car to dealer car still accelerated while trying to stop at a four way intersection. Got car back 2 days later. Car accelerated on aug28, cut off while driving 30mph, dash lit up, gas gauge went full to empty, car launched forward and then started on its own again, this happened twice. Took car to dealer on aug29 and still have no car!!!! today is Sept 11th. Each time the dealer would state nothing is wrong and no signs of anything. They would not listen nor record anything I told them on the paperwork, they continued to ignore everything I said. I have paid a lot of money to get the car fixed and it was not until this last time that I finally got a loaner to drive (two door Fiat). A case manager from auburn hill, mi at the headquarters has contacted me, but still nothing has been done!!!!!!!!!!! now the dealer wants me to test drive the car with them, though I told them that it randomly happens. They continuously act like there is no problem, though I have found numerous complaints online regarding the same thing. Something needs to be done asap before people get seriously injured and/or lives lost. This is something that can not be swept under the rug. As a retired assembly line worker of car parts I find it interesting how my case and others have been handled. The lack of concern, accountability, follow through and resolution is done poorly.
- Youngstown , OH, USA
Same as NHTSA action # PE07027 & recall # 07V291000.
- Toms River, NJ, USA
- Brooklyn, NY, USA