Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0801405 | 02/17/2005 | 10012809 | Mopar accessory remote starter inoperative due to hood switch. *tt | 03/30/2005 | |
| 2100804 | 10/16/2004 | 2100804A | 10008383 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination -diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1776 solenoid switch valve latched in lr position. *mj this bulletin replaces 21-008-04 dated june 1, 2004. *tt | 07/29/2004 |
| 04001 | 03/02/2004 | 10006540 | Temporary change to dealer storage procedure. battery cable disconnection. *tt | 05/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the flood warning light would illuminate sporadically. the contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for the warning light to disappear. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. kmj | |||
| 01/03/2011 | 32000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 pt cruiser. the contact stated that the flood warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. the contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for the warning light to disappear. the manufacturer denied any assistance with repair to the vehicle. the dealer was expected to give a diagnosis of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. nw | |||
| 06/26/2010 | 134335 | ||
| I own a 2005 pt cruiser; i have 134,000 miles on the car, and keep it serviced regularly. i have had numerous issues with safety factors concerning this vehicle since october 2009. december 2009 my timing belt went out on interstate. i lost control of the vehicle as the vehicle was traveling 70 mph. i had it repaired by a certified mechanic, which included a new water pump. i continued to have overheating issues, and continued to have diagnostics and nothing could be identified as the problem. february 2010: i had to have valves seals repaired due to them leaking oil onto the engine which was a potential fire hazard. this was done by a certified mechanic. april 2010: i continued to have overheating issues. i was also now having electrical issues where my taillights were continuously blowing the bulbs completely out, to where the bulbs would be broken and i would have no lights at all on the back of my vehicle, there were times this would occur at night which was a serious safety issue.may 2010: i brought my vehicle back to chrysler dealer; again nothing could be resolved. june 2010: brought the car back for diagnostics. the dealer kept the vehicle all day. the dealer concluded that the cooler sensor and sensor plug needed replaced, and tail light receptors were changed out. june 2010: alternator went out and it was replaced, and also installed a new battery. when traveling i set my cruise control on 55. the cruise control took over my acceleration and in no my vehicle accelerated to 115+ mph, i could not turn off the cruise control, the brakes failed to work, the key would not turn off. i finally pulled the e-brake to slow the car, and had to put the car into neutral, then into park. it was not until i managed to get the car into park that the vehicle stopped accelerating by itself. i turned off the vehicle. i feel these issues need to be addressed. these safety issues are of a serious nature. your time in looking into this. | |||
| 06/23/2010 | 33000 | ||
| My 2005 pt crusier bought used with 27000 miles on speedoneter in june 2009. resently the motor stubbles and shakes like it wants to stall.i have even had it just quit in the middle of traffic causing traffic to avoid me by near miss.i see that others have had the same problem isn't this a safety issue warranting a recalll. | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 112000 | ||
| I have a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the fog lights come on unintentionally and drain the battery when the engine is turned off. i was left stranded in empty parking lots 3 times with my car battery dead. it seems the multi function switch is the culprit and this issue existed since 2001 models, chrysler has done nothing to fix it for 10 years. | |||
| 07/16/2009 | 10100 | 1 | |
| My wife's 2005 pt cruiser with only 10,100 has a continual problem starting. by replacing or reinstalling the fuel pump relay the engine will start. recently on one occasion the engine stalled; gladly in a parking lot, had this happened on the road or freeway an accident could have been caused. has chrysler been notified about the problem and is it just this particular vehicle or are there others with similar problems and will there be a recall by chrysler to fix this problem before or after an accident? *tr | |||
| 04/26/2009 | 23000 | 1 | |
| 2005 pt cruiser. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2009 | 9611 | 1 | |
| Vehicle would not start, this has happened numerous times in the past. i have replaced the fuel pump relay and this has corrected the problem. in the past the vehicle did start with a jump or by cleaning the positive battery terminal. *tr | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 73630 | 1 | 04/14/2006 |
| 2005 chrysler pt cruiser touring ed. - purchased at dodge dealership, extended warranty contract purchased, and veh. was a certified veh. at time of purchase, within the first 30 days veh. was in for a new headgasket, less than 13k miles, replaced front brakes and shoes within the first 15k miles, now driving to work in heavy traffic conditions, and as i was coming to a congested intersection, the car went completely dead, total loss of pwr, cars were slamming on brakes swerving to not rearend my veh. that was pwr less. no brake lights, no hazz. lights, and nowhere to go but sit frantically in the middle of cars near missing me as each one passed by, it must have been 3 min. as i continually tried to start the veh, and now power at all, not a sound, then out of nowhere it started up as if there was never a problem at all, 73k miles and now this. what next, am i going to find out what the other 10 incidents that are identical to this pwr failure situation that there is no mechanical resolution to this at all, and i will just have to take my chances every time i get in and drive hoping that it never happens on the freeway, is someone going to have to loose their life before chrysler ack. that this is a life threatening problem? *tr | |||
| 10/27/2007 | 8000 | 1 | 09/05/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the keyless entry and actual key would not unlock the vehicle. the contact had to climb through the window to enter the vehicle. once in the passenger compartment, the doors would not open with the handle or the door latch. the vehicle is presently at the dealer and they stated that they will replace the remote receiver and the cylinoids in both doors. the current and failure mileages were 8,000. updated 01-15-08. *kb updated 01/15/08 *tr | |||
| 02/27/2005 | 1 | ||
| 05 pt cruiser has had electrical problems since feb 05 (bought new.) the first time i filled up, the check engine light came on. referring to the owners manual, i restarted the car a couple of times and the light went off. at the first oil change, i told the service manager, and was told that the gas cap was probably loose. ok -- maybe. they re-set the computer and downloaded a software update from chrysler. within 3 days, the light came on again. took it in & reset and was told again it was probably the cap. not -- i made sure the cap was tight after the first incident. over the next year, the check engine light has come on at least once between each oil change. some times it stays on the entire time, sometimes it comes on and goes off two or three times. the service departments (2 different dealers) can find no stored code, nor can they replicate the problem. they -set the computer each time. i've also had both the rear windows open without notice several different times under different circumstances. once, the passenger-side rear window stayed open for nearly 40 min before closing on its own. usually happens upon first starting the car. in addition, the entire rack & pinion has been replaced because of a failed sensor earlier this year. 3 months ago, the car started stalling within 5 miles of starting. sometimes, the entire motor shuts down; sometimes i just loose 1000-1500 rpms. after popping the clutch, the engine is fine for however long i want to drive. again, the service department couldn't replicate the problem. this month (10-07) a 3rd dealer replaced the o2 sensor and a new factory software download, after having the car for a week. the car seemed to run much better for 10 days, then the light came on again. so far, it hasn't stalled again. i'll take it in for an oil change & have the computer re-set this week. do i have a lemon? *jb | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 12000 | 18 | 04/21/2005 |
| The defects in my vehicle are primarily related to the electrical system failing resulting in the engine shutting off. all of the power goes out; the engine dies and comes back on after either a few moments or a few minutes. during this time the vehicle is very difficult to steer and near impossible to brake. this occurs intermittently, on multiple occasions while at speed on the interstate. to date (1/16/2006) this has occurred 18 times on my vehicle. the dealership has told me on many occasions that they are not confident on what is causing this problem. this condition has been witnessed by others. i bought this car new in april 2005. i began having problems with it at around 12000 miles in september 2005. this problem is still present and dc does not know what is causing it. they offered a similar 2005 pt but refused to buy the vehicle back. from what i have found so far, there have been 9 similar occurrences of this and none have been solved. thereby, i refused to take another 2005 pt cruiser. i do not have any confidence in the car so it sits parked while i must continue to make payments while this matter goes through the courts. they also stated that they were only attempting what daimler chrysler directed them to do. the dealership has attempted to fix this problem with no success on four occasions (10/06-10/07, 10/20-10/24, 10/24-10/28, 11/07-11/17). the dealership promised to make necessary part replacements and then drive it one to two hundred miles after. they did not do either. they said that they do not have the manpower to have someone drive it several hundred miles to replicate the problem. most times the car is on the highway for several hours before it dies. i have given the dealership plenty of opportunities to fix this problem. this is a very serious and severe safety issue for both me and other drivers on the road. *jb | |||
| 10/26/2005 | 1 | 05/28/2005 | |
| I have a complaint about the air conditioner in my 2005 pt cruiser touring edition. when i use the air or the heat or defrost i can smell sour smell coming from the vents. i took it to the dealer service department, they checked it and told me the air conditioner had moisture built up in it. they told me they would have to clean and deodorize it but they would have to order the cleaner and deodorizer and the equipment to fix it. i called them back the following week they said they had everything to fix it, but when i returned on november 11, 2005 they still did not have all of the equipment to fix it. *jb | |||
| 10/11/2004 | 2960 | 4 | 05/12/2004 |
| New 2005 pt cruiser gt convertible purchased 5/15/04. to date, vehicle in for service for same defect 4 times, once towed. vehicle non-operational 14 days and non-serviceable, part now thought to be the defect is on national backorder with no reasonable expectation of delivery. vehicle unsafe, failing in intersections and on highways.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||
| 09/07/2006 | 18000 | 1 | 05/09/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while moving from a stop sign at 10 mph on normal road conditions, fire was noticed coming out of the hood. the contact evacuated the vehicle. the fire department was present to extinguish the fire however, the vehicle was deemed a total loss. the fire department determined a short circuit from the battery cable was the source of the fire. there was no police report taken. the dealership nor the manufacturer were contacted. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/23/2006 | 23000 | 3 | 04/01/2005 |
| While driving my turn signals and windshield wipers stop working. took it in to the dealer and they said it was a blown fuse. they replaced the fuse and away we went. this has happened 3 times altogether within the last 2 months, and the dealer can't find the problem. what actions do i take next? this is a safety hazard when i have to turn signals or wipers especially when it is raining. *jb | |||