Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0803006 | 08/25/2006 | 0803006A | 10021239 | Powertrain control module initialization. *kb | 03/23/2007 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 1802907 | 04/26/2007 | 10021684 | Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *kb | 06/15/2007 | |
| 0801505 | 03/02/2005 | 10013731 | Powertrain control module initialization. *sc | 04/26/2005 | |
| 1800604A | 04/06/2004 | 1800604B | 10005981 | Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *tt *mj this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-006-04a dated 04/06/2004. *tt | 04/05/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 1800707 | 02/01/2007 | 10021212 | Driveability improvements. reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software. *kb | 03/22/2007 | |
| 0600105 | 02/19/2005 | 10012813 | Transmission gear rattle sound at idle. *tt | 03/31/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection when the contact was advised that the power train control module was programmed incorrectly and caused the on-board diagnostic system software to provide a fuel system reading. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure where they advised the dealer to perform a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 105,000. | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection when the contact was advised that the power train control module was programmed incorrectly and caused the on-board diagnostic system software to provide a fuel system reading. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure where they advised the dealer to perform a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 105,000. kmj | |||
| 08/23/2012 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 pt cruiser. the contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local mechanic for state inspection the contact was advised that the power train control module was programmed incorrectly and caused the on-board diagnostic system software not be able to give a fuel system reading. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and they advised to have the dealer performed a diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 105,000. li | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 63278 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 60 mph the engine stalled and restarted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times but the technicians were unable to detect a trouble code during the diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and they stated the failure was related to the power train wiring harness. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 63,278. | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 63278 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 60 mph the engine stalled and restarted. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven times but the technicians were unable to detect a trouble code during the diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and they stated the failure was related to the power train wiring harness. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 63,278. kmj | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 63278 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 60 mph the engine stalled and restarted. the identical failure occurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer seven different times. the technician was unable to detect a trouble code during the diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified and they stated the failure was related to the power train wiring harness. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 63,278. js | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/17/2007 | 8359 | 1 | |
| Transmission parking pall broke. after placing car in park and exiting vehicle, the car started to roll backwards. had to get car open quickly again and apply brake to keep vehicle from striking a person or another vehicle. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/09/2005 | 50 | 4 | 11/09/2005 |
| Car had shake in front through steering wheel and rt. floorboard. change tires and wheels. changes tires twice. replaced left front axle with single axle. replaced same axle with two piece axle. still has shake in it. factory tech said live with it. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS | |||
| 12/06/2006 | 78000 | 1 | 12/18/2004 |
| 2005 pt cruiser (turbo) was taken to dealership for annual inspection and oil change. inspection was not granted. vehicle was pronounced unsafe to drive as the bearings on the spindle (on axle) were destroyed and both front wheels were wobbling. mechanic said one or both wheels could come off. in the next bay was another pt cruiser (turbo) with the identical problem. the mechanics discussed whether the design was sufficient to support the power of the turbo. until the parts arrive (we have to pay the $600+ for them) we have a rental at the dealers suggestion and our cost. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Have a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser and only 45,000 miles on it. after feeling a bad vibration for a week or so and noises when making turns, i took my car back to where i had new tires put on thinking they had defective details to them. come to find out that the front bearings are bad already. thinking to myself that this shouldn't be happening in this early of mileage, i started looking into trying to replace them myself as the costs everywhere for this repair is too much for our family to bear right now. in looking for the diagrams for the front end, i came across this forum with 155 posts of the same complaint on this model car from 2001 to current models, including one post of a lady who lost her son in an accident due to this faulty part/assembly. i truely believe this warrants further review as it seems with so many of the same issue (and this is only what had been posted, not including people who had this issue and just keep paying for the repair over and over) it makes me question the quality of chrysler pt's for sure. please review this as it may save someone's (including my own) life. website for posts for your reference is http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chrysler-pt-cruiser/til09od8d72erulqa/p4 | |||