Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 0801505 | 03/02/2005 | 10013731 | Powertrain control module initialization. *sc | 04/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/07/2009 | 82400 | 2 | |
| Pcm chip in 2005 pt cruiser convertible identified by chrysler dealership as being the problem. pcm causes myriad of electrical & transmission problems which chrysler won't admit to. when any engine light or other alarm indicator goes on in vehicle and i bring it to chrysler-they simply say there's nothing wrong with vehicle. then the troubles start. the pcm causes stalling at a red light or at low speeds--got rear ended twice, vehicle not turning over/won't start, drains batteries (replaced it 3 times),(car was towed to chrysler because it wouldn't start) power steering mechanism leaks (replaced twice) causes electrical problems on dashboard, radio & cd player wont work (cd is stuck in player), causes car lock/alarm system to malfunction (replaced twice) car lock/system has locked me out of my car and fog lights/head lights won't turn off which then drains battery. chrysler dealership supposedly replaced this pcm chip 1.5 yrs ago and the repair took a month and a half while i waited without a loaner car even though my chrysler extended warranty allowed me to have one! when i got the car back i noticed that the fog light/headlight indicator light was on and went back to dealer to tell him it's happening again and he indicated that i not ever return to his dealership. now 1.5 years later, i have the same problems with my vehicle and it's the pcm chip causing them. i have lost my job from not being able to drive to work while they 'fixed' my car for a month, lost thousand of $$$ repairing this vehicle, my warranty is now expired, am still financing vehicle, but car won't start and is dangerous to drive because it stalls while driving, etc. the car isn't worth 3k and the repairs are in the thousands to fix all the issues. *tr consumer wants an update on complaint. 1/27/10 *nj updated 02/01/10*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - BELL HOUSING | |||
| 08/13/2005 | 21643 | 1 | 05/15/2004 |
| With only 21,000 miles my 2005 pt cruiser convertible base model experienced a failure of the manual clutch assembly. i had driven about 100 miles of open highway and was entering a more urban setting with frequent stops and starts due to traffic lights. after about the 5th or 6th light my gear shift lever would move but the car would not go into any gear. luckily i had roadside assistance and was able to have the vehicle towed to a chrysler dealership in savannah ga. it took 3 days to complete the repairs because the entire clutch assembly and housing had to be replaced. although a manual clutch is classed as a consumable part chrysler agreed to sharing half the replacement cost for the parts due to a mechanical failure. i drove my first pt cruiser ( an early production 2001 model ) over 86,000 miles and never had a clutch problem. i am now 18,000 miles into the life of the replacement clutch with no signs of any problems. *jb | |||