2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 3, 2013 · Engine · 98,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser convertible. The contact stated the vehicle was idle. However, there were times when she approached a stop sign when the vehicle began to surge and stall without warning. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was being driven. The vehicle was taken to both an authorized dealer and an independent mechanic a total of four times. The technician informed the contact that the engine would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the engine no longer being produced by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Electrical, Fuel system · 67,510 miles · SC

Date: january 9, 2012 current case file #[xxx]; previous case file #[xxx]. To date, chrysler dealerships have not been able to diagnose and consequently fix a recurring stalling problem with the above referenced vehicle; a problem that first occurred in october of 2010. The mckinney dealership in easley, sc first attempted a fix, then the big o dealership in greenville, sc (twice), and most recently the benson dealership in greer, sc. Overall, the vehicle has been out of service 3 weeks and 2 days while at these dealerships. Mckinney's attempt occurred while the vehicle was under the chrysler extended warranty. Big o and benson's attempts have been made after the expiration of the warranty (from time, not mileage), as a follow up to a pre-existing condition. Meanwhile, between attempted fixes the vehicle poses a safety hazard, actually putting chrysler at a liability risk. A stalling vehicle in heavy, fast moving traffic has a high potential of creating an accident, an injury, or even a death. In reality a very serious accident almost occurred recently on interstate 26 in hendersonville, nc as a tractor trailer was following the vehicle when it went into a stall. Fortunately, the shoulder of the highway gave an escape route from being run down. Wide shoulders are not always available for escape. Additionally, within the time frame beginning in 2010, we have not been offered an opportunity to speak with a chrysler area representative and have not had the best co-operation from the chrysler case managers in auburn hill, mi. Without chrysler offering the options of fixing , trading or buying back the vehicle, we must exercise other options available to us. Note: this vehicle was purchased new and I have been the only owner. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 16, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 82,400 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

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

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Engine · CA

2005 chrysler pt cruiser engine light flashed and car stalled while driving. *ts the engine light illuminated on 3 separate occasions. Several repairs were made, but the consumer continued to experience problems.

Filed Dec 12, 2005 · Engine · FL

Dt: the contact states while traveling at 50-55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, they stated the problem was with the turbo and it was repaired. However, the vehicle was flooded by hurricane wilma and was totaled.