2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 127,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact, a certified mechanic, replaced all of the sensors on the vehicle, the relays, and the electrical fuses; however, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · IL · fire

Was driving vehicle going 55 MPH and dashboard faults out with incoherent readings and transaxle shifts self into neutral. I shift gear selector into neutral and back into drive. Dashboard readings go back to normal and transaxle goes back into drive. 15 seconds later battery light comes on. Continue driving to find a place to park. After about 10 seconds engine stalls out. Shift gear selector into neutral and try to restart vehicle but it won't start. Coast to a stop and open hood. Notice an odd smell. Open hood and alternator is on fire. Close hood and grab personal belongings (except for phone charger) out of vehicle. Call 911 as vehicle burns up. Fire and police arrive and extinguish fire but vehicle badly destroyed by being engulfed in flames.

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Acceleration, Brakes · 130,000 miles · OH

My car just shuts off leaving me no control to stop, turn, or get out of the way of traffic behind me..... @ 55mph to nothing is asking to be hit from behind. Or if turning across a divided highway, to be left stuck with 2 lanes of semi coming for me and my kids. Now it sometimes wont even do anything when I crank over the ignition (like there is no battery) or if it cranks and starts it will shut off right away. It wants to idle down at stops and stall. I have had it in the shop more than I like n spent more money to have to be told they can't find anything. I read of so many other owners with the same problems who end up junking these cuz they just stop starting....sad, we need our cars to run. Chrysler knows they r riddled with serious issues including the lights and transmissions.....these are a bad combination on the road. Someone needs to look @ some stats! Thanks.

Filed Apr 26, 2012 · Engine · 240,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while braking to a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 240,000 and the current mileage was 245,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2012 · Acceleration, Electrical · 134,221 miles · OH

Car stalls on turns particularly to the left, upon key insertion hard crank or starts and idles roughly then shuts off with out warning. While idling at stop lights the rpms may or may not (rev,) after so many mins of driving acceleration becomes more difficult at intervals & stalling usually while turning at intersections. Or going over bumps or up hills. This happens some what sporadically so I never can tell when I'm safe to go. Definitely not something u want to think about w min coverage either way.

Filed Aug 5, 2010 · Electrical · 85,452 miles · MO

I own a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. I purchased it used in 2006. It's been in the shop numerous times because the battery keeps going bad. In 4 years I've replaced the battery 3 times. Today I was almost in a serious accident. I was driving and it just stalled in traffic! It just died, like it ran out of gas. This vehicle is a safety hazard! I called a tow truck it's in the shop tonight. Mechanic thinks it's the PCM/ powertrain control module, cost around $1000.00!!

Filed Aug 12, 2007 · Engine · 109,000 miles · FL

My pt cruiser overheated and I realized that the fan was not coming on. I took it in for repair and the mechanic said the sensors and fuses were fine and that the fan assembly needed replacing. Which cost $700. 2 weeks later, the car overheated, again and once again a couple of days after that. This time it stalled and would not start back up.

Filed Jul 30, 2007 · Engine · 116,783 miles · KY

Overheating, steam rolling out from under hood and stalling. Repaired 9/2006 at the cost of $379.38. Problem has started again, 10 months later.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Transmission, Wheels · 44,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted after multiple attempts and an extended amount of time. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the power control module of the power train needed to be replaced. After the replacements, the problem persisted. Additionally, all four tires slowly deflated without warning. The dealer inspected the vehicle and determined the wheel rims needed the chrome plate ground and oil applied. This was done however, the problem persisted. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 10/25/2006 - the rims are aluminum chrome plated.

Filed Jan 18, 2006 · Engine · 76,000 miles · PR

Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 40 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine stalled. The engine over-heated and the warning light did not illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the dealership who determined the cylinder head was broken and the engine was damaged beyond repair. The dealer would not honor the one year warranty on the vehicle; they told the consumer the damage was due to owners negligence.

Filed Jul 25, 2005 · Engine, Steering · AR

2001 pt cruiser developed a problem where it stalled in traffic on several occasions.*mr the engine light illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The consumer received a recall regarding the power steering pressure hose. The consumer wanted the dealer to inspect the vehicle to see if recall related issue was causing the vehicle to stall, however the dealer wanted more money.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Engine · AR

Dt: consumer states 2001 pt cruiser acted like it was going to stall and then the yellow warning light came on. He took the vehicle to the service department and they fixed the power steering, which was part of the federal safety agency recall 04v268000. Consumer was told the light would still be on and the problem would still occur. To find out why this is happened consumer had to pay to have diagnostic work done. This started day before yesterday, on july 5, 2005. It did not matter what speed the vehicle was going.