Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact noticed an odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he noticed fuel leaking from the hose. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v214000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for any repairs. However, according to his VIN was included in the recall. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and had the component repaired according to the remedy referenced in the recall. The failure mileage was 87,629 and current mileage was 110,000.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel system complaints
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Hole in exhaust system near fuel tank caused the plastic fuel tank to literally melt and leak fuel. The metal shield near the tank does not adequately protect the tank. It is a miracle that the vehicle did not catch fire. The entire fuel tank assembly and fuel lines near the tank have to be replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact received a recall notice pertaining to the fuel system. After the recall repairs were performed, the instrument panel failed. The engine and all the electrical components shut off while idle as well as driving various speeds. While driving less than 70 MPH, the failure recurred and caused an 18-wheel vehicle to swerve over the median to avoid crashing into her vehicle. The dealer reprogrammed the transmission controller module. On july 10, 2007, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the same failures. The etax relay and the controller software was updated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on august 30, 2007. The flash controller was replaced and the air bag sensor was reprogrammed; however, the repairs did not remedy the failures. On december 28, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to transmission hesitation. The modular engine controller was reprogrammed. The failure mileage was 51,780 and current mileage was less than 62,000. Updated 10/16/08
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact received a recall notice pertaining to the fuel system. After the recall repairs were performed, the instrument panel failed. The engine and all the electrical components shut off while idle as well as driving various speeds. While driving less than 70 MPH, the failure recurred and caused an 18-wheel vehicle to swerve over the median to avoid crashing into her vehicle. The dealer reprogrammed the transmission controller module. On july 10, 2007, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer for the same failures. The etax relay and the controller software was updated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on august 30, 2007. The flash controller was replaced and the air bag sensor was reprogrammed; however, the repairs did not remedy the failures. On december 28, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to transmission hesitation. The modular engine controller was reprogrammed. The failure mileage was 51,780 and current mileage was less than 62,000. Updated 10/16/08. *lj updated 10/17/08.
Dt*: the contact stated after recharging the battery, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop who determined there was a seam failure in the fuel tank and the fuel module. The failed parts were replaced. The service dealer and manufacturer were notified. Updated 09/05/06.
I have a 2001 chrysler pt crusier the gas tank is leaking. The vehicle has never been wrecked and is kept in a garage except when I use.
Gas fumes were coming in from the vents while driving. Driver noticed that the vehicle was driving roughly. Then, it stalled. Driver was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced.
I have a 2001 pt cruiser. I had an incident in wisconsin 11/24/03 where my steering wheel locked and could not be unlocked, thus I could not start the car. I had it towed to the dealership the next day. They found nothing wrong. On 2/26/04 the steering column was clicking. I took it to a dealership in st. Louis. The steering column had to be replaced a bearing went out at 38913 miles. Then 8/31/04 I had just pulled into my subdivision after a long trip and the car would rev but did not accelerate. I took it to a local garage due to the mechanics strike at the dealerships. The front pump of the transmission is out and needs a new transmission at 47066 miles. In addition, neither of the two dealerships mentioned a fuel system recalls the were issued in 8/02 and not completed on my car.
Gas gauge malfunctioned. It indicated that there was no gas in the tank, even though the tank was full. Dealership was notified. *ak the fuel sending unit failed. The sending unit provided false fuel level infomation to the fuel gauge on the dash. *nm.
While driving, the emission warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem was pertaining to their gas cap. The problem was not resolved. *nm the dealer informed the consumer that 2000 gas caps have failed before his vehicle. *sc
Consumer stated that the engine light came on, when the consumer went to have an oil change, the light went off. A week later the engine light came back on and stayed on. The consumer then called the mechanic/dealer and was told to bring the vehicle in. After the was examined, the consumer was told that the leak detector pump needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that last year there was a recall on the fuel pump and she thinks that this problem could be related. She said she was told by chrysler that they would not help with the repairs. *jb the engine light had come on again. The service dealer suggested that the light would go off then the problem would correct itself. Recall# 0345436
Fuel line had previously been secured with nylon ties to prevent chafing against AC lines. However, fuel line rubbed against housing of outside air filter where it meets the firewall. This chafed the housing material and eventually caused a hole in it. The edge of this hole subsequently wore through the fuel line and caused fuel to spray into engine compartment. No fire resulted. Repaired buy splicing a fitting into the fuel line at the point of the leak.
I smelled gasoline and discovered a puddle of gas under my 2001 pt cruiser. When I took it into the dealership they indicated that there was a crack in the neck leading from the gas tank and the tank would have to be replaced. There is nothing in my driving that would have caused this. I am concerned that this apparent defect may occur on more than just my car and may be a problem with other similar vehicles with 42,000 miles on them. The dealership had also done recall work at a different location on this gas tank and the problem may have something to do with the care they took doing the recall work. The crack in the tank when viewed is between a plastic 2.5" dia. Tube piece in the upper corner of the tank and the tank itself, this tube piece is a separate piece they has been attached to the plastic tank. The seal between the two had been broken is some way.
2001 pt cruiser -- known issue involving fuel line chaffing against metal AC lines. Vehicle was sent to dealer for recall, several months later the fuel line leaks anyway and causes moderate damage via engine fire. Fuel explosion occurred upon switching off the ignition after the vehicle was parked.
The vehicles fuel pump recall was not performed due to lack of parts. The dealer did not know when the parts would be available. *ak
2001 pt cruiser ...failure of daimler chrysler and medved chrysler in castle rock co. To timely and properly advise us of the nature of the defect and make the necessary repairs in a timely manner. I sent a detailed letter on 3/18/03 to nhsta, odi with the exact sequence of events. Please provide an email address and I will be glad to email it to you.
The vehicle fuel supply tube failed.*dt
Vehicle fuel tank was over filled, resulting in fuel leaking inside vehicle rear right door and rug. Please provide further information. Ph
The fuel line rubbed against the metal air conditioning line which caused the air condition line to become chafed, there was a recall regarding the issue, however the vehicle identification number was not included.
Gas level sensor gauge broke
Consumer arrived at local daimler/chrysler dealer to have fuel pump recall performed. The consumer was promised a rental car on the day of repair but when she arrived she was denied the rental. The brake light illuminated when accelerating from a stop. The consumer was unhappy with the customer service. *ph
Consumer states that fuel line rubs against metal air conditioning line and is chafing. Has not yet resulted in fuel leakage. Related recall 02v214000, consumer's v.I.n. Is not included. Ts
The federal safety agency# 15106-02-v-215-000. The fuel pump module mounting flange could leak fuel if vehicle involved in rollover crash... Consumer states vehicle at any speed smell strong chemical fumes into the passenger compartment. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.. Ts
Consumer states had 2 appts for recall remedy 02v215000 since receiveing notification letter on 08/15/02. Both appts were cxld by dlr who still today advised consumer does not have parts for remedy. 1st appt on 9/10/02-dlr called and cxld. Consumer called back on 10/01/02, dlr advised did not have parts. Mr
Consumer states dealer refuses to remove side pipes that are welded to the vehicle. Consumer feels vehicle may blow up if involved in a rollover. Please provide any further information. Mr
The dealer was unable to honor recall 02v‑215 for the pump module mounting flange, the dealer stated that no parts were available, the dealer is bales chrysler in jeffersonville, in. Phone# 812/282-4356. *jb
The dealer was unable to honor recall 02v‑215 for the pump module mounting flange, the dealer stated that no parts were available, the dealer is bales chrysler in jeffersonville, in. Phone# 812/282-4356. *jb *scc . *jb
On august 8,2002 at approximately 9:33 a.m. In the town of. No safety defect mentioned.
I came to a stop after a long freeway trip and noticed a very strong gas smell. I looked under hood and could smell and see gasoline had sprayed all over the engine compartment. Later, I found a link to a pt club website problem area, where someone had posted about the same problem just a few weeks earlier. Her milage was at the same point as mine (around 40,000 45,000 miles) (I remember conversing with her when she and I were waiting for our cars to arrive in aug 2000 so our cars were made around the same time). Other posts reflected that others were having the same problem in their pts the fuel line is getting worn on a spot on the underside (not visible) where it rubbed against a part of the airconditioning line. Comparing notes, it seems some pt's had come out of the factory with the fuel line tied away from the airconditioner, some didnt. Chrysler recognizes this because they have put a tsb out for the problem. Our own observation is that cars made a few months earlier are configured differently and don't have the problem. I dont know how much later after mine was built they began tying the hose away as a regular practice. My car was built aug 2, 2000. When getting the fuel line replaced at the dealership the week of 7/12 - I pointed out that this was an obvious, and known safety defect and asked them to fix it with no charge. The service manager said that because there was no recall, and because it was out of warranty, I would have to pay for it. So I paid $312.66 to replace the hose. On a car event a week after my car was repaired, we looked at the hoses on about 10 other pt's - those that werent tied back all showed wear in the same area. One with about 35,000 miles had significant wear such that the line should probably be replaced and not just tied back to prevent further damage. I suspect there are alot of pt's out there that were made around the same time that are facing an unexpected fuel leak.
Fuel line inside engine compartment had rubbed against plastic cap for A/C recharge nipple. This eventually caused a small puncture in the fuel line and allowed a fine mist of gasoline to be sprayed in the vicinity of the exaust manifold. No fire resulted from this incident.
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