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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser steering complaints
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While driving 25 MPH the power steering failed without warning. The driver was able to maintain control and pulled off the road. The dealer states the rack and pinion, the power steering pump and hoses needed to be replaced. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
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.
During routine inspection dealership informed the consumer that power steering fluid was leaking from the vehicle. The problem was not resolved. Evoq filed by:ted earl 44 brairwood drive, glastonbury, ct 06033, 860‑657‑9497. *ak
I had no advance warning that my water pump was failing. Luckily, I was just pulling in at home when the temperature bell sounded and the thermostat was advancing near the red area. When I shut the car off, I heard a noise and looked under the hood. The water in the reservoir was down to the add lin and was boiling furiously. Had I been on the interstate, I fear that my car could have blown while driving. My car is a pt cruiser and I have heard about a similar incident from a friend who has an intrepid. I am very disappointed and upset about this incident! I have had recurring problems with the steering, and the service people told me that they couldn't hear the sound and that it was just "the car". I am becoming apprehensive about driving my car - especially on big roads or a few miles from home. I am thankful that, so far, only my finances and temperament are damaged.
Due to the location of the power steering line, it could be struck causing the fluid to leak. *ph the detector loss it's "ps" on the consumer's driveway. The consumer felt that this part should be protected.
While traveling 5 MPH consumer noticed that when making a turn vehicle did not respond to turning, vehicle continued to travel straight. Dealership serviced vehicle, and noticed rack and pinion needed to be replaced.
2001 chrysler pt cruiser: the battery light keeps coming on. I've taken to dealer four time now for that problem. Had the battery replaced twice. Had the regulator in the computer replaced. I am still having problems. The transmission had to be replaced. It is a manual transmission. Had the clutch replaced. All of this due to faulty parts! The vehicle keeps pulling to the right. Had it fixed once and it still pulls. The date entered is when everything started.
While applying brakes steering failed without warning, causing vehicle to roll into traffic.
Steering pump failed 3 times within a month. The last failure resulted in an accident.
When the consumer attempted to make a left turn, the vehicle suddenly veered into a hard left turn, the driver loss control of the vehicle and hit a concrete base of a light pole. There was oil on the ground near the collision. A front end suspension specialist indicated the rack and pinion broke, which caused loss of control/crash. Consumer felt this was a safety issue which should be investigated further. If it would be decided by someone from the federal safety agency to investigate the incident further, it should be done quickly since the vehicle has been released by the farmers texas county mutual insurance company for auction/sale. By central texas salvage pool at 721 north general bruce drive, temple, texas 76501, contact 254-777-111. Owner has asked insurance company to put a temporary hold on sale of vehicle. Insurance adjuster has agreed to a two week hold until february 7, 2003. Unless there was further action by the federal safety agency or chrysler to indicate a further investigation for security reasons. This information should be added to odi id 770890. See 10009888 for vehicle owner's information.
The consumer hit a cement divider head on, on the drivers side. The steering and wheel traction had gone out, also the air bags did not deploy. Refer odi #770588, 1006108 scc
When a moderate left turn was made, there was a rubbing noise heard. Later, as the vehicle made another left turn, there was a loud pop/bang heard, and the vehicle suddenly veered sharply into a hard left turn. The vehicle hit a concrete base. A front end specialist stated that the steering rack and pinion had broken. Scc *jb. See 10014911 for more details.
Clock spring broke in steering column while making a right hand turn
On 12/6/02 I was traveling 60 MPH. I tried to make a lane change and the whole car lost control. The car started rocking side to side for about a mile. The car would not give tranction to the ground. I kept thinking on each rocking motion that the car was going to flip over at any moment. I did not hit the brake for fear this would make the car flip due to the aggressive side to side rocking the car was doing. The steering system seemed to be out. The car felt as it was going to tip over. The car eventually slammed into a concrete embarkment divider on the freeway head-on. The air bags on the car did not deploy. I've had this same problem twice before making lane changes in town but the aggessiveness of the motion was not the same as this highway incident. I'd like this vehicle to be investigated for defectiveness. I'd like the scene of my accident to be invesigated to see the traction marks. I'd like to know of any similar compolaints about this make and model of car. 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. I'd like the damages of my car to be compensated for as well as my own injuries and to fix the original problem with this vehicle. Dt
I have had my pt cruiser in 4 different times in the passed 11/2 years. There is a serious wobble in the steering, and each time the dealer looks at my complaint. They rotate and balance the tires. I have told them on each consecutive visit that the problem has not been resolved. At one point a dealer told me that they had used the wrong "kind" of wheel weights and they were loosening up. Another visit warranted a new steering column. The problem persists I have looked for recalls, and service bulletins but none are in affect for this particular problem. It has been quite frustrasting to not see the problem solved. I am looking for help, and am considering filing the minnesota lemon law. Thinking that I should start here. Dt
Power steering hose, no protection under car. Mr
While traveling on the highway the steering column has a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. The dealership is aware of the problem. Nlmthe fluid line underneath the vehicle is mounted low which hits curbs and speed bumps unless driving 5 to 10 MPH.
Car pulls to the right and vibration. Dealer has switched tires from front to back, side to side, and have replaced 4 original tires and 7 additional tires. Dealer still claims it is a tire problem instead of something is wrong with vehicle. Vehicle still has a pull and vibration. Steering column squeaks. Steering column replace, lubed and still have a squeak. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763033
1. Steering wheel became loose on shaft while traveling at 68-70 MPH; 2. Headlights would flicker from bright to dim, and 3. Front weels out of alignment. Most problem was corrected by dealer. >> please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
A popping, or cracking sound occurs in the steering column when I turn sharply to the left, I.e. Turning into a parking space or a driveway, which is always at low speeds. The dealership checked it, said they didn't think it was a problem, wouldn't know what to do to fix it, and hadn't gotten any tsbs on it. I have talked to several other pt owners with the problem, but only one actually had the steering column replaced.
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