The vehicle made excessive noise in the motor area or front axle. The dealer indicated the noise was caused by tires which needed rotating, however the noise continued after the tires were rotated. Next, the dealer replaced the transfer gear set and put in 24 new shims.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission complaints
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1. Weather stripping on rear passenger window fell off. Dealer glued or taped to fix. Finally another dealer replaced assembly (plastic liner and rubber component). 2. Transmission oil pan leak. Dealer resealed gasket x 2 without success. Currently trying to replace oil pan. 7 days to repeatedly fix problem. Loaner car (same make amd model) has same problem.
During the first couple of minutes of operation, during closed phased of engine operation the vehicle will hesitate during acceleration. This is most noticeable in first, second and third gear and during cooler damp conditions. Also during this closed phase, there is popping noise in exhaust system upon deceleration using the engine. The other major concern is a vibration from the engine and or transmission upon full accelerations in 4th gear. This even occurs when the engine is at or above 2500 RPM(recommended speed for starting 4th gear), and dissipates as the car speed increases. It is particularly a concern when entering express ways from on ramps. *ts *jb ****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis****761677
Engine racing when starting,and at time when stopping. Also, transmission was slipping and brakes squeaked. Mechanic refused to do anything about the brakes. Vehicle has been in shop about 6-8 times in less than a year.
Upon starting vehicle air bag light illuminated/ radio did not work, and tail lights malfunctioned. Also, speedometer raced without the vehicle even being on. Took vehicle to dealer. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle stalled, the hot muffler caused the bumper to melt due to design location, the problem was misdiagnosed the first time and the second time the dealer found the problem to be a faulty ignition coil.
While parked vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled down driveway into a mail box. Dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak
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