2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser: complete transmission failure

Filed Feb 23, 2007 · Suspension · 41,361 miles · NY

Tl* - the contact stated that he had goodyear eagle tires, 205/55 r16 eagle ls. At 31,000 miles the car was pulling to the left, and he took it to a dealer and found that the belts on the tire separated, causing the tread to shift. The contact stated that at 41,000 miles the back of the car began swaying sideways to the left and right, and it was determined that the belts on the tire separated again. The contact stated that the tread was fine, the belt in the tire was faulty. *ak the vehicle had a slight oil leak. The dealer replaced transmission solenoid pack. Updated 03/19/07.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Transmission · 43,500 miles · MD

(1) normal driving conditions; (2) car began to buck and then would not shift into gears; transmission was replaced.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Transmission · 36,633 miles · AL

2001 chrysler pt cruiser, original owner, 36,633 miles. Driving in heavy traffic on hwy 280 east in birmingham, al april 28, 2005 when transmission froze up. Was able to move to shoulder to avoid accident. Had vehicle towed to shop. Transmission control module had gone out - vehicle was one year and 633 miles out of warranty. Repair costs - $575. Chrysler corporation refused to provide any warranty assistance. Driving on hwy 280 east in birmingham, al on september 14, 2005 when transmission went out again. Mileage at this occurrance 40,827. Had vehicle towed to shop. Transmission control module had gone out - again. Part was replaced at no charge but had to pay labor charges plus cost of rental vehicle for 1 week. Total cost this round - $500 including rental car.

Filed Jul 11, 2005 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · IN

Transmission failure after only 42000 miles

Filed Nov 12, 2004 · Lights, Transmission · 50,000 miles · MN

Some of the illuminating lights in the dashboard for speed and RPM and fuel have gone out. I had mentioned this to chrysler when my transmission died and they did nothing. Isn't them another e-mail in september and they still have done nothing. I feel this is a safety hazard if you can not read your gauges at night time without taking your attention away from the road to turn on the interior light to see the gauges.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · 47,066 miles · MO

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.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Transmission · FL

The trans axle broke in our 2001 chrysler pt on sun-1/25/04 and was towed to the sarasota chrysler dealer who got to it tuesday to say not under warranty(we are 2nd owner-had 2 yrs) so need a new one. They did not offer to pull out and rebuild. It was under warranty, it would have been rebuilt. They did not notify us of recall nor fix that. We just moved here frommd. In august and did not get fuel recall somehow. Safety seat we did get ,but did not do. Due to $2400 quote, we towed the auto hme and gave them a deposit to order a new transmission from chrysler since a used one could not be found. Now we still do not have nor can be told when it will come in off "backorder"? For a 2001 popular auto? Called chrysler to verify to see what could be done since we are renting a car now for 3 weeks with 4 yr old car not working and cannot be fixed due to unavailable parts. It is not like it is a fiero or antique, or unusual. We called chrysler who checked with dealer on "recall " complaint -spoke to [xxx] and she said she did not ask them that. Asked her about parts and was told she could "rush" and hopefully get a transmission for us soon, but we would have to pay extra! Still no time frame was quoted. We are stuck and do not know where to turn . The car has not had other problems and only has under 60,000 miles so it is hard to understand that chrysler will not stand behind their product or offer more help for consumer satisfaction on a very popular auto. It is a 5 speed. We would like to know who can help or what rights we have. Vin# [xxx]....please forward this or reply. I am so disappointed in this american product, that I may trade for foreign. Most sincerely, [xxx]. *ak updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · Transmission · 43,243 miles · CA

The transmission went out on my car a 2001 p.t. Cruiser with only 44243 miles on it, the vehicle is only 17 months old.