2002 chrysler pt cruiser. Cracked dash. *mc
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser body complaints
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The dashboard of the 2002 p.t. Cruiser had cracked in two (2) places, and I felt that chrysler should be responsible for this defect, as a new dashboard cost approximately $220.00 - please advise.
Dashboard falling apart.
Dashboard cracking in 2002 pt cruiser.
2002 pt cruiser, dashboard has cracks.
Dashboard has cracked.
2002 chrysler pt cruiser has dash board that is severely cracked
Pt cruiser dashboard is cracking and growing longer. When I took the car to be serviced at chrysler and showed them the crack they said they have never seen or heard of this happening to any other cars then gave a quote for me to pay and fix it. However the local news has been investigating and this is a widespread problem with the pt cruisers and a dodge truck.
I noticed the crack in the dashboard . At the end of the evening the crack went from the vent on the dashboard to the windshield. Another crack opened about 3 inches to the left and continued cracking until it was completely cracked in half . Now ,there was a third fissure starting. The pieces of the vent were falling inside of it.
Large crack in dashboard, from window to bottom of dashboard through air vent. Another crack was starting near passenger side.
The dashboard started cracking last month on the pt cruiser and appeared to be getting worse. I was concerned that this will make driving the car dangerous. Some of the cracked vent was already falling into the inside of the car. Here is a picture of the dashboard at www.pbase.com/rod_ostoski/image/78561344. According to the local tv news 6 problem solvers at orlando, florida this was a wide spread issue. We felt this was a defect of the car that should be fixed by the manufacturer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chyrsler pt cruiser. The vehicle's entire dashboard burst into several pieces. The temperature was approximately 80 degrees. The manufacturer will not repair the dashboard due to the state's climate. The engine size is not available. The current mileage is 97,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.
Dashboard collapsed on 2002 pt cruiser purchased in january 2006. Approximately 6 months ago two cracks appeared on the dashboard, then in march 2007 the ventilation grill started to break, and the dashboard was now basically in two halves. As the gap in the dashboard appeared to be getting larger. A temporary repair was made using super glue to hold the dashboard together.
Dashboard on the 2002 pt cruiser is cracking down the middle and vibrates badly when driving. Concerned that it will collapse.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 15 MPH, the contact noticed that the vehicle's dashboard was cracked. The mechanic at the local dealer was notified of the failure. The current mileage is 54,000 and failure mileage was 51,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle there is a chemical smell which gave contact headaches and an occasional sore throat. The dealership inspected the vehicle and determined there was not a defect in the vehicle. *ak the front end of the vehicle was out of alignment. There was excessive wind noise when the windows were rolled up. The speakers made a loud noise. The rear seat backing was replaced. Updated 07/25/06.
I have discoloration on both bumpers similar to what is described in odi complaints 10058425 and 10105776. The dicoloration has been noticeable since shortly after the purchase of the car but has gotten worse over time. Looks like there was masking tape on the bumper when a protective coating was put on the rest of the bumper leaving the plastic under the masking tape unprotected when it was removed. The discoloration clearly indicates that there had once been tape on the bumper leaving a faded spot in the shape of a square of tape which has become pronounced over time.
Front & back bumpers. Both front and back bumpers appear to have like a masking tape marks . The area is approximately the widthe of masking tape and goes around the edge of the front bumpers.
The consumer stated that since the vehicle was purchased, the brakes were defective and performed poorly when applied. The consumer suspects that the dealership did not work on the brakes at all. *ak there was a screeching noise and the brakes would sometimes go almost to the bottom of the floor. The driver's seat belt did not always lock, the brakes would rub and hesitate to stop, the A/C did not get cold on high settings, the entire dashboard electronic system was off, the fuel, MPH and the RPM lights had come on, at the inside top of all four doors, the lining was buldging in and out, the driver's side seat belt needed several attempts before locking, the right signal had to be manually stopped, and the left signal light did not hold. There was also an issue with the odometer reading. (the consumer felt that it did not display the proper mileage)
The vehicle's panels for the windows are beginning to discolor because of the chemical used when washing the vehicle.
Consumer was pulling into a parking space and hit a concrete curb. The consumer was backing up and heard a loud streaking noise coming from underneath the vehicle, the front bumper fell off. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and a customer service rep informed the consumer that the bumper was designed too low to the ground. *ak
Front and rear bumpers have what looks to be masking tape marks on them where the paint has now faded. The faded area is approximately the width of masking tape and goes from the edge of the passenger side of both bumpers across to the driver's side of both bumpers.
Front and rear door pillars on booth sides have developed a discolorization/opaque film that cannot be removed. Dealer says they have no record of any problems.
While driving, vehicle was stuck on rail road tracks, when consumer was able to move vehicle from tracks, there was undercarriage damage and right front tire damage, vehicle shut off and both air bags deployed, consumer sustained severe damage to face and chest and was knocked unconscious and is receiving physical therapy, prior to purchase of vehicle, consumer informed dealer that plastic from the airbag was partially sticking out of the steering wheel, but dealer assured consumer this was ok, consumer is also concerned there may be a recall on vehicle.
Wind from outiside was coming inside of vehicle while traveling, also there was a rough idling problem, dealership was aware of the problem.
Hood damage is experienced due to the hood rod being installed at the rear next to the firewall. If closing the hood is attempted prio to lowering the rod, the rod pops up into the prop cavity and damages the hood. There is no protection between the rod and the hood. This is a poor design and chrysler should be required to make the repairs,, put out a service bulletin to all pt cruiser owners, along with a warning label, , and correct the design. A stop should prevent the rod from pushing up into the cavity and damaging the hood.
Rear passenger side window makes a loud flapping noise when the vehicle is driven 50 MPH or faster. Also, windows vibrate. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
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