2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: sudden loss of power

6 of the 511 complaints about the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 47,586
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2009
13
2008
4
2007
3
2006
11
2005
3
2004
2
2003
6
2002
6
2001
5

What owners say

Filed May 1, 2014 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the battery continuously lost power without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000 and the current mileage was 170,583.

Filed Jun 7, 2007 · Lights · 51,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the fog light switch becomes stuck and runs down his battery. The failure has caused the vehicle not to start due to the loss of power in the battery. The shop is charging $300 for the repair. The contact researched the internet and found many complaints pertaining to the same failure. The current and failure mileages were 51,000. Updated 02/01/08

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Engine · 37,000 miles · TX

My 2002 pt cruiser has been maintained properly, including oil changes, for the entire time that I have owned it. In spite of this, it has developed engine problems that appear to be related to the forming of sludge in the engine. The oil consumption on the car has been approximately a quart per 1000 miles ever since the 36000 mile service. I feel that there is some inherent design problem that has LED to the premature wearing out of the engine and the loss of power in this automobile. I think that this is unacceptable, regardless of the mileage, in the space of 4 years time.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Transmission · 47,586 miles · CA

Vehicle was towed to the dealer after it made a loud noise. Consumer pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle would not go into reverse. Consumer contacted manufacturer, and was told that vehicle had to have a bench inspection. Consumer was told that transmission had not been serviced properly, and assistance was declined. Consumer showed manufacturer paper work which indicated proper service. Currently, consumer was told that the vehicle was a second owner vehicle, and assistance was denied again.*ak while driving on the highway at 65mph the trasmission locked up with no warning. The vehicle swerved and lost all power.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Engine · 20,900 miles · CA

Consumer stated vehicle lost power while in a busy intersection. When the accelerator was pressed, the consumer was almost rear ended. *ph *scc

Filed Aug 27, 2003 · Brakes · NM

Brakes needed replacement at approximately every 11,000 miles. The first incident was approximately 11,480 miles, not only the pads needed replacing rotors were worn as well. The dealer did this under warranty stating it was early wear and tear. The second incident was at approx. 22,080 miles, this time it was only the pads but it was caught early when the vehicle lost all power steering fluid because of a break in the hose there were no warning sign of a problem with the brakes or the power steering. And the dealer stated this was not early wear and tear this time so I had to pay for the repair. When I contacted chrysler with this issue they stated this is normal wear and tear. I may be a woman but I know a thing or two about cars and 11,000 miles for brakes is not "normal' wear and tear!