2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that when the check engine light came on, the vehicle began to malfunction. The vehicle was also burning oil and leaking fuel excessively. The speedometer displayed that the speed was 70 MPH while the vehicle was in the park position. When the contact tried to shift gears from reverse into the park position, she had to put the vehicle in drive and then reverse. The dealer stated that the input/output speed sensor, third gear ratio and the fuel pump mounting flange on the vehicle malfunctioned. The dealer also stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign number 02v215000, fuel system and recall campaign number 01v288000 for the electrical system; did not apply to her VIN. The failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 98100.

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 15, 2004 · Engine · FL

Www.ptcruiserproblems.com my pt cruiser consumes oil at the rate of a quart or more every thousand miles. After several failed repair attempts ferman reacquired it from him, replacing it with a new one from the lot. I purchased my 2002 pt cruiser touring limited on 5/20/2002 with only 4,780 miles from: ferman automotive http://www.fermanauto.com. My pt cruiser excessive oil consumption problem was discovered about the time of the first oil change. It consumed about one quart of oil every 500 miles. The first actual attempt at repair ferman made was to replace the valve cover gasket, this failed. Second repair attempt was replacing the engine they told me. They only replaced the short block, and this also failed. I sent a vehicle defect notification to the manufacture and one to the state to start the lemon law process. Chrysler corporate office sent the regional lead technician to oversee the last repair attempt. Ferman tore down the engine and informed me that they found nine bad valve seals. Ferman replaced the entire head. They also replaced the valve cover, there is a known issue. Some 2001 pt cruisers have a defective valve cover that causes the pcv valve to suck in oil. I drove about 370 miles and checked the oil to find it consumed a quart of oil! There is also a secondary issue with the A/C. The A/C has a persistent mildew odor that the dealer has not resolved. They have treated the A/C with an anti-mildew agent several times yet it still returns. I and many others suffer with trying to resolve the mildew odor problem also. I am currently still performing another oil consumption test. The oil consumption has varied only slightly and still continues. I have contacted an attorney and I am working with him to hopefully resolve this soon. Chrysler stated they will replace or purchase my vehicle back from me, if the oil consumption continues. Please contact me. Www.ptcruiserproblems.com [email protected]

Filed Jun 22, 2003 · Engine · FL

I purchased my 2002 pt cruiser touring limited on 5/20/2002 with only 4,780 miles from: ferman automotive, 11025 north florida ave., tampa, fl united states 33612, (813)371-9700, http://www.fermanauto.com, salesman: rick martino service rep: eric flannigan; service mgr: chris weatley; warranty mgr: tom sawyer. My pt cruiser excessive oil consumption problem was discovered about the time of the first oil change. It consumed about one quart of oil every 500 miles. The first actual attempt at repair ferman made was to replace the valve cover gasket, this failed. The second repair attempt was replacing the engine they told me. They only replaced the short block, and this also failed. I sent a vehicle defect notification to the manufacture and one to the state to start the lemon law process. The chrysler corporate office sent the regional lead technician to oversee the last repair attempt. Ferman tore down the engine and informed me that they found nine bad valve seals. Ferman replaced the entire head. They also replaced the valve cover, there is a known issue with some 2001 model pt cruisers have a defective valve cover that causes the pcv valve to suck in oil. I drove about 370 miles and checked the oil to find it consumed a quart of oil! I located and contacted the previous owner mr. Bennett on 4/13/2003. I found out that he had purchased the pt cruiser at ferman automotive brand new. Mr. Bennett had the exact same oil consumption issues. After several failed repair attempts and continued contact with the chrysler corporate office the dealer contacted him and replaced his vehicle with a brand new one from the lot. I contacted ferman and the chrysler corporate office informing of this matter. I have done research online to find that I am not the only one with oil consumption issues with the pt cruiser. There are many others struggling with their chrysler dealers on this same issue.

Filed Nov 7, 2002 · Engine · 10,000 miles · OH

Consumer advised the engine is consuming excessive amounts of oil during normal operation. Within 1k miles consumed 1.5 quarts and within 3k miles consumed 2.5-3 quarts. Consumer is concerned that engine may seize while driving due to excessive consumption. Dealer advised consumer vehicle has no oil leaks and that consumption is normal. Ts