Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrated and she heard a rattling sound coming from underneath the vehicle while it was stationary. She felt that a failed motor mount caused the failure. As of november 8, 2007, the dealer had not completed an inspection. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 03/13/08. *lj the solenoid pack was leaking. The fog lights were inoperative.
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving into a parking space between 5 and 10 MPH, there was a clicking sound. She exited the vehicle and discovered the transmission on the ground. Goodyear towed the vehicle to a goodyear dealer and they stated that the bolts separated in half and released the transmission. The headlight switches and a bracket near the timing belt were also damaged. Daimler chrysler stated that her warranty expired and that she would be responsible for the repair costs. The contact has the bolts and failed parts. The vehicle was repaired by goodyear. The current mileage was 100,146 and the approximate failure mileage was 99746. The dealer information was not available. Updated 01/11/08.
Transmission failed without warning; vehicle was towed to the dealer, who eventually determined that a new one had to be installed. Vehicle had about 26,000 miles at the time. Replacement transmission is leaking.
I own a 2002 pt cruiser and have always taken good care of it, by having it always serviced at the dealers and nowhere else. I love this car but just recently I have started have some problems with it. First my A/C started to sometimes blow hot air instead of cold and that stopped and then it seems like when I come to a stop with the A/C on it acts like it is going to stall. Now the transmission started making a noise when I go from reverse to drive. So I took it to a dealer to get it fixed and they are telling me I need a new transmission and it will cost me about $3200.00. My car has 45,000 miles on it. I would think that if it has always been serviced by a chrysler dealer that this should have been preventable? Can anyone help? Thanks for your consideration.
The transmission went out at under 34,000 miles. Although I was still under warranty I was charged $100 for something that I do remember being a defect that I had to bring into the dealership for them to repair within the first 2 months I had the vehicle. Why then must I pay for a known defect?
Transmission of 2002 pt cruiser failed @ 56,000 miles needing complete rebuild. Fluid pump disintegrated spreading metal shards throughout transaxle.
At 24,000 miles transmission went our completely. Now at 65,000 miles transmission is leaking and needs a transmission solenoid pack replaced. Engine compartment smokes and smells hot. Found tsb#0801505 and the federal safety agency #10013731 on file but dealer can not tell me anything. Found several web site listing this same complaint some with catastrophic failures on the road.
Noticed a large amount of fluid under car in the morning. After investigation, determined it was transmission fluid. The fluid level in car was very low. Since it was a"special" fluid, I could not buy it at the local parts store. Took a chance and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that it was defective "solenoid pack" and "cooler lines". Parts replaced, ok since. If it had happened on the highway, it would have been a catastrophic transmission failure and possibly fire.
Subject: 2002 pt cruiser brakes / transmission I do not know if you are the proper person to bring up some safety issues with the chrysler pt cruiser but it is my sincere hope that maybe you could direct this to someone who can. About two months ago, I had my brakes services at a local shop that I have been dealing with for 10 years. When I was younger, I used to do much of the work to cars myself, and once in a while I do an audit of the work he does. As always, he does a great job. Recently I was driving back from lake tahoe on i80. This is mostly full of mountains with very steep grades and a lot of sheer cliffs. I had a full car load of human and personal property so I would conceder it to be close to the max weight of the car. I placed the automatic transmission from over-drive to the next lowest gear during the steep grades. We did not slow down at all! I discovered to my horror that the next lowest transmission speed was third. So I dropped it down again to the next lower gear and it was first gear. Since our speed was 55 miles per hour, it did not engage at all. Thank goodness it did not. So I applied the ABS front discs and rear drums. By the time we got down from this area, I totally burned out the brakes. I have driven other cars from california to texas to florida with similar loads, but never with a transmission with no second gear. I have never burned new brakes up in a similar fission and required one new disc. I do not think that they ??chrysler?? Did enough engineering in stopping this car with steep highway grades with a full load, and the population is at risk for run-away cars in those areas. Thank you very much for your valuable time.
Hello. I tried copying and pasting my letter into this box however, my letter is too long. Therefore, I am completing this online form and then will mail in my entire letter, documentation and the like to your mailing address along with a copy of this online form. The complaint is regarding my 2002 chrysler pt cruiser, VIN# [xxx] and it is relating to the fact chrysler refuses to repair my vehicle under the current and active the federal safety agency recall # 01v288000 (instrument cluster problem). Today, 8/5/05 I will mail my letter detailing the entire problem but I am submitting this portion online to get the process started. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, [xxx] . *nm the vehicle was in motion when a pop noise was heard caused by a spark within the dash above the speedometer. White smoke had come billowing out of the instrument cluster. The overhead lights in the headliner did not work properly. The circuit board was burned. Other problems: transmission fluid leaked and squeaks were coming from the rear suspension. The sway bushings had worn out and were replaced. *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2002 pt cruiser jumps at stop lights and the transmission shifts with jerks from 1st to third gears. *mr the consumer was told that the transmission could not be fixed.
Consumer states: had 2 brand new transmissions installed, and it still leaked transmission fluid. No lights came on, first time it was on the highway when transmission went completely out. Second time it wasn't shifting properly. Consumer took it to the dealer, and dealer put in another transmission.
Transmission failed without warning. Car came to an immediate stop as if the brakes were locked. Traffic behind me had no warning of such a rapid descent in speed due to no brake lights, I had not pressed the brake pedal in other words. No accident resulted but we were lucky in that aspect.
While driving 30 MPH transmission failed. As a result, the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The cause has yet to be determined.
Crack in windshield down underneath the rubber the crack grew and grew. *bf the gear shift broke, and the rear passenger tire went flat.
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.
Bought a new 2002 pt cruiser. Automatic transmission went completely bad at 37,000 miles and again at 72,000 miles. Chrysler repaired the first time under the standard warranty. The second time, I paid $100.00 since I have a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
After 38,000 miles the transmission pump went out. The dealer stated the warranty ran out at 36,000 miles and there is no drive train warranty. It will cost me 1,6000 dolars to replace. Never will I buy from chrysler again!
2002 pt cruiser limited edition - automatic transmission failed after only 44,000 miles. Repair is $2,500.00.
Automatic transmission failed at 38,007 miles. In service 14 months.
Consumer state that the shifter lever button does not have to be depress to change between reverse, neutral or drive. While driving the lever was "tapped" into reverse. Consumer is very concerned about safety regarding issue. Mr
In three instances on the interstate highway the pt cruiser will downshift into first gear where it will remain after the check engine light appears. This has happened all times when driving, in excess, of 45mph. After the problem, the pt cruiser can be driven, but is limited to crawling along at 15 - 20mph. We have taken the car to 2 different dealerships for repair, however the problem has not been corrected. Currently, this is the 34th cumulative day in the shop, and a total in 37 days in the last 3 months.
Speedometer is in a cavern & when going toward the sun it is almost impossible to the speed
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While driving 60 MPH ABS brake and traction control system lights came on, and then vehicle stalled. Vehicle has not been taken to dealer.
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