2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 5, 2011 · Transmission · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle stopped accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the transmission was replaced. The failure recurred approximately seven years later. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the contact was advised to replace the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 9, 2011 · Transmission · 141,145 miles · PA · 1 injury

Chrysler customer assistance center (kmm7261775v12890l0km)us customer service - chrysler brand site brief description: transmission failed without warning 2002pt comments: I am very blessed to be able to send this email due to the fact as a pt 2002 owner and a very happy one just had the scare of my life.while driving at 65 MPH my transmission locked up causing my pt cruiser to lift the back wheels off the ground and threw me into the windshield lucky for me I had my safety belt on.now here I am stuck on a major highway with no reverse and no gears.I was lucky enough to have it towed to a goodyear dealer who said the transmission is shot. This place does all my work and I have records to prove with this car has been service and well taking care of. My concern is now the transmission place says it will cost 2800.00 dollars to fix. I would like some kind of response from chrysler. There response was we dont care and will not help.

Filed Nov 16, 2008 · Steering, Tires · FL

Was driving along and the transmission went out at about 35,598.00 miles . The brakes make a god awful noise I have had them checked they say nothing is wrong but I don't believe them the brain box went out the same time as the tranmission. The dashboard on top has cracked for no reason the car is garage kept it pulls to the right for no reason they say and it has started making rattling noises from the passenger side the trunk lid shocks are given out and the car just turned to 40,000.00 miles I think they make them to break at a certain tine and no one will do anything about theses problems I think my next car might be a toyota at least they don't fall apart so easy because I baby this car like its the only one I will ever own if chrysler wanted to do the right thing they would take this lemon back and give me a new one free of charge and I would do the chrysler adversement all over it for them as long as it looks good . Because I have no money for another new automobile have a family to take care of and im not allowed to work anymore this would be a great thin tanks for listening.

Filed Mar 18, 2007 · Transmission · 26,000 miles · ME

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.

Filed Nov 15, 2006 · Transmission · 45,550 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Transmission · VA

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?

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Transmission · 23,477 miles · OH

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.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Transmission · 17,572 miles · OH

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.

Filed Apr 3, 2005 · Airbags · FL

For the past tw-three months, either it has stalled in the garage or on a busy thoroughfare. The authorized dealer has replaced transmission, I've had an oil change, we've had rental cars, tow trucks, I've missed church, flight connections, valuable time away from work-fifth time reporting-dealer has done everything-this car is going to be the death of me-it has toxic fumes-and is literally havine me to take it to the dealer and leaving it on the property. How do we contact the president, transmission has been replaced, it has had an oil change, the dealers can't find out what's wrong with it-and I'm ready to turn it in-it has cost me lost wages, time away from events in which I was to speak, and most of all, my sanity. How does one contact dr. Dr. Dieter zetsche, the president? There is no e-mail address. Was there a fire? Not yet, but there might be a loss of life if it continues to stall on these busy thoroughfares-it makes no sense.

Filed Mar 26, 2005 · Transmission · 42,000 miles · GA

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.

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Transmission · 44,600 miles · SC

2002 pt cruiser limited edition - automatic transmission failed after only 44,000 miles. Repair is $2,500.00.

Filed Apr 9, 2003 · Transmission · 38,007 miles · GA

Automatic transmission failed at 38,007 miles. In service 14 months.