9/1/06 as I was parking my car my drivers side air bag deployed . After several phone calls and emails to chrysler's customer service division, there was no reply. On 9/29/06, my passenger side airbag deployed, as well as my passenger side seat belt locked up while I was driving 50 miles an hour. That day I called chrysler again and an investigation was created. After the investigation chrysler found no responsibility on their part. I submitted a claim into my insurance company, and they found the defect to be a manufacturers defect, and will not cover the deployed air bags or locked seat belt. At this time there has been no reparation.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser airbags complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH on the highway, another vehicle pulled out unexpectedly causing a rear end collision. There was braking prior to the impact however, the air bags did not deploy. The occupants of both vehicles sustained minor injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent body shop and the dealer was notified. A police report was taken.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, with prior braking, the front end of the vehicle made impact with an SUV. When this occurred the airbags did not deploy. There was a police report taken at the scene. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard and has been deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicle has not been inspected by a mechanic and the manufacturer was not alerted.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH a side impact accident occurred however, the airbags failed to deploy. Even though the contact was wearing his seat belt injuries were sustained. Although, the vehicle was taken to the dealership the airbags were not inspected. The passenger side door was replaced. The police were alerted and a report was filed. Updated 05/04/06.
Dt: contact stated the air bag warning light came on intermittently. Also, it made noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on numerous occasions. They were unable to duplicate the problem. *ak the air bag module was replaced. Updated 01/11/06.
My 2003 chrysler pt cruiser, gt model, has had problems since I have had it. First, the engine light came on and they replaced a hose, then it came on again, and they said they didn't know what was wrong with, and they would have to wait until it went completely out. It did, at 28,000 miles, it was the turbo charger. Secondly, the airbag malfunctioned, they had to replace the seat, took three times to get the right seat. Third, now, I would put the car in drive or reverse, and it just sit there, then jerks into gear. Sometimes if you give it gas it would just rev up. They said it was the pump in the transmission, they took 4 plus days to replace it. When I picked it up I heard a noise and smell something burning. When I took it out there they didn't hear or smell anything so I was sent on my way. Then it started doing the same thing it did when you put it in reverse or drive. I took it in, he said it needed a battery. I put a diehard battery in it, but sears said that was not the problem. Then the check the engine light came on, they said it was the evac pump. They fixed that. They claimed that was not covered under the warranty I had when I brought it in two weeks before. Now, I hear a grinding when I start the car up, someone said it sounds like the flywheel and they didn't assemble the transmission correctly, and that was probably where the burning smell was coming from. I am taking it in to the shop today for this.
Consumer's vehicle t-boned another vehicle at 40 MPH, and neither frontal air bag deployed. Consumer reported no injuries. Manufacturer was notified.
Consumer was driving on the freeway at 50 to 55 MPH and rear ended a truck. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.
Air bags did not deploy when vehicle was hit in a 3 car collision. This vehicle was in the center of this collision.
The vehicle was involved in an accident, and the passenger air bag did not deploy, also the seat belt failed to restrain the passenger properly.
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