2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical problems

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NV

Whether in motion or standing still, tilt steering wheel clamping mechanism has worn through wires connected to the air bag and its warning system, creating intermittent (short?) failure of air bag warning light, presenting possibility of sudden airbag deployment without warning. When air bag warning light is off, horn will not sound but ventilation fan runs. With airbag light on, horn will sound, but if activated, ventilation fan stops running. Must constantly adjust steering wheeel tilt to make fan run or honk horn - creating a distracted driving hazard.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl-the contact owned a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. Started the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. Fuel odor, vehicle would not start for an additional hour vehicle restarted and caught on fire, fire department stated that the fire started along the firewall manufacturer not contacted, fire report filed, fire extinguished by fire department stated that upon start up the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was then restarted almost an hour later. The contact then noticed fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The fire marshall stated that the fire seemed to have originated in a wiring harness installed behind the fuel lines for the fuel injectors. There was no injuries sustained in the fire. The vehicle remained at the residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not available. Piir = y. Ah *dt

Filed Jul 27, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 106,000 miles · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed smoke coming from the root of the turn signal switch. The contact immediately pulled the fog lamp switch, which diffused the smoke. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the fog lights were illuminated at the time of the failure. An unknown chrysler dealer was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 106,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2018 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · FL

Car stalls while driving. Sometimes wont start.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 180,000 miles · CA · fire

My car caught on fire

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Electrical · OH

Windos dont work for 2nd time in 8 months. First time they claim bad wiring not sure second tme had nt taken it in yet taking in jan.21,2016 to dealer.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Electrical · OH

Windows on car will not work after having it repaired 8 months ago 2nd. Time it has happened since we had it.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 53,700 miles · PA

Dashboard lights go out at will and engine lights show codes even after replacing sensors now 02 sensors not working .look like this had been a ongoing problem for years now and chrysler fails to address the problem. Please help myself and other pt drivers having the same problem.

Filed Jul 27, 2015 · Electrical · 116,000 miles · FL

Es un pt cruiser touring 2.4 l turbo no silve MPH gas no tiene luz de dentro no silve el convertible hay que hacerlo manual tienes montones de defecto un carro 2005 pt cruiser touring estan saliendo defecto fui a donde un mecanico dijo que que era la computadora sensol exijo mi areglo att sr cordova o lo llevare a las noticias

Filed Sep 28, 2014 · Electrical · 86,256 miles · KS

Was driving at 45 MPH when the car shut down and will not re start the key ignition in the column went out I feel I should not have to pay to replace this so early in the cars life at low miles?