2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser: check engine light

Filed Apr 3, 2018 · Body, Brakes · 39,000 miles · FL

2005 chrysler pt cruiser. Consumer writes in regards to the fuel leak location on the inlet nozzle fuel tank. *smd the dealer stated check engine light on, cracked trim around A/C unit, trunk will not stay open, front brakes need replacing, and rear shock need to be replaced.

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 Jun 18, 2014 · Engine · TN

While getting on interstate my car would not go but only 30 MPH then my check engine light came on and car died. Got my car started after waiting a few minutes. Took it to advance auto and they said it was cam shaft position sensor; so I replaced it. 6 months later it did it again. I replaced it. Now every 2 to 3 months the sensor goes bad and the people at advance say something has to be wrong because the car shouldn't be going through that many sensors. I have had my car die in the middle of the street with my kids in the car. I am scared that it is going to die and I will be hit.

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · Engine · 80,000 miles · PA

I purchased this vehicle used from fred beans, boyertown, pa on 8/1/13 with approx. 78k miles on it. I was driving in traffic, slowing down for a traffic, when my vehicle lost power and then began to hesitate when I attempted to pick up speed. There was no acceleration and it appeared the car would stall. It never stalled but I did pull over and shut the car off, started it again and after a few moments, was able to drive normally for a few miles. The check engine light went on and the car hesitated again. This was looked at and determined, since there was no other occurrence, to be a "glitch" and the check engine light was reset by the garage (no charge and no diagnostics). In january the same problem occurred and the garage replaced the cam sensor. Shortly after that the problem occurred again and the sensor was again replaced. It is now april and again the problem is occurring, all of these incidences while driving, causing an unnecessary slow down which could have resulted in a rear end collision. I've spoken with the dealership who referred me to the original shop that replaced the sensor (scooty's, pennsburg, pa) and to auto zone who sold me the next sensor. I still owe money on this vehicle and apparently it's not worth half of what I owe due to these problems and I am concerned about driving it more than a mile in case this problem occurs again.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Acceleration · 111,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator failed with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 28,000 miles · NC

In 2006 I purchased a 2005 pt cruiser with 12000 miles, it ran great until may,2009 with approx. 28000 miles, when it started spittering and sputtering upon acceleration and would not exceed a speed of 25 for 15 to 25 seconds, sometimes longer. I found this out on a 275 mile round trip up us hwy 40 after stopping to get gas. Upon reentry to hwy 40 with cars traveling 70-85 MPH, my car just would not go. I felt my life as well as my husbands was in grave danger. I immediately put my flashers on and stayed on the shoulder of the road until it returned to normal speed. Then while going up hills, or stopped for red lights, stop sign or slowing down to yield, it would again, spitter & sputt and backfire. Upon my arrival back home I took it to my local chrysler dealer and was told it was in need of a tune up (atl ess than 20000 miles), and I was told by the dealer it was not covered by warranty, which I believed was a unlimited 5 yr/50,000 miles, costing in excess of $300.00/which I did not and do not have the funds to get repaired., but still feel this is a danger factor for anyone riding in it. (which I seldom have anyone with me except my husband occasionally.) the pt cruiser is still the same even though I have added gas treatments and fuel injector cleaners trying to resolve this severe, and potentially deadly problem. The car to date only has a little over 35000 miles and is still acting up, and the "check engine" light continues to stay on. I have taken the car to a trusted local mechanic who informed me that it is a tune up problem or the fuel injectors, and that it should have been covered under warranty that was still in effect at the time. (what is the warranty worth? (not life or limb.) I might add that if I had known of this web site or how to file a complaint when this first happened I would have. Thank you for your interest in the "peoples rights and safety."

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Engine, Visibility · 55,000 miles · TX

The windshield of my 2 year old pt cruiser has a very large crack which is getting bigger every day. The cooling system failed and the vehicle overheated after driving a few miles. The diagnostic engine light came on and remained on. The AC stopped working. Huffines chrysler charged me over $500 to repair the cooling system.

Filed Oct 16, 2007 · Electrical · AL

05 pt cruiser has had electrical problems since feb 05 (bought new.) the first time I filled up, the "check engine" light came on. Referring to the owners manual, I restarted the car a couple of times and the light went off. At the first oil change, I told the service manager, and was told that the gas cap was probably loose. Ok -- maybe. They re-set the computer and downloaded a software update from chrysler. Within 3 days, the light came on again. Took it in & reset and was told again it was probably the cap. Not -- I made sure the cap was tight after the first incident. Over the next year, the "check engine" light has come on at least once between each oil change. Some times it stays on the entire time, sometimes it comes on and goes off two or three times. The service departments (2 different dealers) can find no stored code, nor can they replicate the problem. They -set the computer each time. I've also had both the rear windows open without notice several different times under different circumstances. Once, the passenger-side rear window stayed open for nearly 40 min before closing on its own. Usually happens upon first starting the car. In addition, the entire rack & pinion has been replaced because of a failed sensor earlier this year. 3 months ago, the car started stalling within 5 miles of starting. Sometimes, the entire motor shuts down; sometimes I just loose 1000-1500 rpms. After popping the clutch, the engine is fine for however long I want to drive. Again, the service department couldn't replicate the problem. This month (10-07) a 3rd dealer replaced the o2 sensor and a new factory software download, after having the car for a week. The car seemed to run much better for 10 days, then the light came on again. So far, it hasn't stalled again. I'll take it in for an oil change & have the computer re-set this week. Do I have a lemon?

Filed Aug 28, 2006 · Engine · 10,600 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated the engine light continued to illuminate and the engine stalled at various speeds. The vehicle has been to the dealership four times. The dealership replaced the PCM module twice. The dealership replaced four spark plugs and various wiring twice, but the problem persisted.