2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 24, 2013 · Lights · 70,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the headlight icon illuminated independently on the instrument panel when the headlights were not activated. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the turn signal handle. The contact deactivated the fuse but later noticed smoke coming from the window control switch on the dashboard console. There was also an excessive vibration coming from the front end of the vehicle when being driven at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the motor mounts would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Feb 18, 2012 · Lights · 57,823 miles · PA

It was discovered that the rear lights were not on with the headlights and the brake lights(same bulbs) were not working. Upon investigation, both light bulbs had burst. When taking it to the parts store, they felt that the bulbs had broken because water had gotten into the housing with the bulbs. The housing was not cracked, so it was not due to an accident. And the bulbs on both sides had failed similarly which would indicate a common cause which would seem to be a design defect. This could have easily resulted in a serious accident. Thanks to a stranger, I was informed about it before an accident occurred.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Lights · 11,000 miles · 00 · fire

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) malfunction on the headlight/foglight multifunction switch on a chrysler pt cruiser 2005, [xxx] (export vehicle, runs in brazi). It started unwittingly turning on the foglights even when the car ignition was off, it lead to drain car batteries and for me to think at first that was a problem with my battery, since when I saw the car the foglights were off because it drained the power. Then, after a hot day I was driving at night on a rainy and dangerous highway and my foglights went off and I felt a smell of burn cable and smoke inside the car, so I stopped the vehicle and saw smoke coming out ofthe multifunction switch and got really scared. After so many days and searching on the internet I finally discovered that the battery drain had to do with the foglights switch. I took almost 6 months to discover it and so my foglights reflector started to melt and loose there flexibility. I went to chrysler dealers in brazil and they said they cant do nothing for me since the car is no longer in warranty. The thing is, there is more than 550 complaints (and counting) on a website explaining the problem and what the many dangerous possible consequences. And 95% of the cars in those complaints are not under warranty from chrysler manufacture. Now I actually run with the car without the fuse responsible to foglights. It cost me a brand new battery and 2 damaged foglight reflectors and the obligation of running without foglights on highways. (that are extremely dangerous without the proper illumination! Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chrysler-pt-cruiser/tf81khbdldvt92ah2.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Lights · 14 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. He stated that whenever the vehicle was driven, the headlights would become cloudy which made it difficult to see at night. The contact is concerned about the safety risk while driving at night. The dealer was contacted and they stated that there were no related recalls. The dealer confirmed that the headlights appear to be cloudy during the day since the sun reflects on the lens and that the plastic on the lights has deteriorated. The headlights have not been replaced. The failure mileage was 14 and the current mileage was 47000. Updated 02/17/10 *bf updated 02/17/10

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Lights · 30 miles · AZ

Headlights are so cloudy, looks to be unsafe. Have tried 3 different products on the market to correct this but so far nothing has helped. Seems like something that is going to be out in the weather like a headlight could be made from something better than they are.