2006 chrysler pt cruiser- the lights on my dashboard all light up along with all the warning alarms. Sometimes the car completely shuts off while driving above 30 MPH - 65 MPH in the city and on the highway then kicks back on within a few seconds. This problem has been on going. I have had professional mechanics look at my car with no luck or resolution to the problem. Luckily no accidents as of yet. I want to get rid of the car, but I don't want to be responsible in case an accident occurs for someone else. I can't get it fixed if no one or chrysler hasn't made the problem known to the public. I'm not the only one experiencing these issues. After a year long search I found 47 other complaints similar if not the very same issue I'm dealing with.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical complaints
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2006 pt cruiser, approx. 55,000 miles. First the seat belt warning light flashes on, then all the warning lights on the dashboard come on. All my gauges drop except the fuel gauge. The speedometer gauge moves up and down after dropping. It feels like power is lost to the engine when it is happening. Within seconds, the warning lights go out and the gauges stabilize and things are normal. Sometimes this happens only once while driving, other days it happens 4-5 times in a row. I am told it is a common problem with the 2006 model. Why is there no recall or repair thru chrysler?
I got the car 6 months ago and have had nothing but problems. All the dash lights come on and the gauges go to zero. It has almost caused me to be in an accident, it died in the middle of a busy intersection, it has died while I'm stopped at a red light and happens at various speeds, I've replaced the, alternator, starter, gauge cluster and some other small things and nothing is working. I've seen a lot of people with the same problem, chrysler should be doing something about this, I don't know what to do anymore with it, I'm not rich I can't afford a new car or to keep putting money into the car.
After replacing alternator in car..still have battery light on..was told I need to replace ECM ..only have 36,000 miles on car....battery is totally dead now and is new battery as of oct2013..help??
Dashlights came on and off gauges dropped and returned to normal.vehicle loss power.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the headlights flickered intermittently. The failure progressed and the lights remained off for longer periods of time. Additionally, the interior lighting illuminated independently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 167,000.
About 10-15 times over a period of about 6 months I have had repeated, irregular, intermittent malfunctions as follows. All have had the same characteristics. At different speeds, different times, different acceleration, different drivers, etc. The electrical system and engine go out momentarily then in about 1 second is restored. Rarely it is not restored for 4-5 seconds. Headlights stay on but all other electrical systems turn off fleetingly. The instrument lights go off and the dials drop to zero then almost immediately power is restored, instruments resume their previous levels and everything returns to normal. There is no sputtering, backfiring or warning of an impending event. There is no consistent circumstance which precipitates this malfunction. I have taken it twice to the dealer but the malfunction has never recurred while they were driving and alternator, battery, etc. All check out normally. This problem sounds very similar to the currently identified gm malfunction..are the electrical harnesses made by the same company?
While driving down the road the warning lights come on, starting with the seat belt light and followed by the other warning lights, next the gauges all zero out, and then the car shuts off. It has been taken to a couple of chrysler dealers and to a couple of independent mechanics, but no one could find anything wrong with it. I conducted an internet search for mechanical problems with this year, make, and model of car and found more than a few with the exact same problem and no solution. Chrysler should be held accountable before someone is seriously injured or killed. Its regrettable that it would have to come to something like that for someone to look into these malfunctioning vehicles.
Since spring 2013, all gauges/lights on instrument panel sporadically flicker off and on, usually no more than 1 minute. This occurs while idling and driving and may occur one month for 2-3 days and not again for a month. Car didn't drive noticeably different, but lights and chime are alarming. Took picture of car at 40mph and lights on to show mechanic because of course it never happens when they have car. At next oil change, took car to dealer and showed picture. They said it could be a wiring short and checked it. Told there were no codes or info stored in computer and they saw nothing wrong. Don't know if mechanic did reset, but it didn't happen again for 2 weeks. Tried to note anything else going on when it does it. Not sure if one light triggers them all, e.g., when low fuel indicator came on, they all came on. Latest incident in 9/2013, going 60mph on highway and lights did back-to-back flicker, gauges zeroed and car began to decelerate. Could not accelerate but within 10 secs (scary 10 secs!), gauges back and car powered back up to 60. Called dealer again and they want to keep 2-3 days to take another look but I hope they're not just going to take my money without fixing it. My car has otherwise been perfect and not had to be serviced other than replacing suspension. I've been doing internet searches and no one seems to know what's causing this problem and this is a dangerous problem. Please find a solution.
My windshield wipers stopped working all of a sudden. Took it to the mechanic who said it was my totally integrated power module and would cost around 1000 to replace!!!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled unexpectedly as all the gauges failed to operate normally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing however, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 52,000. The current mileage was 55,474. ...updated 11-18-13
Dashboard lit up, engine stopped, vehicle slowed allowing me to make a right turn out of traffic. Was able to restart engine. Car history prior to incident on the road. No mechanical incidents, however engine cranking problems. Battery previously replaced and starter replaced on 05/28/2013 by mcx auto service center, mcas miramar, san diego, ca., 92145, phone number (858) 536-1684. Since, first stalled incident, engine failure of the same has happened 3 more times, all in light street traffic with no injuries. Vehicle restarted after each incident. Latest incident august 01, 2013 at 4:30 pm. Internet research has provided me with information and a video of symptoms pertaining to the ignition actuator switch and pin. This video shows exact symptoms of my car and also how to replace switch. Please advise on recall information replacement or a potential safety problem being evaluated for recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Please recall,the windshield wiper it's constantly having problem. Took to the deal and reset computer modular and it works fine. Six months later, it did it again and this time extended warranty ran out because it's a used car so I get 3 months or 3000 miles whatever comes first. So, the dealer charge me $100.00 for the same service. A few more months it did again. Bottom line pt cruiser windshield wipers have serious problem and it will cause an accident someday due faultiness. Also, AC needs a recall because of the so many issue with working properly.
The key is stuck in the ignition...I have to unattach the battery cable so the battery will not go dead. I am women who has a disease called cancer..I am truly in some need to have someone to investigate this matter as soon as possible.the dealer wants to charge at least $330.00 to figure out which I am on a fixed income,still making payments on the car.I feel like this should not be a fault of mine when a key is stuck in the ignition. I need your assistance because the car can not get inspected and I am unable to get to my treatments. Please help me!...your assistance in this matter is highly appreciated.
I bought my pt cruiser in july 2008 a couple months after I bought it I started to experience some dash problems all the dash lights (oil, engine, air bag, seat belt, ABS,etc) started turning on and off and dinging I took it to 2 different mechanics. The first one said it was the airbags censors and I had to have them replaced so I did that and a couple weeks later it happened again so I took it back and they. Couldn't figure it out so the sent me to a different one and they checked it and still couldn't find the problem. I couldn't afford to take it back again and again so I just drove it like it was for almost 2 years and then last year it went away and didn't do it again until today 5/8/2013 and its been doing it every time I drive it I'm worried because I drive my grandkids to and from school and its my only car.
2006 chrysler pt cruiser touring edition. Right front headlight went out, replaced with new bulb, still no light. Mechanic states ticm (total intergrated control module) went bad. Research showed this is a common failure in this vehicle. Repair exceeds $900 and will cause car to fail nys inspection.
Since november 2012, my 2006 pt cruiser's dashboard has occasionally gone crazy with all gauges (speed, gas, etc) going crazy and bouncing back and forth, all lights (engine, airbag, brake, etc) lighting up at the same time. At that time, it did not affect the engine. On march 15, 2013, the car died suddenly while pulling out into an intersection after being stopped at a red light. The gauges and lights had previously been going crazy. The car restarted without a problem. I drove the car to the chrysler dealership where it was purchased immediately. The mechanic could not recreate the issue and did a computer update. After picking the car up from the dealership on march 22, 2013, again the gauges and lights starting going off and the car started to stall and the engine sputtered. I was in stop and go traffic. When stopped, the car would not immediately accelerate and it threatened to quit numerous times. I had to put my warning lights on to avoid being hit by the truck behind me. I immediately drove the car home and took it back to the dealership the following week. After another week, the mechanic was finally able to recreate the problem with the lights and gauges but did not experience the stalling or intermittent lack of acceleration. The car is still at the dealership and he is unable to determine the cause of the problem. He suggests replacing the dashboard cluster but is not sure if this will fix the problem. After reading other customer complaints that replacing the dashboard cluster did not remedy the same problem in other pt cruisers, I am not confident that this is the solution to the problem. I would appreciate chrysler responding to this issue that many 2006 pt cruiser owners are experiencing. The problem seems too prevalent to ignore and having a car die suddenly in the middle of traffic is a dangerous thing.
Driving on expressway all the dashlights suddenly came on and the gauges started bouncing back and forth. All went back to normal for approx 10 mls and then started all over again, this time the engine died, after coming to a stop, turning everything off, it restarted. That was my first incident since then it has happened 3 more times in different driving situations.the mechanic can not reproduce the problem when he has it, and no codes are showing , do not feel very safe in vehicle anymore.
My front windshild wipers stopped working. I took it into the chrysler dodge dealership, jackson mi and found the tipm, totally integrated power module was defective and needed to be replaced at cost of $906. I found on the internet this is a common problem on chryslers. It is at the dealer getting repaired. I feel a recall of this is needed. If you are out driving and the wipers go out you are in big trouble. Just lucky we were in town and not on the expressway.
My car was just pursed yesterday and I was so excited but now today I am furious car only has 65000 miles on it I will be driving down the road and the car acts if it want to cut of on me all the gauge lights come on the gas light goes from full to empty the temp leave goes from middle to cold all the middle lights brake oil seat belt light blink on and of on and of this isn't right the dealer at albany lincoln mercury dint make me away of any problems like this I just got rid of one problem to get it on other problem its not right and when I research it on the computer alot of people that own pt cruisers have gone thru this problem with no relief I need help my 87 year old grandma bought me this car because I am terminally ill and needed reliable transportation to get to the doctor with no worries not to get scammed please help me thank you
I was traveling on I-95 north in the vicinity of fredericksburg, va at approximately 65 MPH, and without warning, the engine shut off. The brakes failed to respond; I put the vehicle in neutral. I was traveling in the left lane. I was able to put my hazards on, but because my brakes did not respond, I had to coast approximately a mile before my vehicle actually stopped. This was particularly frightening because I also had my two young children in the vehicle with me. After stopping, I tried to crank the vehicle and got nothing. The radio and lights came on, but the engine wouldn't budge. Quite frankly, I feel fortunate to be alive given that I was traveling at a high rate of speed on a very busy interstate highway. I had it towed a repair shop. At first they weren't getting any diagnostic readings, but eventually they diagnosed it as a failed fuel pump. I had the fuel pump replaced the next day, and although I did not drive very far, the car ran fine. The day after that, I couldn't crank the car. I purchased a new battery from the same people who replaced the fuel pump. Everything was fine until 19 november 2012. I drove my kids to school, drove back home, and went inside for a few minutes. When I came back out and tried to crank my car, it died after about 10 seconds. I tried two more times and the same thing happened. On my last attempt I heard a whirring sound but the engine would not turnover. I tried to jump the battery, and they didn't work either. I spent 20 minutes trying to crank it. My wife tried later in the afternoon with the same poor results.
My wife and I obtained a 2006 pt cruiser from her father in 2008 with 12,980 miles on the odometer. In 4 years we've added about 12,000 miles. Starting last winter, both while being driven at city speeds (30-45 MPH) and while idling, this 2006 pt cruiser has periodically had a problem with the lights and gauges on the instrument panel. The needles all simultaneously switch back and forth rapidly, then go to the off position. The panel lights turn off at the same time, then after a few seconds to a few minutes, the panel returns to normal. Prior to last friday, 10/12/2012, these incidents had not presented a danger or interfered with driving. However, on friday, my wife was driving the car in heavy traffic, and this time the panel went haywire as described before, but the car suddenly lost all engine power. The car would not respond to her pressing the accelerator, and she was forced to coast to a slow roll in the 40 MPH traffic! Then, the engine reengaged suddenly and the car surged forward when she wasn't expecting it. She refuses to drive it again. Our local chrysler service tech seemed to be completely unfamiliar with this problem when I described it to him, and a call to chrysler corp llc proved useless. A cursory investigation online turns up dozens of this exact complaint over the past 5 or 6 years, and virtually all of them indicate a number of attempted solutions, including replacing the battery, the vacuum hoses, the wiring harness, the fuses, or the instrument cluster, and none of these apparently eliminate the problem. Is this as common a complaint as it appears to be? If so, how can it be resolved?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while traveling 35 MPH the lights in the instrument panel illuminated, the gauges dropped as if the vehicle shut down, then the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to press the accelerator pedal and the vehicle began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 70,497. ..updated 11/14/12 *bf the consumer stated the failure began occurring more often since the first incident. Mechanics have attempted to repair the vehicle but, have been unsuccessful. The consumer found multiple reports of identical incidents on an internet search engine. Updated 11/15/2012
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. After starting the vehicle, the contact noticed that all of the interior electrical components failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be determined. The current and failure mileages were 45,000.
Driving on interstate my dash lights/gauges went crazy (on/off,on/off). Finally went back to normal. Then in dec. I went out to start it & nothing, tried to jump it & nothing...end up buying new battery & it started right up. This month (may 10 2012) was driving to an appt. & dash lights all came on & then engine quit, pulled off road, turned key to off & back on (car started right up), no more trouble that day. May 13 2012 driving & dash lights would all come on & then go off several times, the engine didn't stop this time. What if I am on interstate again & it does this, injuring someone. I'm not happy with chrysler, there is no recall. Mileage is 71, 200. Apparently problem seems to be in the steering column, you just shake it or turn key off/on it quits. Don't kav the money to fix & mechanic can't get it to this when he has car.
Sometimes dashboard gauges go crazy on and off same with dashboard lights . Engine sometimes turns off, no codes. Dealer has been unable to reproduce the fail, they said nothing is wrong with it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the electrical system malfunctioned. The failure caused the exterior lights, interior lights and all other electrical features to fail as well.the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic stating that the failure was contributed to the steering column. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired by an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that when braking to a stop with the air conditioning unit activated, the vehicle would start to idle roughly. When shifting into reverse, the air conditioning unit would shut off. The contact also stated that the vehicle would sporadically refuse to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed but the starter was replaced. The vehicle was in need of additional repairs unknown to the contact. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
I own a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser w/automatic trans. The electrical system, inc. The 4 cyl engine in my vehicle completely failed 3 sepsraste times, twice last year, and 1 time so far this year while driving in a residential area. This condition causes the air bag to not deploy; exterior and interior lights as well as all power assist systems such as steering and breaks, as well as all other electrical accessories to fail. I contacted the vehicle manufacturer and was instructed to take my vehicle into the local dealer as I was able to restart, as was I able each time previous, given I experienced no further problems until last week. However, the dealer diagnostic test yielded nothing which could account for the vehicle complete operational shut-down. I was advised there are no recalls, or warranty, and the dealer informed me to contact the manufacturers customer assistance center to advise them. The customer case manager indicated there would be no assistance forthcoming as the diagnostic testing showed nothing conclusive. The latest falure milease was 72,000.
2006 with less than 60,000 miles on it started hard time cranking, jerking, skipping and losing power down to about 25 MPH. Replaced plugs, wires, battery and crank sensor nothing seemed to fix it. I went online to see if this was a regular problem with the pt cruiser and on several websites found it was a continual problem here is the result of one of the searches: I ran into that problem with a customer's pt cruiser the same year as yours. What I found by accident during diagnosis was the connectors terminals that plug into the front control module lose terminal tension causing intermittent electrical concerns. The way I found it was by wiggling the wiring harnesses that go up underneath the module which caused the problem to show up. I had to dissemble the connectors and re tension the terminals. The terminals are kind of dinky on those and it wouldn't take many plugging and un-plugging of the connectors to cause the terminal to lose tension. No fix is listed on the chrysler website or anywhere yet there a numerous complaints. I bought this car for my 16yr old (now 17) never had a problem with it until now. When going down the interstate it went from 65 to 25 and she was scared senseless. This could have been a tragic accident. Now the car does it we push the plugs back in runs fine then when the car is ran for any length of time it does it again. Push the plugs back in runs fine so I do know if it is this part I hope for a fix before someone gets really hurt from the loss of power so abruptly. Websites I referred to: carjunkie.com, ask.com, chrysler.com, google.com sear for 2006 chrysler pt cruiser.
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