Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled numerous times. The dealer changed an electronic module. The service dealer determined the gas was contaminated, but the vehicle had this problem on separate occasions.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical complaints
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Poor fuel economy, computer and electrical malfunctions, poor repair & diagnostic abilities of dealer service team. 12 mpg off the lot and no better than 16 so far including a trip to the keys. The h3 gets 20 !! Continuous computer related issues with dash displaying erroneous readouts. "repaired" 1x, in for 2nd attempt now. My big lemon stamp is ready.
Currently fyi. Have to take the car in to dealership when a part comes in on an unrelated reason. Will alert dealer of my problem then, so it has not yet been seen by a mechanic. On father's day I had a woman make a left turn in front of me, and stopped. I tried to blow my horn to get her out of my way while trying to mover our of her path. Horn failed. Tried to blow the horn when I got home, and can hear the switch click, but no horn. Seems to be a common complaint just from people who knows about this site, do not know how common of a complaint it is from others. This is a safety device where one failure due to design is too many.
The horn on this 2006 chrysler pt cruiser only works intermittently and only when you hit a place on the wheel extremely hard. Several times I have had to feel around on the wheel pushing and pushing to make it work. In a situation where the horn is necessary it is too late. I was told by my dealer when I had it in to be fixed two times that this is a common problem with the new pt cruiser and that it was the major complaint from consumers. I did not have the problem with my 2002 model. I do not use the horn often but as a warning to avoid incidents. It is a necessary part of the vehicle. I am concerned that a design flaw may cause an accident or injury. Please see if you can inform chrysler. Thank you. *jb *ak
Dt*: the contact stated the spot on the steering wheel that activates the horn is hard to find. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic.
Dt*: the contact stated there is only a small area on the steering wheel to activate the horn. When the vehicle was taken to the dealership they replaced the steering wheel but this did not correct the problem. The manufacturer was alerted. Updated 3/22/2006 - the manufacturer was notified of the problem.
2006 pt cruiser horn sometimes will not work. *ts the dealer informed the consumer the horn must be applied a certain way.
Dt: the contact stated while traveling at 50-55 MPH the vehicle stalled. The contact took vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and they determined the problem involved the starter assembly solenoid valve. Repairs were made. However, this did not correct the problem. Currently, the vehicle was not taken back to the dealership for additional repairs. The vehicle is a convertible.
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