2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: windshield wiper failure

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 130,000 miles · TN

Takata recall- the car will at random times not change out of first gear. I can pull over sometimes and restart it multiple time and it would work. My windshield wipers also randomly come on now. And the thermometer sometimes will be blank and sometimes will say -12 when it is 90 degrees, and sometimes it is accurate. And sometimes it will light up saying I am in all gears, park, neutral, drive, reverse. It is very dangerous if I am on the interstate, or going up a hill and this happens I can't go over 35 miles per hour without taking a chance of blowing my engine.

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

After 5 months of ownership, I have been experiencing recurrent problems with my 2006 chrysler pt cruiser stopping while driving and failing to start. I have had my fuel pump replaced, alternator replaced, timing belt and water pump replaced, transmission replaced, and radiator replaced. Despite these parts being replaced, my car continues to randomly stop while driving and then does not start. These items were replaced as they were "thought" to be the problem but obviously they are not the problem. These repairs have been costly and they have not fixed the problem. Moreover, this is a serious safety issue, as the last time my car stopped while driving, I was in the middle of an intersection making a left turn. I had my children in the car. This was extremely terrifying and substantially dangerous. No check engine light comes on so the mechanic is not able to pin point the exact problem of why my car shuts off while driving and then fails to start. Also, at times, my lights shut off and turn on along with the wipers randomly but not when the car has shut off. The light problem happens independently of the car shutting off. It shuts off without warning. When I try to start the car, it will sometimes turn on after multiple attempts but then the car will sputter a bit and then car shuts off completely. I had my car towed many times when the car did not start after several attempts.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 65,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving various speeds during inclement rain weather, the front and rear wipers failed. In addition, the horn failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the tipm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 92,000 miles · FL

All dash lights flash and car sometimes stalls. Very frequent loss of headlights, wipers, all gauges and blinkers.

Filed Sep 29, 2013 · Transmission, Visibility · 45,000 miles · CO

Rear window wiper failed to operate. Owners manual does not identify fuse location. Power trace shows power to unit, suspect software problem when over 75 degrees f. Clutch pedal goes to the floor and very hard to shift, when below 60 degrees f shifts like glass on glass (very smooth) hyd cyl. Throw varies with temperature.

Filed Sep 14, 2013 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · UT

My rear wiper blade does not work. I purchased the vehicle in the summer months and didn't think about checking the rear wiper. Well now it is fall and raining all the time, and guess what it doesn't work..

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 90,000 miles · MA

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!!!!!

Filed Jul 17, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 40,000 miles · TN

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.

Filed May 22, 2013 · Engine · 69,205 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The failure was reported to the manufacturer. The failure and current mileage was 69,205.

Filed Feb 11, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 52,550 miles · MI

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.

Filed Mar 2, 2012 · Transmission, Visibility · 81,000 miles · GA

Front windshield wiper stop working,replaced motor,further research found computer is going out. Only has 81,000 on car. Ordered new computer found out we were 926 on list,that was 3 months ago.

Filed Jan 9, 2012 · Visibility · 51,860 miles · MO

Wife left house at 4:45pm (near dusk) during rain. She got 2 1/2 miles away, phoned and said wipers on 2006 pt cruiser had stopped working. Went to meet her on side of road and drove car back to house, her in front of me with our flashers on, while the rain had slacked, but not completely stopped. The wipers will come on very slowly and eventually stop, if I jiggle the wiper control and turn signal at the same time. I've checked the internet and it seems like this is a common problem for this vehicle. I do believe this warrants a recall, as this could lead to a very serious or deadly accident. I don't know how many complaints it takes before something is done, but it needs to be done soon. I haven't taken this car to a mechanic yet as we have our old ford pickup to drive on rainy days, thank god!!!!!