2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: check engine light

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · PA

Our pt cruiser has approx. 63,000 miles on it. As you're driving our car, all of a sudden all the engine lights come on and the gauges go down and the engine shuts off. When you pull over and restart the car it starts and this may happen again further down the road or may not happen again for a few weeks. This happens both on city streets and on the highway. This has been happening more and more frequently and for over a year. The last time I was in for maintenance it happened just as I pulled into the dealership, yet when the code scan was used no problems were indicated. This is extremely dangerous. Someone is going to get killed on the highway if that hasn't happened already. Since we have no other vehicle we must use this car. I have been asking online if any other cruiser owners are having this problem. There are many people having the same problem but no one has been forthcoming with a solution. I also noted some cruiser owners are talking about starting a class action suit against chrysler. I really don't want to go that route if I don't have to. I just want my cruiser fixed.

Filed Sep 28, 2015 · Engine · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at 10 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 101,000 miles · WI

I was driving on the freeway when the engine light came on (which it never had before), and within less than a minute the car ceased up, lost power and died. I was able to make it to the side of the freeway as it started puttering before ceasing completely. This incident has happened at least four more times since original date. I had the motor tested at the auto body shop and the said the cam sensor needs checked but the engine is burning my oil up and since this happened and has had to have oil put in 3 times since then in order to make it run when it stops. Just last month I spent over 500.00 replacing the radiator and power steering lines which I was informed was part of a recall on this vehicle but was not covered since it didn't apply to my VIN #. I am scared because I have children I drive with and because I cannot afford to keep repairing this vehicle, which is my only means of transportation. The vehicle was paid for in cash in full and has no recourse from the dealer or so I was told.

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Engine, Locks · 32,212 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the engine stalled. The vehicle failed to restart after multiple attempts. In addition, all of the windows would not roll up or down and the rear driver side door lock would not lock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the cam shaft position sensor, lower arm bushings, sway bar link, and window motors needed to be replaced. The engine and windows were repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 32,212. Updated 09/15/14*lj the consumer sstated the camsensor and motor stalled. The bushings were worn out at only 3200 miles. The windows went out in 2011 and the back door and locks weren't working. Updated 1/8/2015

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 75,000 miles · MD

I am frequently experiencing the following problem which includes the check engine light coming on, the car not wanted to accelerate, feeling like the car is going to stall while driving down the road. One time it did stall in traffic however, it started right back up. The check engine light does go out. I have taken it to several car places and no one has been able to diagnose the problem. This is a serious problem as I am afraid to drive the car. It has happened at varying speeds and weather conditions, from 20 - 60 miles per hour, local road to highways, warm days, cool days and everything in between. It is hard to predict when this will happen but is an issue that should be addressed before something serious happens and people are injured.

Filed Apr 16, 2014 · 20,000 miles · WA

I am now afraid to drive my car. You will be driving along and it just quits. Time after time this has happened. I have read many complaints about this and am wondering why nothing is being done. I have taken it to a mechanic and they can find nothing wrong. It is very scary to be driving down the road and your car just stops. All the engine lights come on and it stops.it varies with speed sometimes it happens in a parking lot and sometimes on the freeway at 60mph. Very serious.

Filed May 25, 2013 · Engine · 41,660 miles · AZ

The check engine light went on and code po456 was on. I had to replace the gas cap as there was a leak. I have had to replace the gas cap two times because of leaks.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Acceleration · 81,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local repair mechanic where it was confirmed that the throttle control switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2011 · Engine · 800 miles · GA

I purchased my new 2007 pt cruiser from hayes chrysler dodge jeep, inc. In lawrenceville, ga on january 27, 2007, with 32 miles on car. I was instructed to drive the car and return in three weeks for a new car check and list my concerns regarding the car. At this time in informed the service staff that the car did not accelerate when entering the freeway and passing other cars. The service staff returned my car to me indicating that they could not find any problems with the car. A few months later the car check engine light came on. Again the service staff told me they did not find any problem with the car. My check engine light came on several time after my initial return each time the service staff did not find any problem. Each service visit I informed the service staff that the car still did not accelerate. On a routine oil change I spoke to a new service staff employee, told him of my concern and dissatisfaction with the car. After waiting for over an hour, I was told that they had finally found the problem (69k plus miles, 3 years later) the engine had misfired cylinders. I was told that apparently all this time the computer in the car and the engine were disfunctional and didn't communicate. The service staff attempt to fix what I would call a defective parts. After the fix the car still did not perform. About three weeks ago the repair failed. My check engine light came on and I was told that what was fix had broken. I was also told by the chrysler corp. Engine trouble should be discovered during a routine oil change. It was not in my case. It took three years of routine oil changes before they discovered the problem with the defective engine in my car. I feel hayes & chrysler corp should be responsible for the re-repair. Can you help or advise where I can seek assistance. Thank you

Filed Apr 6, 2011 · Engine · 69,100 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the check engine warning lamp was illuminated and smoke began emitting from under the hood area. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft seal failed. The vehicle was repaired and the next day, the contact experienced an abnormal oil leak. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who advised that there was excessive movement in the crank shaft which caused the seal to be pushed outward. The manufacturer was contacted who stated that there were no recalls for the failure but they decided to extend a goodwill warranty that would cover the replacement of the engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 69,100.

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 49,000 miles · FL

Iwas driving and entering the expressway from an on ramp when my check engine light came on after I heard a ding sound. I tried to excellerate and could not go over 20 miles an hour with out the car sputtering as if it was not getting gas. I drove to the nearest off ramp and preceded to a dealership where I had an oil change done on the same car a month prior. I had bought the car used from carmax just 4 months ago and it only had 44,000.the tech said it was probably something minor. When he called to tell me what was wrong it was not minor. The cam and crank position sensors had gone out. At the tune of $491.00 to fix it. I called the operations manager at carmax and all he wanted to say was thank goodness I had bought the extended warranty so it would only be $300.00 for the deductible. I saw that there were others with this same problem. I have had more people tell me that these cars (pt cruisers) have many problems and that something is always going wrong with them. I wish I had never gotten this type of vechile now!!! I am stuck with this car because I cannot trade it in, I would be upside down. Hopefully I will not have the oil problems that all the others have had. If I had known they were built in mexico I would not have even thought about buying it.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Engine, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · TX

While driving a chrysler pt cruiser, the engine light went on. The car started to jump and quick and short spurts of stalling, while on the roads. Problem occurs off and on since.