Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that there was too much end ply on the crankshaft of her engine. As a result, the seal on the engine is separating and causes oil to spill, which could lead to a fire. The dealer was aware of the issue, but the vehicle was 20,000 miles out of warranty; therefore, they refused to repair the issue. The failure began on may 9, 2009 and the engine blew out a few days later. The failure mileage was 56,000.
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Thrust bearing failed and crankshaft was badly ground on thrust surface. Thrust bearing set only had thrust bearing surface on upper half. 5 weeks after this repair the seal failed again. Mechanic replaced the seal at no charge but could not warranty as he has no idea why it failed. Contacted chrysler and they considered a refunding our original repair cost but then denied. I have all corresponded with chrysler, the mechanic as well as the crankshaft and bearing pieces.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. She added eleven quarts of oil in her vehicle due to a an unidentifiable leak. The dealer stated that it could be leaking; however, they could not see the leak or explain if the oil was burning rapidly in the vehicle. The mechanic is currently replacing the short block in the engine. The VIN is not available. The failure mileage was 24,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift gears and continued to become stuck in second gear. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the dealer could not duplicate the failures. On a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to shift gears again. The dealer replaced all of the engine solenoids to remedy the failure; however, the failures persisted. The dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back to the shop. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 10,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer stated that the rear main oil seal failed and caused all of the oil to leak out of the engine. There was no warning indicator illuminated to notify the contact of the failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 04-23-09 updated 04/24/09.
I was leaving a shopping plaza when I drive over, a huge pothole in the right lane I using to leave for home. In my 2007 pt cruiser. Which in turn damage my radiator, radiator support beam , the bottom of bumper and grill, and I was just inform to that the head gasket is needing a replace it as well.
Upon acceleration between 0 and 30 MPH there is a feel of the engine missing or the transmission/torque converter chattering. Have had the vehicle to the dealer two times and they advise there is nothing abnormal occurring in the vehicle that it is a characteristic problem in the vehicle.
Bought 2007 pt cruiser with 00003 miles at 12 months of use and 13000 mi engine had to be dismantled,camshaft was pushing seals out faulty engine assembly , these cars were manufactured in mexico and built cheaply, oil dipstick was dry no oil lamp ever came on found the problem by the puddle of oil on driveway,could of blown engine while driving on highway.
On december 24, 2007 I took my 2007 pt cruiser, that is only 6 months old, to firestone to be checked on cause I noticed I was leaking oil. They proceeded to take my car put it on the lift and noticed it was leaking dramatically. They then told me that I had major engine trouble and needed to have it checked out. I went to sears auto center I pulled in front within 10 minutes all the oil in the car was on the ground. I had them look at it and they said my car has major engine trouble. I had my car towed to the dealership which I bought it. On december 26. 2007 I got a phone call saying they had to order the small block for the car because a bearing in the crankshaft went and blew the bottom half of the engine out and it would cost about $6,000 to fix. He also told me the part would be in friday december 28, 2007 but he had no idea when it would get done because of the amount of work that needed done. I then contacted chrysler because I feel unsafe in a car that no warning lights come on and that needed major engine repair within the first six months. After it's fixed I'm worried it is going to happen again. They advised me I could trade it in for something else but I would have to carry the balanced owed over. The dealership didn't want to give me much for it. I called chrysler financial and they advised me to contact my attorney general's office to see about a lemon law or a buy back because a car that is only 6 months old should need work that extensive. I then contacted chrysler to see if they could just replace the car because of the amount of damage was done. They then advised me they would send the dealership all the paper work that is needed to document the damage and for me to contact the attorney general's office to see if the company is required to buy back this vehicle that needed this extensive work done to it.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 60 MPH, the check engine illuminated and then the vehicle overheated. The dealer stated that the thermostat was stuck and the head gasket warped to due heat. The head gasket and thermostat were replaced. The failure mileage was 1,100 and the current mileage was 1,258. Updated 12/12/2007 *bf malfunction light illuminated, engine vibration probably caused vacuum hose to loosen. The repair of vacuum hose to evaporated system on october 17, 2007. Updated 12/12/07
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