2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 17, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · LA

I'm driving along, cruise set to 65. Ac on. Radio on. No sounds or weird feels from the car. Every light on the dash comes on. They went off after two seconds, with the seatbelt light being last to shut off. Then the car hits 113k miles about ten miles later and just... shuts off. All gauges drop to zero. Ac shuts off. Radio still playing. Full tank of gas. Headlights still on, brakes worked, power steering worked, and emergency flashers worked. I managed to get out of traffic and pull over without causing an accident. I turn the radio off and turn the key off for a few minutes. It cranked right back up and ran a little rough for a moment before smoothing out. I drove home without incident, but kept the radio and cruise off. And stayed under 65. Thankfully, traffic was light. The car has not been fixed as of this posting, nor has it been seen by anyone due to the weekend. Unsure of when I can get it fixed due to finances, but if this happens in heavy traffic or on one of many roads with no shoulder, lives will be at risk.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · AZ

While driving with my headlights and fog lights on, using my turn signal turns off my headlight on that side until the turn signal shuts off. I have also seen this in a chrysler 300, and a town and country. And, I have seen this in a chevy camaro and a vw. Something is seriously wrong here!!! The date is only because you need a date. It is frequent,.

Filed Dec 13, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · AZ

Good morning, this may not be an emergency, or a severe safety hazard, but... I found that my 2007 chrysler pt cruiser had an annoying flaw. When I had my headlights on with the driving lights, and I put on my turn signal, the headlight on that side would go out. Since nothing else was affected, I chose to keep my driving lights off. However, I have noticed is that other chryslers (300, 200), a jeep cherokee, a chevy camaro, and a volkswagen do the same thing, but without the driving light being on. It is always when the turn signal is engaged while the headlights are on. I have only noticed this recently...I am not sure why, but I am beginning to see this a lot. On a dark, rainy night, that could eliminate a whole quadrant of light is a person is turning. There is an electrical issue with several different manufacturers. I am also going to contact other entities, but I think this is a real problem. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Aug 8, 2017 · Lights · 100,000 miles · AZ

I have seen this with several makes and models - all chrysler products. When I have my headlights and "fog" lights on, turning on my turn signal makes the headlight on that side go out. When the turn signal goes off, the headlight comes back on. I have seen this in a jeep compass and a chrysler 300, also. I believe that this is a major problem.

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 69,689 miles · MI

The multi function switch on the steering column just stops working. When this happens you lose head lights, tail lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and windshield spray. The switch has been replaced twice now and the same problem keeps occurring. It either fails totally or works intermittently. You cannot drive the car at night or when it's raining - it's a major safety issue.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Lights · 400 miles · MN

Tl* - the contact stated that the tail lights on his 2007 chevrolet aveo do not come on automatically as do the headlights. The vehicle has approximately 400 miles. The contact stated this could be a safety issue if he forgets to turn on the lights at night. The contact stated he has spoken with the dealer and he is waiting for a response.