Chrysler PT Cruiser abs comes on

Filed May 8, 2013 · Electrical · OR

I bought my pt cruiser in july 2008 a couple months after I bought it I started to experience some dash problems all the dash lights (oil, engine, air bag, seat belt, ABS,etc) started turning on and off and dinging I took it to 2 different mechanics. The first one said it was the airbags censors and I had to have them replaced so I did that and a couple weeks later it happened again so I took it back and they. Couldn't figure it out so the sent me to a different one and they checked it and still couldn't find the problem. I couldn't afford to take it back again and again so I just drove it like it was for almost 2 years and then last year it went away and didn't do it again until today 5/8/2013 and its been doing it every time I drive it I'm worried because I drive my grandkids to and from school and its my only car.

Filed Apr 2, 2007 · Electrical · FL

My '02 pt cruiser has had many incidents over the past 4 years. The instrument panel occassionally flickers or does not light up at all. The radio display/clock feature will turn off while music is still playing. Headlights dim when radio/instrument panel is changed. The ABS failed on the interstate whlie going 65mph. The car slid for a long time, causing a large bald spot on all 4 tires. Then subsequently the car shut off and took a few minutes before the car was able to turn back on. The starter has died 3 times, each time being replaced. The car gets roughly 13mpg at all times. There is no safety under the seat to prevent rolling objects from rolling into the front seat and potentially affecting the use of pedals. The car frequently does not allow me to turn the key. I have had all of these problems, even while taking excellent care of my vechicle.

Filed Aug 7, 2006 · Brakes · 15,000 miles · FL · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate and felt as if it was dragging. There was also a smell was coming from the front of the vehicle. It was towed to an independent repair shop who determined the front left brake was sticking. The caliper was replaced and bolts were tightened. One week later, the same thing occurred. This time the independent repair shop replaced the caliper with the original and suggested a visit to the dealer for further assistance. The dealer flushed the brake system and during a test drive the front left and the rear right brakes caught on fire. It was determined the rotors and pads and ABS system needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 2, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · 31,000 miles · CA

Subject: 2002 pt cruiser brakes / transmission I do not know if you are the proper person to bring up some safety issues with the chrysler pt cruiser but it is my sincere hope that maybe you could direct this to someone who can. About two months ago, I had my brakes services at a local shop that I have been dealing with for 10 years. When I was younger, I used to do much of the work to cars myself, and once in a while I do an audit of the work he does. As always, he does a great job. Recently I was driving back from lake tahoe on i80. This is mostly full of mountains with very steep grades and a lot of sheer cliffs. I had a full car load of human and personal property so I would conceder it to be close to the max weight of the car. I placed the automatic transmission from over-drive to the next lowest gear during the steep grades. We did not slow down at all! I discovered to my horror that the next lowest transmission speed was third. So I dropped it down again to the next lower gear and it was first gear. Since our speed was 55 miles per hour, it did not engage at all. Thank goodness it did not. So I applied the ABS front discs and rear drums. By the time we got down from this area, I totally burned out the brakes. I have driven other cars from california to texas to florida with similar loads, but never with a transmission with no second gear. I have never burned new brakes up in a similar fission and required one new disc. I do not think that they ??chrysler?? Did enough engineering in stopping this car with steep highway grades with a full load, and the population is at risk for run-away cars in those areas. Thank you very much for your valuable time.

Filed Jul 6, 2005 · Brakes · 30,080 miles · IL · crash

Faikure of ABS

Filed May 12, 2005 · Electrical · 43 miles · WA

Shortly after purchasing our brand new 2003 pt cruiser, we noticed the dash lights and headlights would occasionally flicker for no apparent reason. At first, it was very intermittent and we did not pay much attention to it. However, since about the middle of october of 2004, the problem has gotten much worse. Now whenever the brake is applied, the dash lights and the headlights flicker very noticeably, and the frequency of the flickering for no reason has increased dramatically. On november 18, 2004, we took the cruiser into spokane chrysler to correct the problem (invoice 147545). Spokane chrysler was very courteous and tried diligently to fix the problem. They replaced the generator, the powertrain control module, and even tried a new battery -- unfortunately, none of their efforts fixed the problem. Spokane chrysler did discover that this flickering lights defect was not unique to our cruiser. The technician tested several 2002, 2004, and even brand new 2005 pt cruisers and found that in each of these models, while not all, but some of them had the same defective electrical system. This problem is particularly disturbing considering the nature of many of the pt cruisers control systems. The pt is in many respects a fly-by-wire type of vehicle. Everything from throttle control, air/fuel mix, speed control, automatic transmission shifting, traction control, to ABS brake control is governed by electronics. The flickering lights are a defect that can clearly be seen, but what about defects that cannot be so easily seen. What about a brake control flicker or an erratic throttle control flicker that you do not notice until it is too late. Or, what happens if it is pitch dark, you are rounding a curve at 60 MPH, and the headlights flicker out and stay out! At this time, the problem has still not been fixed. We feel chrysler has two options--either fix the defect immediately (this is our preferred choice) or replace the vehicle immediately.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Brakes · 29,996 miles · AK · crash · 1 injury

I was driving to my next client on icy pavement at 35 degrees below zero. I applied the brakes, but had a hard pedal, no ABS braking, nothing. Crashed into pick-up truck in front of me who was able to stop at light. His truck was 1996 and did not have ABS. Is there a problem with brake fluid at this extreme temperature?

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Electrical · 53,000 miles · FL

While driving battery light came on. Seconds later, traction and ABS light came on. When this occurred, vehicle lost brake power, went into neutral, and coasted. Dealership indicated that the wiring harness rubbed against the right axle boot, and after a period of time, it rubbed away the wiring installation and shorted it out. *ak consumer questioned the mechanic, as a reply it said that the wiring was not tampered but the location where the wire was installed was at factory setting.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Brakes · 21,440 miles · FL

While driving at any speed ABS warning light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. This information was provide rowland jones husband of barbara jones.

Filed Jun 6, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 30,077 miles · NH

Vehicle was parked for approx. Two days, started vehichle and all lights on the instrument panel stayed on; brake light, ABS light, engine light, security light, crusie control, etc. As well as words "no bug" over the odemeter/mileage gage. These lghts would not go off after turning the engine on and off several times. The engine light stays on and will not shut off. Scheduled an appointment with dealer to connect to computer.