Chrysler PT Cruiser grinding brakes problems

Filed Nov 21, 2021 · Steering, Wheels · NY

Answers and explanations to all of the above questions: My power steering assembly is leaking pretty bad and is only getting worse. I have a bad shoulder that I had surgery on and if it goes completely out I am afraid i wont be able to turn the steering wheel & cause an accident. The rims on the vehicle are cracked/cracking & I believe one has a hole or 2 & another 1 is forming one. It's also scratching & ruining the rotors. Its not the pads they are fine but I need at least 1 new rotor & can't because the rims are defective causing it to happen again which can easily damage the calipers locking up the wheel causing a crash plus sometimes theres a loud crunching noise not grinding like the pads are bad cause they are not. I know the difference. The trac off & airbag lights are on then they go off then come back on again.The dashboard is cracked and it caused the vent to break where anything can get in it.The clear coat is peeling and yet the paint under it is in great shape.I also believe that the instrument cluster is causing the lights to come on the dashboard.The vehicle can be picked up when ever you have a spot open for it. I would like 48 hours notice due to work. This is a safety issue if the power steering goes while driving I cant steer it because I didn't know it was leaking it went out and I was stuck blocking traffic and couldn't turn it the passenger had to do it for me, If the rims get worse or hole bigger it can crack or break in half while I am driving. The defrost vent is open to particles that can get in there that shouldn't. The airbag light on could be a defect or the air bags defective. Nothing has been inspected on it since I just found out when looking up this make, year and model a price on power steering to find out there's a recall on it as well as other issues. There were no warnings and the only code that came up was the high fan relay switch. Since then the trac off light goes on and off as well as airbag light and now is currently on.

Filed Jun 11, 2018 · Steering · 131,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver and an abnormal whining and grinding noise was heard. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact researched the failure online and found that the failure could be due to the high pressure hose rubbing against the transaxle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.

Filed Dec 5, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · OH

In july 2014 noticed back window on passenger was loose, window fell out while driving 11 2014... Had times when car was acting like it wasn't getting gas while driving and check eng. Light came on but would go out after it quit. Finally made it to an auto repair to have it scanned and part replaced after 9 mos. Setting. Ran good for one week then started acting up again doing the same thing. In august of 2015 I was approaching my home going down a big hill on my rd. Where the speed limit was 45 MPH with a semi right behind me. The cars speed was 45 thenwent down to 20 in a matter of seconds fast enough for the tires to squeal. I had my 2 yr. Old grandson in the back seat when this happened. I knew I couldn't make it in my driveway so I immediately turned on my 4ways and pulled in my neighbors house across the street so I didn't get ran over by the semi truck. Also when I had the car repaired in june of 1915 the steering in the car was real stiff and still is only when turning but has power steering fluid. Bought my own scanner and it says I now need to replace a trans. Control unit part # p0700 along with the part that was just replaced. I'm at wits end, would like to know if there are any recalls on any of these problems . Please help me because I really need my car and feel right now it is a death trap and don't know where else to turn.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Steering · 85,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while making a turn, there was a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel. On one occasion, the vehicle was started and the steering wheel seized. The contact discovered that the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the power steering hose was exposed to the transmission and ruptured causing the power steering fluid to leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Brakes · 21,000 miles · PA

Our brakes needed replaced for inspection the company replaced the brake pads we didn't drive more the 15,000 miles and brakes started grinding and making noise they needed replaced again it seems that this has been an ongoing problem with these pt.cruisers since they were made. Having talked to several owners of this vehicle I have found that this is a major complaint among the owners of pt cruisers no matter what year made we still have ours and it has had it's brakes replaced more often than what it was driven we currently have 88,000 on ours and the brakes start this noise then fail after 20,00 miles this appears to be very unsafe it also appears to happen on the left front brake first then moves around. This makes any pt cruiser unsafe and they should be recalled to fix the entire brake system before someone dies.

Filed Apr 17, 2014 · Steering · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that power steering fluid was leaking and causing a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed a steering hydraulic power issue. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2013 · Steering · 78,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pt cruiser. The contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a squeaking noise when turned. The steering wheel also became hard to turn. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v268000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000.

Filed Jun 20, 2012 · Brakes · 51,954 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an increased stopping distance when the brakes were applied. The brakes also emitted a squeaking noise during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who conducted a drivable performance check and a body electrical system check but could not find the failure. The dealer inspected and readjusted the rear brakes. The dealer then advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer to perform another diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 51,954 and the current mileage was 68,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Steering · 104,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that whenever the steering wheel was turned. A squealing noise emitted from the steering column. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking out of the power steering pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure continued. The current and failure mileages were 104,000.

Filed Aug 25, 2009 · Steering · 98,000 miles · CT

In 2004 chrysler recalled pt cruisers with automatic transmissions for a fault with the power steering hose which caused fires in a few cars. They did not however cover 2001 pt cruisers with manual transmissions. *tr last week (8-20-09) my wife drove to the post office (2 miles from home) and smelled burning rubber, she drove the car directly back home. I examined the car that night and could find nothing wrong with the drive belts, tires, and there didn't seem to be any leaks. I took it for a quick test drive and everything seemed fine. The following day (8-21-09) my wife again drove the car to the post office, this time it started making grinding noises and was difficult to steer. She drove the car straight home again. There still didn't seem to be any leaks but when I test drove it I could tell the power steering was non functional. I opened the fill cap for the power steering fluid to check its level and the remaining fluid in the system drained onto my driveway. It seems like there had been a leak in the power steering hose that was being burnt off on the engine. We were fortunate that we were only using the car for local trips as it would have been much more dangerous if the hose had let go while we were driving on the highway. Recall 04v268000, the federal safety agency action number pe04028, should be extended to the pt cruisers with manual transmissions as well before someone gets hurt.