Chrysler PT Cruiser fuel pump problems

Filed Apr 20, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · NC

Vehicle has same timp and failed fuel pump relay of recall units from manufacturer affecting 2007-2014, jeep, durango, and town and country. Several mechanics previously could not find the issue with stalling and poor acceleration. This occurred and worsened over 6 months, before the fuel pump finally failing.

Filed Mar 1, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 144,385 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the engine failed and the engine indicator remained illuminated. Also, the vehicle rode roughly while driving. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine oil, water pump, and fuel pump leaked. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 144,385. *tt

Filed Jul 2, 2016 · Engine · 100,000 miles · CA

After 5 months of ownership, I have been experiencing recurrent problems with my 2006 chrysler pt cruiser stopping while driving and failing to start. I have had my fuel pump replaced, alternator replaced, timing belt and water pump replaced, transmission replaced, and radiator replaced. Despite these parts being replaced, my car continues to randomly stop while driving and then does not start. These items were replaced as they were "thought" to be the problem but obviously they are not the problem. These repairs have been costly and they have not fixed the problem. Moreover, this is a serious safety issue, as the last time my car stopped while driving, I was in the middle of an intersection making a left turn. I had my children in the car. This was extremely terrifying and substantially dangerous. No check engine light comes on so the mechanic is not able to pin point the exact problem of why my car shuts off while driving and then fails to start. Also, at times, my lights shut off and turn on along with the wipers randomly but not when the car has shut off. The light problem happens independently of the car shutting off. It shuts off without warning. When I try to start the car, it will sometimes turn on after multiple attempts but then the car will sputter a bit and then car shuts off completely. I had my car towed many times when the car did not start after several attempts.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · CA

Buyback request: my 2002 pt cruiser was bought new, with an extended warranty. It was disabled by foothill chrysler ' jeep in foothill ranch ca, while performing a factory recall. It has not been used since then, because it is illegal to drive it. I took it in for 60k mile maintenance ($399). The mechanic demanded that I allow them to do a recall for the 'secondary fuel pump seal', which they did incorrectly, so the red 'check engine' light refused to shut off. The car will not pass the california smog requirement. Chrysler was then sold to fiat, and foothill ranch chrysler jeep then went out of business, before they were able to fix it. My vehicle has been disabled, and has been stored on my driveway since 2009, where the neighbors have been complaining. The dealer had insisted that they fix a recall. I declined three times, then reluctantly said yes. Four hours later he said they had a problem, the red 'check engine' light refused to go off. I paid $399, and scheduled another appointment. Recall work involved replacing the gas cap and other parts. For a third appointment, I was charged $250. I paid for the red light repair 5 times, for a total of $800. I drove the car with the red light on. Six months later, I went to them for the smog check, but the chrysler dealer was gone, replaced by a mercedes benz dealer. I was unable to smog my car, or to have the recall work done. Chrysler was then bought out by fiat. Sergio marchione replied to take the car to a different chrysler dealer, but I couldn't legally drive it. The car is worth $6,000 and needs $2,000 worth of work, to fix their faulty recall work. After spending $800 to repair their faulty recall work, I will have a car that doesn't run. It is their fault. I would like to return the car to them, and either get a refund of $6,000, or apply it to the cost of a replacement car that runs.

Filed Nov 19, 2012 · Electrical · 133,000 miles · MD

I was traveling on I-95 north in the vicinity of fredericksburg, va at approximately 65 MPH, and without warning, the engine shut off. The brakes failed to respond; I put the vehicle in neutral. I was traveling in the left lane. I was able to put my hazards on, but because my brakes did not respond, I had to coast approximately a mile before my vehicle actually stopped. This was particularly frightening because I also had my two young children in the vehicle with me. After stopping, I tried to crank the vehicle and got nothing. The radio and lights came on, but the engine wouldn't budge. Quite frankly, I feel fortunate to be alive given that I was traveling at a high rate of speed on a very busy interstate highway. I had it towed a repair shop. At first they weren't getting any diagnostic readings, but eventually they diagnosed it as a failed fuel pump. I had the fuel pump replaced the next day, and although I did not drive very far, the car ran fine. The day after that, I couldn't crank the car. I purchased a new battery from the same people who replaced the fuel pump. Everything was fine until 19 november 2012. I drove my kids to school, drove back home, and went inside for a few minutes. When I came back out and tried to crank my car, it died after about 10 seconds. I tried two more times and the same thing happened. On my last attempt I heard a whirring sound but the engine would not turnover. I tried to jump the battery, and they didn't work either. I spent 20 minutes trying to crank it. My wife tried later in the afternoon with the same poor results.

Filed Feb 1, 2011 · Fuel system · 167,000 miles · FL

Driving to work this morning on the interstate at 75 MPH, with no indication or warning my 2002 chystler pt cruiser completely shut down, steering wheel locked up. After I pulled over on the side of the road the car would no longer turn over or act like it wanted to start up. I then have the car towed to a mechanic shop near my home and was informed today my fuel pump went out.

Filed Jan 13, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 85,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that when the check engine light came on, the vehicle began to malfunction. The vehicle was also burning oil and leaking fuel excessively. The speedometer displayed that the speed was 70 MPH while the vehicle was in the park position. When the contact tried to shift gears from reverse into the park position, she had to put the vehicle in drive and then reverse. The dealer stated that the input/output speed sensor, third gear ratio and the fuel pump mounting flange on the vehicle malfunctioned. The dealer also stated that the federal safety agency recall campaign number 02v215000, fuel system and recall campaign number 01v288000 for the electrical system; did not apply to her VIN. The failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 98100.

Filed Feb 20, 2010 · Fuel system · GA

Recall on fuel pump module never disclosed by dealer! Recently had service to my car at a dodge-chrysler dealer in atlanta, ga and they never disclosed that I had a recall part on my car. My fuel pump module needs a secondary seal placed over it so it won't leak if a roll-over accident occurs. Took car to a second chrysler dealer, and they too never disclosed my recall fuel pump module needs repairs. This problem could result in a serious and fatal accident. Something must be done about these dealers not informing unsuspecting customers of something so serious.

Filed Jul 19, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 10,100 miles · AZ

My wife's 2005 pt cruiser with only 10,100 has a continual problem starting. By replacing or reinstalling the fuel pump relay the engine will start. Recently on one occasion the engine stalled; gladly in a parking lot, had this happened on the road or freeway an accident could have been caused. Has chrysler been notified about the problem and is it just this particular vehicle or are there others with similar problems and will there be a recall by chrysler to fix this problem before or after an accident?

Filed May 11, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 9,611 miles · AZ

Vehicle would not start, this has happened numerous times in the past. I have replaced the fuel pump relay and this has corrected the problem. In the past the vehicle did start with a jump or by cleaning the positive battery terminal.