Problems reside in the total integrated power management module. TPIM whereas vehicle will shut off while driving. No indicator lights to give warning before the vehicle shuts off. Has on occasion shut off and recovered power multiple times within a minute This is a very dangerous scenario to conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road.
Chrysler PT Cruiser stalling problems
182 of the 2,524 owner complaints about the Chrysler PT Cruiser describe engine stalls while driving, most of them for the 2006 model year.
- owner complaints
- 182
- worst model year
- 2006
- typical repair cost reported
- $700
- typical mileage
- 58,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Warning lights 26Check engine light 22Loss of power 13Misfire 10Fuel gauge 10Won't start 6Headlights 6Fuel pump 6
Trouble codes mentioned
P0700 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated with the temperature gauge reading hot. The vehicle was taken to I-10 chrysler dodge jeep ram (79200 varner rd, indio, ca 92203) and was informed that the cooling fan was defective. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics where the cooling fan assembly, module, high and low speed relays, the thermostat, cooling fan, radiator cap and coolant were all replaced however, the failure persisted. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, several warning lights illuminated on and off and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was taken to crystal chrysler dodge jeep ram (36444 auto park dr, cathedral city, ca 92234) where the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact reached out to manufacturer and left a message however, the contact had not heard back form the manufacturer. The failure mileage was unknown.
It stalls and won't go over 40mph.
While driving all the warning light come on engine stalls even at freeway speeds. Car has to stopped, key turned off and restarted and the errors clear. It has done since it was new.. It has been researched by dealer while in for service. Never fixed it is still doing it..
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. On several occasions (6) times, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. After several attempts, the contact managed to restart the vehicle in neutral and in park. The vehicle was taken to gary miller chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 5746 peach st, millcreek township, pa 16509, (814) 868-3635) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. The VIN was not available. *bf invalid VIN
Tl-the contact owned a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. Started the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. Fuel odor, vehicle would not start for an additional hour vehicle restarted and caught on fire, fire department stated that the fire started along the firewall manufacturer not contacted, fire report filed, fire extinguished by fire department stated that upon start up the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor. The vehicle was then restarted almost an hour later. The contact then noticed fire coming from under the hood of the vehicle on the passenger's side of the vehicle. The fire department was contacted and was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was filed. The fire marshall stated that the fire seemed to have originated in a wiring harness installed behind the fuel lines for the fuel injectors. There was no injuries sustained in the fire. The vehicle remained at the residence. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000. The VIN was not available. Piir = y. Ah *dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into third gear and failed to display the proper gear. The contact stated that unknown warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to abernethy chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 1442 e main st, lincolnton, nc 28092, (704) 732-1890) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced (code: p0700). The vehicle was repaired twice by an independent mechanic in december, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.
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.
No headlight, high beam or low beam or turn signal right side. This began about 6/2017 when replacing bulbs did not work. A few months later the horn also stopped working. Fuel gauge stopped reading and sometimes reads full then drops toward e then may show half. Never a constant reading anymore. All fuses and relays test good. Tipm appears to be in good shape, no visible damage or defects to circuit boards. No good voltage to head lamps or turn signal (meter shows 11.5 volts, but appears to be a potential and not a good voltage. Cannot light a bulb but still shows the voltage on the meter), grounds meter good to chassis. Wiring harness appears good with no indication of damage. Runs very rough and engine light codes a cylinder 3 misfire. Runs smooth under acceleration but very rough on idle and sometimes stalls when stopping or at red lights. I have spent several hundred dollars already on timing belts, alternators, injectors and other maintenance procedures. Dealers wont look at it without several hundred dollars to run diagnostics again and again. I suspect tipm and PCM to be defective units throughout chrysler products. You cannot drive at night because I cant get the lights to work. Car is currently parked because it is unusable and unsafe to drive.
Car stalls while driving. Sometimes wont start.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Chrysler PT Cruiser stalling
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser years have engine stalls while driving problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2006 (51 complaints), 2009 (27 complaints) and 2001 (21 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix engine stalls while driving on the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $700 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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