Chrysler PT Cruiser steering lock-up problems

Filed Oct 17, 2017 · Steering · 135,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over and observed fluid leaking under the driver side wheel. The contact believed the leak originated from the rack and pinion. The vehicle was towed home. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted or made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Filed May 1, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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 12, 2014 · Steering · 107,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 65 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the power steering pipe and pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 106,000 miles · CA

Driving vehicle, all dashboard lights blink on and off, cars stalls, brakes and steering lock up. This has happened at least 15 times over the last few months, and is very dangerous. Also, sometimes the engine fan won't shut off when car is turned off, and it drains the car battery. This has happened at least 10 times. That part is getting expensive and very irritating, but the stalling out and completely dying, is very dangerous, because you can't always get off the road.

Filed Sep 28, 2012 · Steering · 100,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud, whining sound as the steering wheel seized. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that power steering fluid was leaking and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that the hose to the steering needed to be replaced. In addition, there was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04vv268000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections) however, the contact's vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 150,000.

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 Apr 3, 2006 · Engine · 49,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while braking, at any speed, the vehicle stalls without warning. When this occurs, the steering wheel locks up. The vehicle immediately restarts. The vehicle has been to the dealership 15 times and multiple components including the fuel pump have been replaced. These repairs have not repaired the stalling problem. Updated 6/12/2006 -

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 100 miles · CA

I have had problems with my automatic 2004 pt cruiser since I have purchased the vehicle in january of 2004. The car has been in the shop for weeks at a time due to the car stalling while I am driving which is extremely dangerous since the power steering locks, and this action can potentially cause me to lose control of the car. The car is currently in the shop due to it stalling and driving rough. Every time I take the car to the chrysler service department it seems like they find an issue but it is the wrong issue. Last time they told me the car was fine and nothing was wrong with it and the next day the car stalled while I was driving. I have rented pt cruiser rental cars to verify that all pt cruiser do not run rough and stall and the rental cars run like a dream compared to my car. If the troubles with the car do not change and the car cannot be fixed I would like out of the deal. I am very scared to drive my new car due to a potential accident.

Filed Sep 8, 2004 · Fuel system, Steering · 47,066 miles · MO

I have a 2001 pt cruiser. I had an incident in wisconsin 11/24/03 where my steering wheel locked and could not be unlocked, thus I could not start the car. I had it towed to the dealership the next day. They found nothing wrong. On 2/26/04 the steering column was clicking. I took it to a dealership in st. Louis. The steering column had to be replaced a bearing went out at 38913 miles. Then 8/31/04 I had just pulled into my subdivision after a long trip and the car would rev but did not accelerate. I took it to a local garage due to the mechanics strike at the dealerships. The front pump of the transmission is out and needs a new transmission at 47066 miles. In addition, neither of the two dealerships mentioned a fuel system recalls the were issued in 8/02 and not completed on my car.