Chrysler PT Cruiser won't shift problems

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Transmission · 156,000 miles · WA

Shift lever gear control snapped backing out stuck in street would not shift into drive vehicle in motion

Filed May 14, 2015 · 103,009 miles · FL

Vehicle is not shifting correctly. Does good in first 3 gears but when increasing speed to 70 MPH (legal limit on fl hwy)...vehicle will not shift into high gears but rpms rev to 4 and stay there until I back off gas pedal. Additionally, car loses power when attempting to increase speed and especially when going up an incline. Took vehicle to dealership and their claim of repair needed: performed a flash update to the PCM module and that the module is faulty. Will cost 830.00 for PCM/TCM and not able to guarantee that is even the problem. But if not the PCM, then we are stuck with repair and possibly be something else wrong with vehicle. Has anyone else had a problem like this? If so, please contact me so I know which direction to take as I cannot afford this repair. Thank you.

Filed Jun 25, 2012 · Transmission · 18,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the clutch was engaged and the transmission would not shift into any gear. The engine was turned off and then restarted in order for the vehicle to resume normally. The failure occurred when the temperatures exceeded 90 degrees. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the clutch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent auto shop for a second opinion. The technician replaced the slave cylinder and master clutch. The failure recurred and the contact replaced both parts himself. Most recent, the failure occurred for the third time and the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Filed Feb 9, 2012 · Transmission · 46,587 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the gear shift selector remained stuck in park and she was unable to shift into any other gear. The dealer informed the contact that there was liquid in the transmission shifter. This liquid allowed the shifter cable to slip off and caused the failure. The dealer repaired the shifter cable, but the failure recurred a second time. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 46,587.

Filed Mar 3, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 10,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift gears and continued to become stuck in second gear. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and the dealer could not duplicate the failures. On a separate occasion, the vehicle failed to shift gears again. The dealer replaced all of the engine solenoids to remedy the failure; however, the failures persisted. The dealer informed the contact to bring the vehicle back to the shop. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 10,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Transmission · 1,443 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 45 MPH, the gear slipped. The failure occurred on january 19, 2007 at 1,443 and on june 28, 2007 at 4,404 miles, july 16, 2007 at 4,838 miles and again on september 7, 2007 at 6,306 miles. On both occasions, the vehicle slipped gears, lunged forward, and then became stuck in first gear. The vehicle was towed twice to the dealer and a computer adjustment was made. On two other occasions, the vehicle slipped gears, lunged forward, and then went back to the correct gear. The contact stated that the vehicle also revs. The vehicle is currently parked at her residence. The dealer has been unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 6,301 and failure mileage was 1,443. Updated 10/04/07

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Transmission · 17,000 miles · CT · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 40 MPH, the contact attempted to downshift from fourth to third gear. The stick went forward, but the transmission did not shift. The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a sign. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 23,523 and failure mileage was 17,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Transmission · 65,102 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated when the clutch was engaged at any speed, the transmission did not shift into gear effectively. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. The vehicle was subsequently taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the clutch assembly had come apart. There was a the federal safety agency recall# 03v076000, which pertained to the clutch assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Dec 1, 2005 · Brakes · 19,136 miles · TX

I have a chrysler 2005 pt cruiser. It has been the shop four times now for the same thing. On nov. 5, 2005 the brakes failed, the car acted like it was stuck in gear. It went to the shop by wrecker. I got the car back on nov 9, 2005 no problem was found with the car, was told it runs beautiful. On nov. 30, 2005 going home stopping in traffic the brakes failed again, almost hit a truck in front of me. It is right not setting at a chrysler dealership and they called me this morning and said the car is running fine and no problem was found. This car is very unsafe. I have rode around for a week with a co-pilot in it and nothing show up on that. I have lost over 100 miles per tank in gas mileage. No chrysler dealer can seem to find what is wrong with this car. What can I do.

Filed Oct 12, 2005 · Transmission · 43,500 miles · MD

(1) normal driving conditions; (2) car began to buck and then would not shift into gears; transmission was replaced.