NHTSA Complaint #10008819 — 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10008819 |
| Vehicle | 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 8,023 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WI |
Consumer Description
DURING THE FIRST COUPLE OF MINUTES OF OPERATION, DURING CLOSED PHASED OF ENGINE OPERATION THE VEHICLE WILL HESITATE DURING ACCELERATION. THIS IS MOST NOTICEABLE IN FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GEAR AND DURING COOLER DAMP CONDITIONS. ALSO DURING THIS CLOSED PHASE, THERE IS POPPING NOISE IN EXHAUST SYSTEM UPON DECELERATION USING THE ENGINE. THE OTHER MAJOR CONCERN IS A VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE AND OR TRANSMISSION UPON FULL ACCELERATIONS IN 4TH GEAR. THIS EVEN OCCURS WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT OR ABOVE 2500 RPM(RECOMMENDED SPEED FOR STARTING 4TH GEAR), AND DISSIPATES AS THE CAR SPEED INCREASES. IT IS PARTICULARLY A CONCERN WHEN ENTERING EXPRESS WAYS FROM ON RAMPS. *TS *JB ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12-12-02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS****761677
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