NHTSA Complaint #10376646 — 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10376646
Vehicle	2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 11, 2009
Date Filed	January 14, 2011
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OIL FILL BLEW OUT SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH EACH TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS A FAULTY CRANK SHAFT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 125,000. UPDATED 03/02/11 *BF UPDATED 03/08/11

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