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2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

6 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

6 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
1
Crashes
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Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10225176 |
I HAVE NOT YET HAD A FAILURE BUT WAS DIRECTED TO THIS SITE BY WWW.PTCRUISERPROBLEMS.COM TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT REGARDING HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION OF A QUART EVERY 1000 MILES POTENTIALLY LEADING TO ENGINE FAILURE ON PT CRUISERS. I'M NOT ENTIRELY SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT AGENCY, THOUGH. IF NOT, PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
#10148028 |
2001 PT CRUISER HAD BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR BECAUSE FOG LIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN OFF, THUS KILLING THE BATTERY. SERVICE DEPT. REPORTED THAT CAR "OVERHEATED" DURING REPAIR AND THEY REPLACED FAN. THREE WEEKS LATER, CAR ENGINE OIL LIGHT SOUNDED SUDDENLY ON FREEWAY WITH NO PRIOR WARNING AND THEN THE ENGINE FAILED. DEALERSHIP REFUSING REPAIRS UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY DUE TO ALLEGED "SLUDGE" IN THE ENGINE THEY SAY WAS CAUSED BY POOR MAINTENANCE WHEN I KNOW THIS TO BE UNTRUE. *JB
#765883 | Crash
ENGINE DIED WITHOUT ANY WARNING - POWER CONTROL MODULE FAILED KILLING ENGINE - ON MAJOR HWY WITHOUT A SHOULDER - PUT ON FLASHERS BUT STILL REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER DRIVER AFTER FULLY STOPPED WHO WAS PASSING ON RIGHT.*AK
#8001406 |
WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN BETWEEN 25-55 MPH ENGINE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, WHEN ENGINE SHUTS DOWN OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATES. DEALER REPLACED WIRING HARNESS WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
#749096 |
MY PT USED 1 QUART OF OIL IN THE FIRST 2700 MILES AND THE ANOTHER QUART IN THE NEXT 2000 MILES AND SO ON. CARMAX FIRST VISIT SAID NORMAL FOR BREAK IN PERIOD AND WANTED TO DO CONSUMPTION TEST. BROUGHT BACK AFTER 2K MILES, QUART LOW AGAIN. THIS TIME THEY SAID CAN'T DO ANYTHING SINCE DC SAYS ALLOWABLE TOLERANCE IS 1 QUART EVERY 1K MILES. I AM CALLING DC TOMORROW, DEALER REFUSED TO CALL. *AK
#891949 |
SINCE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ENGINE HAS BEEN BURNING OIL INTERNALLY. DEALER HAD BEEN CONTACTED TO REMEDY PROBLEM. DEALER REBUILT ENGINE AT 2100 MILES, BUT VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SAME PROBLEM. SINCE ENGINE HAS BEEN REBUILT, WHEN VEHICLE IS STARTED, A HUGE PUFF OF SMOKE COMES OUT FROM EXHAUST PIPE . *AK CONSUMER IS VERY UPSET WITH DEALERSHIP WHO VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIRST, SHE FEELS THAT THEY GAVE HER THE RUNAROUND AND IS CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REBUILT INSTEAD OF GIVEN A NEW ONE. *SLC

Other 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas

Structure 53 complaints Electrical System 45 complaints Wheelsrim 35 complaints Unknown Or Other 29 complaints Wheels 25 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Exterior Lighting 23 complaints Steering 23 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 20 complaints Suspension 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 16 complaints Tires 15 complaints Engine 12 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 9 complaints Suspensionrear 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 5 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 5 complaints Child Seat 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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