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2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

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

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All Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System Complaints

#10259219 |
ENGINE NOISE FOLLOWED BY EXHAUST FUME SMELL IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE "FLEX" PART OF THE EXHAUST PIPE BEFORE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THEY SAID THE WHOLE FLEX PART AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS ONE PART AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (COST ABOUT $1400). THE CAR WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION UNTIL THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS REPAIRED. TOOK VEHICLE FOR A SECOND OPINION AND THE MECHANIC SAID THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PT AND THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL THE CARS. I HAD THE PART REPLACED SO THAT THE CAR WOULD PAST INSPECTION AND BE LEGAL TO DRIVE. *TR
#10214820 |
STRONG EXHAUST ODOR IN CAR WITH AC ON FRESH AIR. AFTER DOING A LITTLE TESTING I FOUND THE MANIFOLD TO EXHAUST SLIP JOINT LEAKING HEAVILY. WE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR A LONGE TIME AND ARE JUST GETTING TIRED OF CHOAKING LEVELS OF EXHAUST EVERY TIME WE COME TO A STOP. *TR
#10060457 |
BOLTS THAT HOLD THE EXHAUST SYSTEM ONTO THE FRAME OF THE CAR BREAK, LEAVING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM DANGLING. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, NOW-- ONCE IN 2002, THEN AGAIN THIS YEAR (2004) AFTER A COLLISION REPAIR USING CHRYSLER BOLTS. *AK
#10008819 |
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
#757895 |
VERY POOR PERFORMANCE AND GAS MILEAGE HAS BEEN OBSERVED WHILE DRIVING THIS CAR. MOPAR OWN WEBSITE FOR PTCRUISER HAS PARTS FOR AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BUT AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. WWW.PT-TUNING.COM HAS A WEBSITE WITH OWNERS INFORMATION ABOUT AIR CLEANERS AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I BELEIVE THE AVERAGE GAS MILEAGE OF A LIGHT TRUCK IS 20.7MPG AND THIS CAR GETS NOWHERE NEAR THAT. I THINK FOR THAT REASON THE AIR CLEANER AND EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOULD BE REPLACED AS A RECALL ITEM TO PROVIDE THE OWNERS WITH AN ENJOYABLE CAR INSTEAD OF THE LEMON IT HAS TURNED OUT TO BE. *AK (DOT NUMBER: MKT2 BMDR TIRESIZE: 205/55R16)

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 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 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 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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