Engine Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the oil light illuminated and when she checked the oil level there was no oil in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the oil was pouring out of the crank shaft and that the engine was shaking and spinning, as a result the front seal was destroyed. The dealer also stated that the long engine block had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 47,000.

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My 2008 Pt Cruiser has a bad #3 valve. I had the car tuned up due to a misfire code of the #3 valve. After driving for two days with new spark plugs and wires, the car idled rough and the same code for #3 misfire valve came up on the dash. My mechanic checked the pressure in the valve and #1,2, & 4 had a pressure of 175 with # 3 having pressure of 110. My car only has 77,135 miles on it. I found another complaint with the same valve on the same year and their car only had 38000. Seeing how more than one car has the very same problem, doesn't this need looking into. My mechanic told me the only way to fix it was to replace valve or replace the engine head which costs around $1500. 00.

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Over heats done evrything to this car since I bought it and still over heating issues, been in the shop or undrivable more than I have driven it. This is a bad image for Chrysler, as I see hundreds of complaints for this same issue, with no results when people have changed almost everything to be changed in these motors, cars are junk now im stuck with a lemon I owe on. Grrrrr.

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2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser about 63,300 miles. Consumes about 4 quarts about every 2500 miles. I have noticed this since I purchased the vehicle in 2008. It seems to be increasing with mileage. I have found that there is really no point in changing the oil because I replace all of it before the 3000 so I am just replacing the filter.

My 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser is consuming two quarts of oil a day. It started using this amount of oil once the car reached a mileage of 40,000. The Pt Cruiser is currently unable to travel on the interstate. I am only able to drive through the city; where it will barely get up to twenty mph. The current mileage as of 8/28/10 is 52,736 and I received the car with 36,000 miles earlier this year.

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser uses excessive oil.

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2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser 71144 mile blew crankshaft oil seal, but needs engine replaced. This is defective product premature defect on all 2. 4 engines a recurring problem.

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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 updated 03/08/11.

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The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that there was too much end ply on the crankshaft of her engine. As a result, the seal on the engine is separating and causes oil to spill, which could lead to a fire. The dealer was aware of the issue, but the vehicle was 20,000 miles out of warranty; therefore, they refused to repair the issue. The failure began on may 9, 2009 and the engine blew out a few days later. The failure mileage was 56,000.

The headgaskets on the engine are leaking. The car has approximately 30,000 miles on it. It is being repaired.

Vacuum line came off engine causing a loss of braking performance. There was not a clamp on the line and you could almost blow the line off with your mouth it was so loose!.

Upon acceleration between 0 and 30 mph there is a feel of the engine missing or the transmission/torque converter chattering. Have had the vehicle to the dealer two times and they advise there is nothing abnormal occurring in the vehicle that it is a characteristic problem in the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed smoke under the hood of the vehicle. She then noticed flames under the hood through the dashboard of the vehicle. The engine turned off, which forced the contact to coast the vehicle to a stop. The passenger of the vehicle injured her nose and wrist while attempting to exit the vehicle. The driver was not injured. The vehicle was diagnosed by the manufacturer and they stated that the failure was not caused by a vehicle defect. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The current and failure mileages were 71,300.

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Owner noticed a slight "puddle" (size of a silver dollar) on garage floor. Owner jacked up car to inspect and identify where leak was originating. Noted a misplaced bushing on the bracket holding the power steering hose in place under the engine. One end of the bushing had broken allowing the hose to chafe against the bracket and leak fluid. Owner immediately took car into the dealer to have repaired. Upon examination, dealer informed owner that the motor mounts (2) had broken allowing the engine to sit lower on the frame and that is what caused the bushing to fail. Owner paid over $1,000 to replace motor mounts (2) and replace bushing and power steering hose. Owner feels that motor mount failure was premature as the car only has 38,000 miles on it and has never been driven hard and has been garaged its entire lifetime. Owner has in his possession the defective motor mounts. Although there were no injuries or deaths, there certainly could have been if the owner had not been so observant and vigilant about maintaining the car. Loss of power steering function or engine detachment would be catastrophic on the road, particularly at freeway speeds.

: the contact stated while driving 55mph, the temperature gauge went to the highest level. The contact pulled over and turned off the engine. The vehicle could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine was completely blown out. Updated 09/13/06.

2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser engine caught fire. The vehicle was serviced two days before the fire occurred. A passerby extinguished the small fire.

I purchased new,2005 Pt Cruiser in el paso, TX. Returned car for service at 3 weeks with engine problems- missing, misfire. Dealer said nothing wrong & reset computer. Returned car following week- engine used 1/2 qt oil in one week. Could smell gas while driving car. Dealer said nothing wrong. I spoke with sales manager and tried to return car. They said no, this was normal. They said cars could use oil in first month of usage. They said this would never happen again. I was being transferred to dallas following week, they said no problem, if anything was wrong go to dealer in dallas. Sept- car used 1/2 qt oil again, gas/oil smell getting stronger while driving- effecting my asthma. Returned car to dealer for service- service said oil usage normal for up to one year. Service said that Chrysler would not do anything about issue until car was using 1 qt oil every 500 miles. Service did oil change. Service started oil usage report on car and said to bring car in every 500 miles for check. I drove car 500 miles and checked oil. Service has overfilled oil level and is 1/4 inch over the fill line. Returned to service and they refused to check oil and said that I needed appointment and would need to leave car again. Car to go to service for fourth time on Monday, oct 10.

Car bought with 180 miles on it. At a stop, while in idle, the car shutters and shakes. Now the car has 1700 miles on it and it still shutters in idle. Engine seems to be consistantly misfiring.

My son, who lives the orlando area, was slowly turning right at an intersection in his 2004 Pt Cruiser when he sustained catastrophic damage to the vehicle without having an accident. According to the service advisor at the dealership, this is what happened. The air intake for the engine is located behind the right front wheel. He slowly went through a puddle of water only a couple of inches deep while having the wheel turned to the right. A few drops of water off of the wheel got into the air intake, causing the engine to immediately seize. $5000 repair job.

The right side motor mount tore after only 40000 miles! of course it was right after the warranty expired! it was replaced at my cost!.

Upon parking the vehicle engine exploded, burning the vehicle completely. There were no injuries. There is an investigation which is posted on NHTSA website regarding the engine. Pe04028_cat.

I was in my car, parked in my driveway, when the entire front of my car burst into flames. The occupant compartment was quickly involved in fire. I exited my car and attempted to put the fire out with a garden hose. The flames shot underneath my car and up the back end. I called 911. I received burns on the top of my head and smoke inhalation damages to my lungs.

When pulling dip stick there was no oil, vehicle was brand new, within 326 mile a quart of oil was gone. Please provide any further information.

While driving on highway engine mount bolts broke, causing a loss of steering. Had been in contact with dealership.

Consumer stated vehicle lost power while in a busy intersection. When the accelerator was pressed, the consumer was almost rear ended.