Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 12 problems related to vehicle speed control (under the vehicle speed control category).
#1 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle was a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact was driving 25 mph when the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle accelerated abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a local repair mechanic where it was confirmed that the throttle control switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 81,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. This vehicle speed control issue occurred 12/25/2011.
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#2 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle having this issue was a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Car stalls on turns particularly to the left, upon key insertion hard crank or starts and idles roughly then shuts off with out warning. While idling at stop lights the rpms may or may not (rev,) after so many mins of driving acceleration becomes more difficult at intervals & stalling usually while turning at intersections. Or going over bumps or up hills. This happens some what sporadically so I never can tell when I'm safe to go. Definitely not something u want to think about w min coverage either way. This vehicle speed control issue occurred Fri., Jan. 21, 2011.
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#3 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle having this issue was a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. 2006 Pt Cruiser with recall on rear quarter glass customer states that it's a temporary fix*
the consumer stated the engine shut down due to a dirty throttle. This problem occurred on Tuesday, May. 1, 2007.
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#4 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. I am writing to ask has there have been any reports of the 2002 Pt Cruiser having an acceleration problem? on 11/30/2005 as I was making a u-turn when my car accelerated at a high rate of speed that caused me to hit a curb and blew out my right front tire, it also left me in a disoriented state of mind. I had no control over that car until it hit the curb. Please at your earliest convenience can you let me know if there has been other reports of this. This issue happened on Nov. 30, 2005.
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#5 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
- the contact stated that while driving on a secondary road the 05 Chrysler Pt Cruiser accelerated from 30 mph to 90 mph. The contact believed that the turbo on the vehicle engaged. The contact pressed on the brakes and kicked the accelerator pedal at the same time, once the vehicle started to decrease in speed he turned the vehicle off. He had the vehicle towed to a dealership. The failure and current mileage were both 23800. It was Fri., Feb. 9, 2007 when this vehicle speed control issue happened.
#6 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle having this issue was a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. I was driving my car and it began to chug and jerk. I thought it was bad gas and called a friend. The next monring out of the blue it began to self accelerate. I tried to hit the gas to see if it was stuck, hit the cruise on/off, applied the brakes - nothing. It was going 60 mph by itself. I flew thru stop signs, unable to stop the car, nothing worked. I could have been killed. I eventually put it in neutral and turned off the key and had it towed. The hard plastic cover that covers the accelerator had broken off and lodged itself on top of the accelerator, making the car accelerate even when no gas was applied. The failure date was Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011.
#7 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. When coming to a stop driver would press on the brakes and vehicle would accelerate. This issue happened on Monday, October 6, 2003.
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#8 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The car involved is a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Crash was involved with the Chrysler Pt Cruiser. I was driving 40 miles an hour and tried to swerve to miss an animal, lost control of the car and pressed on the brake pedal and the car continued accelerating. It was November 26, 2004 when this vehicle speed control issue happened.
#9 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. There was crash involved with this Chrysler Pt Cruiser. When stopping and putting car into park it surges forward, which caused an accident/ injuries. *akthe engine was also reving at an extremely high speed and surging forward while in the park position. Consumer had to cut the engine to stop the forward motion of the vehicle. Because chyrsler could not duplicate the problem, they would not fix or replace the vehicle. This problem occurred on Mon., Jul. 15, 2002.
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#10 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle is a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving vehicle, applied gas pedal and vehicle does not accelerate. Must coast to the side of the road,while vehicle struggles to keep running. When vehicle is turned off, it will not restart. This problem occurred on Monday, March 4, 2002.
#11 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The VIN of the problem Pt Cruiser is 3C4FY4BB11_. During the first 2 minutes of operation, the engine hesitates or misfires on acceleration. This occurs during hot or cold weather. When shifting into 4th gear, and accelerating under full throttle, the engine / front end shakes. These symptoms have been confirmed by a technician, but nothing shows up on theri electronic diagnostic system. As a result Chrysler refuses to try and remedy the problem. This vehicle speed control problem happened on Fri., Jun. 1, 2001.
#12 - Vehicle Speed Control problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
The car was a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Vehicle identification number (VIN): 3C8FY4BB21_. : the contact stated the shifter felt sluggish and while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would not accelerate. The vehicle was pushed off the road where a temporary repair was made by the contact. The vehicle was driven home and the repairs were made by the contact. The dealer has not been alerted. This vehicle speed control problem happened on Saturday, May. 27, 2006.
Other Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser:
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 12 |
| Cruise Control problems | 7 |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | 5 |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems | 4 |
| Car Throttle Stuck problems | 1 |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | 1 |