general problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Front sub frame (cross member) broke apart at weld.

Center of steering wheel (where airbag is located) became so hot that it could not be touched with your bare hand. Pulled over and got out of the vehicle and turned vehicle off. Waited until it cooled down to normal temperature then got back in and restarted vehicle and moved seat all the way back from the steering wheel just in case. The heating phenomenon did not recur in the short drive home (5-10 minutes). Has not happened again. Scheduling a visit to local dealer to determine if this is a known problem. Nothing found on Chrysler recall information and email to Chrysler got no response. This is a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser with package 28g that included supplemental side airbags.

Made a right hand turn and heard a metal klunk noise, proceded another block - from a stop made a left hand turn onto a hiway - at that time a very loud metal noise, no brakes, no stearing, no contol of veh at all. Somehow managed to get to side of road without rolling veh, wheels turned opposit directions, had veh towed to shop. Engine cradle was rusted out on right side and gave way, which disconnected stearing control arm and axel from the wheels, mechanic - stated dripping from air conditioner had rusted the parts on that side only - rest of under veh was in good shape - stated had seen this in pt's often - a known Chrysler issue with the Pt Cruisers and the neons also - which have the same platform. If had been going at hiway speeds - would have been a very bad, possibly fatal accident. Own two of these vehs - took the second veh to have inspected (only has 50,000 miles) - has the exact same issue. Researched the pt crusier fourms and found many complaints on the same issue. Chrysler is non responsive - this should be recalled as is a deadly problem. Vechicle is unrepairable.

I purchased a used Pt Cruiser that drove fine until the components near the power steering house touched and created a major leak and caused my car to smoke very badly close to causing a fire while driving.

For a month I have been puttin gpower steering fluid in my pt cruser and went to get new tags and could not pas emissions because of a power steering problem. I was so upset I went to the salon and was talking about how I need to get my vehicle checked . . A woman in the office told me about this website. I checked adn ther is a recall for this problem with my car. How do I get it repaired? will they honor it ? is there a list of special dealers? help I need to pass emissions to keep my car legal.

I bought a car from north coast auto mall and it had a lot of suspension problems. They ensured me that they would fix these issues if I bought the car. After buying the car, they have had me in and out of their shop 4 or 5 times to which they only lube the parts or lie to me claiming that the car has been fixed. I feel that this business practice is unsafe and misleading. They claimed to have replaced a control arm to which goodyear later (when I was buying tires) informed me that my control arms were bad. I was surprised to hear this. North coast should be investigated as they are selling unsafe cars, claiming to repair issues and then putting me in an unsafe car. 30 claims have been made about similar issues via the better business bureau, the federal trade commission and the ohio attorney general. I feel that they should be investigated for safety reasons.

2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Consumer writes in regards to power steering hose recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated he experienced power steering problems twice, where the power steering hose was leaking. The dealer replaced the same hose, at no charge to the consumer. The consumer is seeking reimbursement for the first replacement, due to a recall he discovered, which was the same issue he experienced.

Front suspension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After front end alignment check . . . . . Both side of new tires wore out. . . Left and right. . . . A check later bushings wore out after 4,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replace bushings and alignment recheck.

My car just shuts off leaving me no control to stop, turn, or get out of the way of traffic behind me. . . . . @ 55mph to nothing is asking to be hit from behind. Or if turning accross a divided highway, to be left stuck with 2 lanes of semi comming for me and my kids. Now it sometimes wont even do anything when I crank over the ignition (like there is no battery) or if it cranks and starts it will shut off right away. It wants to idle down at stops and stall. I have had it in the shop more than I like n spent more money to have to be told they can't find anything. I read of so many other owners with the same problems who end up junking these cuz they just stop starting. . . . Sad, we need our cars to run. Chrysler knows they r riddled with serious issues including the lights and transmitions. . . . . These are a bad combination on the road. Someone needs to look @ some stats! thanks.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving over a bump at approximately 20 mph, the control arm bushing failed. The contact heard a loud clunking noise prior to the failure. The vehicle began jerking and swaying across the road, which caused great steering difficulty. The vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer. The mechanic stated that the failure was related to the control arm bushing. The control arm bushing was replaced. The failure has occurred a total of 4 times. The contact was very concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 50,000.