general problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The contact owns 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle independently accelerated without warning after starting the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosis. The dealer stated that the power brake booster hose was not connected to the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer also stated that there was never a clamp holding the power brake in place. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 111,145. The current mileage was 112,416.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle accelerated to 70 mph independently and without warning. The contact also mentioned that the parking brake had to be engaged in order to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100,000. . . Updated 12-30-13.

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.

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 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.

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.