Engine problems of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

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.

: 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.

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.

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