Five problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2002 Pt Cruiser.
Chrysler customer assistance center (kmm7261775v12890l0km)us customer service - Chrysler brand site brief description: transmission failed without warning 2002pt comments: I am very blessed to be able to send this email due to the fact as a pt 2002 owner and a very happy one just had the scare of my life. While driving at 65 mph my transmission locked up causing my Pt Cruiser to lift the back wheels off the ground and threw me into the windshield lucky for me I had my safety belt on. Now here I am stuck on a major highway with no reverse and no gears. I was lucky enough to have it towed to a goodyear dealer who said the transmission is shot. This place does all my work and I have records to prove with this car has been service and well taking care of. My concern is now the transmission place says it will cost 2800. 00 dollars to fix. I would like some kind of response from Chrysler. There response was we dont care and will not help.
Transmission failed without warning; vehicle was towed to the dealer, who eventually determined that a new one had to be installed. Vehicle had about 26,000 miles at the time. Replacement transmission is leaking.
Transmission failed without warning. Car came to an immediate stop as if the brakes were locked. Traffic behind me had no warning of such a rapid descent in speed due to no brake lights, I had not pressed the brake pedal in other words. No accident resulted but we were lucky in that aspect.
2002 Pt Cruiser limited edition - automatic transmission failed after only 44,000 miles. Repair is $2,500. 00.
Automatic transmission failed at 38,007 miles. In service 14 months.