general problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Unknown went to get an inspection and I got a paper with information for how to search up if there was any recalls with my car and it has 5 recalls it said.

The car (manual 5-speed) has issues going into reverse and hits hard shifting into other gears. I see where online it shows this issue happened quite a bit with the 2002 Pt Cruiser. I don't drive my care every day and I keep it maintained very well. I have not had any accidents in it so I believe this may also be a recall issue.

My car caught on fire.

Windows on car will not work after having it repaired 8 months ago 2nd. Time it has happened since we had it.

I was on the freeway, and the road had a natural "bump" in it, causing a slight bit of lift with the vehicle, and the vehicle swayed from side to side, and I had to immediately slow down, and counter steer in order to keep it in my lane. I took it to my mechanic today, and the right lower motor mount is broken. I just replaced that same mount less then 6 months ago. My mechanic said they know of a cruiser that had 8 front right motor mounts replaced. There is an entire site on the internet dedicated to people who have had major issues with motor mounts going out over and over again on their cruisers.

In July 2014 noticed back window on passenger was loose, window fell out while driving 11 2014. . . Had times when car was acting like it wasn't getting gas while driving and check eng. Light came on but would go out after it quit. Finally made it to an auto repair to have it scanned and part replaced after 9 mos. Setting. Ran good for one week then started acting up again doing the same thing. In August of 2015 I was approaching my home going down a big hill on my rd. Where the speed limit was 45 mph with a semi right behind me. The cars speed was 45 thenwent down to 20 in a matter of seconds fast enough for the tires to squeal. I had my 2 yr. Old grandson in the back seat when this happened. I knew I couldn't make it in my driveway so I immediately turned on my 4ways and pulled in my neighbors house across the street so I didn't get ran over by the semi truck. Also when I had the car repaired in June of 1915 the steering in the car was real stiff and still is only when turning but has power steering fluid. Bought my own scanner and it says I now need to replace a trans. Control unit part # p0700 along with the part that was just replaced. I'm at wits end, would like to know if there are any recalls on any of these problems . Please help me because I really need my car and feel right now it is a death trap and don't know where else to turn.

Dashboard lights go out at will and engine lights show codes even after replacing sensors now 02 sensors not working . Look like this had been a ongoing problem for years now and Chrysler fails to address the problem. Please help myself and other pt drivers having the same problem.

I was driving on the highway 75 mph, at some point the side rear window blew out , I heard the sound of a open window but could not figure out where it was coming from, I pulled over and noticed the window was gone. If there had been a motor cycle or another vehicle it could have caused an accident.

I was driving north on i95 Sunday and all of a sudden the rear drivers side quarter window just flew off without any warning no breakage nothing hit it it just blew off. Unfortunately it broke up when it hit the pavement. Is there still a recall #07v149000 that can still take care of this problem?.

Please help, this is my only car and my son and I depend on it for everything. While driving on the expressway my vehicle began missing ( shaking etc. . ) until it finally died on the expressway. It started when I pulled away from a stop light and began to pick up speed accelerating to blend in with traffic flow. I was not able to get over 40 mph. 1. The rpm gage jumps all over the place 2. The car quits while driving down the road 3. The quits while running in heavy traffic moving slow (more often on hot days) 4. Car dies at stop lights (random) 5. Car engine dies when trying to accelerate (random) 6. Car dies no response for seconds then it restarts at high speeds on the express way. I took it to an auto parts store that will diagnose problems with cars using a tool that they hook up to the car. They said it was the cam shaft sensor, my father contacted the local service station and they recommended replacing the timing chain as well. This problem has been on going since 2012, though I would love to sell it I would feel responsible if someone was killed because of this problem. I never know when the problem will start I have spent more money that I should trying to fix this. Is there someone who can help so my car will be safe for me and my son?.

No events leading to failure other than noticing the seat heaters seemed to put off more heat than other comparably equipped vehicles. Seat heater burned through seat cover and seat cushion foam into a pillow that had slipped behind my daughters back. If it had not been for the pillow, my daughter would have had serious burn injuries as she was asleep at the time of the malfunction. So far Chrysler has done nothing to correct the problem. The old parts are still in the vehicle. Chrysler has inspected the vehicle and says the seat heater unit itself malfunctioned otherwise the system is normal. However, the drivers seat also reaches temperatures that will cause burns also.