Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Pt cruiser pcm failure. I bought this used 2/18. Car losing its turbo power, gas consumption and milage horrible. 5miles/gallon. O2 sensors replaced 6/18. Replaced battery 7/18. Car had been and continued to have hard starting since 6/18. Often it would take 2 attempts to start ignition. No warning lights or failure codes to address this issue. 10/18 driving 40mph large busy city street, going straight, with no warning the car failed. 40mph to sudden slow roll engine failed. Lost power steering. Radio stayed on. Was able to get to side of road but not fully out of traffic lane. City bus almost struck my car. Normally a move like that includes brake lights or signaling. That was not available to me, so scary. Still no warning lights. Car engine would not turn over, sounded like it was close, but never did. 6 hours at mechanic, pcm failed. Needs replacement. $1300 for new pcm. Can't afford it.

Idling in park; seatbelt light kept dinging on; speedometer kept jumping back and forth from 0-100; idling at traffic stop; car shutters like it will cut off; speedometer jumps around while car is not moving. Pcm/tcm replaced multiple time; battery loses charge for no known reason; have had problems w/engine light coming on, pay for sensors and parts needed only for the same issue to happen. These cars are dangerous. There need to be a class action lawsuit before someone dies from these cars stalling with no ability to control car. Chrysler knows full well of these garbage cars. That is the real reason they discontinued them! someone needs ti step in. You all have received enough complaints where something should be done immediately.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the transmission would downshift to lower gears while driving approximately 40 mph. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, the speedometer, headlights, and power windows failed to function while driving. The vehicle was taken to atlantic Chrysler (130 sunrise highway, west islip, NY 11795, (631) 422-0135) where it was diagnosed that the pcm failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 39,700.