Body Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 27 problems related to body (under the structure category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the Pt Cruiser.

1 Body problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 05/16/2019

Was hit in rear as I was slowing at stop light.

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2 Body problem of the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

Vehicle was moving at approximately 30 mph when a vehicle was hit crossed into my lanes and I hit the vehicle head on, police report was filed. Injuries to knee, chest and lap from belt. Airbags did not deploy.

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3 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 12/11/2017

We are being treated in a very uncaring, racist, discriminatory way by the general manager dan hamrick 702-432-2401, at #lasvegas chapman Dodge #Chrysler� @vegasdcj 3175 east sahara las vegas nv 89104. He has consistently refused to see us. He has never returned our calls. I was even threatened with great bodily harm by the service manager mike nicosia. I made a police report. We took our beautiful Pt Cruiser into las vegas #chapman Dodge Chrysler on 10-13-17 because the #engine light was staying on. They installed an expensive �defective� Chrysler #mopar totally integrated power module (tipm) and an expensive �defective� mopar Chrysler power train control module (pcm). Between 10-13-17 to 11-21-17 (approximately one month) I had to return my Chrysler for repairs five (5) times & they installed three (3) pcms & two (2) tipms which were no good!!! my car's engine light came on again on 12-11-17 and my car accelerated by itself, and we crashed!!! this was only nineteen (19) days after my car's very last visit to las vegas chapman #Dodge Chrysler on 11-21-17. Our car sustained great body damage. It cannot be driven. Thank father god no one was killed!!! we had no idea what happened until we read an article about Chrysler's defective totally integrated power modules problems titled �Chrysler tipms causing power problems - updated October 15, 2016� Chryslerproblems. Com/trends/tipm/. Amazing!!! that article led us to similar articles. These are the receipt orders (work orders) in chronological order: #6463649-1, #6464576-1, #6465489-1, #6467298-1, #6467796-1. The problems were never repaired and my car cannot be driven. I am charged a total of $5,836. 75 for absolutely nothing!!! pease help me. Thank you.

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4 Body problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Drivers side rear quarter window came off while traveling on highway.

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5 Body problem of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 06/10/2017

Takara recall. While changing upper and lower motor mount I noticed sub frame on the passenger's side was rotted and after I put mounts in the car pulls when accelerating.

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6 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

Car was rear ended and shoved into another car while waiting at a red light. Front and rear end crushed, bumper came off, radiator and front end damage, windshield broken. Air bag did not deploy.

7 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 10/24/2015

Husband was getting off of an exit and hit a piece of equipment and the airbags did not come out front end of car was damaged including radiator hood fender transmission bumper skirting.

8 Body problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 08/24/2015

Tl- the contact owns 2001 Chrysler pt. The contact stated that the service engine warning light flashed randomly as the failure was progressing and as the condition continued the warning light stayed lit. The contact tok the vehicle to a dealer who indicated that the casing under the vehicle near the underbody prematurely rusted and may fracture at any point in time. The vehicle was also taken to an independent repair shop who also diagnosed that the casing for the k frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was to be repaired. The contact stated that she constantly had to refill the power steering fluid and was unable to determine what was causing the leakage. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v268000 (steering) but did not receive notification of the safety recall and was to check with the manufacturer and the dealer to determine when the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer was notifed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 155,621. Dyd.

9 Body problem of the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 04/06/2015

A car turned from left turn lane in front of me, about two ft. I hit it at slight angle on the drivers side. My car is totaled . Driver side air bag did not deploy.

10 Body problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 08/20/2014

While driving the down the highway, the entire rear quarter window on the passenger side including the frame and the glass separated from the body of my vehicle and went into the roadway. This is already a recall issue for the 2005 and 2006 models of the Pt Cruiser, but since it is not an existing recall issue with the 2001 models Chrysler refused to replace the window that fell out or the remaining rear quarter window on the drivers side, which could potentially do the same thing at some point. Fortunately, the window that fell off my car didn't injure anyone, but it certainly seems like a pretty serious road hazard.

11 Body problem of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 06/30/2014

Vehicle pulled out of business complex turn in left about a car lengths away from me when he pulled out. . Attempted to stop but vehicle was too close. No air bags deployed.

12 Body problem of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 02/27/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler pt cruise. The contact stated that while waiting at a traffic light, the spare tire separated from the vehicle. The bracket that held the spare tire was corroded. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 77,000.

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13 Body problem of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 02/22/2014

The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, he started to lose control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that he was able to merge to the side of the road and after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the front passenger's side sub frame was completely corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the sub-frame was corroded. The failure was making the lower control arm malfunction and the contact was advised that the front sub frame needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 40,390 and the current mileage was 40,490. Updated 04/29/14 MA updated 05/2/2014.

14 Body problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 09/12/2013

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.

15 Body problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 09/10/2013

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser convertible. The contact stated the fire wall ripped causing the clutch pedal to push through the fire wall. The contact stated the vehicle could not be driven due to the hole in the fire wall the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic. The contact did not notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.

16 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 08/25/2013

Driving 70 mph on freeway. Rear quarter window detached from vehicle. There is an existing recall but only covers the model year before (2005). This is obviously an issue with the 2006 version as well.

17 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 04/08/2013

We were rear ended while on vacation. The car was driveable and it was put in the shop for repairs. The other person was at fault. When we got the car back we noticed that the airbag light would stay on for a minute or two and then go off. This continues to happen. The car repair shop checked seat belts and such. The air bags did not deploy as this was a rear end collision. I feel like this is a safety hazard. The repair shop has had to repair work that was not done right. Could they have messed up the codes as the temp does not work right. ? were the airbags damaged ? the estimated speed he hit us was 35mph. We both got cervical sprain and mine is worse.

18 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 04/01/2013

Stopped at a red light rear ended and pushed into vehicle in front of me front end and rear end damage air bags didnt deploy.

19 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 07/16/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact eventually took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the 02 sensor needed to be replaced. In addition, the controls that adjusted the front driver's seat would fracture continuously and was replaced twice. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 730,000. Kmj.

20 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 08/19/2011

Faulty firewall. The firewall around the clutch master cylinder is twisting and splitting. This is a safety issue. If this can happen around the clutch, it can happen around the brakes. This needs to be looked at and fixed.

21 Body problem of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 03/15/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While the vehicle was parked the contact attempted to open the front drivers side door from the interior of the vehicle and was unable to. The contact was able to open the door by opening the window and then the door from the exterior. The failure also occurred on the front passenger side door and the rear driver and passenger side doors. The contact noticed a plastic piece on the door would over heat and cause the doors not to open from the interior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the technician stated the door panel had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

22 Body problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 05/10/2008

2005 Pt Cruiser convertible 5 spd manual. Have been very unsatisfied w/ car's performance. Bearings in both front axles had to be replaced at 61,000 miles b/c of significant wear, making car unsafe to drive. Right front wheel squeaked when I turned or just drove straight, and started making thumping noise in axle as I drove. Also, roof has a minor leak into trunk when it rains hard; cannot find the source where it is leaking.

23 Body problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 11/15/2007

My 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has discolorations (white stripes) on the dark gray front and back bumpers because the auto maker put plastic and tape on them to protect them in delivery. The adhesive in the tape has destroyed the finish on the gray plastic. This started to show up after 6 years of owning it when it sat in the sun. Most of the time I have owned this vehicle it was parked in a garage. For the past year it has been parked outside. This was when the stripes started to show up. Chrysler is aware of the problem and says they have a "TSB" on it but says they are not willing to fix it and that I (the consumer) have to go buy products to fix it myself, which I don't understand how you can make sun bleaching and fading go away, it's permanently damaged. They stated that under no circumstance will this be covered under warranty. I have driven around to see if other pt's are having the same problem and every Pt Cruiser I have seen with a gray plastic bumper has the same defect. I have taken photos of 5 different ones just today. This is irresponsible for Chrysler to deny they are at fault when clearly they caused the problem by putting tape on our bumpers. If my car had been in to a repair shop and they had placed tape on the bumpers they would be responsible and liable for their actions. I am frustrated that they won't do anything to fix this problem. These discolorations are a permanent problem and are sun bleached, they won't just go away. I would like my bumpers either replaced or painted to match the rest of the car. I am also spreading the word to other Pt Cruiser owners, in hopes that Chrysler will see that this is a big problem and is not going to go away on its own. This will cause a financial hardship on my family to repair this ourselves.

24 Body problem of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 08/18/2006

The car sits too low to the ground. I am a cautious driver, but the bummper too easily scrapes when driving over bumps or slightly steep inclines/declines, as well as when parking, too easily to scrape over curbs. This has caused the bumper to crack on the left side, over the head light, completely detached from the car in along a 6 inch line. There is no way to fix without replacing the whole bumper/grill cover. I am in constant fear of the bumper falling off as I struggle to save enough money to replace. I truly regret purchasing this vehicle!.

25 Body problem of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 05/05/2004

The vehicle's panels for the windows are beginning to discolor because of the chemical used when washing the vehicle.

26 Body problem of the 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 12/09/2001

Wind from outiside was coming inside of vehicle while traveling, also there was a rough idling problem, dealership was aware of the problem.

27 Body problem of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Failure Date: 03/03/2000

These grab bars are made of a hard compound. These grab bars protrude on the interior of the cabin. Driver and all passengers can easily receive head injuries unless they are short.


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