Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 73 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (44 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (12 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Let me start by saying I just bought this 2001 limited edition Pt Cruiser three days ago from a private dealer. I was on the highway, heading home from work in the middle of the night, and wanted to try the cruise control. I turned it on and set it for 67mph to see if it worked first.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

Tl the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 40 mph, the brakes failed and the brake pedal became stiff. After removing pressure from the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and multiple warning lights on the instrument cluster illuminated. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the vehicle previously stalled.   Read details...

The Car Throttle Stuck problem

The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the throttle mechanism seemed to have become stuck several times at a high throttle setting. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer or independent mechanic and was not repaired.   Read details...




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