Dash Wiring Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the dashboard exhibited a long crack which originated on the front driver's side windshield that crossed over the dashboard vent and extended to the instrument panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact was driving 25 mph when the interior instrument panel lights failed. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection or repair. The referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 01v288000 (electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash) and called the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler pt crusier. The interior wiring on the instrument panel has failed. This includes the warning lights which overheated and became inoperable. The dealer was contacted who informed him there was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 01v288000 component: electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash. His VIN was not included. The manufacturer was also notified and stated his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 100,000. Mw.

I own a 2006 Pt Cruiser. In 2006, Chrysler replaced the traditional fuse box with a unit called a totally integrated power module (tipm). The unit controls power to most areas of the car including brake lights, running lights, dashlights and headlights. As I was driving, the driver side rear running light burned out. At least that is my guess. The light bulb was the only shorted item could find. This caused the dashlights to go out and the primary brake lights to go out. The bulb shorted on the inside. The totally integrated power module (tipm) is designed with no fuse protection between the lighting module and the lights. This shorted bulb shorted out the unit and made the vehicle very unsafe to drive. I researched on the problem on the internet. I found many instances of the (tipm) failing. I found this in the chat rooms, blogs and threads I visited while looking for answers. I noticed that these units are installed in many of Chrysler's cars and based upon what I learned have been problematic. In all the instance of failure, the car is driving and there is no notification to the driver that the unit has failed other then the lights go out. The units are built as a single unit and the wiring harness is part of the unit. You cannot repair the unit. I have been verbally quoted to replace this unit the cost will be around $975. It seems to me that having a $2. 50 bulb trash a major safety component of a car is a bad thing. Will you look into this problem and see it is fit for a recall? I am at work and do not have my cruiser with me today. If you need the VIN number, please let me know and I will send it you.

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The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the entire instrument panel would not illuminate. The instrument cluster seemed to fail; she was unable to see the speedometer or any other gauges. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and was told that the vehicle was not included in recall 01v288000 (electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash). The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 103,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser recall notice for instrument cluster. Consumer states that the dealership told her that there was no recall for the instrument cluster. The consumer sent in a copy of the recall letter. Recall # 01v288000.

Dashboard cracked in 2 locations. Potential safety hazard if wires are exposed. Could potentially ruin cables for headlights, break lights and turning signals.

Fog light switch is faulty. This switch leaves the lights on at all times which drains battery and leaves the driver stranded. This problem has been documented in hundreds of Pt Cruisers. . Read more...

: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, all the warning lights around the speedometer illuminated intermittently. Each time the warning lights illuminated, the headlights dimmed. The fourth time the problem occurred, the illumination was followed by the entire instrument panel failing. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, who determined that the instrument cluster had become completely inoperative. There was a NHTSA recall # 01v288000, pertaining to the under dash wiring. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 11/30/2006 -.

August 2005 my self and my family were taking a short trip out of town about 200 miles. At the half way point we pulled in to a gas station for some refreshments I waited in the car when I noticed smoke coming from my steering column up through the flasher button. We realized it was the wiring from my fog lamps only because that was the only thing that no longer work. The lamps were not in use at the time. Not really sure why the wiring caught fire.

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1) our fog lights had been going on and off intermittently for a couple of weeks. 2) my wife was driving down a local street coming home when smoke started billowing out from under the steering column, filling the car with smoke. She happened to be at the local dealership (it's on the way home from her work) and pulled in their parking lot. The car was left at the dealership. The problem was diagnosed as being a shorted fog light switch. Instead of a fuse blowing the wire harness acted as a fusible link and began melting down. We are now responsible for the replacement of a $2500. 00 wire harness. I asked the service writer why a fuse had not blown and he told me that the circuit is protected by a forty (40) amp fuse. Being an electrician I know that a forty amp fuse or breaker protects an electric range oven and is on 8 awg wire. To repair the fault, we have to buy the harness which Chrysler will cut off the connector that melted down and will splice on the new one. All of the controls on the steering column pass through this harness which melted down and the wires are obviously not protected by fuses. If they were a fuse should blow with a short. Our vehicle has had 4 warranties and 3 recalls since we have owned it. The car is still not fixed after a week and a half.

I was driving and the car caught on fire - electrical with flames inside the car. To the best of my knowledge the engine and body of the car were not damaged. The car is currently sitting on the dealer lot. It was reported to Chrysler and the car is under warranty; however, they are denying my claim. I wasn't hurt - just inhaled a lot of black smoke getting the car off the highway and into a parking lot. The windshield shattered from the heat as well as the entire dash to the left of the steering wheel is gone - and the plastic is melted and just hanging. Chrysler is refusing to do anything about my Pt Cruiser even though it is under warranty. The 911 operator transferred me to the fire department - who have a report on the car.

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Hello. I tried copying and pasting my letter into this box however, my letter is too long. Therefore, I am completing this online form and then will mail in my entire letter, documentation and the like to your mailing address along with a copy of this online form. The complaint is regarding my 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, VIN# 3c8fy68b72t317273 and it is relating to the fact Chrysler refuses to repair my vehicle under the current and active NHTSA recall # 01v288000 (instrument cluster problem). Today, 8/5/05 I will mail my letter detailing the entire problem but I am submitting this portion online to get the process started. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, eric calderaro. The vehicle was in motion when a pop noise was heard caused by a spark within the dash above the speedometer. White smoke had come billowing out of the instrument cluster. The overhead lights in the headliner did not work properly. The circuit board was burned. Other problems: transmission fluid leaked and squeaks were coming from the rear suspension. The sway bushings had worn out and were replaced.

Lose all instrument panel function, dome light stays on, and door ajar light stays on. . . . Even tho no door is open. . . Dealer has no clue and computer does not report an issue. . . . Pull fuse and reinsert resolves the issue. . . .

Your campaign number NHTSA 01v288000. On October 31st the cluster panel in my 2002 Pt Cruiser failed - air bag, brake and engine light lit up on panel and won't go off. Called Chrysler, they deny there is a recall. Car is in shop and they want to charge me $692. 00 to fix.

2004 Pt Cruiser customer states that they are problems with the dome lights and the gauges* the consumer believed his problem maybe related to recall # 01v288000.

01 v 288 000/instrument cluster: consumer has a concern that the dealer requesting authorization from the consumer for an 11/2 hours for diagnostic check at consumer cost. Recall notice mention nothing concerning a charge to the consumer. Please provide any further information.

Nhtsa recall 01v288000. Daimler/Chrysler issued an instrument cluster recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although it was experiencing the same problem as mentioned in the recall.

Upon starting the vehicle consumer noticed that gas gauge was on empty. Consumer then took the vehicle to a gas station and filled the gas tank but the gas gauge still was on empty when the vehicle was restarted. Vehicle was then taken to a repair shop. Mechanic indicated that when the vehicle got hot from the sun the dashboard components become inoperative. When this occurred the driver was unable to determine the speed he was driving, and how much fuel was in the gas tank.

Just paid for an issue with a vehicle that was addressed by NHTSA recall # 01v288000, back in 9/01. (the vehicle was returned to the selling dealer at that time, for the recall. Now, the exact problem explained in the recall happened to the car, and the dealer charged for the repair, claiming a hard wiring issue that he refused to show me.

From the first month that I purchased my vehicle the engine light has been on more than off. I read the owners manual and it said that it was a vacuum issue and it would correct itself. The dealership charged me to diagnose and to fix it but now I see that there was a NHTSA 01v288000 on a cluster panel issue. Why was I charged for something that a dealership should check for to see if it is a known defect?.

Nhtsa recll#01v28800/ manufacturer's recall 994. Got recall, and took vehicle into dealer be repaired. Dealer indicated recall could not be done because program has not been installed on computer.

Consumer complained about a problem with electrical failures in the dashboard, including the speedometer. When driving at speeds in excess of 50 mph speedometer dropped to 0 and the rpms did likewise. Every light and warning signal came on at once.

While driving consumer noticed that headlights and dashboard light were flickering off and on. Vehicle was serviced three to four times, but dealership was still unable to find proper remedy.

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