Vehicle Overheat Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Engine fan does not turn on causing car to overheat. I have spoken to other owner that have a Pt Cruiser (different years) and they also have the same problem with the fan. I called the Chrysler dealer which did not have enough complaints about this so they are not issuing any recalls yet. I took this car to my mechanic and he could not determine what is causing this but he did not have the equipment to check the car computer. Another place has the equipment but wants $200. To see if it is a problem with the computer. I feel that Chrysler should cover this since it does not just effect my vehicle but many Pt Cruisers.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate severely. In addition, the vehicle overheats with no indicated warnings. The contact mentioned seeing fumes of smoke coming from the hood. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Jo.

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My car started overheating, so we have replaced the thermostat, fan fuses, and it is still overheating. My cousin has the same car only a 2002 which it overheated and caused the head to blow. There are many many many complaints on line however I am not seeing very many people with the complaints on this site. Just doing a search on line for Pt Cruiser overheating problems there are tons of them. Why would there not be a recall on something that is a known issue? I have a 2001 Dodge caravan that has never had any serious problems, with 200,000 miles on it. This car has 90k on it and there is a list of things that the previous owner had repaired, like double what the car was originally purchased for I have about $10,000. 00 worth of repair bills, that's a little like a lemon car.

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Owned this car approx. 3 months with problems from day 1. First week took in for 3 front end alignments, car always pulled to the right, problem never fixed. After one month when summer arrived no cold air, had to have evaporator replaced $1,000, car in shop for 2 weeks, air still not blowing cold. Replaced low pressure switch, high end switch, pressure line, still no cold air, problem was never resolved. Would idle real hard at stops. Told it was a broken motor mount, replaced $150. Car overheated, replaced thermostat, still overheating, could not figure out why. . . Finally the turbo engine blew on the 3 month anniversary of owning this car. Had to call bank to volunteer a surrender due to cost of replacing engine. Car dealer was no help, just told me there was not a recall or warranty on this vehicle. Called Chrysler and was told it was dealers responsibility. Wow, I will never own a Chrysler again, this was the first and definitely the last!.

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Car has been overheating when ac is put on. Overheating while idling sometimes. I have spent over $2000 trying to fix it. It's not head gasket or heads according to 2 shops. I called Chrysler, they said no complaints about cooling system have ever been reported. I filed a complaint. Shops have changed everything and can not find the problem. Check engine light stays on even after everything has been replaced. There should be a recall!!.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While the engine was turned on and the air conditioner was activated, the vehicle would overheat. He noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The dealer inspected the vehicle and found no failures. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 30,000 and failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 60 mph, the check engine illuminated and then the vehicle overheated. The dealer stated that the thermostat was stuck and the head gasket warped to due heat. The head gasket and thermostat were replaced. The failure mileage was 1,100 and the current mileage was 1,258. Updated 12/12/2007 malfunction light illuminated, engine vibration probably caused vacuum hose to loosen. The repair of vacuum hose to evaporated system on October 17, 2007. Updated 12/12/07.

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May 17, 2003 was the most recent episode. The car has been in for service 5 times for overheating. They've been unable to satisfactorily fix the problem or admit it's a defect. I've lodged complaints with Chrysler corporate, but they refuse to replace the vehicle. The only resolution they're willing to offer is extended coverage, which won't keep my car from overheating every time I attempt a trip longer than 30 minutes.