CarComplaints.com Notes: Chrysler has taken the boring small car frame of the Neon, grafted a 1930s-era roadster body on top and named it the PT Cruiser. While the new look may appeal to some, the vehicle has unfortunately also inherited many of the same problems as the Neon.
2.8
hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,073 miles
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The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The dashboard has cracked from the windshield to the end of the dashboard over a two week period. The vehicle has not been repaired. The VIN, purchase date, and engine size were unavailable. The current mileage is 20,000 and failure mileage was 12,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. Within the last 6-7 months, the dashboard has started to crack. The contact believes that it could be due to a manufacturer defect because she always applies a sunshield on the interior windshield. The vehicle has not had much exposure to the sun. The current mileage is 49,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER. In the middle of 2006, the vehicle's dashboard began to crack. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer who advised her to glue the dashboard back together. The contact complied, but the dashboard is still cracking and the glue is beginning to separate. The vehicle was garage kept, therefore the sun was not a factor. The current mileage is 56,900 and failure mileage was 53,000. Updated 06/14/07.
I bought a 2001 Chrysler PT CRUISER in February 2007. When I bought it there was a crack in the dashboard, that became quite larger in just a few months, I am concerned about this because the crack/split was growing. Since I bought the vehicle used I figured it was my problem, but I knew of other people with the same problem. This was a defect in the vehicle that could cause problems with the vehicle. My husband and I bought a dashmat cover to help so the dashboard won't get as hot, but it still grew. What could I do about this?
- Sebastian, FL, USA
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The consumer received two safety recalls that could not be corrected due to parts not being available in which the dealer stated that they'll call when they were.
Consumer received a recall letter from the manufacturer, however the dealer refused to honor the recall letter, because the vehicle was manufacturered in Canada.
When vehicle is driven between 25-55 mph engine completely shuts down without warning. Also, when engine shuts down oil light illuminates. Dealer replaced wiring harness which did not correct the problem.
Engine drive belt assembly failed. Dealer had car over 15 days to repair. Now, engine light comes on. Not reliable for travel. Chrysler unresponsive to concerns.
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- Coral Gable, FL, USA