This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the fog lights illuminated independently and would not turn off. The contact also stated that there was an odor and evidence of smoke coming from the steering wheel. Afterwards, the contact was able to turn the fog lights off and the odor dissipated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT CRUISER. While driving at approximately 30 mph with the fog lamp illuminated, the contact noticed a burning smell. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where a switch in the steering column was replaced. Some time later, the contact was unable to turn off the fog lights. She called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was approximately 56,000. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT CRUISER. The contact stated that the steering wheel vibrated and she heard a rattling sound coming from underneath the vehicle while it was stationary. She felt that a failed motor mount caused the failure. As of November 8, 2007, the dealer had not completed an inspection. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 85,000. Updated 03/13/08. The solenoid pack was leaking. The fog lights were inoperative.
For the past 4 months my car fog lights come on for no reason. Woke up in the morning and they where on and if they turn on while driving it seems to affect the radio now when I shut off the car I put turn signal on and it seems to make it stop.
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- Winston Salem, NC, USA