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cpk 06-30-2010 07:52 AM

The end of the Chrysler PT Cruiser
 
PT Cruiser will finally roll off the assembly line in less than two weeks after sales bottomed out at 5,452 this year
the last day of production is July 9
read the article here http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-..._the_line.html

jwright 07-09-2010 01:23 AM

The article is really very nice which is related with the chrysler PT cruiser which has come to an end and it is going in its best way. It would be a complete sensational car of the year. Now finally everybody would be able to see its beauty.

15951a\ 07-13-2010 06:04 PM

Car of the year? I wouldn't bet on it, unless they're all 1000% better than the one I rented on a work trip.

The car did not evolve much over the 10 year run, and the architecture was a sticking point right from the start.

TNtech 07-22-2010 02:09 PM

8-9 years of the PT Cruiser was plenty. It's way overdue for that line to be shut down. I'm anxious to see how much of a stir the 500 makes when they start rolling them out.

TNtech 07-22-2010 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by 15951a\ (Post 38718)
Car of the year? I wouldn't bet on it, unless they're all 1000% better than the one I rented on a work trip.

OMG! I hated taking those things on road trips :eek: Not bad for in town IMO

PL8S 08-09-2010 08:04 PM

Out of warranty - out of luck
 
The AC broke down on me just as my PT Cruiser passed 60,000 km warranty threshold. Fair enough. I rejected extended warranty - now have to pay $1,700 for repair.

The mechanic suggested me to write a letter to Chrysler Canada, ask them to chip in, so I did about a month ago. He said it's typical for 2007 PT Cruiser's compressor to fall apart. Still had not heard back from the headquarters. They have not even acknowledged my letter. If they keep being silent on me, I will trade it for something more reliable and not the Chrysler for sure.

TNtech 08-10-2010 08:13 PM


Originally Posted by PL8S (Post 39505)
The AC broke down on me just as my PT Cruiser passed 60,000 km warranty threshold. Fair enough. I rejected extended warranty - now have to pay $1,700 for repair.

The mechanic suggested me to write a letter to Chrysler Canada, ask them to chip in, so I did about a month ago. He said it's typical for 2007 PT Cruiser's compressor to fall apart. Still had not heard back from the headquarters. They have not even acknowledged my letter. If they keep being silent on me, I will trade it for something more reliable and not the Chrysler for sure.


So, an A/C compressor breaks outside the warranty period. You had the chance to buy extended warranty. Now that Chrysler won't give it to you, Chrysler is bad and the whole car is worthless and unreliable?? Makes sense to me. :rolleyes: If everyone felt that way, then no car company would ever sell a car again.

dcotter0579 08-13-2010 09:52 PM

Usually, an extended warranty covers the "powertrain". Chances are the A/C compressor would not have been covered anyway. The money you saved by not buying the extended warranty probably comes close to covering the repair.
Next time something like that goes bust, shop around. You can probably find a less expensive repair facility. $1700 for a compressor sounds a bit steep. I had mine replaced on my Sable for about $700.

ggrand 08-28-2010 10:51 AM

TNtech I have a question if you read this. 2002 PT in "limp home mode". The only code I get on both the on board diagnostic center and an external code reader is P1684. I understand this is just a status code (battery unhooked or something) and not a DTC. Where do I look to repair this tranny problem and is this a common issue? Changed filter and fluid (did not flush), made no difference. Not my car but trying to help a friend. Thanks.

PL8S 09-01-2010 09:49 AM

Chrysler is not bad
 

Originally Posted by TNtech (Post 39531)
So, an A/C compressor breaks outside the warranty period. You had the chance to buy extended warranty. Now that Chrysler won't give it to you, Chrysler is bad and the whole car is worthless and unreliable?? Makes sense to me. :rolleyes: If everyone felt that way, then no car company would ever sell a car again.

I did NOT mean to say that Chrysler is bad. In fact, my second car uintil lately was Dodge Neon, I have it traded for the Caliber. Those are generally inexpensive simple cars with the only difference in so much better styling for the PT Cruiser. My point was that 3 years is too soon for such an expensive assembly to go. And the least they could do at Chrysler to aknowledge the letter from their loyal customer.

Here is the text of the letter:


July 7, 2010

Dear Sir/Madame,

I have been a loyal Dodge-Chrysler customer for number of years, starting with purchasing of the Dodge Neon in 2001, and then Chrysler PT Cruiser in 2007 as a second car for my family. Earlier this year we traded our good old Neon for a Dodge Caliber SXT, painted Sunburst. Both me and my wife ... have enjoyed driving Chrysler and Dodge vehicles to work, for business and for pleasure.

The company I am working for has been successfully using Dodge Durango trucks. One truck was turned into a mobile microwave transmitting truck. The other one, the latest model, was not modified and is being used as an ENG vehicle. I get to drive both of them from time to time and always feel safe and capable of doing my work. All-in-all Dodge-Chrysler vehicles have always been bringing joy into my professional and family life.

It was unfortunate that shortly after passing the 60,000 km warranty threshold I started noticing that PT Cruiser’s engine was first shaking and then stalling while on low RPM’s. It has finally been concluded and confirmed by second opinion that the AC compressor needs to be replaced. So now at 68,000 km on my odometer and upon record highest temperatures outside I found myself in urgent need of spending over $1,500 to get it done.

Chrysler Canada is renowned for standing by the quality of their vehicles and for taking good care of their loyal customers. Realizing that my vehicle’s misfortune happened after Basic Warranty has expired, still I would like you to consider sharing the cost of repair, possibly supplying me with a new compressor or covering the cost of labour.

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2007, VIN 3A4FY................

Sincerely yours,

...............

I am still waiting for answer.

rick40 09-06-2010 12:36 AM

Well guys i am purchasing a PT cruiser from a person and its a very good car.But i wonder why are they going to end the Pt cruiser.

xdenilliex 03-08-2012 08:47 PM

2001 pt cruisers suck
 
I have never had this many problems with a car till i got this pile of junk.......Im a woman yes but im not stupid i have came here and got lots of my info and it has helped alot but one code gets fixed then three others come up im fed up with this junk think i should just sale it for a parts car i know the crank sensor is still good and those go out all the time bet i could sell that pretty easy and cheaper than dealerships......lol the car has held up great other than one code comes up you fix it then because you did something with it then it triggers another code and you have to fix that one a never ending battle here with a pile of junk.........Ill even say hyundai sonatas are junk to I have a 2010 hyundai sonata 53k miles only made 6 payments on it passenger door handle fell off took it to dealership they asked me if i could move it and i went out another worker offered to move it i went to open driver door and driver door handle fell off so then came time to take it in and get those on the day before and cruise control stopped working cause by something with the brake something while waiting there three hours for them to put door handles on i go to ask how much longer for my car he says i didnt even know you where here cause lady that checked me in didnt tell him when he got back from lunch thank god the manager got me a loaner car so i wasnt stuck with having to go through back doors but good thing was it was free for me since i still had bumper to bumper on it.........but even though i got a loaner car it was crap to 2012 hyundai sonata low profile tires sounds like brakes where rubbing it was horrible all i liked about it was the gps and camera to back up didnt even like the keyless start cause thats like asking someone here come take my car cause all they have to do is bust window push brake start it and go..........the car i traded in for the hyundai sonata was 2006 chrysler pacifica and it was a great car but was time for new one when the ac went out on it in 100+ degree weather.......LOL but i have to say the best car i have ever had was my first car 1991 toyota celica man i miss that car but it went to heaven ........

TNtech 03-09-2012 04:44 PM

Punctuation is way overrated. :D

PL8S 06-15-2012 08:03 AM

Rad Fan caused trouble
 
Update on the A/C problem. After getting 3 opinions, both compressor and drier replaced, negative response from the Chrysler Canada the problem has still persisted.
Two years later I decided to check it again at another Chrysler dealership. This time the rad fan was diagnosed to be the trouble, not the A/C at all. I seem to have been driving with no slow rad fan for about two years.
After both rad fan and electronic controller having been replaced the problem now is gone.
Go figure.

TNtech 06-15-2012 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by PL8S (Post 62654)
Update on the A/C problem. After getting 3 opinions, both compressor and drier replaced, negative response from the Chrysler Canada the problem has still persisted.
Two years later I decided to check it again at another Chrysler dealership. This time the rad fan was diagnosed to be the trouble, not the A/C at all. I seem to have been driving with no slow rad fan for about two years.
After both rad fan and electronic controller having been replaced the problem now is gone.
Go figure.

We replace a TON of cooling fans in PTs. Very common.

PL8S 06-29-2012 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by TNtech (Post 62656)
We replace a TON of cooling fans in PTs. Very common.

Thanks for your response. As common it is, I've got three opinions at three independent garages, all wrong. Chrysler garage got it right from the first time.

TNtech 06-30-2012 08:19 AM


Originally Posted by PL8S (Post 62953)
Thanks for your response. As common it is, I've got three opinions at three independent garages, all wrong. Chrysler garage got it right from the first time.

It's a 2 circuit fan. They see or hear it running they think it's working.....but just working on one speed.


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