2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv Engine cooling Problems

“While driving to work on 2/9/2015 all of a sudden while in motion my car shutdown - froze in the middle of the road. If it wasn't for slow bumper to bumper traffic I could have been in a very bad car accident because someone could of hit me. The car would not rev or nothing but the lights, radio all worked. I got towed to a mechanic that was not Chrysler and they checked and the engine and battery & alternator and was fine. But they continued to check and found it was computer related where the computer is malfunctioning to where it just shuts everything down. …”

“13,090 miles my wife reported that the engine oil light began to flash as she drove down the driveway. I checked the oil and it did not touch the dipstick. I added 2 quarts and started the engine to find that it was leaking oil out the accessories end of the engine. The car was transported to the dealership. The crankshaft end seal was identified as being expelled from the timing cover. 1st repair attempt: upon test driving the vehicle, the crankshaft seal was again expelled from the timing cover. …”

“On sept. 20, 2010, I was returning home in my 2006 Chrysler pt cruiser convertible when I noticed a burning odor inside the car and saw a lot of smoke coming from the passenger side of the engine. My husband and I had the car towed to a dealership to see what happened and get the necessary repair. I was totally shocked when I found out that the cooling fan motor had burnt internally. We had the repair done and paid for it. As per judy in Chrysler case management, I have been informed that Chrysler will reimburse me for all but $100 of the repair. …”

“Purchased mar 2007 the pt cruiser convertible gt. Was getting 19mpg maximum. With 13,000 miles, the crankshaft seal on the accessories end was pushed out by too much crankshaft end play. 4 quarts low on oil when it flashed the oil light. Car was hauled to the dealership where they put another seal in it and that one failed while the dealer still had the car. They replaced the short block cam belt and seals. The cam belt made excessive noise on start-up for the first month. I now have 17,500 on it and the maximum fuel mileage is 16. …”