2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fuel system Problems

“I first sent this complaint on mar 7, 2014 and received an email reply acknowledging it, but since haven't heard anything. Is my complaint being taken seriously? It is a serious complaint as follows: on feb 5, 2014, my 2001 Pt Cruiser shut down while it was being driven down a busy street. It didn't make a sputter or a sound, it just died. Luckily, it coasted long enough for me to pull off onto a quieter street and up against a curb. We had it towed to the automotive shop the explanation for the motor shutting down was alarming. …”

“On feb 5, 2014, my 2001 Pt Cruiser shut down while it was being driven down a busy street. It didn't make a sputter or a sound, it just died. Luckily, it coasted long enough for me to pull off onto a quieter street and up against a curb. We had it towed to the automotive shop the explanation for the motor shutting down was alarming. The automotive tech reported the crankshaft position sensor needed replacing. As I understand, when this sensor goes bad, the engine automatically shuts down. With no warning. I had gas in my pt. A car can shut down completely while in motion? With no warning? …”

“The fuel line was recalled in 2002 under Pt Cruiser fuel line leaks against air conditioner and I had that repaired in 2002. I have done nothing to the fuel line since then. On july 25 2009, the fuel line sprung a leak. Upon further investigation I noticed the line rubbed against the top of the engine which caused the hole in the fuel line. Obviously fuel was leaking onto the engine the consequences of the leak could have been catastrophic and life threatening to myself and family. The fuel line is threaded under the power steering pump hose and over the engine to the fuel injection rail. …”

“I have a 2001 Pt Cruiser. I had an incident in wisconsin 11/24/03 where my steering wheel locked and could not be unlocked, thus I could not start the car. I had it towed to the dealership the next day. They found nothing wrong. On 2/26/04 the steering column was clicking. I took it to a dealership in st. Louis. The steering column had to be replaced a bearing went out at 38913 miles. Then 8/31/04 I had just pulled into my subdivision after a long trip and the car would rev but did not accelerate. I took it to a local garage due to the mechanics strike at the dealerships. …”

“Hole in exhaust system near fuel tank caused the plastic fuel tank to literally melt and leak fuel. The metal shield near the tank does not adequately protect the tank. It is a miracle that the vehicle did not catch fire. The entire fuel tank assembly and fuel lines near the tank have to be replaced.”