2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Fuel system Problems

“Driving to work this morning on the interstate at 75 MPH, with no indication or warning my 2002 chystler Pt Cruiser completely shut down, steering wheel locked up. After I pulled over on the side of the road the car would no longer turn over or act like it wanted to start up. I then have the car towed to a mechanic shop near my home and was informed today my fuel pump went out.”

“Buyback request: my 2002 Pt Cruiser was bought new, with an extended warranty. It was disabled by foothill Chrysler ' jeep in foothill ranch ca, while performing a factory recall. It has not been used since then, because it is illegal to drive it. I took it in for 60k mile maintenance ($399). The mechanic demanded that I allow them to do a recall for the 'secondary fuel pump seal', which they did incorrectly, so the red 'check engine' light refused to shut off. The car will not pass the california smog requirement. …”

“When first cranking ca rit will rev itself up, the speedometer goes to 120mph rpms tachs out, and then drops below 1/2 RPM, sputters and backfire soff. Had in Chrysler dealership 3 times for this and unable to find a problem. Told me that a sensor could be going bad. Now while my mother was driving out of neighborhood the car went dead as does with me at times at stop sign and refused to crank again. Called roadside had it for a charge of 75.00 and was told I had bad gas and wanted another 510.00 to fix. Was told not covered under reg. …”

“I had a very alarming incident on january 23, 2006. After filling the fuel tank and traveling approximately 20 miles I smelled a strong gasoline odor. I stopped the vehicle and looked to be sure the fuel cap was in place. It was so I attempted to re-start the engine. After several attempts the engine started but ran quite roughly. I again stopped the engine to check the source of the gasoline odor. When I looked at the rear of the vehicle gasoline was running over the edge of the fuel tank shield. I decided that the vehicle should not be started again because of the risk of fire or explosion. …”

“Upon starting the vehicle consumer noticed that gas gauge was on empty. Consumer then took the vehicle to a gas station and filled the gas tank but the gas gauge still was on empty when the vehicle was restarted. Vehicle was then taken to a repair shop. Mechanic indicated that when the vehicle got hot from the sun the dashboard components become inoperative. When this occurred the driver was unable to determine the speed he was driving, and how much fuel was in the gas tank.”