2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“I have had my 2007 Pt Cruiser to the dealer for a vibration in the engine. They of course heard nothing and recommended a tune up which I had had done the previous month. I took it somewhere else and had to have the motor mounts and transmission mount replaced. I had the timing belt replaced as they had to remove the engine at this time and tried to save money. The mechanic adjusted everything to the correct specifications and the vibration continues to this day.”

“Without warning, the engine turns off and all power is lost. The ignition switch does not move. Once the care is stopped, you have to turn the key to the off position and then turn it back on. When put on the dealer's computer, the computer only says there was a sudden loss of power. Dealer suggests putting in a new ignition but does not guarantee this will fix the problem. The car can no longer be trusted on the highway or interstate. I can only drive it in town at slow speeds so I won't cause a crash if it suddenly dies on me.”

“I was driving on the freeway when the engine light came on (which it never had before), and within less than a minute the car ceased up, lost power and died. I was able to make it to the side of the freeway as it started puttering before ceasing completely. This incident has happened at least four more times since original date. I had the motor tested at the auto body shop and the said the cam sensor needs checked but the engine is burning my oil up and since this happened and has had to have oil put in 3 times since then in order to make it run when it stops. Just last month I spent over 500. …”

“I purchased a 2007 Pt Cruiser with zero miles on it in december 2007,from lithia 5504 l st, omaha nebraska. I traded a 2006 jeep commander for it to economize. After 4500 miles the clutch went out, they fixed it under factory warranty. The horn on the car sticks and wont stop honking. On my way to work one morning I heard a bink on my front windshield and then there was a crack about 18 inches long on the front window, not a pit, but an actual crack. I called and ask who was the glass manufacturer, and was told the glass wasn't a part of the warranty. …”

“As with the other identical complaints, regarding manual transmission shifting and, when the temperature is above 80 degrees shifting gears becomes very difficult and at times impossible. The problem occurred years ago and has always been there. It's as if the bushings in the shift mechanism expand when heated and the shifter sticks in its current gear; with great force you can knock it out and with great force you can re-engage. The next morning at 50 degrees the shifter works properly once again. …”