2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems, complaints & recalls

2026-05-17 · Engine · 🔥 fire

“so i had been having issues with the car overheating well i'm almost home and my daughter says she smells smoke so pull over and rush to get my babies out of the car because under the hood it had caught on fire …”

2024-03-12 · Unknown Or Other

“i purchased the 2004 chrysler pt cruiser on 1/10/2024. i learned that the chrysler dealership does not make keys for the vehicle when locked out, nor does it service the vehicle. they will "address" a recall notice and will do an oil change and will do an inspection only. chrysler dealership told me to "come back tomorrow" when a recall notice w…”

2020-03-10 · Vehicle Speed Control · 141,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“it started with the dashboard lights and the middle stick lights (p,d,r,n++) i can't see at night what speed i'm going or my levels or anything bc the lights quit working, i had the battery replaced i've had the battery changed twice, i've had the thermostat changed twice but it still over heats not too long ago with both of my toddlers in the car …”

2019-07-01 · Engine

“i bought this car last year from a private owner i did not know that it had a over heating problem i really have tried everything so i then started looking it up and found out that so many people are having the same problem as me and from what i have read about it the dealership should fix my problem since the problem really comes from them from it…”

2019-02-21 · Power Train

“this vehicle has a p0037 and a p0037 dtc's that won't cancel. findley chrysler replaced the oxygen sensors. it didn't fix it. they say the computer is bad. i sent the computer 5033293af to be repaired. they said the computer is ok. i got the codes to go away for a brief time by messing with the computer wire loom. ihave heard there was arecall for …”

2018-10-24 · Engine · 120,000 mi

“while driving the engine will sputter and die. when pulling up to a stop light the check engine light will come on and the engine will immediately die. while driving on the freeway at 65mph the engine will suddenly die.…”

2018-08-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 78,407 mi

“just under 78,000 miles turbo goes out, took to dealership, replaced turbo (took 6 mos) finally returned the vehicle and within 1 month head gasket goes out (blowing white smoke), while driving at 35 mph on a side road (dealer says known problem, wants another $2000 for head gasket, local dealer says "the head gaskets for that car are the weak poin…”

2017-11-28 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 108,773 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact replaced the multi-function electrical switch, which caused the fog lights to remain illuminated. the failure caused the battery to drain. the customer removed fuse #8 daily to reduce the possibility of an electrical fire. the contact had the multi-function switch replaced at henkel chrys…”

2017-11-14 · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections · 92,000 mi

“power steering leakage on turbo model engine hot possible fire had fixed once and it broke again , there is a recall on the non turbo model already…”

2017-10-17 · Electrical System · 75,811 mi · 🔥 fire

“after shopping for 1/2 hour, i returned to my car in the parking lot. i opened the driver's side door and discovered gray colored smoke coming up from the steering column hazard button. it smelled odd. not like wood smell. the auto club towed my car to my local mechanic and disconnected the battery connections as he said to prevent fire. my me…”