2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser owner complaints

Passenger air bag stays illuminated and rings every 5 seconds even when a passenger is there or not.

Takata recall. Airbag warning light illuminates randomly and pings. I was told the problem was a sensor in the passenger seat belt and the cost to repair would be at least a couple hundred dollars. Why won't the dealer fix this at the manufacturer's expense, since it appears to be a common complaint?

Driving my vehicle on a highway, approaching the city, with cruise control on. Weather clear and sunny. Highway traffic was light. My speed was at around 70 MPH. The driver apparently decided to exit the ramp as it was lined with vehicles. The driver pulled out of ramp and steered to left lane on highway, in front of me. I had to brake suddenly to avoid collision. My car suddenly skidded and spun around once, with rubber burning from tires. My vehicle nearly crashed against the rail as my car skidded for 2nd time to stop. No injuries or property damages. Inspected my car later at gas station. Did not detect any visual problems. Could not figure out why my car skidded and spun around on highway. After the shopping trip, I drove home with no incidents. As I pulled in home, there was smoke

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the air bag and seat belt warning lights remained illuminated and made a beeping noise. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000.

The drivers side airbag light had come on and when I brought it to the dealer they informed me that indeed the airbag was not communicating with the rear bumper and I would have to pay four hundred dollars for a new sensor. I was told that the good news was it won't deploy while driving but it won't deploy if it's in an accident. Yeah. The dealership refused to fix it and that it was my problem. *tr

I have a 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser, that was not involved in a collision or any type of damaging incident however the occupant classification system in the passenger seat is now malfunctioning to the point where if anyone or anything is in the seat the airbag light in the instrument cluster turns on and the notification chime sounds. The dealer has estimated that $500 would be a good start to repairing the problem, which has not been completed yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the driver lost control of the steering and crashed head on into a utility pole. The front driver's side air bag partially deployed and did not completely inflate. The driver sustained a bruised chest and injuries to the right hand and shoulder. Medical attention was received. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. Police report number: [xxx] was filed. Gary miller Chrysler (5746 peach st, erie, pa) and the manufacturer were notified. The failure mileage was 54,000.*bf ('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')*jb

Passenger side air bag red warning light keeps coming on and stays on while driving with no passenger

Good morning, this may not be an emergency, or a severe safety hazard, but... I found that my 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser had an annoying flaw. When I had my headlights on with the driving lights, and I put on my turn signal, the headlight on that side would go out. Since nothing else was affected, I chose to keep my driving lights off. However, I have noticed is that other chryslers (300, 200), a Jeep cherokee, a Chevy camaro, and a Volkswagen do the same thing, but without the driving light being on. It is always when the turn signal is engaged while the headlights are on. I have only noticed this recently...I am not sure why, but I am beginning to see this a lot. On a dark, rainy night, that could eliminate a whole quadrant of light is a person is turning. There is an ele

Back hatch comes open randomly on its own. Sitting still while off or on, driving down the road it doesn't matter, it triggers to open randomly.

We were coming to a stop and there was a pop under the hood the entire vehicle shut off, and then started right back up since that incident our lights contiunously blink inside and outside the car and our radio has a mind of itsd own it works when it wants to... We have replaced the battery and the posts we have also replaced the alternator... We have had it tested several different times and nobody can seem to diagnose the problem... *tr

Steering wheel moves by itself in a jerking motion, while driving and at times will locks in place. It's like when I'm driving the car is making moves and sharp turns on its own. Also when I turn loud noises are coming from the motor. My cruiser is a 2007, I've owned it from brand new, still making payments!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser. The contact was traveling 45 MPH and exiting the highway from an off ramp. The steering wheel was turned, but the wheels on the vehicle remained straight. The failure caused the contact to continue traveling straight until crashing into a light post. The vehicle was towed by the contact's insurance company for inspection. Two passengers were injured. The failure was not inspected and it had not been determined as to why the wheels did not turn. The failure and the current mileages were 82,052.

On december 24, 2007 I took my 2007 pt cruiser, that is only 6 months old, to firestone to be checked on cause I noticed I was leaking oil. They proceeded to take my car put it on the lift and noticed it was leaking dramatically. They then told me that I had major engine trouble and needed to have it checked out. I went to sears auto center I pulled in front within 10 minutes all the oil in the car was on the ground. I had them look at it and they said my car has major engine trouble. I had my car towed to the dealership which I bought it. On december 26. 2007 I got a phone call saying they had to order the small block for the car because a bearing in the crankshaft went and blew the bottom half of the engine out and it would cost about $6,000 to fix. He also told me the part would be in f

Cannot get gas to go into the gas tank, fuel nozzle shuts off every second or so, takes about 30 minutes to fill the tank.

2007 pt cruiser drivers side sliding sun visor fell off and won't go back on. Very flimsy construction and dangerous to drive without it on vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser. The contact was traveling 70 MPH when the rear passenger side quarter glass window came out. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and found there was a recall on the 2005-2006 model year, but not on his model year, even though the vehicle was manufactured in 2006. The recall campaign number was 07v149000 and it was for visibility, because the rear quarter glass window can come loose from the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage and current mileages was 62000. Updated 12/03/10. *lj updated 1/25/11 *cn updated 02/07/11*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at unknown speeds and attempting to shift, the shift lever failed to engage into gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the gear shift lever was loose and needed to be tightened. The vehicle was repaired, but several years later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000.