Problems with 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2002 chrysler pt cruiser. consumer writes in regards to no instrument panel illumination, fuel and oil leaks, brake warning lights comes when applying brakes, inoperative windshield wiper switch. *smd the consumer stated the instrument panel was completely dark and he was unable to see the gauges at night. updated 05/22/13

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. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that when the check engine light came on, the vehicle began to malfunction. the vehicle was also burning oil and leaking fuel excessively. the speedometer displayed that the speed was 70 mph while the vehicle was in the park position. when the contact tried to shift gears from reverse into the park position, she had to put the vehicle in drive and then reverse. the dealer stated that the input/output speed sensor, third gear ratio and the fuel pump mounting flange on the vehicle malfunctioned. the dealer also stated that nhtsa recall campaign number 02v215000, fuel system and recall campaign number 01v288000 for the electrical system; did not apply to her vin. the failure mileage was 85000 and the current mileage was 98100.

Recall on fuel pump module never disclosed by dealer! recently had service to my car at a dodge-chrysler dealer in atlanta, ga and they never disclosed that i had a recall part on my car. my fuel pump module needs a secondary seal placed over it so it won't leak if a roll-over accident occurs. took car to a second chrysler dealer, and they too never disclosed my recall fuel pump module needs repairs. this problem could result in a serious and fatal accident. something must be done about these dealers not informing unsuspecting customers of something so serious. *tr

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. i had to have the vehicle towed to the dealers service center. i was told the fuel line was broken. i asked that the fuel line be saved for me. i have it and it is broken on the end.*jb

While driving consumer smelled gas fumes. consumer pulled over, and saw fuel leaking from the vehicle. had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

2002 pt cruiser fire. *jb

While driving in reverse at approximately 3 mph, the driver was warned by pedestrians that the vehicle was on fire. the driver exited the vehicle and a strong smell of gasoline could be detected. the driver opened the hood and there was a rush of flames, which died down after a second. the fire appeared to originate at the low center of the fire wall at the fuel line, which is located near the catalytic converter. orlando fire department report stated the fire was due to a fuel leak. *ak *nm *jb

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. warranty or the 1300.00 extended bumper to bumper we purchased.

After the recall regarding the fuel pump module was performed, the problem recurred. upon inspection of the vehicle by another dealership, they indicated the recall was never done. recall #02v215000)*jb

Consumer noticed fuel was in the oil. dealer indicated fuel pump module secondary seal failed. *ak

Consumer made recall repair appointment with dealer regarding recall 02v215000. when arrived at dealership was informed by service department that recall could not be done due to "dealer" issues.*ak

No parts available recall#02v215000fuel pump module-mounting flange. litchfield chrysler litchfield, il 217-324-3909. nlm

Parts for recall 02v215000 have not been available for 3 weeks, and they didn't know when they will be available.*ak

I have owned my 2002 pt cruiser since may of 2002. since the beginning, i have had trouble fueling up the tank. after about 3-5 gallons of gasoline has filled the tank, the hose shuts off. begin again and it shuts off. this happens an average of 8-10 times during the fueling. the dealership tells me that it's because the opening to the tank has been made smaller to avoid splashbacks outside of the car. it is a royal pain everytime i gas up. is there no solution? *ak

The vehicle was in a significant rear end accident on 5/20/2002. it was repaired and returned after more than a month. upon return the gas milage went to 13 mpg and the car would have a gas smell coming through the vents after a long idle or short stop. the dealer checked the fuel system and couldn't find any problem. upon reading chrysler's fuel pump defect recall for an indident discovered in an accident, our situation appears strickingly similar. chrysler reports no prior complaints because their service people cannot identify the problem! i hope the car does not blow up on us in its present condition!!!*ak