Consumer Complaint Detail

CHRYSLER / PT CRUISER / 2001

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
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NHTSA Complaint Number: 006053200 Incident Date: Jan, 12 2006
Consumer's City: NEWBURY PARK Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: PT CRUISER Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 3C8FY4BB31T Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 17 2006 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 26 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 2001 pt cruiser had been at dealership for repair because fog lights would not turn off, thus killing the battery. service dept. reported that car "overheated" during repair and they replaced fan. three weeks later, car engine oil light sounded suddenly on freeway with no prior warning and then the engine failed. dealership refusing repairs under extended warranty due to alleged "sludge" in the engine they say was caused by poor maintenance when i know this to be untrue. *jb