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Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (3%)

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Chrysler PT Cruiser repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (14%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 789 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States - Oct 2010
Oct 2010	Repeated problems with driver seat "stand" breaking. over 4 documented repairs. transmisson computer went out at about 5,000 miles

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Jun 2010 - Sep 2019
May 2010 6000 mi	Replaced leaking Transaxle solenoid and faulty speed control switch under warranty.
Oct 2017 90449 mi US $76	Replaced left outer tie rod end
Feb 2018 92369 mi US $167	Replaced Left Front Wheel Bearing, and Serpentine Accessory Belts
Jun 2018 94000 mi US $75	Replaced Idle Air Control Valve to fix low RPMs and engine surging with A/C on.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States - Sep 2010
Sep 2010 8000 mi	changed sensor

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2020
Jun 2011 19500 mi US $20	Heater motor and Door lock motor were replaced under warranty. Also did an oil and filter.
Oct 2011 30000 mi	Dealer performed diagnostic and got low battery code. Dealer replaced battery under warranty. oil pressure sensor had stopped working, replaced under warranty.
Jun 2012 35500 mi US $100	Took it in for lube and oil. THis was coming up on the end of the factory warranty so I told them it seemed to have a vibration it didn't used to have. The diagnosed a bad motor mount and replaced it under warranty.
Mar 2014 45000 mi US $1000	Car was running hotter than usual and A/C would cut out and at idle when the A/C came back on car would almost stall. Fan assembly was bad and was replaced. While car was in shop for fan replacement dealer advised that the sway bar bushings and the lower control arm bushings were worn out. The cost was covered under warrantydirect.com extended warranty.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012	The lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The sway bar needed to be retorqued and the bushings on the sway bar needed to be replaced.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013 42000 mi	Radiator developed small leak at 41,000 miles. Replaced radiator and thermostat. Engine mounts were worn, so had all three engine mounts replaced at the same time.. All work done under extended warranty.
Nov 2015 72000 mi US $98	Power Steering pressure switch on the bottom of the power steering pump had a small leak from worn o-ring. Had switch replaced.
Aug 2016 78000 mi US $21	The brake taillight switch failed...small switch at the top of the brake pedal arm. When you push the brake pedal, it pushes a button on the switch that makes the brake lights go on. Popped new switch in in 10 minutes...
Jan 2018 91000 mi US $400	Replaced pads and rotors on all four wheels. Front rotors were grooved and could not be ground down at all. Better to replace all four rotors.
Sep 2021 99800 mi US $253	After 13 years and 99,000 miles, the starter failed. Had it quickly replaced in one day at the local repair shop.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2014 - May 2024
Nov 2014 50000 mi US $630	Remove and replace radiator due to leak
Feb 2016 61000 mi	Replaced timing belt, tensioner, and water pump
Jul 2017 76000 mi US $600	Worn right side lower engine mount
Mar 2018 83000 mi US $85	Horn stuck. Unknown part replaced, which fixed the problem.
Nov 2018 88000 mi US $100	Replaced powertrain control module and electrical harness (not in stock-had to wait)
Feb 2019 91000 mi	Rack and pinion leaking. Inner and outer tie bars replaced. Inner and outer sway bar cracked. Replaced. Replaced timing belt.
May 2021 105000 mi US $100	Condenser leaking. Under lifetime service contract. A/C condenser and hoses Horn stuck
Oct 2021 107000 mi US $100	Horn stuck.
Jun 2022 111000 mi US $544	Pads worn due to faulty calipers. Replaced under lifetime service contract and dealer warranty. $100 deductible. Two rotors replace (maintenance) $211.88. Cam and crank sensor. Replaced under warranty. Car often would not start. Needed new key fobiks. Needed steering column for the key fobiks to work.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2014
Aug 2011 47000 mi US $251	repaired driver side tie rod. Common on this car.
Apr 2014 74000 mi	Sway bar bushings & links, tie rods, control arm bushings Radiator replacement Water pump failure, timing belt replaced, thermostat replaced Heater core failed. Not fixed, traded vehicle in

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2014
Oct 2008 4200 mi	Repaired water leak around windshield. Harsh 1-2 shift fixed with ECM reprogram per TSB.
Sep 2011 27000 mi US $34	Windshield washer nozzles broke apart after becoming brittle due to engine compartment heat. Nozzles replaced.
Mar 2013 39000 mi US $1064	Front lower control arm bushings starting making loud noises over bumps and in low-speed turns. Replaced lower control arms on both sides.
Aug 2013 42000 mi	Knocking noise from transmission that followed engine speed. Transmission required rebuild (banner kit, input clutch hub/retainer, overdrive clutch plate, torque converter) due to broken overdrive/reverse reaction plate.
Nov 2013 44000 mi US $260	Loud scraping noise from front suspension while steering. Suspected left outer tie rod. Replaced but noise returned several days later.
Oct 2014 50000 mi	Front suspension still making loud creaking noises when turning, but only when moving. Not sure if problem due to inner tie-rod or other component. Decided to sell vehicle.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Great Britain Jan 2011 - Nov 2019
Dec 2012 35000 mi £400	Fault of some kind with the tensioner/roller on one of the auxiliary drive belts causing belt to slip off/snap/be damaged repeatedly. Required replacement of the tensioner and belt.
Dec 2013 43000 mi £300	Serpentine belt pulley/tensioner failed (again - same as 12 months ago). Apparently this is a known issue and a modification recommended, but my vehicle had already had the mod, nevertheless it failed again.
Feb 2014 43300 mi £500	Alternator clutch seized, breaking serpentine belt and damaging pulleys etc. Possible that this was the problem all along. Alternator replaced, belt replaced, pulleys replaced.
Jun 2014 45000 mi £2000	Clutch slave hydraulic cylinder failed completely, clutch inoperable. Cylinder replaced, and clutch replaced while it was stripped down.
Aug 2014 46100 mi	Engine mountings failed/loosened, probably due to clutch problems. Mechanic packed them with silicone bathroom sealer and tightened them.
Mar 2015 50000 mi	Car now has a distinct knock or 'clunk' when changing up gears and when going over uneven road. Mechanic thinks it may be a bush on a 'torsion bar' (sp?). Not replaced yet as the part is hard to obtain and garage wants to look at car again
Sep 2015 54000 mi £500	Electric cooling fans failed so engine was overheating when vehicle was stationary.
Feb 2016 56900 mi £300	Another belt tensioner failed, snapping belts.
Mar 2016 57000 mi £300	Stabiliser bar replaced.
Apr 2016 58000 mi £500	Tie-rods/ends replaced Glow plugs replaced.
Nov 2016 60900 mi £1000	Alternator and/or belt linkage failed; alternator replaced
Sep 2017 66000 mi £200	Wheel bearing made loud squealing noise after rumbling for a while. Replaced.
Mar 2018 69000 mi £200	Serpentine belts and alternator overdrive failed AGAIN. Replaced, and this time the mechanic observed that there was an oil leak on the crankshaft seal dripping oil on the overdrive. Possible this has been the problem all along, so why didn't previous mechanic ever notice???

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2015
Feb 2013 38700 mi US $120	Two tire pressure sensors replaced. Make sure to keep the valve caps tightly screwed in place! Water corroded the sensors.
Jun 2014 50000 mi US $133	Replaced worn out passenger side front engine mount hoping to eliminate loud banging noise when turning or hitting bumps. We have already replaced the upper control arms hoping to eliminate the noise.
Oct 2014 54000 mi	Dashboard turns itself off then back on while driving and engine hesitates. We still have the loud banging noise from under the passenger seat area. broken strut on passenger side
Nov 2014 55500 mi US $100	The electrical problem that shut the dashboard down relates to the position of the electric powered seat. The seat is run way up close then the problem happens. We solved it by putting a pillow behind my wife when she drives.
Oct 2015 65000 mi US $500	Replaced dashboard cluster to end false trouble messages.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nevada, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2016
Feb 2014 53000 mi	Passenger seat air bag sensor faulty
Mar 2015 59000 mi US $130	Check engine light came on due to a bad camshaft position sensor.
Nov 2015 63100 mi US $100	Replaced crack vacuum hose

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Sep 2008 - Feb 2022
Oct 2008 4000 mi	Rear brake drums replaced under warranty, finally stopped all shudder when braking at over 60 MPH.
Dec 2009 9900 mi	Air bag causing the horn to stick, replaced airbag under warranty.
Aug 2012 32600 mi US $100	On an earlier visit repair tech saw left shock absorber was leaking, ordered replacement part, replaced on this visit.
Jan 2022 36000 mi US $300	had to drain out some gas from a full tank to do a full emission test, replaced a little part and the gas cap.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2010 - May 2015
Apr 2015 86000 mi	Transmission is breaking down, apparently. Noise, vibration, hesitation in reverse. The car still runs. Initially there was a probability of smaller less expensive issue, which apparently is not the case. Opted to not do the work

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2013 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014 48980 mi	intermittent wipers stop for no reason-have to get out and manually start cannot duplicate problem when you want to

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States - Sep 2009
Sep 2009 24000 mi	Car would not start and would not take a jump either. Had it towed in and service dept said one cell of battery was not charging. Replaced it under warranty in about 30 minutes. No problems since

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Apr 2012 75700 mi US $54	Camshaft Position Sensor malfunctioned causing check engine light to come on while driving and once stopped, caused engine to not turn over. Easy replacement of part by mechanic - problem solved.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017
Jun 2015 212000 mi US $100	The radiator cooling fan had to be replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
Aug 2014 86800 mi C $400	Tie Rod popped out while driving. Needed to replace Tie rods and Bushings.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Iowa, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018
Sep 2016 34000 mi US $200	Left front caliper brake replaced. It was dragging from a stuck piston.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2017 112000 mi US $60	Replace alternator
Mar 2018 130000 mi US $25	Replaced orifice line

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2015
Dec 2010 45000 mi US $160	drivers seat side panel support tabs broke, causing seat switch to malfunction. Paid dealer $150 for replacement side panel but it failed within 8 hours. Looks like poor design.
May 2013 102600 mi US $20	replaced windshield sprayer nozzle
Jul 2013 106500 mi US $600	replaced water pump
Feb 2014 111700 mi US $1500	timing belt broke, shop recommened replacing water pump at same time. also noted two motor mounts needed replacing
Dec 2014 122000 mi US $725	replaced calipers, rotors, & pads; updated software in computer (dealer's recommendation) couldn't find source of noise coming from cooling system?

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018
Aug 2009 27000 mi	Front lower control arm bushings replaced on both sides. Warranty covered
Aug 2011 34500 mi US $250	Cam position sensor failed
Nov 2011 39500 mi US $210	TPM sensor failed due to corrosion. Am told others will fail in the future. TPM failed due to corrosion
Mar 2012 39000 mi US $350	Bushings split on both rear strut rod and stabilizer bar assemblies. Both replaced
Apr 2013 50800 mi US $150	Thermostat gasket leaking. Replaced
Jun 2013 55000 mi US $170	Car would not start. Had to jockey shifter to engage starter
Apr 2014 66300 mi US $350	Complete lower control arm and sway bar replacement
Jun 2015 72000 mi US $120	Shifter was difficult to move and to completely put into the Park position.
Jun 2016 74000 mi US $215	Camshaft sensor failed again
Jun 2017 75000 mi US $375	Shifter cable frayed. Replaced

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2014
Feb 2014 60000 mi	The air conditioner quit working.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2011
Jan 2010 16000 mi	Reset/flashed transmission software to solve jerky downshifting.
Jun 2011 32000 mi US $325	I had to replace the PCV Valve and an internal sensor as well as have the software updated for the transmission.
Dec 2011 34000 mi US $1100	The transmission failed, causing severe vibration and then refused to shift out of first gear. The diagnosis included burned out clutch, damaged transmission control module, and solenoid.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008 2000 mi	Windshield developed bubbles in glass. Dealer agreed it was defective and sent a glass company out to replace. New Mopar windshield is perfect.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016
Mar 2016 131000 mi US $200	Horn and horn switch failed. Spark plugs, wires and PCV and air filter Camshaft position sensor
Apr 2016 131000 mi US $1300	Rear wiper Cooling not working AC Damper Selector knob not turning Airbag light on Tire pressure monitoring light blinks indicating a problem with the system when it is cold outside.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 58000 mi US $1058	CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPLACE CAM AND CRANK SENSORS. REPLACE 4 SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION CABLES CLEAN THROTTLE BODY

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2014
Aug 2008 11851 mi	11851 miles - yellow engine light came on and stayed on. dealer informed me that it might be a loose gas cap (it definitely was not). light reset. 12,039 miles soft trim described in 4/08 is replaced.
Oct 2008 14906 mi	soft trim has come loose again. this time replaced and adhered. seems like it has a much better chance of working "for keeps." rear rattle fixed!
Jan 2009 24028 mi	engine light comes on again. shop claims they find leak in the gas cap and replace it. (this ends up permanently fixing the problem.)
Jun 2009 35000 mi	roll bar trim has come loose again. repaired under warranty.
Apr 2010 55000 mi	stone chip repaired in the windshield.
May 2010 57000 mi US $100	air conditioner has lost its fluid and yet the system isn't showing any leaks ... hmm ... first work done under my lifetime service contract -- i pay the deductible only.
Aug 2011 70000 mi US $100	back to the shop for my AC not working. the dye job from last time showed a leak in the AC discharge line. the total bill would have been $485, my warranty wrap was just a $100 deductible. fixed. for now. again.
Dec 2011 77000 mi US $238	a brake repair shop mentioned seeing a leak from the rack & pinon gear. on my 72K oil change the shop replaced the R&P gear as well as both control arms. $100 to me due to my service contract...would've been $1500 without. the windshield washers quit functioning (probably due to las vegas hard water clogs?) and had to be replaced.
Sep 2013 111000 mi US $100	Replacement of turbo charger to end ticking noise. Covered by original lifetime powertrain warranty. Transmission replaced. Covered by lifetime powertrain warranty. Do note, it's entirely possible that the dealer didn't know what they were doing. Replaced cam position sensor. Paid $100 out of my pocket for service contract deductible ... total cost would have been about $250. Replaced engine mounts. New battery.
Dec 2013 115000 mi	Air intake hose severely cracked. Split vacuum line. $150 out of my pocket.
Apr 2014 120800 mi US $320	Spark plug seals leaking. Replaced plugs and seals. $320 out of my pocket. Replaced engine mounts.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
Sep 2016 78000 mi US $1000	Replaced Starter, Starter Relay, Engine Module and Starter Switch. Both Oxygen Sensors will need attention ie. computer.
Oct 2016 78300 mi US $40	Replaced the cam position sensor. Car runs perfectly again. No need to replace oxygen sensors.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Oct 2012 - Jul 2014
May 2013 41800 mi US $600	Replaced the crank shaft sensor
Jul 2013 46000 mi US $570	Cylinder 1 misfiring
Jul 2014 61000 mi US $150	A/C hose replaced

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
Feb 2013 50000 mi US $40	Replaced radiator fan relay Replaced radiator fan relays.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
Apr 2013 50300 mi US $280	Upper and lower motor mount
Jun 2014 57000 mi	Problems with overheating and a sensor.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2016
Oct 2016 56000 mi	A/C quit working

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
Nov 2012 128700 mi US $500	Ignition switch

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013
Jun 2013 76000 mi US $100	Fumes were coming out of engine. Car stop running.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
May 2016 70000 mi US $1000	Evaporative emissions problem from the fuel tank. Car would sometimes stumble when accelerating

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 32030 mi US $33	Replaced Part SU3019 after getting repeated "camshaft rotation sensor" errors

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Connecticut, United States Oct 2012 - Mar 2017
Jul 2015 57200 mi US $282	left front ABS/TC sensor had mechanical failure, replaced speed sensor.
Sep 2015 58000 mi US $140	After front pad replacement, left front Caliper started hanging up causing pad overheating condition. decided to replace Both front calipers with rebuilt units.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Oct 2010 - Feb 2014
Oct 2010 35475 mi US $83	Right front wheel bearing bad already - replaced. Airbag replaced due to horn sticking. Still have a thump coming from right rear tire and came home with a new creaking sound coming from front right wheel well area. All warranty repairs.
May 2013 84600 mi US $20	Replaced driver side tie-rod end. Possibly related to another driver hitting my car in May of last year.
Jul 2013 87700 mi US $150	Lower control arms replaced for the 4th TIME!!! So bad that a loud popping noise was heard over slightest bump and around turns. Last set installed in October of 2012. Ridiculous.
Feb 2014 95000 mi	Tie rod end, wheel bearings, possible motor mounts (again) needed, etc., etc. Gave up and traded car in. Loved the look and style, but it was too much trouble. Ate front end parts like nobody's business.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2012 - Jan 2013
Nov 2012 77300 mi US $250	On going problem with bushings. Replaced 4 times when owing the car. 3 times under warranty. Final time they replaced the control arm and sway bars

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018 84000 mi US $20	Changed the throttle position sensor.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Jul 2011 - Nov 2017
Jan 2011 1 mi US $1	test.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010 99000 mi US $1500	Replaced Timing Belt/WaterPump/Gaskets,Etc.
Mar 2011 109000 mi US $250	Overheating - New Thermostat installed
Aug 2011 114000 mi US $1000	Leaking Radiator replaced A/C not cold. Six cooling fan (electrical) replaced. 2nd replacement of this fan.
Sep 2011 114000 mi	Newly replaced radiator leaking AGAIN. Dealer replaced AGAIN

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015
Apr 2015 92000 mi US $250	Replaced valve cover gaskets

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015 140000 mi US $125	Freon

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Dec 2010 28000 mi US $50	Engine Light, Fault Code for Camshaft Sensor. Car occasionally 'bolting' when starting off, relieved by de-celerating. Dealer updated code, saw no more engine light, but problem occured again the same evening. Will return for Sensor repair.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 84900 mi US $800	Rack and pinion required replacement. Replacement was made.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 82000 mi US $260	THE CLUTCH CONVERTER WAS NO GOOD AND COULDN'T GET ANY SHIFTS AND THE CLUTCH WIRE WAS WORN OUT. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE CLUTCH AND THE PULLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED TOO. BUT THE CAR IS WORKING FINE NOW.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
Oct 2014 35000 mi US $1000	Instrument cluster replacement. Gauges would go up and down and warning lights would flash.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 59000 mi US $650	Changed Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, and front Left wheel bearing. Car still making noise coming from rear, unknown problem.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2013
Jul 2010 61000 mi US $450	Tie rod end and track bar link replaced
Aug 2010 62239 mi US $1673	Clutch disc assembly and dual mass flywheel Clutch and dual mass flywheel replaced.
Feb 2011 69000 mi US $250	Sway bar bushings
Apr 2011 69300 mi US $500	Passenger side CV joint and drive shaft came apart. Replaced both.
May 2011 70000 mi US $500	AC hose developed a leak. Replaced
Oct 2011 72200 mi US $192	Cracked rim resulted in damaged tire
Mar 2012 74000 mi US $240	Tie rod broke. Repaired
Sep 2012 76000 mi US $238	Passenger side tie rod replaced
Oct 2012 77000 mi	Battery kept dieing....all systems checked out ok. No parasitic draws or electrical system failure. Unexplained
Jan 2013 73000 mi	The PT would simply be dead, randomly and increasing in frequency. Origin undetermined but suspected alternater may have been the issue but more likely a fault in wiring harness somewhere. Needed to stop the bleeding.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2015
Jul 2014 77700 mi US $240	Drive axle and seal replaced . Do NOT use aftermarket

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Queensland, Australia Aug 2008 - Feb 2013
Dec 2010 70680 mi A $360	knocking noise coming from front rhs strut, replaced both front struts
Mar 2011 70680 mi A $150	lower control arms replaced

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016 115000 mi US $690	Fuel pump had to be replaced
Oct 2016 115000 mi US $20	replaced a map sensor

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - May 2022
May 2009 38200 mi	Brake light switch replaced to repair non-functioning brake lights.
Aug 2017 108000 mi	A/C recharge
Sep 2017 108000 mi US $220	Replaced both rear red tail lights because they exploded due to getting flooded in an automatic car wash. (The yellow turn signal/flasher lights were undamaged so not touched.) Replaced the three bulbs in the center brake light. They had been out for YEARS. Got headlights refurbished! They had gotten so foggy I was driving with my high beams on and my lights still seemed too dim to be safe. Now they're crystal clear and good as new!
Oct 2017 108000 mi US $300	I honestly don't remember. It was a switch of some sort I think in the steering column related to timing that had made my airbag light come on. [probably clock spring]
Jun 2018 112000 mi US $100	"Fishbowl taillights" -- water gets into taillights in very heavy rain and pools there. Once there's enough water, it blows out the light (because electrical & water don't mix) A/C recharge, but was told there's a problem with the a/c switch that is why the a/c doesn't always kick on when it should. I'll repair that eventually, but it's not urgent.
Jul 2019 125000 mi US $100	The reservoir that holds the coolant can get misshapen because it's made of plastic and is close enough to the engine to get warped by the heat. A new reservoir that is better at resisting the heat was installed.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2019
Sep 2016 132000 mi US $30	Outer tie-rod end boots were badly worn. Replaced outer tie-rod ends on both sides. On front, ball joint boots and control arm bushings were badly worn. replaced ball joints, control arms, and control arm bushings on both sides on the front. Clunking in the rear when going over bumps. Replaced bad Watt's linkage and control arms.
Feb 2017 135000 mi US $230	Front left wheel bearing was noisy while driving. Replaced both wheel bearings and hub assemblies.
Sep 2017 139000 mi US $400	Check engine light was on, with the code indicating O2 sensor issue. Replaced both O2 sensors. Engine was making noise on acceleration due to old motor mounts allowing too much rotation. Replaced all 4 motor/transmission mounts.
Jun 2018 143000 mi US $90	Check engine light was on for the downstream O2 sensor. Mechanic discovered a short in the ground wire to the O2 sensor. The short was located behind the firewall, so they put in a new ground wire.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Oct 2017
Jan 2007 10000 mi US $32	Replaced oxygen sensor at 43000 miles. Caused Check engine light. $136 at Midas. Replaced on my authority.
Feb 2008 20000 mi US $53	Replace broken glove door latch. My son pulled on it when locked and broke it.
Jun 2010 43000 mi US $156	Poisoned oxygen sensor. Unit replaced and code cleared. Failure has not returned. Error code P0138. Down stream sensor in CAT bad.
Jan 2012 61000 mi US $43	Hall effect cam position sensor failure. Replaced the sensor with an aftermarket unit and erased codes.
Aug 2012 67500 mi US $1000	Worn motor mounts. Shop claimed all connections bad.
Apr 2013 72000 mi US $2600	Replaced dryer / condenser and and cleaned system. Replace radiator fan and recharged system. Replaced cam sensor magnet and hall effect cam sensor.
Oct 2014 89700 mi US $855	Flasher inoperable on right side when car lights on. Fast flash indicated light not working. Bulb replacement didn't work. Replaced engine controller to fix. No separate relay in electrical system, apparently.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2012
Aug 2011 41000 mi US $878	Heard a chime sound & stopped at red light near a service station & decided to pull over to check it out. While parking the chime sounded very fast repeatedly. There was smoke coming from hood. Let engine cool & tested for problem. Replaced AC compressor

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
Sep 2016 136000 mi US $80	AC system is broken, recharging doesn't fix it and I have brought it into Chrysler dealerships for repairs 3 previous times. I refuse to spend more money on this car. It is currently used as a tool storage shed.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Aguascalientes, Mexico Aug 2008 - Jul 2014
Apr 2012 13940 mi $100	Replacement of A/C pressure switch.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
Jun 2011 87000 mi US $1000	Replacement of Totally Integrated Power Module, unit send incorrect voltage to AC compressor. The module was expected to fail to control other electronic functions, so it was replaced. Module is VIN specific.
Jun 2012 99000 mi US $1600	Replace compressor, one pressure hose and cooling fans.
Nov 2012 102600 mi US $100	Replaced upper and lower engine support struts.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 42000 mi US $100	I had valve tap at 725miles took it back twice under factory warranty dealer kept saying it is normal. Now factory warranty is up and quess what now I have a valve tap under extended warranty. I am going to fight this with Chrysler. Nate Elkins
Jun 2009 53000 mi US $100	they replaced 8 of the lifters and still have valve tap. Going back to stealer again.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010 77500 mi US $550	Timing belt, water pump, belt tensioners replaced.
May 2010 80000 mi US $55	r/h lower front motor mount broken,i replaced the motor mount

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017 106000 mi US $900	Steering fluid pump was replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 50840 mi C $800	seized alternater and broken belt

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
May 2018 90000 mi US $38	Cam positioning sensor-replaced control arm bushing was originally plastic and we put in an after market with a life time warranty.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2014
Oct 2013 80000 mi US $600	Rewired alternator. Wheel bearings replaced, arm replaced.
Jan 2014 US $275	Short under dash, which had killed 2 batteries before it was discovered. Fixed short. Timing belt failed, according to mechanic usually takes engine with it. Had engine rebuilt.
Mar 2014 100000 mi US $65	Replaced driver's side lower control arm.
Jun 2014 100000 mi	Finally had a problem with the right front axle--wheel popping out beyond fender opening--my husband (who originally trained and worked as a mechanic) couldn't figure out how to fix, so we had to get rid of it.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2016
Aug 2014 98300 mi US $400	Replaced both front wheel bearings.
Jan 2016 110000 mi	Replaced timing belt

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013
Apr 2013 82000 mi US $20	engine overheated and fuel leak on fuel line at molded connection near firewall.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2017 118775 mi US $60	Car A/C stopped working after problems with motor fan. Due to 115+ degree weather, a cable melted which controlled the engine fan. The fan stopped working and car overheated. (I'm not exactly sure it's called an engine fan... But I think that's what mechanic called it.)

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - May 2014
Aug 2010 127000 mi US $850	needed new timing belt
May 2012 166300 mi US $220	Motor fans went out
Nov 2012 175500 mi US $160	Both engine cooling fans went out
Sep 2013 200000 mi US $166	replaced fan and motor again. flushed the whole system and put the thermostat back in because overheating. old fan was operating only on low speed. it worked.
Nov 2013 201000 mi US $20	radiator hose leaking
Jan 2014 184300 mi US $987	security system failed ignition module went out. had to replace whole system.
May 2014 211000 mi US $260	transmission failed in 1st and 2nd. unable to go over 25 mph.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017 139000 mi US $650	car would not start on occasion; one time lost power and stopped. [replaced alternator]

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Kentucky, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Oct 2014 95000 mi US $800	AC was not blowing cold air only warm air no matter what speed the car was traveling, including while idling. Was told PCM would need to be replaced from the precious mechanic and only Chrysler could flash PCM. Took it dealership replaced and AC still not blowing col air, still blowing warm air - repair was unsuccessful.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012 126000 mi US $250	Water pump failed and was covered under extended warranty, timing belt changed while engine was apart.
May 2012 126000 mi US $900	Car overheating cooling fan failure. Sold car back to dealer at loss since was apparent lemon. Had wiring issue with left low beam, computer issue of some sort also. Dash lights would start blinking and gauges would go beserk occasionally. Decided to bail on car and cut my losses.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2014
May 2009 16000 mi	Instrument panel dimmer rheostat failed. Replaced instrument panel dimmer rheostat
Apr 2012 34200 mi US $65	Camshaft position sensor failed. Replaced sensor.
Jan 2013 39000 mi US $300	Replaced tie rod end to pass inspection
Mar 2013 39000 mi US $600	Replaced cracked radiator; was able to barely get it to the dealer before overheating.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Feb 2012 49700 mi US $1100	Replaced lower control arms, bushings, and sway bar bushings. Cleaned power steering fluid resevoir to remove debris that was limiting fluid movement and causing noise.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
Oct 2013 82000 mi US $410	Replaced the front lower swing arms and rear shocks
Dec 2014 87000 mi US $650	Engine cooling fan was inoperable

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alaska, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011
Jan 2011 49000 mi US $430	Replaced leaking shocks Replaced motor mounts

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Jul 2010 65000 mi	Rough idle.
Sep 2010 67000 mi	Rough idle not fixed.
Jan 2011 84200 mi	Replaced #3 exhaust valve.
Jul 2011 79000 mi US $1400	Replaced battery, fan module, engine coils.
May 2012 88600 mi US $1400	Valve seals, rear brakes.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012 54000 mi US $600	Heard "clunking" in front suspension rear sway bar bushing was noisy
Mar 2012 54000 mi	rear swaybar bushing was noisy when sold

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
Mar 2011 37000 mi US $150	Check battery light keep coming on. Had to replace battery cables.
May 2011 38400 mi	Battery light was intermittent, when came on. Has to stop car, shut off & restart. Dealer did a software reload.
Jun 2011 37000 mi	Car would overheat intermittently and could not be replicated at dealer if engine was shut off. Had to replace computer.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 50840 mi C $460	had to have tsb done and had to put a set of plugs in it.
May 2010 50840 mi C $130	brake pedal dropping between stops problem still persists
Jul 2010 51460 mi C $160	i was told that the wheel bearings were causing the brake problem however having changed both front wheel bearings the brake pedal still drops off or fades after turns. a new master cylinder was installed, but the problem remains even after spending $700.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2017
Dec 2014 84000 mi	We smelled fuel when the A/C or heat was on. Turned out to be a loose spark plug.
May 2015 87000 mi US $100	AC would go warm and cause RPM to drop during idle. Problem caused by filter in line with the AC system. During visit to shop the mechanic noticed the electrical cooling fan was not working. This is the second time this fan has failed and part alone is $225.
Aug 2016 94900 mi US $500	Had to replace wireless communication box. Car would not recognize key
Oct 2017 100000 mi US $50	Cam Position Sensor failed. Sensor was less than 5 years old.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - May 2023
Aug 2013 64300 mi US $30	Replaced the right front wheel bearing
May 2022 142000 mi US $60	Replaced crankshaft sensor
Sep 2022 143000 mi US $79	replaced front rotor

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013 64000 mi US $800	New engine mounts. Rubber worn thru. ALso lower control arms replaced because bushings were worn thru. Chrysler uses a soft rubber in their engine mounts, which cuts vibration, but means a shorter life.
Nov 2015 81000 mi US $260	After 9 years, radiator developed a pin-hole leak. Had to replace radiator.
Jul 2016 83500 mi US $121	Headlight 'multi-function' switch -- the arm on the left side of the steering wheel -- had a short and needed to be replaced. Bought new switch arm and installed myself in one hour.
Sep 2016 85000 mi US $151	Dash warning lights would "flash" off and on, alarm would sound....very intermittent. Maybe once every two days. Just for a few seconds. Replaced ignition switch. OEM switch: $51. Labor: 1 hr $100. total:$151.
Nov 2017 89000 mi US $400	Small leak from transmission pan gasket, and small leak from transmission solenoid. Shop replaced gasket, replaced transmission solenoid, refilled with new transmission fluid (first change of transmission fluid since car was new....11 years!

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Nov 2015 - May 2016
Nov 2015 82460 mi C $1000	both lower control arms replaced engine mount

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Sep 2014 58000 mi US $300	Clutch seizes up when car gets hot.
Oct 2014 58000 mi US $120	All shift bushings changed by the first repair attempt. It didn't fix the problem. Took it to another mechanic, who changed the fluid and adjusted the clutch so that it engaged at the top of travel, i.e. a "slower clutch". That did it.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2012
May 2011 74000 mi US $380	Head gasket leaking due to blowback from failed PCV.
Aug 2012 93000 mi	Alternator died, and killed one battery before I sold it. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED, as I didn't have the money for repair and trade in. Power steering pump was making a loud screeching sound. AC clutch would make a loud "clunk" when engaging.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012 69000 mi US $75	replaced wiper component on steering column

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2014
Apr 2014 71000 mi US $780	Rear brakes warn out. Replaced, rotor, pads & calipers.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
Sep 2013 143000 mi US $300	Replaced pads rotors, and sticking brake calipers that caused pulsating braking due to warped rotors Intermittent check engine light and Code 0700. Car would activate limp-in mode as tranny would only use 3rd gear. Sometimes the traction control light would light as well. Issue has been ongoing for the past 3 years.
Nov 2013 143000 mi US $180	Another 0700 code. Check engine light, Traction control light, Car goes into Limp mode. Tiptronic function no longer works. Turned car off and on several times to get car running again, as usual.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 US $90	Flasher/Turn signals do not work outside the car, but I can visibly see flashers on inside of car working-flashing real fast! The turn signal switch was changed, but there is still no turn signal/flasher activity! What's the problem now?

Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017
Jul 2017 78000 mi US $250	A/C, not sure of details at this time

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2014
Apr 2013 33000 mi US $1100	cam sensor Passenger turn light not working, bulb good, driver turn light not working, bulb good. Replacing TIPM

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Feb 2013 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013 73000 mi US $160	Check engine light. Rear O2 sensor replaced. Front sensor OK. PCM problem so took to dealer. Multiple problems found. PCM replace 13 months ago. Dealer said out of warranty. Short in steering column probable cause & not repaired then.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2022
Apr 2010 75000 mi US $100	Lost A/C. Found a/c hose leaking at fitting. Replaced hose assembly under extended warranty. Recharged system. Water pump replaced, just beginning to leak. Also had timing belt changed at the same time as it made sense to do it while the water pump was being replaced.
Jan 2012 100300 mi US $900	Replaced both front lower control arms as bushings were worn.
Jan 2014 96500 mi US $1000	Replaced both oxygen sensors. Front lower control arm bushings worn out.
Nov 2014 119900 mi US $1800	Replaced engine computer with new unit. Rebuilt ECU kept giving erroneous O2 sensor codes as did the original OEM ECU. Replacing ECU solved the problem. Replaced both front sway bar links and rear Z bar to eliminate clunking sounds over bumps.
Jul 2017 139000 mi US $40	Replaced power steering pressure switch
Dec 2017 140000 mi US $49	Check engine code, engine intermittently running rough. Replaced cam position sensor.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2010 76200 mi	A/C not working at time of purchase. Dealer agreed to repair prior to delivery. A/C not working at time of purchase.Dealer agreed to repair prior to delivery.
May 2010 76800 mi US $35	engine light came on. got code #340, camshaft position sensor. bought part that night, replaced next day, reset computer, problem appears to be fixed.
Aug 2010 78500 mi US $45	Replaced camshaft position sensor, AGAIN! Previous replacement started coming up with error code PO344 after just 6 weeks. Confirmed by running diagnostics. No problems with this latest part, so far. Replaced camshaft position sensor, AGAIN! Previous replacement started coming up with error code PO344 after just 6 weeks. Confirmed by running diagnostics. No problems with this latest part, so far
Nov 2012 93900 mi US $500	Transmission control part of PCM failed. Limp mode, erratic shifting. Replaced PCM. Problem fixed. Fuel line leak at quick disconnect on line from fuel rail to metal line at firewall
Sep 2013 98000 mi US $1500	Blown head gasket. Also replaced timing chain.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Dec 2017 - Jul 2018
Apr 2018 128340 mi C $730	Replaced bearing and hub and tie-rod ends and ball joints

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States - Jan 2007
Jan 2007 15000 mi	Replace Front Axle Seal - covered under warranty

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
May 2013 54300 mi US $22	Manual Transmission bushing wore out on shifting mechanism. Would not go into reverse

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Jan 2013
Apr 2012 48200 mi US $350	two of the sensors prevented the car from going over 30mph. After taking it to our usual mechanic, a local dealer, we drive to a dealer about 45 minutes away. It took them nearly a month to diagnose and fix the problem.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Apr 2009 - Mar 2014
Jun 2012 63000 mi US $250	Camshaft sensor failed.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2017
Mar 2014 96000 mi US $200	Upper and lower engine mounts
Aug 2014 99700 mi	Head gasket leak caused by head bolts stretching. Also had the timing belt and water pump done as preventive maintenance, and a new battery as the last one was weak during the winter.
Jun 2015 108000 mi US $1200	Struts, lower control arms, sway bar bushings
Jul 2017 122000 mi US $40	Taillight replaced. first bulb ever replaced!

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2012
Mar 2012 102000 mi	noise front end

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
Nov 2015 99100 mi US $710	Also included lower control arms

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States Apr 2009 - Apr 2012
Oct 2009 52000 mi	oil pressure sensor was replaced
Mar 2010 57000 mi	Replacement oil pressure sensor that was previously replaced failed again. Shop covered it under warranty for original repair.
May 2010 60000 mi	Same oil pressure sensor issue. Previously replace part was aftermarket. Shop confirmed that this is a common issue with this vehicle, replaced with OEM part under shop warranty.
Jun 2011 74000 mi US $250	Check engine light would not come back on for shop. History code was for cam shaft balance sensor, part was replaced but light returned on the drive home. Took it back to shop, light wouldn't come on again. Going to take to dealer.
Jul 2011 74500 mi US $250	After researching the problem, I learned that two sensors if not replaced at the same time will usually cause the problem to continue. This time the second sensor was replaced with OEM part. Vehicle has been running perfectly since.
Nov 2011 77000 mi	Same sensor issue as before. Aftermarket sensor was replaced under warranty by shop with OEM part. Car has been running fine ever since.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Hawaii, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010 41020 mi US $100	Leaking waterpump Replaced Water pump. Repaired under 7yr/70k warranty

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Connecticut, United States Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Jul 2014 72700 mi US $100	Car would stall and shut off with AC on. Replaced the radiator fan assembly because fan was not turing on when AC was turned on causing rough idle and stalling.
Jan 2015 US $15	Oil pressure light coming on randomly at low speeds. Replaced oil pressure switch and problem is fixed.
Mar 2016 99000 mi US $40	The ABS light was on. Read the code and it said it was the driver side ABS sensor. Replaced the sensor and harness assembly. Everything now works properly and no ABS warning light now.
Feb 2017 108000 mi US $60	The car was idling rough and stalling out. The fuel pressure regulator had failed. Replaced it and the car ran fine after that.
Jan 2018 119000 mi US $10	Engine is losing coolant. Keep adding coolant. Replaced radiator cap. Still losing coolant. Going to test radiator.
Feb 2018 120000 mi US $35	Car was overheating due to losing coolant. Could not find the leak because the OEM coolant is clear. Added coolant dye to the radiator and then easily discovered the leak from the radiator. Replaced radiator, hoses, thermostat. When I removed the air intake from above the engine valve cover to gain access to the radiator and hoses for replacement, I noticed lots of oil on top of valve cover apparently coming from on of the spark plug wells in the head. The gasket around the plug well had failed allowing oil to fill and then overflow the plug well and seep out on top of the engine. Removed valve cover and replaced the gaskets. Then replaced the spark plugs and spark plug wires and boots. ABS warning light was constantly lit. Read the code with my code reader and it indicated passenger front sensor problem. I cleared the code, but the light came back on. Replaced the sensor and cable assembly. Light is now off.
Mar 2018 121000 mi US $45	Car was running rough. CEL was on with a P0303 code meaning Cylinder #3 mis-firing. Removed all spark plugs and checked the gap and inspected, all were OK. Used an ohm meter and checked all the spark plug wires and they were all OK. Replaced the coil pack and everything is now working great, no CEL and car is running smooth again.
May 2018 122000 mi US $8	While doing oil change, noticed the oil drain plug was not going in correctly. Noticed threads on the plug were slightly damaged. Installed a new oil drain plug after chasing the threads in the oil pan bung with a tap. It installed with no problems.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2016
Jul 2015 97000 mi US $20	Crankshaft position sensor replaced.
Nov 2015 106300 mi US $175	Replaced steering rack due to a fluid leak.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States - Apr 2007
Dec 2005 1200 mi	Steering is groaning when cold. Dealer flushes and fills with fluid, reports that they don't hear anything.
Apr 2006 1900 mi	Steering is again groaning when cold. Dealer flushes and fills system again, but continues to insist there is no problem.
Nov 2006 23000 mi	Groaning noise returns to steering again. This time, a leak is finally found in the rack. Rack is replaced and I am assured there will be no further problems.
Jan 2007 26000 mi	Left front CV joint is found to be leaking. Joint is replaced after week of waiting for part from Chrysler.
Apr 2007 29000 mi	Steering begins to groan again. Replacement rack is found to be defective (but who knows at this point?). Pump is also replaced, in case it is putting out too high pressure and blowing the seals. I make plans to file under lemon law.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jan 2011 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 90000 mi US $1065	The cam sensor repeatedly went out in the car. Reset the timing chain. Happened again a day later. Then replaced the cam, crank and readjusted the tensioner. Replace cam sensor, timing belt

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Jun 2011 - Jan 2018
Sep 2011 95000 mi US $80	cruise control not working - replaced vacuum lines
Sep 2012 111000 mi US $320	Check engine light indicating failed Ox sensor
May 2013 126000 mi US $188	Engine overheating and loss of AC. Electric Cooling fan replaced - $188 with tax
Sep 2013 130000 mi US $800	New shocks,struts, bushings and engine mount
Sep 2014 148000 mi US $850	Tips and cps. To fix a surging issue
Nov 2014 156000 mi US $180	replaced ECU
Mar 2015 166000 mi US $420	Fuel pump stopped working. Had to be replaced
Nov 2015 178000 mi US $305	Replaced Shift solenoid, Lower engine mount
Mar 2016 189000 mi US $795	Timing belt
Jan 2017 186700 mi	R&R failing alternator
Jun 2017 208000 mi US $140	Oil pressure sending unit was failing. Replaced unit

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
Nov 2013 59200 mi US $75	drivers side cv axle boot was torn and cheaper to replace cv axle than only boot Had to replace rear shocks, car bottoming out on bad bumps
Dec 2013 60000 mi	Had to replace lower control arms on both sides, affected the steering a bit and cause inside front tire wear, alignment was needed
Apr 2014 65000 mi US $85	replaced the rear Watts link stabilizer conrtol
Jul 2015 74300 mi US $100	Fuel gauge sending unit, malfunction. had to replace
Nov 2015 76300 mi	The shift linkage frozen up, because the engineers designed the battery output directly above the shifting linkage and some of the battery output,acid vapor, deposited on the linkage. Have to remove air box and lube all linkage. works again
Aug 2016 79000 mi US $55	Replaced Drivers side tie rod end and will have to align soon.
Sep 2016 80000 mi US $1	The engine light came on, code revealed it was a fuel cap issue, purchased a new o-ring gasket at Hardware and problem was solved
Apr 2018 91100 mi US $35	Repaced cam sensor and did full tuneup, plugs, wires, and power pack. Works great!

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Apr 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 US $2500	Timing belt broke while driving about 40 MPH. Car stopped, tried repeatedly to restart it which caused $2500 in engine damage. Had to junk the car.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2011
Mar 2010 58000 mi US $794	camshaft position sensor replaced One of two fans were replaced. (Also, spark plugs had never been replaced. Replaced with platinum plugs.)

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 101000 mi US $188	Needs new motor mounts. Cost to repair about $1,015.00 because 2 of 3 are dealer part item and they have to take apart part of the A frame to effect repairs.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
Apr 2015 129000 mi US $60	Over heating. Replaced thermostat in back yard
Jul 2015 136000 mi US $4000	Trasnsmission went bad for the 2nd time

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nevada, United States Oct 2014 - Sep 2015
Jun 2015 107000 mi US $1100	Leaking valve cover gasket Replaced fuel pump Replaced spark plugs

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2015
Jun 2011 79000 mi US $635	Alternator that was replaced last year was defective, replaced with new mopar unit, and new positive battery cable
Jan 2012 120000 mi US $7	Car was making "bubbling" noise, would steam and overheat. Replaced Radiator cap
Jun 2013 111000 mi US $3400	Spark plug came out of socket ($300) Timing Belt broke on the freeway, bending the valves, replaced motor mounts at same time ($3100)
Sep 2014 124000 mi US $398	Camshaft & Oil pressure sensors

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 135000 mi US $320	Replaced passanger side intermediate shaft and half shaft

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013 86000 mi US $325	Erratic connection in multifunction steering wheel lever. Caused battery failure as fog lights came on at random, even when parked. This is a documented problem, reported by other owners.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2022
Oct 2009 22300 mi	Left and right rear window regulators and motors replaced under warranty because of sluggish action.
May 2014 37600 mi US $206	Replaced both front wheel bearings.
Sep 2015 43000 mi US $310	Replaced front ABS wheel sensors.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018
May 2018 51000 mi US $2000	Bad coil took out the plug in #4 cylinder. Also needed to have all engine mounts replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Jul 2009 32000 mi US $1200	Blown head gasket Replaced water pump Replaced radiator.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Delaware, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 55000 mi US $510	problem with ticking/rubbing noise in the front end esp when turning to the right. replaced wheel bearing covers on front wheels

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011 68820 mi C $300	Engine light on, 3 codes; Knock Sensor, Cam Sensor and Vacuum Leak. Cam Sensor replaced, dealer assumed all 3 codes would clear. Vacuum leak returned, need software update to clear, no actual leak. It was assumed on trip 1 that replacing cam sensor would correct all codes (knock, cam, vacuum leak). Only correct knock and cam. Vacuum was corrected by software update as there was no actual leak

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Oct 2011 - Jan 2012
Nov 2011 98000 mi US $60	Check engine light comes on and car stops - on streets, on freeway, anywhere. Electrical mechanic told me the computer is bad. This has been occuring since I purchased the car in 2005.
Jan 2012 97000 mi	Engine light come on, car started shaking, then car would cut off - happened repeatedly including one time on the freeway at 70 mph.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2017
Sep 2016 45000 mi	Headlights and fog lights stopped working. Ended up being a loose fuse.
Jun 2017 47000 mi US $800	Replaced both control arms and sway bar links Replaced pads and rotors

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Sep 2015 72000 mi US $831	Left front disc brakes locked up shortly after purchase from individual. front disc brakes on both L and R were replaced.
Dec 2015 74000 mi US $150	sensor was replaced
Dec 2016 79000 mi US $50	wheel cover came unglued. Was taken to an auto shop, left for three days while glue was applied, and took vehicle home upon completion.
Jun 2017 82000 mi US $965	hydraulic cylinders on convertible top lost pressure. Cylinders were sent off for repair and then installed when completed.
Jul 2018 83000 mi	Cooling system has developed a leak, possibly on a hose, but the shop was unable to determine where the leak was coming from. Owner will continue to monitor any further leakage. Air conditioner was replaced and damaged undercarriage was repaired.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2015
May 2010 84000 mi US $50	Placed battery, this was original battery 5 yrs 1 month, 84,000 miles.
Jan 2011 100300 mi US $2214	Replace & flash computer remove & machine head
Apr 2014 121000 mi US $300	Plugs, & adjustments
Jan 2015 118000 mi US $120	We had to replace the Cam Sensor. A mechanic friend ordered part and replaced it for me. Also replaced two bushing for the gear shifter.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Jun 2010 61000 mi US $85	Recharged air conditioner

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States Mar 2009 - May 2009
Apr 2009 83000 mi US $200	Took car in for engine noise, A/C problems, and stuttering. Mechanic found over $4000 of damage, including a cracked engine mount, bad wheel bearings, and more. Ended up trading in car.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Switzerland Sep 2005 - Sep 2016
Jul 2005 34100 mi	Front Rotors replaced because they were bent from heat. Replaced under warranty Fuel Pump replaced because of excessive noise.Replaced under warranty
Jan 2006 60760 mi $400	Front Rotors replaced because of bent Rotors. New Brake Pads installed.
Jun 2009 99200 mi $150	Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced, though only left side made noise.
Oct 2011 136400 mi $150	Both Front Wheel Bearing replaced, though only one made noise.
Jul 2015 184760 mi $105	Engine Light came on and stayed. Replaced Camshaft Position Sensor
Sep 2015 191580 mi $85	Power Steering Hoses replaced due to minor leakage
Sep 2016 202740 mi	Grinding noise within the gearbox, probably a bearing...

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Nov 2008 - Sep 2011
Dec 2008 32240 mi	5-speed manual transaxle - 2nd gear disappeared. 17 inch chromed/alloy wheels - chrome peeling off.
Jun 2009 39060 mi	#1 Spark Plug blew out of Head. Dealer had replaced 4 spark plugs less than 1 year ago under TSB. Cause either over torque or cross thread. Noticed large oil leak around plug they replaced using re-tap & heli-coil procedure second day after fix. This time they replaced 4 Plug guidepipes & gasket sets, also talked them into replacing hodd silencer pad which was damaged by 1st problem

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Oct 2014
Apr 2010 69500 mi US $287	Replaced Transaxle and Rt Axle
Apr 2014 110200 mi US $350	Turbocharger replacement

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
Feb 2013 53600 mi US $60	Camshaft sensor when bad i replace it and rest the computer codes, its been running ok
Aug 2013 55000 mi US $100	Front wheel bearing when bad, it was making a noise and change if turning

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Quebec, Canada Jun 2010 - Apr 2011
Apr 2011 94860 mi C $200	Wheel bearing had to be replaced

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Nov 2009 - Jun 2013
Mar 2011 58280 mi C $700	Engine trouble light came on and stayed. Dealer did a tuneup and cleaned injectors. They said to bring back the car for more work. After paying the dealer $700, I am reluctant to go back.
Jul 2011 60760 mi C $1000	Engine trouble light came on and stayed. Dealer did a tuneup and cleaned injectors. They said to bring back the car to replace the injectors.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Aug 2008 - Nov 2010
Jan 2009 43400 mi C $160	Camshaft sensor replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Washington, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2011
May 2009 48000 mi US $700	Also had A/C issue, not cooling. Couldn't find leak, recharged A/C, still working 3 weeks later.
Aug 2009 48000 mi US $1394	After previous repair, A/C worked for approximately 1 month. Took to dealer who found a cracked fitting on the suction hose. Had to wait 3 days for parts. ~$120 parts, ~$600 labor to fix. Check engine light came on at ~30 mph. Took to dealer -- computer showed misfire on cylinder #3. Plug showed signs of carbon tracking. Had them replace plugs and wires and to clean throttle body & injectors. ~$500 tune + $720 A/C + tax = $1394.00
Oct 2009 49000 mi US $540	Underhood noise on passenger side sounded like belts chirping. Turned out that car needed a new idler pulley and belts.
Mar 2011 55000 mi US $600	Leaking power steering hose. Hose replaced, system purged and fluid replaced. New expensive power steering hose was cut too short by dealer and came off fitting, dumping entire system fluid on ground after a week of driving. Car NOT drivable. Husband spent 2 days rerouting and fixing hose after $600 dealer repair!

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2012
Sep 2008 25000 mi US $15300	Engine missfiring traced to a faulty plug wires and a weak coil pack.
Nov 2008 27000 mi	Autotrans. was very slow to up shift will hold and stay in second gear dealer reflashed the computer and problem solved the car has been working fine and the trans. works just fine very pleased with dealers work
May 2009 29000 mi US $31200	engine over heated stuck thermostat closed position thermostat replaced cooling system flushed problem repaired

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2010
Mar 2009 92000 mi	New timing belt, water pump and belts.
Jan 2010 102300 mi US $135	Loud clunk in frunt end. probably a body panel flexing

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jul 2014
Mar 2010 107000 mi US $1800	Timing belt replacement

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017 95000 mi US $1400	Timimg belt and water pump replaced Replaced broken motor mounts
Feb 2018 105000 mi	Faulty spark plugs - core came loose. replaced under warranty

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 100000 mi US $300	Lost ground to fan assembly due to factory defective part. Horn kept honking without driver action, had to replace airbag assembly to fix horn.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Jul 2012 - Nov 2016
Aug 2012 130000 mi US $2700	A cam and crank sensor went bad plus the O2 sensors. Another bad bearing. PCM failed.
May 2013 139900 mi US $2700	Cooling fan failed and radiator burst
Feb 2014 145000 mi US $3000	Busted control arm
Jan 2015 137800 mi US $150	Drive belt and tensioner replaced.
Mar 2016 161000 mi US $1200	Front end suspension shot. Most parts replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2011
Jan 2009 40000 mi	BCM module failure...shorted out instrument cluster. awaiting parts to complete repair P0456 code....leak found & repaired according to dealer tech.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013 129300 mi US $250	needed a new radiator. Still needs water pump, head gasket and timing belt but running ok at the moment.
Apr 2014 148000 mi US $700	Timing belt/ water pump replaced
Apr 2015 160000 mi US $700	replaced struts & shocks Cam sensor and positioner replaced.
Jun 2015 180000 mi US $585	serpentine belt and a broken mount. also needed radiator replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Oct 2012
Sep 2009 56000 mi US $250	Replaced RF wheel bearing and left tie rod end.
Dec 2009 60000 mi US $50	Overheat light came on. Stopped for a bit. Then drove several blocks to repair shop. Replaced the radiator cap. Several weeks later it did it again. This time they found some small leaks around the radiator. Tightened some connections.
Jan 2010 69300 mi US $100	Traveling on Interstate. Exited for lunch. When I made a right hand turn, found steering wheel very hard to turn. After third inquiry, I found a dealer who found that a power steering hose was leaking. Replaced and we were on our way.
Apr 2010 66000 mi US $150	Replaced motor-trans mount.
Dec 2011 89000 mi US $1200	Water pump and radiator were leaking. took it to a former dealer where I bought t 2 years ago. Had water pump, timing belt and radiator replaced.
Jan 2012 91000 mi	Car idling rough. In Dec. had water pump, timing belt and radiator replaced. Took car back, and they found the timing belt off 2 teeth. Fixed, and running wll now.
Mar 2012 92000 mi US $910	Had to have the head gasket replaced.
May 2012 94000 mi	Car idling rough, especially when AC was on. Found #3 plug bad. Replaced all plugs. Much better, but now still stutters at idle when AC on, but not as bad.
Oct 2012 99000 mi	Car still idling rough when last had it.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2008 - Nov 2010
Feb 2009 35000 mi US $106	Both lower control arm bushings worn...dealer replaced entire lower control arms (both)
Jun 2009 37000 mi US $107	Engine cooling fan(s) replaced under 7/70,000 extended warranty. Even though the fan(s)were defective, car could be driven without the A/C on..otherwise an overheat situation would arise.
Sep 2009 41000 mi US $175	Camshaft sensor defective. Due to Dealer inability to repair in a timely manner I elected to have an independent repair shop make repairs on this item.
Jan 2010 45000 mi US $550	Both front struts and mounts replaced Both front struts and mounts replaced
May 2010 46500 mi US $416	Front sway bar links & bushings.... Premature failure of the water pump. On this car it means the engine comes out to replace. Thank GOD for the Chrysler 7 year/70,000 warranty. As a preventative measure...I had the timing replaced as well.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
Oct 2010 62620 mi C $368	This was for outside front tie rods and front wheel allignment.
Dec 2010 62620 mi C $137	The first one was wiper sprayers and the 2nd a new battery
Jan 2011 63520 mi C $400	tie rods front
Jun 2011 68200 mi C $250	While it is hot outside the engine light comes on and the car feels like it is surging forward and also losing power. Sometimes just the engine light comes on. Losing power and engine light on. Cam shaft sensor.
Mar 2012 76880 mi C $1265	Bushings barings sway bar.
Apr 2012 77500 mi C $20	Left passenger tire wouldn't hold air because the rim was corroded. Sanded down and resealed. So far Ok
Jun 2013 81220 mi	The camshaft sensor was going again after only 2 years. Didn't repair got rid of it.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012 200000 mi US $540	Noise coming from the front of car while driving and got worse over time.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018 84000 mi US $170	sensor - I can't remember exactly

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States Sep 2017 - Oct 2020
Jan 2018 92000 mi US $550	Replaced front and rear brakes
Jun 2018 98000 mi US $750	Performed AC recharge but unsuccessful. More work required. Oil leak caused by damaged plug repaired. Tires replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Connecticut, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2013
Aug 2007 46500 mi US $110	replace right front wheel bearing and spindle
Sep 2007 48500 mi US $100	replace camshaft position sensor
Jan 2008 50900 mi US $50	replace left front wheel bearing
Aug 2009 65000 mi US $40	camshaft position sensor...again
Apr 2010 70000 mi US $410	front suspension bushings, tie rod end, alignment
Feb 2011 78000 mi US $40	3rd replacement of cam position sensor.
May 2011 80000 mi US $200	front strut assemblies and lower suspension arms...3rd repair
Dec 2011 87000 mi US $150	front sway bar bushings replaced
Apr 2012 89500 mi	loose right front wheel bearing
Jul 2012 92000 mi US $10	broken exhaust pipe

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States May 2009 - Jun 2015
Jan 2010 62500 mi US $200	LF strut bad & replaced
Mar 2015 90000 mi	Replace wheel bearing

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - Jun 2018
Feb 2009 135000 mi US $100	Replaced lower control arms (original), half shafts and passenger side front wheel bearing.
Jan 2012 177000 mi US $40	Cracked PCV hoses. Replaced hoses, PCV and restrictor.
Apr 2013 271700 mi US $185	Compressor replacement
Dec 2013 291000 mi US $1200	Original transmission replaced at 292,000 miles.
Jun 2014 307000 mi US $60	Replaced starter
Jan 2016 345000 mi US $600	Rebuilt engine at 345,000 miles. New pistons, rings, head, bearings, oil pump, seals, gaskets
Aug 2017 390000 mi US $60	Bearing noise in alternator.
Mar 2018 404000 mi US $35	Replaced driver side inner tie rod

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2013
Mar 2012 105000 mi US $25	Power steering pump replaced
Oct 2013 124000 mi	Need a new altenator

Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2011 - Aug 2016
Dec 2011 130200 mi C $1050	new timing belt, plus serpitine belt replaced and new battery
Jan 2014 158600 mi C $286	both sides tie rod ends replaced
Mar 2014 161200 mi C $450	bushings seperated allowing stabilizer to move and cause clunking sound
Jun 2014 166160 mi C $530	pulsing in brake and steering wheel, new rotors,calipers and pads solved the issue
Mar 2016 182280 mi	noise thought to be bearing noise, but bearings were fine. Possible road noise from type of tires or something else not discovered
May 2016 184140 mi C $304	front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. It was done about 6 years ago, but not correctly done. Hub needed to be replaced also due to improper previous repair
Aug 2016 184760 mi	same noise as right side bearing made.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - May 2015
May 2010 52000 mi	squeaky front suspension
Apr 2013 77000 mi US $250	Wheel bearing.
May 2015 86000 mi	wheel bearing replaced 2 yrs ago @ 400.00 another went this year.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011 74400 mi C $90	replaced tie rod

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States Jan 2013 - Oct 2013
Aug 2013 78900 mi US $200	Needed new plugs and wires.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2014
Dec 2009 56000 mi US $344	Lower front control arm bushings replaced per annual safety inspection.
May 2010 59100 mi US $92	Crankshaft/camshaft seals leaked, compromised timing belt. Seals, belt replaced under 7/70, water pump replaced which owner paid for. A/C h.p. switch leaking, lost all refrigerant. New switch and recharge of system required.
Dec 2010 64000 mi	Front control arm bushings replaced within 1 year of previous replacement. Covered under 12 month/12,000 mile parts/repair warranty. Repaired required to pass Annual Safety Inspection.
Feb 2011 65300 mi US $187	Replaced front sway bar links and bushings.
Aug 2011 68700 mi US $600	Radiator fan module replaced to repair problem with AC. Also left and right tie rod ends were replaced due to wear.
Nov 2012 78500 mi US $99	Right front wheel bearing replaced.
Apr 2014 88300 mi US $69	Replaced Watts Link.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States May 2010 - Apr 2012
Jul 2010 143500 mi US $10	Short in column. Replaced melted wires and fuse. Suspect wiring problem was from aftermarket automatic door locks by a shop.
Jan 2011 US $9	Original left headlight went out. Took me less than one hour to replace headlight.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Apr 2010 - Sep 2014
May 2010 53000 mi US $380	oil sensor light coming on on morning cold starts of engine. oil sensor switxh replaced under warr. within 5 days problem reappeared. EDIT I CANNOT CHECK THE FIRST BULLET POINT ON QUESTION 5 PROBLEM REAPPEARED WITHIN A WEEK.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Dec 2008 - May 2012
Nov 2010 75300 mi US $250	Oil sending unit was erratic (oil light flickered when stopping, though correct amount of oil was in car). Was replaced and no further troubles. Was advised that my motor mounts are bad :(
Mar 2012 95000 mi US $300	Hose broke and all coolant lost

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States Jun 2012 - Dec 2012
Aug 2012 129900 mi US $150	MECANIC STATED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT CENSER WAS BAD. REPLACED IT 3 TIMES WAS NOT THE PROBLEM. CHECTED THE WIREING AND COME UP WITH THE COMPUTER WAS BAD. CHECTED WITH CHYR. COST 628.00 NO PEPLACEMENT IS AVAIBLE O3 PT TURBO. PROB.NOT FIXED
Nov 2012 132000 mi	We replaced the camshaft sensor with a OEM part and it solved the problem. The other part was a generic part . It ran like a new vehicle for a little over a month and now it is running like it did before we replaced the part and the engine.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2017
Jan 2017 178000 mi US $100	Replaced timing belt, water pump, radiator, Thermostat. Some seals & gaskets. Engine overheats and will not retain antifreeze or coolant. After replacing all the above parts. engine still overheats. Suspect bad head gasket. Parts on order for complete head gasket and seal replacement. New head gasket set including all upper gaskets & seals including intake & exhgause gaskets. Replace all engine fluids.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nebraska, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2014
Mar 2011 105000 mi US $758	Coolant thermostat was not working correctly, valve was stuck, and engine was overheating.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2016
Dec 2015 204000 mi US $1389	Cv axle came apart @ mid-shaft where clip hold two halves together. Axle reinstalled properly. Replaced all 4 motor/transmission mounts

Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - May 2011
Sep 2010 55180 mi C $800	Had to replace a wheel (which meant all four wheels) as Chrysler's chrome clad aluminum alloy wheels will corrode from the inside and leak air.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
Jul 2012 79440 mi C $350	Replaced left wheel bearing
Dec 2012 84940 mi C $300	oil sensor acting up, giving low oil warning

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Nov 2007 - May 2008
Jan 2008 18000 mi US $595	Check engine light as a result of two sensors gone bad. Oil sensor defective. Emissions sensor defective. Cost way too much to replace two defective sensors on vehicle with only 18,000 miles.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Aug 2013
May 2012 46700 mi US $200	replace right front wheel bearing.
Feb 2013 53800 mi US $90	Power steering pressure sensor replace.
Jul 2013 58200 mi	A/C quit. Shop refilled with refrigerant and dye. Checked for but did not find leak. Replaced rear gate lifters, which worked, but barely.
Aug 2013 59000 mi US $8	Evaporative defect engine light. New gas cap.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2011
Jun 2007 57040 mi C $600	I started getting weird diagnostic codes. I took it in for warranty. I have to take it to City Tire for Lubrico warranty. Computer Diags referred to sensor. Didnt fix. Took to dealers another computer diags and sensor.didnt fix. Flash computer & Good
Oct 2008 76260 mi	Well the car dies driving it down the road. I had to get it towed to the dealer. The timing Belt broke and now apparently the ead is gone and everything else. Estimaed repair cost is $3500. I have a lubrico warranty so we will see
Mar 2011 107880 mi C $270	Turbo unit failed

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 68000 mi US $270	Engine light 340 error code. Replace Camshaft sensor with after market part. Did not work, threw a error code of 344 and the car bucked like crazy, replace the Camshaft sensor with OEM from Chrysler. Works now!

Chrysler PT Cruiser in South Dakota, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012
Mar 2012 87000 mi US $250	Power steering supply line developed a leak.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Feb 2006 - Apr 2008
Oct 2006 65360 mi US $1105	Ticking noise resulted in new engine, at the same time I had to rebuild the power steering unit and replace the struts.
Mar 2008 82000 mi US $342	Multi CEL codes. The thing still came up with one code for the anti-knock sensor (P0325), the rest disappeared when I fixed the cam position sensor (P0340). Leaky power steering pump. Replaced cam position sensor.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2012
Nov 2010 94000 mi US $500	Bad alternator/battery power 3 times in last 4 months.
Mar 2011 95000 mi US $200	Heating sensor broke, also found out main computer was/is failing, but didn't repair.
Jun 2011 98000 mi US $400	Coolant hose had leak/hole.
Oct 2011 100200 mi US $500	Battery shorts early and cables erode quickly

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
Apr 2008 58000 mi US $500	PT had a loud hum coming from right side, previously safety inspected & repairs performed. I took car to dealer to check out problem & they charged me $40.00 to tell me my tires were noisey!! This is why domestic vehicles are on the downside.$$$ oriented.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2009
Apr 2008 26040 mi	Leak around the upper valve cover gasket.
May 2008 26040 mi	Same oil leak problem advised will have to remove time covered to further investigate. Appointment for June only.
Aug 2008 29760 mi C $100	Even vehicle has extended warranty was told by service advised a hose clamp is consider a wear and tear item hence a billable repair. I was charged for a replacement clamp, transmission oil top up and labour time.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Oct 2012
Dec 2011 96720 mi C $500	Leaking power steering line where it enters pump. Metal line had hairline crack, pump had to be removed to find. Could drive for a while adding fluid for slight leak, but eventually it would not hold fluid.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2015
May 2014 59000 mi US $259	Replace front wheel bearings

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2011
May 2009 57000 mi US $487	Head gasket
Jul 2009 62000 mi US $1200	Sway bar bushings replaced, also left wheel bearing (right was done several months ago)
Oct 2011 90000 mi US $129	Radiator drain plug had broken gasket

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Jun 2016
May 2016 108000 mi US $100	Incorrect check engine light/code & long crank on first start of day; software flash needed; software flash didn't resolve issue - dealer doestn' know what problem is now

Chrysler PT Cruiser in South Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 97000 mi US $365	Timing belt stripped

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2018
Dec 2015 116000 mi US $140	Power steering pump Radiator
Jun 2016 122000 mi US $500	Both front control arms, sway bar links and bushings. Upper and lower engine torsion struts.
Nov 2016 125700 mi	Replaced battery.
Feb 2017 129000 mi US $300	New front struts new starter. New links and bushings.
Sep 2017 130000 mi US $60	Purge valve, vapor leak detection pump.
Oct 2017 130000 mi US $40	Tie rod ends.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2019
Oct 2011 73360 mi C $80	Sway bar end links replaced because of clunking noise.
Apr 2015 80600 mi C $115	Had to replace left steering column lever (lights, etc.)
Sep 2015 80600 mi C $25	The engine cooling system overheat light came on. Turns out the car was out of coolant. Replaced thermostat which had stuck closed. Presume that the system boiled over more than once until there was not enough coolant left.
Feb 2017 102300 mi C $140	Replaced battery
Oct 2017 120900 mi C $5	Replaced windshield washer nozzles (yet again).
Jan 2018 118411 mi C $613	Replaced water pump. Reattached heat control lever
Sep 2018 143840 mi C $300	Replaced front rotors and pads, cleaned up rear rotors and pads. Replaced vertical bushings. Replaced rear Watts linkage bushing with 2 roller bearings.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
Jun 2013 44000 mi US $675	Blockage in AC piping. Had to replace all AC piping and recharge system.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011
Jan 2010 50000 mi US $804	Replace passenger side lower control arm,replace both front stabilizer links, replace power steering lint from rack to radiator,power steering flush. four wheel alignment. Replace shifter assembly, shift interlock cable. R&R center console, steering column covers, cylinder in column.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jan 2011
Jun 2009 37200 mi C $120	power steering sensor high pressure warning
Jul 2010 37200 mi C $600	power steering pump stopped working

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2014
Jul 2011 45000 mi US $107	Repaired right front fender, trim around right headlight, front bumper. (Wife scrapped fender & bumper cover on shelf in new garage. Insurance paid 90%

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Nov 2007 39060 mi	Replaced belt tensioner. Replaced power window switch.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
May 2012 75100 mi US $100	Checked to see if freon was leaking; did not seem to be able to find a leak.
Nov 2012 78600 mi	Freon was leaking because hose was blown. Months later, found out that hose was blowing because of faulty fan in a/c system.
Apr 2013 80000 mi	Faulty fan in a/c system.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arkansas, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015
Aug 2015 92000 mi	Steering rack and pinion system leaking

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016 89000 mi	New spark plugs. Clean intake system. Replace oxygen sensor.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2012
May 2011 115400 mi	Replaced right and left lower control arms Rear window wiper slow/intermittent operation
Jan 2012 111000 mi	Heater core had leak

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Louisiana, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
Aug 2009 95000 mi	Fuel pump installed in April failed, replaced under part warranty.
Jan 2010	Sensor went out, how to fix it to sell car.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2016
Jun 2013 135000 mi US $300	Wheel bearings replaced.
Feb 2014 145000 mi US $600	Idler arms replaced on both right and left sides.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2007 - Jul 2013
Jan 2007 US $150	Replaced BOTH front wheel bearings within about a six month time span. This is a common PT Cruiser issue. I don't think it's possible to replace them without a hydraulic press, which I had access to.
Apr 2007	Engine was missing badly. Replaced spark plug wires and plugs. These are know problem areas on Cruisers. Used Taylor wires and Champion double platinum plugs. Wires are still good, plugs have been replaced another time or two since.
Mar 2010 US $95	Replaced Watts link - it was VERY loose and clunking when driving over bumps.
Jul 2010 US $1000	Replaced both lower control arms. The rubber bushings were shot, which is common, but I also got new, greasable lower ball joints by installing Moog arms.
Dec 2011 146000 mi US $50	Replace tie rod end
Jul 2012 161200 mi	Replaced plugs with Champion double platinum and plug wires with Crane Cams set. This is about the fourth set of plugs and second set of wires.
Oct 2012 168800 mi US $30	Car would not go into reverse and shifter felt like a spoon in a bowl of whipped cream. Ordered "Booger Bushings" to replace factory rubber ones. Replaced the two on the shifter end of the cables. Still need to to the transmission end.
Feb 2013 178000 mi US $90	Replaced the watts link that pivots on the rear axle beam for the second time. This time I bought a cheaper one from NAPA. Also replaced both watts link control arms.
Apr 2013 179300 mi US $140	Replaced a leaking radiator. Also replaced the lower radiator hose. Surprisingly, the raditor is not that difficult to change.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Mar 2015 97000 mi US $68	Upper motor mount replaced. Total repair time approximately 1 hour.
Aug 2015 101000 mi US $38	This car produces engine error codes in the digital odometer display after flicking the ignition 3 times. Cam sensor bad. Initially, engine would not ramp past ~2,500 rpm only occasionally. After several weeks, car failed to start.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2010
Jan 2009 65000 mi US $200	Needed a new alternator.
Jun 2010 82000 mi	no problem, just worn out suspension which was fixed, and changed transmission fluid and brake pads and replaced cracked windshield

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2010
Jul 2009 80000 mi US $2100	New AC cooling fans; dealer paid for AC hoses they broke. new motor mounts

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2018
Apr 2017 41000 mi US $1500	Timing belt

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2012
Mar 2011 78000 mi US $150	Timing Belt broke and replaced.
Aug 2011 81000 mi US $150	AC Evaporator had leak, sealer put in (8/15/11)still working after 2 weeks
Feb 2012 89200 mi US $240	Starter became intermittent and had to be tapped on to start. Headlight switch intermittent, lights stayed on sometimes after shutting off.
Jun 2012 90000 mi US $80	A/C System was recharged with Sealer

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada May 2008 - Jan 2010
Sep 2008 31620 mi C $489	Alternator was replaced.
May 2009 32860 mi C $300	Front Right Axle replaced
Jan 2010 31620 mi C $300	Bell crank. Not a problem I noticed but required so the car would pass "safety" and could be sold.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jul 2017
Jul 2014 61200 mi US $500	Engine light has been a constant problem had ignition coil replaced light came back on. replaced knock sensor, got inspection sticker, light came back on the next day.
Nov 2014 62300 mi US $280	muffler exhaust system replaced
Aug 2015 64000 mi US $989	Computer system replaced

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012 130000 mi US $2800	replaced motor, replaced transmission at 130,000 miles

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2013
Jun 2012 56000 mi US $900	Gaskets failed & steering fluid was leading.
Jun 2013 66000 mi US $360	Automatic door locks failed in both doors accessing rear seat.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013
May 2013 126000 mi US $300	I Had to Change the bushings

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2014
May 2012 141100 mi US $250	Calipers froze up had them replaced with new calipers pads and rotors
Jun 2012 143000 mi US $190	replaced fan assembly and recharged A/C
Sep 2013 150000 mi US $30	power steering pressure hose leaking. replaced hose
Oct 2013 150500 mi US $150	replaced rear trailing arms and watts crank

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012 143000 mi US $800	Front right wheel bearing seized up

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010
Jan 2007 33 mi	1st repair: Coolant leak caused belts to squeal. Replaced thermostat and two belts. Dealer paid for parts since it was a new sale / we paid for labor.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012
Jan 2012 US $94	Oil sending unit is supposedley cracked and leaking for the third time in 2 years

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
Jun 2013 112000 mi US $100	Recharged AC
Aug 2014 122900 mi US $250	Dashboard lights. Have to remove dashboard.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011 75640 mi C $179	oil light was coming on when stopping and letting off gas.they did a pressure test and was fine so they checked the oil sending unit it was broke so that was changed and the light has not came on since.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2012
Sep 2010 38000 mi US $2000	Struts needed replacing.
May 2011 41000 mi US $250	Engine mounts were replaced.
Sep 2011 41000 mi US $150	Battery connections failed, replaced, as was battery.
Apr 2012 43000 mi US $800	Compressor was replaced. Oxygen sensor replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States - Jul 2008
Apr 2008 50421 mi US $326	Shim kit installed on rear wheels to aid in alignment, after experiencing a blowout. Replaced remaining OEM tires with Michelen Harmonys
Jun 2008 52400 mi US $476	Used an IGO to fix leaking transmission cooler lines, pan was dropped and new filter installed, but system was not completely flushed for some reason. Don't use this IGO anymore
Jul 2008 52874 mi US $100	Transmission would not engage after a long soak. Complete transmission rebuild under warranty by Chrysler dealership. Front pump cause of problems as noted in service advisory 02-020.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Jul 2011 120000 mi US $1200	Thermostat installed; problem with overheating continued, unable to detect problem; referred to dealer
Aug 2011 120000 mi	alternator went out, plus the overheating problem from prior problem; decided to trade-in for new vehicle

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010
Mar 2007 55000 mi US $180	Battery would be dead r/t apparent turning on of foglights because of a short in the headlight/foglight/turn signal control module on steering wheel. Replaced control module.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Nov 2015 162100 mi US $180	Tie rod joints replaced -needed to fix wheel play for state inspection. replaced rear end Watts link which centers rear axel due to noise from too much play.
May 2016 165000 mi US $200	After much troubleshooting I replaced the PCM with a used one and engine got spark to the ignition coil again.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011
Feb 2011 80000 mi US $3000	My car is back in the shop for the 4th time for the same problem which was we needed a new air compresser now they are saying we need a new hose for another $175 and they cracked the radiator putting in the compressor.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2022
Apr 2008 64000 mi US $84	Replaced multifunction switch.
May 2008 65000 mi US $430	Lower front control arm bushings (both sides) were cracked, and required replacement to pass safety inspection.
May 2009 72000 mi US $150	Both rear shocks replaced (one was leaking) to pass annual safety inspection.
Sep 2011 80000 mi US $328	Left & Right brake calipers seized, replaced.
May 2016 85000 mi US $168	Replaced right front wheel bearing.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
Feb 2013 117200 mi US $53	replaced axle half shaft

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2021
Feb 2017 105000 mi US $750	Break at tie rod end, replaced tie rod. Break was discovered during state yearly inspection, and oil change was requested (and performed) at the same inspection was requested.
May 2017 107000 mi US $590	Engine was overheating, no antifreeze. Monro flushed antifreeze and refilled. Following day engine over heated again. Monro replaced radiator.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2013
May 2009 77000 mi US $110	swaybar link missing, replaced, and swaybar bushings replaced, due to rattles and poor handling.
Mar 2010 86000 mi US $150	Watts link replaced for the 2nd time, first time was at 37000 miles. The watts link causes clunking under the rear of the car when it goes bad. Price of part increased to $95 from $75 last time. Another under engineered part that I have to pay for. Rear Watts Link replaced for the 2nd time in 3 years, car had about 40000 miles at 1st time. Watts link makes big clunking noise when going over bumps. It's a common problem for Pt's and the price for the dealer part is 95 now, was 75 last time.
Apr 2010 88000 mi US $590	Struts and Shocks, may be a normal wear item. The car still wanders around, I think something else may be worn in the steering.
May 2010 89000 mi US $400	Ball joint Replaced, and aligned. Car handles great again. rocker panels rusted out on both sides before the 5 year warranty ran out, but due to ice and mud on the car we did not notice until 2 months after it ran out. Dealer said too bad. I drove it another year and it won't pass inspection now.
Sep 2010 96000 mi US $200	Left front wheel bearing was making lots of noise and getting worse, wheel bearing replaced and it works like new again.
Feb 2011 103000 mi US $1100	front main oil seal leaking, also replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, serviced transmission, and spark plugs.
Apr 2011 107000 mi US $250	exhaust bracket welded
Aug 2011 114000 mi US $90	Oil plug damage, had to have dealer remove it.
May 2012 128200 mi US $220	Fuel line cracked near tank, fuel was leaking when pump was energized. Dealer replaced plastic fuel line.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010
May 2008 96000 mi US $400	Two new tie rods and one wheel bearing.
Jun 2008 96000 mi US $430	Fan runs all the time. Needed two front tie-rod ends. Needed new right front wheel bearing.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012 166000 mi US $1200	HAD NEW CLUTCH INSTALLED

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2009 - Oct 2010
Jan 2010 169000 mi US $400	Cooling fan replaced.
Feb 2010 171000 mi US $125	Raditor hose broke.
Jul 2010 181000 mi US $625	Driveshaft position sensor failed.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Washington, United States Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010 69000 mi US $2500	Misfire on cyl 3. Turned out to be burnt exhaust valve. Had timing belt, water pump, etc, replaced as well

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2016
Aug 2016 243600 mi US $45	pcv valve

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011 102000 mi US $300	Engine would intermittently not rev past 2500rpm, regardless of still or on highway, load or coasting.
Sep 2011 103000 mi	Over-heating intermittently. Mechanics at dealer say the vehicle is not really over-heating. Indicating it may be the temp sensor, or the temp module. Didn't know for sure. Thankfully, they did not charge me the $70 diagnostic fee.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 120000 mi US $35	power steering sensor was faulty, threw check engine light. no noticeable difference in performance.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014
Sep 2014 215000 mi US $500	Failure of cooling fans, failure of radiator. Replaced fans and radiator.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2018
Jan 2010 70000 mi	Belt and/or Bearing noise. Diagnosed as timing belt. Timing belt, tensioner, idler, and water pump were ordered and repair will be accomplished within 2 weeks.
Feb 2010 70000 mi US $1	Ball joints had to be replaced. Also upgraded all of the front suspension bushings and replaced the struts.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States Aug 2008 - Sep 2016
Jul 2009 100000 mi US $200	Took car in to do brakes. Found Shift cables worn (standard trans) Replaced shift cables.
Apr 2010 105000 mi US $200	Replace accessory belt tensioner
Aug 2010 106000 mi US $140	pwr strg idle speed sensor replaced
Aug 2011 109000 mi US $500	Lost power steering, It was the drive pulley side of crank damper working its way off. This caused the accessory belt to misalign and come off. Replaced damper, also replaced the belt tensioner. Found a lateral engine mount that was bad and replaced it.
Apr 2015 118000 mi US $300	Master cylinder replaced.
Sep 2016 119000 mi US $200	Manual shift bushings worn out. Did not feel sloppy but shift rod disconnected

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Oct 2012
Sep 2010 27900 mi C $370	The chronically bad chrome plated wheels were taken to a wheel shop to have the chrome machined off the tire mating surfaces to cure the corroded surfaces. Dealer admits the had crappy wheels but too far from warranty. Cost 370.00 Can.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2013
Jul 2009 52000 mi US $996	Rack-n-Pinion Replaced Told Solenoid was leaking and needed replacement - skipped for the time being.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Aug 2010 75000 mi US $675	Noticed considerable decline in gas mileage, but no change in engine performance. Dealer said that both oxygen sensors weren't working effectively. They replaced oxygen sensors and PCV valve and hose.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
Jan 2011 US $500	timing belt,water pump,first time been replace ,way pass recomented milage !

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Feb 2012 - May 2012
Mar 2012 161000 mi US $600	My timing belt broke and had to be replaced. The water pump was also replaced at the same time. Upon inspection, all three of my motor mounts were cracked and had to be replaced. Power steering/Air con belt replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Dec 2009 - Dec 2011
Aug 2010 100000 mi US $385	Car overheated, rendered undriveable. Let cool and drove two blocks to shop. Fan wasn't starting, motor assembly had to be replaced. Ignition coil failed, causing engine misfire at cylinder 1, also all 4 spark plugs were replaced, as well as broken transmission torque mount, motor mount, and power steering pressure switch.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016 124000 mi US $700	Transmission leaking, repaired.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2009
Nov 2008 62000 mi US $178	Lower right ball joint worn.
Dec 2008 63000 mi US $200	Right front sway bar bushings replaced and right front wheel bearing(s) replaced.
Feb 2009 66000 mi US $80	Spark plugs replaced / Throttle body cleaned

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Mar 2014 - Jan 2019
Oct 2014 58000 mi US $30	Major clouding of headlight lenses Engine overheating, intermittently. Once at the repair garage, it would act normal. Turning on High heater made temp fall into normal zone. Finally was able get to garage during a malfunction and replaced radiator and thermostat cap.
Nov 2014 58500 mi US $139	Replace serpentine belt and tensioner. Ac wasnt cooling well. Freon level down to .2 pounds. Added dye, recharged, and will recheck.
Apr 2015 61300 mi US $1623	Front calipers seized. Cost $580 for caliper, pads, rotors install. Replace lower control arms sway bar link kit 4-wheel align $770. Replace rear shcoks. $222. Leaking AC coolant. Found leak under dashboard. Too expensive to fix. Will recharge as needed, instead.
Jul 2015 63200 mi	My prob is a broken window switch. Haven't gotten around to popping it out to fix or replace. I hope to do it myself with help of you tube.
Oct 2016 66000 mi US $135	Failed window switches. Light control stalk on steering wheel switch broken Broken engine mount

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Apr 2013 - Aug 2014
Jun 2014 97000 mi	The paint is failing. Clear coat is coming off, and looks terrible. granted it is now 12 years old, but it is a garaged car, and my jeep is almost 20 years old with original paint that looks fine.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2011 - Feb 2013
Feb 2013 131000 mi	Timing chain broke & bent the valves, took out the water pump too.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014
Dec 2010 17511 mi US $750	struts to raise and lower rear door had to be replaced. replace water pump
Feb 2011 118000 mi US $450	Car overheated, electric fan went out.
Mar 2011 118000 mi US $450	replaced motor mounts
Jun 2011 118000 mi US $1100	air conditioning compressor had to be replaced
Oct 2013 147700 mi US $229	left rear window motor required replacement.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008 90520 mi C $1000	Dealer diagnosed catalytic converter failure. Would not cover under emmissions warranty (over milage) Dealer price was way too high, so I took it to an independent mechanic. Replaced the catalytic converter and had a performance cat-back exhaust system installed for the same price the Dealer wanted to replace just the catalytic converter.
Nov 2008 97340 mi C $5300	Transmission completely blown, got it rebuilt from scratch. Engine mount replaced and sepertine belt Front control arm bushings replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Jul 2008 51460 mi C $60	Front electric windows intermittently not working; replaced with part from junkyard.
Jan 2009 57660 mi C $700	Clunk from front suspension; 1 lower ball joint plus front shocks replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Jul 2010 - Aug 2012
Aug 2010 97000 mi US $3000	Computer was getting too hot and before catching fire, it would shut down the whole vehicle until computer cooled off. Then you were able to drive it again. This happened a week after purchasing this car, my very first vehicle.
Jun 2012 127000 mi US $1000	Timing belt snapped but did no other damage, thank God! Took forever to get fixed but runs better than ever! Happened on Apr 30th, my 20th bday, causing me to be late for my college finals. Sold my engagement ring to have PT repaired.
Aug 2012 133000 mi US $40	Motor Mount had to be replaced. Feels like its one thing after another. :( Motor Mount had to be replaced. Feels like its one thing after another. :(

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Feb 2008 - Apr 2015
Mar 2008 88000 mi US $1200	Timing belt broke while exiting the interstate. No other damage was reported. Timing belt, idler pully, tensioner, and tensioner arm were replaced. The idler pully, tensioner and tensioner arm were replaced as routine maintenance.
May 2010 120000 mi US $535	TCM was defective and replaced. Dealer had to do it since it had to be programmed for the vehicle.
Aug 2010 132000 mi US $100	Replaced radiator fan. Bought the housing and fan assembly. The high speed part of the fan quit working causing the car to overheat when sitting idle. Problem was resolved by replacing the radiator fan.
Jan 2011 139000 mi US $250	Upper torque strut was completely broken. The owner ordered a new one and replaced it. Believe that this also caused the exhaust manifold to crack. It was also replaced.
Aug 2011 145900 mi US $100	Power steering high pressure line o-ring failed. Owner also found a stabalizer bar bushing had failed and was also replaced. The work was done at a local shop.
Sep 2011 147000 mi US $100	Scrubbing sound coming from rear driver side wheel. The self adjuster for the drum brake broke and the spring was scraping the drum. New self adjuster kit was installed by a local shop.
Jan 2013 141000 mi US $200	Shift cable broke, the sleeve closest to the cable. Moisture might have gotten in and caused it to rust or gunk up. Increasingly hard to shift, then stuck. Also noticed that both upper and lower motor mounts were broken again.
Jul 2013 167500 mi US $1050	The PCM went out. Car died while driving it, and it would not start. I thought the timing belt had broken, but it was fine. The computer was around $700 and the labor to program and install the computer was around $300.
Nov 2013 170300 mi US $80	Tensioner Pulley seized up and the serpentine belt broke because of it.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Dec 2015 - Dec 2020
May 2017 89000 mi US $85	replace Exhaust behind cat back

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alaska, United States Mar 2002 - Apr 2010
Jul 2002 200 mi	Faulty A/C fixed. Apparently an "O" ring was installed wrong which let the refrigerant escape.
Aug 2002 300 mi	Unknown component of steering system replaced. Car was gradually pulling more and more to the right. Dealer claimed there was a defective part. Car was at dealership for approximately one week (mostly waiting for parts).
Nov 2002 600 mi	Windshield replaced. Weather strip around glass would curl away from car when below freezing. This allowed gravel(!) to collect. Dealer asked if rear window was leaking at the time, which it was not.
Dec 2003 1700 mi	Approximate date and mileage. Instrument cluster replaced while trying to determine source of electrical drain that kills battery. The battery was replaced around the same time.
May 2004 2200 mi US $100	Approximate date and mileage. Factory cruise control was added by the dealer. Required computer update. Install and performance are as if the car came with it from the factory.
Jul 2004 2400 mi	Approximate date and mileage. Rear left window regulator replaced due to squeeling sound while window is being lowered in warm weather. Other users reported that both rear windows do this, but the dealer wouldn't replace both because the right window was
May 2008 30000 mi	Checking in. Six years of ownership. Need to take car in for multiple warranty repairs. A/C hasn't worked for years. Strange exterior rattle from right rear wheel. Some indications of rust under paint, not that this can be fixed. (Road salt is rare in thi
Apr 2009 36000 mi US $100	Bad "O" ring on high pressure inlet. Used dye in system to locate leak after two weeks of running A/C. Right rear window regulator replaced due to squeaking and creaking sounds. Still makes same noises. Rear shocks rattling like cans in a bag. Replaced and noise is mostly corrected.
Apr 2010 42000 mi US $65	Replaced MAP sensor. Original sensor had been failing, causing engine to surge when warm.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2010
Apr 2010 125000 mi US $500	New radiator.
May 2010 127000 mi US $500	Four trips to patch cooling system.
Jun 2010 127000 mi	It was finally determined that the water pump was gone and the timing belt needed to be replaced at the same time, estimated cost $1100 at which point I got rid of the PT.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Dec 2008 - Jul 2010
Jan 2009 147000 mi	Electric fan motor not working -- checked and is burned out. Also had to have plug reattached under car. Connector is broken -- original connector, 6 years old.
Aug 2009 167000 mi US $300	cooling fan had to be replaced. $150 labor plus parts
Sep 2009 173000 mi US $55	new cooling fan failed and had to be replaced. Fan was covered under the LLR warranty from Advance Auto Parts, but had to get replacement from NAPA in DFW area. Labor may have been covered, but too complicated to file for it.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Jan 2009 - Jan 2016
Mar 2009 43400 mi C $250	Front wheel bearing
Oct 2010 67580 mi C $300	servo for cruise control
Oct 2011 78120 mi	lower control arm bushing, reprogramed flash memory lower control arm bushing, reprogramed flash memory
Feb 2013 97340 mi C $300	replaced both front sway bar links replaced both front sway bar links
Jul 2013 105800 mi	growling noise from wheel bearing
May 2014 117800 mi C $700	car would vibrate at 85 km/h to 100km/h, tire balancing and rotation did not stop problem, worn right axle CV joint found - solved the problem

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Jan 2009 - Oct 2012
Mar 2012 84000 mi	We had to replace suspension bushings in the front to quiet rattles and will also need to do the same with the "A" arms and the rear, soon.
Oct 2012 88000 mi US $270	Replaced tie-rod bearing; four-wheel alignment.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2010
Jan 2009 60000 mi US $325	replace starter.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2011
Sep 2006 52237 mi US $509	Replaced all four chrome alloy wheels because corrosion around the valve stems caused them to lose 5-7 PSI per day. Chrysler picked up half of the tab.
Oct 2006 53186 mi US $1690	Torque converter fails, taking the transmission pump with it.
Sep 2007 61427 mi US $585	Front calipers (because pads very unevenly worn). Front control arm bushings.
Mar 2008 69000 mi	Transmission solenoid pack was leaking fluid, had to be replaced. Horn was not working. Replaced horn. Front left wheel bearing replaced. After returning from the previous repair trip, the suspension was making a loud popping noise around turns, which continued to get worse. Shop found loose bolt in suspenion, supposedly unrelated to wheel bearing repair. Front left wheel bearing replaced. Horn was not working. Replaced horn. Transmission solenoid pack was leaking fluid, had to be replaced. After returning from the previous repair trip, the suspension was making a loud popping noise around turns, which continued to get worse. Shop found loose bolt in suspenion, supposedly unrelated to wheel bearing repair.
May 2008 71000 mi US $291	Right front wheel bearing replaced. Replaced radiator cap because seal not working, and coolant low. Replaced radiator cap because seal not working, and coolant low. Right front wheel bearing replaced.
Jun 2008 71722 mi US $88	Recharged A/C.
Oct 2008 75000 mi US $250	Warning light came on again, indicating coolant was sometimes low. Shop found small crack in thermostat housing, replaced housing and (as preventative maintenance) the thermostat. The thermostat is difficult to access; most of the cost was for labor. Warning light came on again, indicating coolant was sometimes low. Shop found small crack in thermostat housing, replaced housing and (as preventative maintenance) the thermostat. The thermostat is difficult to access; most of the cost was for labor.
Apr 2009 79139 mi US $90	Replaced both outer tie-rod ends. A/C not blowing cold. No freon. Shop charged with freon, with dye. Will take it back later to locate leak. Replaced both outer tie-rod ends. A/C not blowing cold. No freon. Shop charged with freon, with dye. Will take it back later to locate leak.
Feb 2010 88821 mi US $125	One front stabilizer bar link broken, other one badly bent. Replaced links on both sides. One front stabilizer bar link broken, other one badly bent. Replaced links on both sides.
Jun 2010 92000 mi	Horn replaced for the second time. Recharged AC. Included dye to identify leak. Wheels replaced three years ago have corroded like those before them. Shop cleaned up corrosion, which slowed but did not stop air leaks around the tire bead.
Aug 2010 93000 mi US $400	A/C hose assembly leaking, replaced. Part fairly expensive because only OEM available.
Nov 2010 93000 mi US $85	A/C not working again. Compressor not coming on. Found corroded limit switch and cleaned it. Also recharged freon.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2011
Mar 2011 42500 mi US $430	Replaced fan module
May 2011 45000 mi US $200	Engine misfiring; replaced coil and ignition wires

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Feb 2008 - Sep 2014
Jun 2011 72000 mi US $270	Steady grinding noise coming from drivers side front wheel. Wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Front rotors showed wear and pads were thin. As preventive measure besides the bearings, I replaced the front rotors and brake pads.
Jan 2014 68500 mi US $170	Replaced faulty power steering pressure switch. Found loose tie rod end. Tie rod end not repaired in this trip
Feb 2014 80600 mi US $580	replaced timing belt
Sep 2014 82000 mi US $335	Replaced lower control arms on both sides, new bushings for stabilizer bar. Can't complain, these were all original parts. Replaced rack and pinion. Right front wheel had a bad vibrations. Over 2" of play once it was on the rack. Can't complain, this was an original part.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012 140300 mi US $65	hose from PCV valve to manifold cover has rotted/softened. Chrysler of course, has custom made hoses that are a different diameter on each end.
Jan 2014 US $1800	Front bushings, lower ball joints, front struts.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Connecticut, United States Feb 2008 - Oct 2013
Mar 2009 92000 mi	Faulty Starter. I would have paid to have it replaced but the dealer (my father) fixed it for me and did not charge me anything.
Apr 2009 94000 mi US $325	Radiator Started to gush coolant after a slow leak was detected and not further identified.
Jun 2011 109000 mi	EGR solenoid control circuit malfunction, Part ordered will report price once fixed
Jul 2011 109200 mi US $285	EGR replaced
Oct 2011 110000 mi US $1760	Timing belt broke while on the highway. Car was un-drivable. Timing belt kit was installed. Also sway bar links, front brake pads and rotors.
Sep 2012 130000 mi US $127	Exhaust Manifold disconnected from the muffler.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - May 2019
Mar 2015 115940 mi C $1995	Water cooler replaced, at same time did timing belt and other sundry front-of-engine parts while the car was apart.
Apr 2015 116140 mi C $289	Car would not crank; battery fine, electrical fine, no cranking whatsoever. Tested different components, tested starter, starter bad. Replaced. Solved.
Aug 2015 117680 mi C $205	Radiator blew and would not hold fluid; removed, replaced, issue solved. Price listed for repair includes new radiator and new rad fluid and distilled water.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Great Britain Feb 2008 - Jun 2011
Mar 2008 64000 mi	Mass airflow sensor was faulty causing engine hesitation under load.
Feb 2009 74000 mi £110	Track rod end on the steering rack badly worn Bushes on the front suspension wishbones badly worn and were "knocking" Have replaced all the bushes on the car with polyurethane upgrades
Jun 2009 78000 mi £155	Both rear shock absorbers had failed, leaking fluid badly and offered no resistance to shocks at all. Replaced with new gas ones
Oct 2010 89000 mi £50	Ball joint on the front suspension wishbone had failed, replaced with a new one

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Sep 2011
Feb 2011 88000 mi US $130	transmission fluid leaking. had system flushed and was told that x-mission solenoid connection was leaking. Can't afford replacement at this time.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
Mar 2014 110000 mi	Water pump replaced and timing belt replaced

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008 75640 mi C $600	Timing belt broke. Towed to Chrysler. The Cons as Chrysler tried to charge me $1600 after waiting 5 days for diagnosis (?). Towed to Fountain Tire. Job done in 1 day for $600. Sold Vehicle. Tired of dealing with Chrysler and their high repair bills.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018
Feb 2016 155000 mi US $65	replaced multi-function switch (3rd time!) and wiring connector for switch. royal pain in the butt

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Feb 2015 155000 mi US $4	Did front and rear brakes including rear wheel cylinders. Also changed wipers, air filter, oil change

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States May 2008 - Mar 2011
Jan 2009 243000 mi US $600	Sway bar mountings were broken and all front suspension bushings were shot. Shocks & struts were replaced at the same time and amounted to $600 of the repair cost. The exhaust flex coupling broke. Since the coupling is part of the catalytic converter, it was rather expensive.
Jun 2009 260000 mi US $140	Radiator cooling fan motor replaced along with antifreeze because of removal of radiator and fuse for the motor
Feb 2010 289000 mi US $280	HVAC blower motor stopped working after being noisy for a few weeks.
Oct 2010 306000 mi US $180	Right Tie Rod End was worn out causing extreme vibration. Had both tie rod ends replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2020
Jun 2013 93000 mi US $837	Water Pump and Head Gasket Failure
Sep 2013 95000 mi US $195	Radiator Cracked open at the top seam,Replaced radiator and coolant.
Jul 2014 98200 mi US $299	ECC lost memory,had to replace unit.
Jul 2015 99000 mi US $134	All ABS system warning lights on, ABS pump failure.Replaced Pump,Wheel sensors and rotors.Thin rotors probably caused problems.Rotors and wheels to hot to touch after hard braking,also not braking well enough.Could cause bearing failure in
Jun 2016 101000 mi US $128	Front caliper locked up,had to replace rotor and caliper

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States May 2008 - Jun 2015
Aug 2008 71000 mi US $60	The original front suspension bushings were shot and I replaced them with aftermarket Polyurethane bushings. The results were great!
Apr 2010 94000 mi US $65	Replaced rear shocks.
Jul 2012 107200 mi US $125	I replaced the crank & cam sensors due to a problem with the engine just shutting off electrically. I replaced the Watts link & rear suspension links due to age-related wear.
Aug 2012 107600 mi US $1150	I had a failure of a retaining ring on my water pump. This caused the timing belt to ride back on the engine, rub a hole in the oil pump, necessitating replacement of timing belt, water pump, oil pump.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011
Mar 2011 84000 mi US $560	Spindles had been welded by previous owner, causing a un safe car.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Jan 2014 US $145	Control arms, both sides Leaking power steering hose
Sep 2014 109000 mi US $190	Both tie rods had to be replaced. Tires had been wearing unevenly.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016 261000 mi	Over heat and stall

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014 102000 mi US $239	loss of compression

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2012 145000 mi US $230	Front right shock was leaking; it no longer functioned as intended.
May 2012 146300 mi US $1000	The rear on the passenger side began failing. Both the driver side and passenger side rear calipers were replaced. ABS module failed. No ABS or traction control. The module needed to be replaced, reprogrammed, and all brake lines needed to be bled.
Nov 2012 148300 mi US $180	Original exhaust failed after 148,000 miles. I asked a mechanic to diagnose complete exhaust system but I performed the repair. I replaced the muffler and downpipe. Did not replace catalytic converter.
Dec 2012 149000 mi	Bad seal between tire and rim. Ongoing issue on all 4 chrome tires.
Mar 2013 149000 mi	Water pump seized. Tore apart the timing belt.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
May 2018 128000 mi US $300	Replaced tie rod ends, lower control arms, and sway bar bushing on both sides of the front suspension due to bushing failure.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011 154000 mi	water pump broke front eng lost all gears

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Iowa, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2009 75000 mi US $2500	Entire transmission replaced. Unknown cause.
Aug 2010 86000 mi US $2500	Gasket replacements. Unknown cause.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2012
Mar 2010 27000 mi US $200	rusted left front brake caliper - seized. previously had same problem with the right front caliper.
Aug 2012 42300 mi US $500	corrosion on calipers and slides made brakes less effective. replaced front calipers & pads with rebuilt units. replaced rear pads

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015
Dec 2010 191000 mi US $150	Changed EGR assembly and exhaust system from catalytic convertor back.
Mar 2011 197921 mi US $127	Watts linkage - bell crank replaced (this is number 4). Watts linkage - bell crank replaced (this is number 4).
Nov 2015 241600 mi US $150	Worn wheel bearings.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oklahoma, United States Jul 2009 - May 2013
May 2013	Nothing. Car not worth the cost. It died and would not start--put in new battery and made sure fuel was good.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2014
Sep 2012 204000 mi US $400	Lower Control Arms and bushings replaced by Chrysler, at 201,000 miles - under their warranty with $100 deductible. Paid for tie rod.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Oct 2010
Feb 2010 77000 mi US $80	Multifunction switch failed causing fog lights to come on and off randomly. Caused battery to run down. Temporary fix was pulling the fuse until part arrived. Failed once before while under warranty.
May 2010 80000 mi	Multifunction switch failed again, replaced under part warranty.
Jul 2010 82000 mi US $180	Power steering switch replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Idaho, United States May 2008 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016 69000 mi US $1009	NEW FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND SWAY BAR STABILIZER LINK PINS. TWO SWAY BAR LINK ELIMINATORS. TWO CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Dec 2001 - Jul 2014
Oct 2001 2500 mi	Solenoid failed, car wouldn't shift, had to have it towed. Very early on in car's life, 1st few thousand miles.
Feb 2002 5000 mi	Power steering pump failed, repaired under warranty.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013 105500 mi US $1150	Squeeks and rubbing sounds. Replaced 2 lower control arms, 1 outer tie-rod end, sway bar kit, 1 upper/1 lower motor mount. Previously replaced several motor mounts and was advised of waring bushings. Finally fixed. Driver power window non-functional for about a year, then front passenger side started acting up. Replaced window switch, but driver side only occasionally would lower. Shop suggested replacing motor, but after 2 months, window works fine.
Jan 2015 114000 mi	Replaced dead 2.5 year old battery.
Sep 2015 118000 mi US $1500	Timing belt failed. Repair included replacing water pump (recommended due to age of vehicle and accessibility from belt repair).

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015
Feb 2015 168000 mi US $330	Valve gasket cover leaking oil and was replaced along with the PCV valve. Serpentine belt was about to break and also replaced.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2019
Nov 2015 139400 mi US $350	A/C compressor had to be replaced - replaced compressor, high pressure switch, and belt
May 2016 143900 mi US $15	Water pump leaking. Replaced the water pump. The dealer wanted about $110 for the pump, but I found an aftermarket pump for about $15.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Nov 2016
Sep 2015 47740 mi C $50	Both tailgate gas-filled struts were replaced
Jun 2016 48360 mi C $450	Various suspension bushings replaced. Were worn, had noises from the front end.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Dec 2015
Feb 2009 66000 mi US $100	Had to replace the solenoid pack on the transmission.
Aug 2009 69000 mi US $35	Replaced steering high pressure switch. Got a 0551 code
Jul 2010 75000 mi US $150	replaced shocks (preventive) and control arm bushings (worn)
May 2011 83000 mi US $25	replaced the windshield washer pump.
Jan 2015 117200 mi US $300	cooling system leak
Aug 2015 115900 mi US $130	leaking lower power steering hose

Chrysler PT Cruiser in South Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2013
Mar 2009 90000 mi US $30	Replaced power steering pressure switch
Sep 2010 110000 mi US $40	Upper engine mount, 15.63 Lower engine mount, 24.25 Lower engine mount Replaced upper engine mount
Jan 2012 135000 mi US $56	Noise was heard going around left hand corners. Replaced right rear wheel bearing in the driveway.
May 2013 149300 mi US $70	Leaking brake fluid was symptomatic of a failing master cylinder which I replaced.
Jul 2013 151000 mi US $6	Overheating due to bad radiator cap
Aug 2013 151000 mi US $50	Tie rod end began to make a chatter while turning and it was replaced and aligned in my driveway.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011 51000 mi US $60	Replace multi-function switch on turn signal side of steering wheel to correct faulty fog lamps, coming on with car off and running battery down. Plig # 5083442AA connected to multi-function switch had incurred damage, possibly by removal & re-installation numurous times. Chryslerjeepparts.com has them for $45.77. Dealer is much closer to $100.00

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016
Jun 2015 126000 mi US $700	Had to replace the transmission control module.
Jun 2016 139000 mi	Head gasket failure

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2018
Aug 2006 95811 mi US $526	Replace control arm bushings Replace front sway bar links and bushings Replace transmission mount
Nov 2006 99962 mi US $891	Replace torque converter and transmission oil pump
Jul 2008 124442 mi US $187	Replace EGR valve, PCV valve, valve cover gasket, spark plugs and wires.
Aug 2009 142825 mi US $100	Replace steering pump
May 2011 168353 mi US $791	Replace lower control arms Replace outer tie rod ends Sway bar bracket bolts snapped while replacing control arm, had to have repaired by shop
Apr 2014 186200 mi US $75	Ac not blowing cold. Recharged ac and added leak detection dye. Told to return when ac stopped working again.
Feb 2015 191000 mi US $20	Both right side tires leaking air. Found corrosion on bead of wheel where tire sits. Corrosion was removed and new valve stem installed. Left front tire rapidly loosing air. Found corrosion on wheel bead where tire meets wheel. Cleaned corrosion and installed new valve stem.
Aug 2015 195700 mi US $1200	Replaced a/c compressor, condenser, accumulator, orifice tube, and pressure switch. Recharged system.
Sep 2015 197000 mi US $100	Front Pads and rotors replaced. Pads were sticking in caliper bracket due to rust and caused wear to rotors.
Oct 2015 197500 mi	Replacement radiator leaking. Replaced radiator.
Jan 2016 200500 mi US $100	Front right caliper was sticking. Replaced caliper, bracket, and hydraulic hose.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016
Jul 2013 114200 mi	new bushings on all of the under carriage

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Oct 2011
Sep 2009 83229 mi C $700	low joint bolt and other front parts replacement
Feb 2010 84863 mi C $321	LBJ and front part replacement
Jul 2010 89583 mi C $334	Battery replacement
Sep 2010 92577 mi C $90	Refrigerant Refilled
Oct 2010 94527 mi C $253	Front wheel speed sensor troubleshooting - ABS lights on
Mar 2011 99308 mi C $643	Security module reboot

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Denmark May 2009 - Jun 2011
Dec 2009 111600 mi $1200

Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2008

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010
Jul 2008 146000 mi US $125	Water pump leak then inop.

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Great Britain Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
Aug 2010 81000 mi £1000	ABS/TRAC light problem could not be rectified as nobody could read the codes. Broken coil spring and worn control arm bushes so all new front springs/wishbones fitted for MOT.
Dec 2010 82000 mi	ABS/TRAC light still on when sold; no one could read the codes.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Nov 2009
Sep 2008 75020 mi C $400	Transmission Control Module failes. Total front end rebuild.
Jan 2009 77500 mi	Waterpump leaked. Replaced waterpump, timing belt, and pulleys. Small red leak, Thermosat housing leak.
Nov 2009 89280 mi	Lower head gasket/thermostat housing leak, approx cost of repair $1,000.00

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2009
Feb 2009 129000 mi US $400	Broken exhaust flex coupling. Leaking cam cover gasket and oil pan gasket.

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Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
Sep 2009 98000 mi US $98	Rad Fan Inop: result was high oper temp. Repair Man'l= ck fluid, belts, relay/fuse & try direct pwr from Batt. Result= elec mtr (2spd)seized obstructing fan op AND rotation (air dam effect)worsening temp prob. Sol: replace Fan Assembly Intermittent trans leak; source undetermined; monitoring level and rechecking for sources;
Dec 2009 102000 mi US $1	HVAC blower failed. Found shortcircuit, patched, replaced blown fuse and returned to service.

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