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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (33%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (29%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (8%)
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Chart based on 118 repairs.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (40%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine not specified
| 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. |
| 100000 mi US $300 |
Lost ground to fan assembly due to factory defective part. |
| 110000 mi | Water pump replaced and timing belt replaced |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 107200 mi US $125 |
I replaced the crank & cam sensors due to a problem with the engine just shutting off electrically. |
| 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. |
| 93000 mi US $837 |
Water Pump and Head Gasket Failure |
| 95000 mi US $195 |
Radiator Cracked open at the top seam,Replaced radiator and coolant. |
| 98200 mi US $299 |
ECC lost memory,had to replace unit. |
| 243000 mi US $600 |
The exhaust flex coupling broke. Since the coupling is part of the catalytic converter, it was rather expensive. |
| 260000 mi US $140 |
Radiator cooling fan motor replaced along with antifreeze because of removal of radiator and fuse for the motor |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 124442 mi US $187 |
Replace EGR valve, PCV valve, valve cover gasket, spark plugs and wires. |
| 197500 mi | Replacement radiator leaking. Replaced radiator. |
| 118000 mi US $1500 |
Timing belt failed. Repair included replacing water pump (recommended due to age of vehicle and accessibility from belt repair). |
| 139000 mi | Head gasket failure |
| 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. |
| 99308 mi C $643 |
Security module reboot |
| 86000 mi US $2500 |
Gasket replacements. Unknown cause. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 149000 mi | Water pump seized. Tore apart the timing belt. |
| 102000 mi US $239 |
loss of compression |
| 110000 mi US $40 |
Upper engine mount, 15.63 Lower engine mount, 24.25 Lower engine mount Replaced upper engine mount |
| 151000 mi US $6 |
Overheating due to bad radiator cap |
| 99700 mi US $300 |
cooling system leak |
| 261000 mi | Over heat and stall |
| 191000 mi US $150 |
Changed EGR assembly and exhaust system from catalytic convertor back. |
| 154000 mi | water pump broke front eng lost all gears |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 146000 mi US $125 |
Water pump leak then inop. |
| 111600 mi $1200 |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 75020 mi C $400 |
Transmission Control Module failes. |
| 77500 mi | Waterpump leaked. Replaced waterpump, timing belt, and pulleys. Small red leak, Thermosat housing leak. |
| 89280 mi | Lower head gasket/thermostat housing leak, approx cost of repair $1,000.00 |
| 129000 mi US $400 |
Broken exhaust flex coupling. Leaking cam cover gasket and oil pan gasket. |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 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 |
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