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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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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (25%)

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

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 
101000 mi

US $128
Front caliper locked up,had to replace rotor and caliper 
155000 mi

US $4
Did front and rear brakes including rear wheel cylinders. Also changed wipers, air filter, oil change 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

197000 mi

US $100
Front Pads and rotors replaced. Pads were sticking in caliper bracket due to rust and caused wear to rotors. 
193000 mi

US $100
Front right caliper was sticking. Replaced caliper, bracket, and hydraulic hose. 
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. 
27000 mi

US $200
rusted left front brake caliper - seized. previously had same problem with the right front caliper. 
42300 mi

US $500
corrosion on calipers and slides made brakes less effective. replaced front calipers & pads with rebuilt units. replaced rear pads 
149300 mi

US $70
Leaking brake fluid was symptomatic of a failing master cylinder which I replaced. 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

81000 mi

£1000
ABS/TRAC light problem could not be rectified as nobody could read the codes. 
82000 mi ABS/TRAC light still on when sold; no one could read the codes. 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Brake Problems

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