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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 120 repairs.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine not specified
| 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. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $100 |
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. |
| 103200 mi US $1000 |
Replaced both oxygen sensors. |
| 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. |
| 140000 mi US $49 |
Check engine code, engine intermittently running rough. Replaced cam position sensor. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 76700 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. |
| 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 |
| 93900 mi US $500 |
Fuel line leak at quick disconnect on line from fuel rail to metal line at firewall |
| 98000 mi US $1500 |
Blown head gasket. Also replaced timing chain. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 111000 mi US $320 |
Check engine light indicating failed Ox sensor |
| 126000 mi US $188 |
Engine overheating and loss of AC. Electric Cooling fan replaced - $188 with tax |
| 148000 mi US $850 |
Tips and cps. To fix a surging issue |
| 156000 mi US $180 |
replaced ECU |
| 166000 mi US $420 |
Fuel pump stopped working. Had to be replaced |
| 178000 mi US $305 |
Lower engine mount |
| 189000 mi US $795 |
Timing belt |
| 208000 mi US $140 |
Oil pressure sending unit was failing. Replaced unit |
| 97000 mi US $20 |
Crankshaft position sensor replaced. |
| 107000 mi US $1100 |
Leaking valve cover gasket Replaced fuel pump Replaced spark plugs |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 91100 mi US $35 |
Repaced cam sensor and did full tuneup, plugs, wires, and power pack. Works great! |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Upper and lower engine mounts |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 81500 mi US $15 |
Oil pressure light coming on randomly at low speeds. Replaced oil pressure switch and problem is fixed. |
| 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. |
| 119000 mi US $10 |
Engine is losing coolant. Keep adding coolant. Replaced radiator cap. Still losing coolant. Going to test radiator. |
| 120000 mi US $150 |
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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 129000 mi US $60 |
Over heating. Replaced thermostat in back yard |
| 63000 mi US $250 |
Camshaft sensor failed. |
| 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.) |
| 41020 mi US $100 |
Leaking waterpump Replaced Water pump. Repaired under 7yr/70k warranty |
| 120000 mi US $7 |
Car was making "bubbling" noise, would steam and overheat. Replaced Radiator cap |
| 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) |
| 124000 mi US $398 |
Camshaft & Oil pressure sensors |
| 52000 mi | oil pressure sensor was replaced |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $2000 |
Bad coil took out the plug in #4 cylinder. Also needed to have all engine mounts replaced. |
| 32000 mi US $1200 |
Blown head gasket Replaced water pump Replaced radiator. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $150 |
sensor was replaced |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100300 mi US $2214 |
Replace & flash computer remove & machine head |
| 121000 mi US $300 |
Plugs, & adjustments |
| 118000 mi US $120 |
We had to replace the Cam Sensor. A mechanic friend ordered part and replaced it for me. |
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