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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 124 repairs.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 74000 mi | Radiator replacement Water pump failure, timing belt replaced, thermostat replaced Heater core failed. Not fixed, traded vehicle in |
| 50000 mi US $630 |
Remove and replace radiator due to leak |
| 61000 mi | Replaced timing belt, tensioner, and water pump |
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Worn right side lower engine mount |
| 88000 mi US $100 |
Replaced powertrain control module and electrical harness (not in stock-had to wait) |
| 91000 mi | Replaced timing belt. |
| 111000 mi US $544 |
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. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 46100 mi | Engine mountings failed/loosened, probably due to clutch problems. Mechanic packed them with silicone bathroom sealer and tightened them. |
| 54000 mi £500 |
Electric cooling fans failed so engine was overheating when vehicle was stationary. |
| 56900 mi £300 |
Another belt tensioner failed, snapping belts. |
| 58000 mi £500 |
Glow plugs replaced. |
| 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??? |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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. |
| 131000 mi US $200 |
Spark plugs, wires and PCV and air filter Camshaft position sensor |
| 59000 mi US $130 |
Check engine light came on due to a bad camshaft position sensor. |
| 63100 mi US $100 |
Replaced crack vacuum hose |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 212000 mi US $100 |
The radiator cooling fan had to be replaced. |
| 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. |
| 34500 mi US $250 |
Cam position sensor failed |
| 50800 mi US $150 |
Thermostat gasket leaking. Replaced |
| 74000 mi US $215 |
Camshaft sensor failed again |
| 16000 mi | Reset/flashed transmission software to solve jerky downshifting. |
| 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. |
| 106500 mi US $600 |
replaced water pump |
| 111700 mi US $1500 |
timing belt broke, shop recommened replacing water pump at same time. also noted two motor mounts needed replacing |
| 122000 mi US $725 |
couldn't find source of noise coming from cooling system? |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $1058 |
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPLACE CAM AND CRANK SENSORS. REPLACE 4 SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION CABLES CLEAN THROTTLE BODY |
| 111000 mi US $100 |
Replacement of turbo charger to end ticking noise. Covered by original lifetime powertrain warranty. Replaced cam position sensor. Paid $100 out of my pocket for service contract deductible ... total cost would have been about $250. Replaced engine mounts. |
| 115000 mi | Air intake hose severely cracked. Split vacuum line. $150 out of my pocket. |
| 120800 mi US $320 |
Spark plug seals leaking. Replaced plugs and seals. $320 out of my pocket. Replaced engine mounts. |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
Both Oxygen Sensors will need attention ie. computer. |
| 78300 mi US $40 |
Replaced the cam position sensor. Car runs perfectly again. No need to replace oxygen sensors. |
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