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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%)
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 108 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
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200875640 miC $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 Arizona, United States Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201180000 miUS $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 New York, United States Jun 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2008100000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Sep 2015 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Feb 2016155000 miUS $65 | replaced multi-function switch (3rd time!) and wiring connector for switch. royal pain in the butt | ||
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Jun 201393000 miUS $837 | Water Pump and Head Gasket Failure | ||
| Sep 201395000 miUS $195 | Radiator Cracked open at the top seam,Replaced radiator and coolant. | ||
| Jul 201498200 miUS $299 | ECC lost memory,had to replace unit. | ||
| Jul 201599000 miUS $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 2016101000 miUS $128 | Front caliper locked up,had to replace rotor and caliper | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Feb 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Feb 2015155000 miUS $4 | Did front and rear brakes including rear wheel cylinders. Also changed wipers, air filter, oil change | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States May 2008 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 200871000 miUS $60 | The original front suspension bushings were shot and I replaced them with aftermarket Polyurethane bushings. The results were great! | ||
| Apr 201094000 miUS $65 | Replaced rear shocks. | ||
| Jul 2012107200 miUS $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 2012107600 miUS $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 Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $145 | Control arms, both sides Leaking power steering hose | ||
| Sep 2014109000 miUS $190 | Both tie rods had to be replaced. Tires had been wearing unevenly. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Mar 201184000 miUS $560 | Spindles had been welded by previous owner, causing a un safe car. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Indiana, United States May 2008 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 2009243000 miUS $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 2009260000 miUS $140 | Radiator cooling fan motor replaced along with antifreeze because of removal of radiator and fuse for the motor | ||
| Feb 2010289000 miUS $280 | HVAC blower motor stopped working after being noisy for a few weeks. | ||
| Oct 2010306000 miUS $180 | Right Tie Rod End was worn out causing extreme vibration. Had both tie rod ends replaced. | ||
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jul 2013114200 mi | new bushings on all of the under carriage | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Washington, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 2014102000 miUS $239 | loss of compression | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2015126000 miUS $700 | Had to replace the transmission control module. | ||
| Jun 2016139000 mi | Head gasket failure | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Idaho, United States May 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201669000 miUS $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 Massachusetts, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 2013105500 miUS $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 2015114000 mi | Replaced dead 2.5 year old battery. | ||
| Sep 2015118000 miUS $1500 | Timing belt failed. Repair included replacing water pump (recommended due to age of vehicle and accessibility from belt repair). | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Jul 2006 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 200695811 miUS $526 | Replace control arm bushings Replace front sway bar links and bushings Replace transmission mount | ||
| Nov 200699962 miUS $891 | Replace torque converter and transmission oil pump | ||
| Jul 2008124442 miUS $187 | Replace EGR valve, PCV valve, valve cover gasket, spark plugs and wires. | ||
| Aug 2009142825 miUS $100 | Replace steering pump | ||
| May 2011168353 miUS $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 2014186200 miUS $75 | Ac not blowing cold. Recharged ac and added leak detection dye. Told to return when ac stopped working again. | ||
| Feb 2015191000 miUS $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 2015195700 miUS $1200 | Replaced a/c compressor, condenser, accumulator, orifice tube, and pressure switch. Recharged system. | ||
| Sep 2015197000 miUS $100 | Front Pads and rotors replaced. Pads were sticking in caliper bracket due to rust and caused wear to rotors. | ||
| Oct 2015197500 mi | Replacement radiator leaking. Replaced radiator. | ||
| Jan 2016200500 miUS $100 | Front right caliper was sticking. Replaced caliper, bracket, and hydraulic hose. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Mar 2014 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 2014110000 mi | Water pump replaced and timing belt replaced | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015168000 miUS $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 Ontario, Canada Sep 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 200983229 miC $700 | low joint bolt and other front parts replacement | ||
| Feb 201084863 miC $321 | LBJ and front part replacement | ||
| Jul 201089583 miC $334 | Battery replacement | ||
| Sep 201092577 miC $90 | Refrigerant Refilled | ||
| Oct 201094527 miC $253 | Front wheel speed sensor troubleshooting - ABS lights on | ||
| Mar 201199308 miC $643 | Security module reboot | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Dec 2001 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 20012500 mi | Solenoid failed, car wouldn't shift, had to have it towed. Very early on in car's life, 1st few thousand miles. | ||
| Feb 20025000 mi | Power steering pump failed, repaired under warranty. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Iowa, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 200975000 miUS $2500 | Entire transmission replaced. Unknown cause. | ||
| Aug 201086000 miUS $2500 | Gasket replacements. Unknown cause. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada May 2008 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Sep 201547740 miC $50 | Both tailgate gas-filled struts were replaced | ||
| Jun 201648360 miC $450 | Various suspension bushings replaced. Were worn, had noises from the front end. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Nov 2008 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2012204000 miUS $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 Tennessee, United States Jul 2015 - Jul 2019 | |||
| Nov 2015139400 miUS $350 | A/C compressor had to be replaced - replaced compressor, high pressure switch, and belt | ||
| May 2016143900 miUS $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 North Carolina, United States Jan 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 2018128000 miUS $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 New York, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2012145000 miUS $230 | Front right shock was leaking; it no longer functioned as intended. | ||
| May 2012146300 miUS $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 2012148300 miUS $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 2012149000 mi | Bad seal between tire and rim. Ongoing issue on all 4 chrome tires. | ||
| Mar 2013149000 mi | Water pump seized. Tore apart the timing belt. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States May 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Feb 200966000 miUS $100 | Had to replace the solenoid pack on the transmission. | ||
| Aug 200969000 miUS $35 | Replaced steering high pressure switch. Got a 0551 code | ||
| Jul 201075000 miUS $150 | replaced shocks (preventive) and control arm bushings (worn) | ||
| May 201183000 miUS $25 | replaced the windshield washer pump. | ||
| Jan 201599700 miUS $300 | cooling system leak | ||
| Aug 2015115900 miUS $130 | leaking lower power steering hose | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201151000 miUS $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 Massachusetts, United States Feb 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201027000 miUS $200 | rusted left front brake caliper - seized. previously had same problem with the right front caliper. | ||
| Aug 201242300 miUS $500 | corrosion on calipers and slides made brakes less effective. replaced front calipers & pads with rebuilt units. replaced rear pads | ||
| 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 Michigan, United States May 2008 - Oct 2010 | |||
| Feb 201077000 miUS $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 201080000 mi | Multifunction switch failed again, replaced under part warranty. | ||
| Jul 201082000 miUS $180 | Power steering switch replaced. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Dec 2010191000 miUS $150 | Changed EGR assembly and exhaust system from catalytic convertor back. | ||
| Mar 2011197921 miUS $127 | Watts linkage - bell crank replaced (this is number 4). Watts linkage - bell crank replaced (this is number 4). | ||
| Nov 2015241600 miUS $150 | Worn wheel bearings. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 2011154000 mi | water pump broke front eng lost all gears | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016261000 mi | Over heat and stall | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in South Carolina, United States Jul 2009 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 200990000 miUS $30 | Replaced power steering pressure switch | ||
| Sep 2010110000 miUS $40 | Upper engine mount, 15.63 Lower engine mount, 24.25 Lower engine mount Replaced upper engine mount | ||
| Jan 2012135000 miUS $56 | Noise was heard going around left hand corners. Replaced right rear wheel bearing in the driveway. | ||
| May 2013149300 miUS $70 | Leaking brake fluid was symptomatic of a failing master cylinder which I replaced. | ||
| Jul 2013151000 miUS $6 | Overheating due to bad radiator cap | ||
| Aug 2013151000 miUS $50 | Tie rod end began to make a chatter while turning and it was replaced and aligned in my driveway. | ||
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Denmark May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 2009111600 mi$1200 | |||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Hampshire, United States Jul 2008 - Nov 2008 |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Great Britain Feb 2009 - Dec 2010 | |||
| Aug 201081000 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 201082000 mi | ABS/TRAC light still on when sold; no one could read the codes. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States May 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jul 2008146000 miUS $125 | Water pump leak then inop. | ||
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Nov 2009 | |||
| Sep 200875020 miC $400 | Transmission Control Module failes. Total front end rebuild. | ||
| Jan 200977500 mi | Waterpump leaked. Replaced waterpump, timing belt, and pulleys. Small red leak, Thermosat housing leak. | ||
| Nov 200989280 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 2009129000 miUS $400 | Broken exhaust flex coupling. Leaking cam cover gasket and oil pan gasket. | ||
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200998000 miUS $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 2009102000 miUS $1 | HVAC blower failed. Found shortcircuit, patched, replaced blown fuse and returned to service. | ||
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