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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (49%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 138 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine not specified
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nebraska, United States Feb 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Mar 2011105000 miUS $758 | Coolant thermostat was not working correctly, valve was stuck, and engine was overheating. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Aug 2016 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017178000 miUS $100 | Replaced timing belt, water pump, radiator, Thermostat. Some seals & gaskets. Engine overheats and will not retain antifreeze or coolant. After replacing all the above parts. engine still overheats. Suspect bad head gasket. Parts on order for complete head gasket and seal replacement. New head gasket set including all upper gaskets & seals including intake & exhgause gaskets. Replace all engine fluids. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 2008101000 miUS $188 | Needs new motor mounts. Cost to repair about $1,015.00 because 2 of 3 are dealer part item and they have to take apart part of the A frame to effect repairs. | ||
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Dec 2014 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015204000 miUS $1389 | Cv axle came apart @ mid-shaft where clip hold two halves together. Axle reinstalled properly. Replaced all 4 motor/transmission mounts | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2010 - May 2011 | |||
| Sep 201055180 miC $800 | Had to replace a wheel (which meant all four wheels) as Chrysler's chrome clad aluminum alloy wheels will corrode from the inside and leak air. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Nov 2007 - May 2008 | |||
| Jan 200818000 miUS $595 | Check engine light as a result of two sensors gone bad. Oil sensor defective. Emissions sensor defective. Cost way too much to replace two defective sensors on vehicle with only 18,000 miles. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Saskatchewan, Canada Jun 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 201279440 miC $350 | Replaced left wheel bearing | ||
| Dec 201284940 miC $300 | oil sensor acting up, giving low oil warning | ||
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States May 2016 - Jun 2016 | |||
| May 2016108000 miUS $100 | Incorrect check engine light/code & long crank on first start of day; software flash needed; software flash didn't resolve issue - dealer doestn' know what problem is now | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Apr 2009 - Oct 2011 | |||
| May 200957000 miUS $487 | Head gasket | ||
| Jul 200962000 miUS $1200 | Sway bar bushings replaced, also left wheel bearing (right was done several months ago) | ||
| Oct 201190000 miUS $129 | Radiator drain plug had broken gasket | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States Nov 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
| May 201246700 miUS $200 | replace right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 201353800 miUS $90 | Power steering pressure sensor replace. | ||
| Jul 201358200 mi | A/C quit. Shop refilled with refrigerant and dye. Checked for but did not find leak. Replaced rear gate lifters, which worked, but barely. | ||
| Aug 201359000 miUS $8 | Evaporative defect engine light. New gas cap. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in South Carolina, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Sep 201197000 miUS $365 | Timing belt stripped | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Feb 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201168000 miUS $270 | Engine light 340 error code. Replace Camshaft sensor with after market part. Did not work, threw a error code of 344 and the car bucked like crazy, replace the Camshaft sensor with OEM from Chrysler. Works now! | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jun 201344000 miUS $675 | Blockage in AC piping. Had to replace all AC piping and recharge system. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2015 | |||
| May 201459000 miUS $259 | Replace front wheel bearings | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 201094000 miUS $500 | Bad alternator/battery power 3 times in last 4 months. | ||
| Mar 201195000 miUS $200 | Heating sensor broke, also found out main computer was/is failing, but didn't repair. | ||
| Jun 201198000 miUS $400 | Coolant hose had leak/hole. | ||
| Oct 2011100200 miUS $500 | Battery shorts early and cables erode quickly | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in South Dakota, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Mar 201287000 miUS $250 | Power steering supply line developed a leak. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 201050000 miUS $804 | Replace passenger side lower control arm,replace both front stabilizer links, replace power steering lint from rack to radiator,power steering flush. four wheel alignment. Replace shifter assembly, shift interlock cable. R&R center console, steering column covers, cylinder in column. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Nov 2008 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Dec 201196720 miC $500 | Leaking power steering line where it enters pump. Metal line had hairline crack, pump had to be removed to find. Could drive for a while adding fluid for slight leak, but eventually it would not hold fluid. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200858000 miUS $500 | PT had a loud hum coming from right side, previously safety inspected & repairs performed. I took car to dealer to check out problem & they charged me $40.00 to tell me my tires were noisey!! This is why domestic vehicles are on the downside.$$$ oriented. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada May 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jun 200937200 miC $120 | power steering sensor high pressure warning | ||
| Jul 201037200 miC $600 | power steering pump stopped working | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Feb 2006 - Apr 2008 | |||
| Oct 200665360 miUS $1105 | Ticking noise resulted in new engine, at the same time I had to rebuild the power steering unit and replace the struts. | ||
| Mar 200882000 miUS $342 | Multi CEL codes. The thing still came up with one code for the anti-knock sensor (P0325), the rest disappeared when I fixed the cam position sensor (P0340). Leaky power steering pump. Replaced cam position sensor. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2008 - Jun 2009 | |||
| Apr 200826040 mi | Leak around the upper valve cover gasket. | ||
| May 200826040 mi | Same oil leak problem advised will have to remove time covered to further investigate. Appointment for June only. | ||
| Aug 200829760 miC $100 | Even vehicle has extended warranty was told by service advised a hose clamp is consider a wear and tear item hence a billable repair. I was charged for a replacement clamp, transmission oil top up and labour time. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Dec 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
| Dec 2015116000 miUS $140 | Power steering pump Radiator | ||
| Jun 2016122000 miUS $500 | Both front control arms, sway bar links and bushings. Upper and lower engine torsion struts. | ||
| Nov 2016125700 mi | Replaced battery. | ||
| Feb 2017129000 miUS $300 | New front struts new starter. New links and bushings. | ||
| Sep 2017130000 miUS $60 | Purge valve, vapor leak detection pump. | ||
| Oct 2017130000 miUS $40 | Tie rod ends. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jun 200757040 miC $600 | I started getting weird diagnostic codes. I took it in for warranty. I have to take it to City Tire for Lubrico warranty. Computer Diags referred to sensor. Didnt fix. Took to dealers another computer diags and sensor.didnt fix. Flash computer & Good | ||
| Oct 200876260 mi | Well the car dies driving it down the road. I had to get it towed to the dealer. The timing Belt broke and now apparently the ead is gone and everything else. Estimaed repair cost is $3500. I have a lubrico warranty so we will see | ||
| Mar 2011107880 miC $270 | Turbo unit failed | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ontario, Canada Jan 2010 - May 2019 | |||
| Oct 201173360 miC $80 | Sway bar end links replaced because of clunking noise. | ||
| Apr 201580600 miC $115 | Had to replace left steering column lever (lights, etc.) | ||
| Sep 201580600 miC $25 | The engine cooling system overheat light came on. Turns out the car was out of coolant. Replaced thermostat which had stuck closed. Presume that the system boiled over more than once until there was not enough coolant left. | ||
| Feb 2017102300 miC $140 | Replaced battery | ||
| Oct 2017120900 miC $5 | Replaced windshield washer nozzles (yet again). | ||
| Jan 2018118411 miC $613 | Replaced water pump. Reattached heat control lever | ||
| Sep 2018143840 miC $300 | Replaced front rotors and pads, cleaned up rear rotors and pads. Replaced vertical bushings. Replaced rear Watts linkage bushing with 2 roller bearings. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Sep 2009 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jul 201145000 miUS $107 | Repaired right front fender, trim around right headlight, front bumper. (Wife scrapped fender & bumper cover on shelf in new garage. Insurance paid 90% | ||
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arkansas, United States Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Aug 201592000 mi | Steering rack and pinion system leaking | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Mar 201597000 miUS $68 | Upper motor mount replaced. Total repair time approximately 1 hour. | ||
| Aug 2015101000 miUS $38 | This car produces engine error codes in the digital odometer display after flicking the ignition 3 times. Cam sensor bad. Initially, engine would not ramp past ~2,500 rpm only occasionally. After several weeks, car failed to start. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Wisconsin, United States Mar 2007 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jan 2007142000 miUS $150 | Replaced BOTH front wheel bearings within about a six month time span. This is a common PT Cruiser issue. I don't think it's possible to replace them without a hydraulic press, which I had access to. | ||
| Apr 2007 | Engine was missing badly. Replaced spark plug wires and plugs. These are know problem areas on Cruisers. Used Taylor wires and Champion double platinum plugs. Wires are still good, plugs have been replaced another time or two since. | ||
| Mar 2010US $95 | Replaced Watts link - it was VERY loose and clunking when driving over bumps. | ||
| Jul 2010US $1000 | Replaced both lower control arms. The rubber bushings were shot, which is common, but I also got new, greasable lower ball joints by installing Moog arms. | ||
| Dec 2011146000 miUS $50 | Replace tie rod end | ||
| Jul 2012161200 mi | Replaced plugs with Champion double platinum and plug wires with Crane Cams set. This is about the fourth set of plugs and second set of wires. | ||
| Oct 2012168800 miUS $30 | Car would not go into reverse and shifter felt like a spoon in a bowl of whipped cream. Ordered "Booger Bushings" to replace factory rubber ones. Replaced the two on the shifter end of the cables. Still need to to the transmission end. | ||
| Feb 2013178000 miUS $90 | Replaced the watts link that pivots on the rear axle beam for the second time. This time I bought a cheaper one from NAPA. Also replaced both watts link control arms. | ||
| Apr 2013179300 miUS $140 | Replaced a leaking radiator. Also replaced the lower radiator hose. Surprisingly, the raditor is not that difficult to change. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Dec 201689000 mi | New spark plugs. Clean intake system. Replace oxygen sensor. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Louisiana, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Aug 200995000 mi | Fuel pump installed in April failed, replaced under part warranty. | ||
| Jan 201096000 mi | Sensor went out, how to fix it to sell car. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Mar 2010 - Apr 2013 | |||
| May 201275100 miUS $100 | Checked to see if freon was leaking; did not seem to be able to find a leak. | ||
| Nov 201278600 mi | Freon was leaking because hose was blown. Months later, found out that hose was blowing because of faulty fan in a/c system. | ||
| Apr 201380000 mi | Faulty fan in a/c system. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Saskatchewan, Canada Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200739060 mi | Replaced belt tensioner. Replaced power window switch. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jan 2008 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jan 200965000 miUS $200 | Needed a new alternator. | ||
| Jun 201082000 mi | no problem, just worn out suspension which was fixed, and changed transmission fluid and brake pads and replaced cracked windshield | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Sep 2008 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jul 200980000 miUS $2100 | New AC cooling fans; dealer paid for AC hoses they broke. new motor mounts | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2010 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Jun 2013135000 miUS $300 | Wheel bearings replaced. | ||
| Feb 2014145000 miUS $600 | Idler arms replaced on both right and left sides. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| May 2011115400 mi | Replaced right and left lower control arms Rear window wiper slow/intermittent operation | ||
| Jan 2012111000 mi | Heater core had leak | ||
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Nov 2015162100 miUS $180 | Tie rod joints replaced -needed to fix wheel play for state inspection. replaced rear end Watts link which centers rear axel due to noise from too much play. | ||
| May 2016165000 miUS $200 | After much troubleshooting I replaced the PCM with a used one and engine got spark to the ignition coil again. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Jun 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 201741000 miUS $1500 | Timing belt | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201461200 miUS $500 | Engine light has been a constant problem had ignition coil replaced light came back on. replaced knock sensor, got inspection sticker, light came back on the next day. | ||
| Nov 201462300 miUS $280 | muffler exhaust system replaced | ||
| Aug 201564000 miUS $989 | Computer system replaced | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States - Jul 2008 | |||
| Apr 200850421 miUS $326 | Shim kit installed on rear wheels to aid in alignment, after experiencing a blowout. Replaced remaining OEM tires with Michelen Harmonys | ||
| Jun 200852400 miUS $476 | Used an IGO to fix leaking transmission cooler lines, pan was dropped and new filter installed, but system was not completely flushed for some reason. Don't use this IGO anymore | ||
| Jul 200852874 miUS $100 | Transmission would not engage after a long soak. Complete transmission rebuild under warranty by Chrysler dealership. Front pump cause of problems as noted in service advisory 02-020. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Apr 2013 - May 2013 | |||
| May 2013126000 miUS $300 | I Had to Change the bushings | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Jun 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200755000 miUS $180 | Battery would be dead r/t apparent turning on of foglights because of a short in the headlight/foglight/turn signal control module on steering wheel. Replaced control module. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Wisconsin, United States Oct 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 200733 mi | 1st repair: Coolant leak caused belts to squeal. Replaced thermostat and two belts. Dealer paid for parts since it was a new sale / we paid for labor. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2016 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Feb 2017105000 miUS $750 | Break at tie rod end, replaced tie rod. Break was discovered during state yearly inspection, and oil change was requested (and performed) at the same inspection was requested. | ||
| May 2017107000 miUS $590 | Engine was overheating, no antifreeze. Monro flushed antifreeze and refilled. Following day engine over heated again. Monro replaced radiator. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Mar 201175640 miC $179 | oil light was coming on when stopping and letting off gas.they did a pressure test and was fine so they checked the oil sending unit it was broke so that was changed and the light has not came on since. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Apr 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| May 200977000 miUS $110 | swaybar link missing, replaced, and swaybar bushings replaced, due to rattles and poor handling. | ||
| Mar 201086000 miUS $150 | Watts link replaced for the 2nd time, first time was at 37000 miles. The watts link causes clunking under the rear of the car when it goes bad. Price of part increased to $95 from $75 last time. Another under engineered part that I have to pay for. Rear Watts Link replaced for the 2nd time in 3 years, car had about 40000 miles at 1st time. Watts link makes big clunking noise when going over bumps. It's a common problem for Pt's and the price for the dealer part is 95 now, was 75 last time. | ||
| Apr 201088000 miUS $590 | Struts and Shocks, may be a normal wear item. The car still wanders around, I think something else may be worn in the steering. | ||
| May 201089000 miUS $400 | Ball joint Replaced, and aligned. Car handles great again. rocker panels rusted out on both sides before the 5 year warranty ran out, but due to ice and mud on the car we did not notice until 2 months after it ran out. Dealer said too bad. I drove it another year and it won't pass inspection now. | ||
| Sep 201096000 miUS $200 | Left front wheel bearing was making lots of noise and getting worse, wheel bearing replaced and it works like new again. | ||
| Feb 2011103000 miUS $1100 | front main oil seal leaking, also replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, serviced transmission, and spark plugs. | ||
| Apr 2011107000 miUS $250 | exhaust bracket welded | ||
| Aug 2011114000 miUS $90 | Oil plug damage, had to have dealer remove it. | ||
| May 2012128200 miUS $220 | Fuel line cracked near tank, fuel was leaking when pump was energized. Dealer replaced plastic fuel line. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Mar 201178000 miUS $150 | Timing Belt broke and replaced. | ||
| Aug 201181000 miUS $150 | AC Evaporator had leak, sealer put in (8/15/11)still working after 2 weeks | ||
| Feb 201289200 miUS $240 | Starter became intermittent and had to be tapped on to start. Headlight switch intermittent, lights stayed on sometimes after shutting off. | ||
| Jun 201290000 miUS $80 | A/C System was recharged with Sealer | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Jul 2011120000 miUS $1200 | Thermostat installed; problem with overheating continued, unable to detect problem; referred to dealer | ||
| Aug 2011120000 mi | alternator went out, plus the overheating problem from prior problem; decided to trade-in for new vehicle | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 201038000 miUS $2000 | Struts needed replacing. | ||
| May 201141000 miUS $250 | Engine mounts were replaced. | ||
| Sep 201141000 miUS $150 | Battery connections failed, replaced, as was battery. | ||
| Apr 201243000 miUS $800 | Compressor was replaced. Oxygen sensor replaced. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maine, United States Nov 2007 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 200864000 miUS $84 | Replaced multifunction switch. | ||
| May 200865000 miUS $430 | Lower front control arm bushings (both sides) were cracked, and required replacement to pass safety inspection. | ||
| May 200972000 miUS $150 | Both rear shocks replaced (one was leaking) to pass annual safety inspection. | ||
| Sep 201180000 miUS $328 | Left & Right brake calipers seized, replaced. | ||
| May 201685000 miUS $168 | Replaced right front wheel bearing. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Manitoba, Canada May 2008 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Sep 200831620 miC $489 | Alternator was replaced. | ||
| May 200932860 miC $300 | Front Right Axle replaced | ||
| Jan 2010C $300 | Bell crank. Not a problem I noticed but required so the car would pass "safety" and could be sold. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Jun 2013112000 miUS $100 | Recharged AC | ||
| Aug 2014122900 miUS $250 | Dashboard lights. Have to remove dashboard. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $94 | Oil sending unit is supposedley cracked and leaking for the third time in 2 years | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Oregon, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013117200 miUS $53 | replaced axle half shaft | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012130000 miUS $2800 | replaced motor, replaced transmission at 130,000 miles | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jul 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012143000 miUS $800 | Front right wheel bearing seized up | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Mar 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201256000 miUS $900 | Gaskets failed & steering fluid was leading. | ||
| Jun 201366000 miUS $360 | Automatic door locks failed in both doors accessing rear seat. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Feb 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| May 2012141100 miUS $250 | Calipers froze up had them replaced with new calipers pads and rotors | ||
| Jun 2012143000 miUS $190 | replaced fan assembly and recharged A/C | ||
| Sep 2013150000 miUS $30 | power steering pressure hose leaking. replaced hose | ||
| Oct 2013150500 miUS $150 | replaced rear trailing arms and watts crank | ||
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Missouri, United States Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| May 200896000 miUS $400 | Two new tie rods and one wheel bearing. | ||
| Jun 200896000 miUS $430 | Fan runs all the time. Needed two front tie-rod ends. Needed new right front wheel bearing. | ||
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Aug 2012166000 miUS $1200 | HAD NEW CLUTCH INSTALLED | ||
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