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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 118 repairs.
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (53%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 30 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 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi US $560 |
Spindles had been welded by previous owner, causing a un safe car. |
| 105000 mi US $145 |
Control arms, both sides Leaking power steering hose |
| 109000 mi US $190 |
Both tie rods had to be replaced. Tires had been wearing unevenly. |
| 71000 mi US $60 |
The original front suspension bushings were shot and I replaced them with aftermarket Polyurethane bushings. The results were great! |
| 94000 mi US $65 |
Replaced rear shocks. |
| 107200 mi US $125 |
I replaced the Watts link & rear suspension links due to age-related wear. |
| 243000 mi US $1300 |
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. |
| 306000 mi US $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
| 105500 mi US $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. |
| 128000 mi US $300 |
Replaced tie rod ends, lower control arms, and sway bar bushing on both sides of the front suspension due to bushing failure. |
| 145000 mi US $230 |
Front right shock was leaking; it no longer functioned as intended. |
| 114200 mi | new bushings on all of the under carriage |
| 95811 mi US $444 |
Replace control arm bushings Replace front sway bar links and bushings |
| 142825 mi US $100 |
Replace steering pump |
| 168353 mi US $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 |
| 135000 mi US $56 |
Noise was heard going around left hand corners. Replaced right rear wheel bearing in the driveway. |
| 151000 mi US $50 |
Tie rod end began to make a chatter while turning and it was replaced and aligned in my driveway. |
| 5000 mi | Power steering pump failed, repaired under warranty. |
| 197921 mi US $127 |
Watts linkage - bell crank replaced (this is number 4). Watts linkage - bell crank replaced (this is number 4). |
| 241600 mi US $150 |
Worn wheel bearings. |
| 69000 mi US $1009 |
NEW FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND SWAY BAR STABILIZER LINK PINS. TWO SWAY BAR LINK ELIMINATORS. TWO CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. |
| 48360 mi C $450 |
Various suspension bushings replaced. Were worn, had noises from the front end. |
| 69000 mi US $35 |
Replaced steering high pressure switch. Got a 0551 code |
| 75000 mi US $150 |
replaced shocks (preventive) and control arm bushings (worn) |
| 115900 mi US $130 |
leaking lower power steering hose |
| 204000 mi US $400 |
Lower Control Arms and bushings replaced by Chrysler, at 201,000 miles - under their warranty with $100 deductible. Paid for tie rod. |
| 82000 mi US $180 |
Power steering switch replaced. |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 81000 mi £1000 |
Broken coil spring and worn control arm bushes so all new front springs/wishbones fitted for MOT. |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 75020 mi C $400 |
Total front end rebuild. |
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