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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (42%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (35%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 133 repairs.
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (48%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 46 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 191580 mi $85 |
Power Steering Hoses replaced due to minor leakage |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Front wheel bearing when bad, it was making a noise and change if turning |
| 94860 mi C $200 |
Wheel bearing had to be replaced |
| 100000 mi US $135 |
Loud clunk in frunt end. probably a body panel flexing |
| 55000 mi US $600 |
Leaking power steering hose. Hose replaced, system purged and fluid replaced. New expensive power steering hose was cut too short by dealer and came off fitting, dumping entire system fluid on ground after a week of driving. Car NOT drivable. Husband spent 2 days rerouting and fixing hose after $600 dealer repair! |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $250 |
Replaced RF wheel bearing and left tie rod end. |
| 61000 mi US $100 |
Traveling on Interstate. Exited for lunch. When I made a right hand turn, found steering wheel very hard to turn. After third inquiry, I found a dealer who found that a power steering hose was leaking. Replaced and we were on our way. |
| 160000 mi US $700 |
replaced struts & shocks |
| 130000 mi US $2700 |
Another bad bearing. |
| 145000 mi US $3000 |
Busted control arm |
| 161000 mi US $1200 |
Front end suspension shot. Most parts replaced. |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 35000 mi US $106 |
Both lower control arm bushings worn...dealer replaced entire lower control arms (both) |
| 45000 mi US $550 |
Both front struts and mounts replaced Both front struts and mounts replaced |
| 46000 mi US $250 |
Front sway bar links & bushings.... |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 105000 mi US $25 |
Power steering pump replaced |
| 198300 mi US $540 |
Noise coming from the front of car while driving and got worse over time. |
| 147260 mi C $286 |
both sides tie rod ends replaced |
| 161200 mi C $450 |
bushings seperated allowing stabilizer to move and cause clunking sound |
| 182280 mi | noise thought to be bearing noise, but bearings were fine. Possible road noise from type of tires or something else not discovered |
| 184140 mi C $304 |
front right wheel bearing needed to be replaced. It was done about 6 years ago, but not correctly done. Hub needed to be replaced also due to improper previous repair |
| 184760 mi | same noise as right side bearing made. |
| 74400 mi C $90 |
replaced tie rod |
| 46500 mi US $110 |
replace right front wheel bearing and spindle |
| 50900 mi US $50 |
replace left front wheel bearing |
| 70000 mi US $410 |
front suspension bushings, tie rod end, alignment |
| 80000 mi US $200 |
front strut assemblies and lower suspension arms...3rd repair |
| 87000 mi US $150 |
front sway bar bushings replaced |
| 89500 mi | loose right front wheel bearing |
| 56000 mi US $344 |
Lower front control arm bushings replaced per annual safety inspection. |
| 64000 mi | Front control arm bushings replaced within 1 year of previous replacement. Covered under 12 month/12,000 mile parts/repair warranty. Repaired required to pass Annual Safety Inspection. |
| 65300 mi US $187 |
Replaced front sway bar links and bushings. |
| 68700 mi US $600 |
Also left and right tie rod ends were replaced due to wear. |
| 78500 mi US $99 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 88300 mi US $69 |
Replaced Watts Link. |
| 135000 mi US $100 |
Replaced lower control arms (original), half shafts and passenger side front wheel bearing. |
| 404000 mi US $35 |
Replaced driver side inner tie rod |
| 52000 mi | squeaky front suspension |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Wheel bearing. |
| 86000 mi | wheel bearing replaced 2 yrs ago @ 400.00 another went this year. |
| 83300 mi US $200 |
LF strut bad & replaced |
| 90000 mi | Replace wheel bearing |
| 62620 mi C $368 |
This was for outside front tie rods and front wheel allignment. |
| 63520 mi C $400 |
tie rods front |
| 76880 mi C $1265 |
Bushings barings sway bar. |
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