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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 120 repairs.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (9%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $900 |
Replaced both front lower control arms as bushings were worn. |
| 96500 mi US $1000 |
Front lower control arm bushings worn out. |
| 119900 mi US $1800 |
Replaced both front sway bar links and rear Z bar to eliminate clunking sounds over bumps. |
| 139000 mi US $40 |
Replaced power steering pressure switch |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 128340 mi C $730 |
Replaced bearing and hub and tie-rod ends and ball joints |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 59200 mi US $75 |
Had to replace rear shocks, car bottoming out on bad bumps |
| 60000 mi | Had to replace lower control arms on both sides, affected the steering a bit and cause inside front tire wear, alignment was needed |
| 65000 mi US $85 |
replaced the rear Watts link stabilizer conrtol |
| 79000 mi US $55 |
Replaced Drivers side tie rod end and will have to align soon. |
| 99100 mi US $710 |
Also included lower control arms |
| 1200 mi | Steering is groaning when cold. Dealer flushes and fills with fluid, reports that they don't hear anything. |
| 1900 mi | Steering is again groaning when cold. Dealer flushes and fills system again, but continues to insist there is no problem. |
| 23000 mi | Groaning noise returns to steering again. This time, a leak is finally found in the rack. Rack is replaced and I am assured there will be no further problems. |
| 29000 mi | Steering begins to groan again. Replacement rack is found to be defective (but who knows at this point?). Pump is also replaced, in case it is putting out too high pressure and blowing the seals. I make plans to file under lemon law. |
| 106300 mi US $175 |
Replaced steering rack due to a fluid leak. |
| 102000 mi | noise front end |
| 108000 mi US $1200 |
Struts, lower control arms, sway bar bushings |
| 130000 mi US $800 |
New shocks,struts, bushings and engine mount |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37600 mi US $206 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55000 mi US $510 |
problem with ticking/rubbing noise in the front end esp when turning to the right. replaced wheel bearing covers on front wheels |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $800 |
Replaced both control arms and sway bar links |
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