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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
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Chart based on 124 repairs.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine not specified
| 55000 mi | The lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The sway bar needed to be retorqued and the bushings on the sway bar needed to be replaced. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $98 |
Power Steering pressure switch on the bottom of the power steering pump had a small leak from worn o-ring. Had switch replaced. |
| 91000 mi | Rack and pinion leaking. Inner and outer tie bars replaced. Inner and outer sway bar cracked. Replaced. |
| 39000 mi US $1064 |
Front lower control arm bushings starting making loud noises over bumps and in low-speed turns. Replaced lower control arms on both sides. |
| 44000 mi US $260 |
Loud scraping noise from front suspension while steering. Suspected left outer tie rod. Replaced but noise returned several days later. |
| 50000 mi | Front suspension still making loud creaking noises when turning, but only when moving. Not sure if problem due to inner tie-rod or other component. Decided to sell vehicle. |
| 47000 mi US $251 |
repaired driver side tie rod. Common on this car. |
| 74000 mi US $1000 |
Sway bar bushings & links, tie rods, control arm bushings |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Car now has a distinct knock or 'clunk' when changing up gears and when going over uneven road. Mechanic thinks it may be a bush on a 'torsion bar' (sp?). Not replaced yet as the part is hard to obtain and garage wants to look at car again |
| 57000 mi £300 |
Stabiliser bar replaced. |
| 58000 mi £500 |
Tie-rods/ends replaced |
| 66000 mi £200 |
Wheel bearing made loud squealing noise after rumbling for a while. Replaced. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 32600 mi US $100 |
On an earlier visit repair tech saw left shock absorber was leaking, ordered replacement part, replaced on this visit. |
| 86800 mi C $400 |
Tie Rod popped out while driving. Needed to replace Tie rods and Bushings. |
| 54000 mi | broken strut on passenger side |
| 27000 mi | Front lower control arm bushings replaced on both sides. Warranty covered |
| 39000 mi US $350 |
Bushings split on both rear strut rod and stabilizer bar assemblies. Both replaced |
| 66300 mi US $350 |
Complete lower control arm and sway bar replacement |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $100 |
a brake repair shop mentioned seeing a leak from the rack & pinon gear. on my 72K oil change the shop replaced the R&P gear as well as both control arms. $100 to me due to my service contract...would've been $1500 without. |
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