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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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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (19%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 16 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

Engine not specified

155000 mi

US $65
replaced multi-function switch (3rd time!) and wiring connector for switch. royal pain in the butt 
80000 mi

US $3000
My car is back in the shop for the 4th time for the same problem which was we needed a new air compresser now they are saying we need a new hose for another $175 and they cracked the radiator putting in the compressor. 
100000 mi

US $300
Horn kept honking without driver action, had to replace airbag assembly to fix horn. 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

289000 mi

US $280
HVAC blower motor stopped working after being noisy for a few weeks. 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

186200 mi

US $75
Ac not blowing cold. Recharged ac and added leak detection dye. Told to return when ac stopped working again. 
195700 mi

US $1200
Replaced a/c compressor, condenser, accumulator, orifice tube, and pressure switch. Recharged system. 
139400 mi

US $350
A/C compressor had to be replaced - replaced compressor, high pressure switch, and belt 
105500 mi

US $1150
Driver power window non-functional for about a year, then front passenger side started acting up. Replaced window switch, but driver side only occasionally would lower. Shop suggested replacing motor, but after 2 months, window works fine. 
114000 mi Replaced dead 2.5 year old battery. 
90000 mi

US $30
Replaced power steering pressure switch 
51000 mi

US $60
Replace multi-function switch on turn signal side of steering wheel to correct faulty fog lamps, coming on with car off and running battery down. Plig # 5083442AA connected to multi-function switch had incurred damage, possibly by removal & re-installation numurous times. Chryslerjeepparts.com has them for $45.77. Dealer is much closer to $100.00 
117000 mi Nothing. Car not worth the cost. It died and would not start--put in new battery and made sure fuel was good. 
77000 mi

US $80
Multifunction switch failed causing fog lights to come on and off randomly. Caused battery to run down. Temporary fix was pulling the fuse until part arrived. Failed once before while under warranty. 
80000 mi Multifunction switch failed again, replaced under part warranty. 
83000 mi

US $25
replaced the windshield washer pump. 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

102000 mi

US $1
HVAC blower failed. Found shortcircuit, patched, replaced blown fuse and returned to service. 

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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical Problems

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