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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (40%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 155 repairs.
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi US $35 |
power steering sensor was faulty, threw check engine light. no noticeable difference in performance. |
| 70000 mi US $1 |
Ball joints had to be replaced. Also upgraded all of the front suspension bushings and replaced the struts. |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $996 |
Rack-n-Pinion Replaced |
| 84000 mi | We had to replace suspension bushings in the front to quiet rattles and will also need to do the same with the "A" arms and the rear, soon. |
| 88000 mi US $270 |
Replaced tie-rod bearing; four-wheel alignment. |
| 43400 mi C $250 |
Front wheel bearing |
| 78720 mi | lower control arm bushing, reprogramed flash memory |
| 97340 mi C $300 |
replaced both front sway bar links replaced both front sway bar links |
| 105800 mi | growling noise from wheel bearing |
| 300 mi | Unknown component of steering system replaced. Car was gradually pulling more and more to the right. Dealer claimed there was a defective part. Car was at dealership for approximately one week (mostly waiting for parts). |
| 36000 mi US $100 |
Rear shocks rattling like cans in a bag. Replaced and noise is mostly corrected. |
| 147000 mi US $1800 |
Front bushings, lower ball joints, front struts. |
| 61427 mi US $269 |
Front control arm bushings. |
| 69000 mi | Front left wheel bearing replaced. After returning from the previous repair trip, the suspension was making a loud popping noise around turns, which continued to get worse. Shop found loose bolt in suspenion, supposedly unrelated to wheel bearing repair. Front left wheel bearing replaced. After returning from the previous repair trip, the suspension was making a loud popping noise around turns, which continued to get worse. Shop found loose bolt in suspenion, supposedly unrelated to wheel bearing repair. |
| 71000 mi US $271 |
Right front wheel bearing replaced. Right front wheel bearing replaced. |
| 78565 mi US $267 |
Replaced both outer tie-rod ends. Replaced both outer tie-rod ends. |
| 88821 mi US $125 |
One front stabilizer bar link broken, other one badly bent. Replaced links on both sides. One front stabilizer bar link broken, other one badly bent. Replaced links on both sides. |
| 145900 mi US $100 |
Power steering high pressure line o-ring failed. Owner also found a stabalizer bar bushing had failed and was also replaced. The work was done at a local shop. |
| 97340 mi C $5300 |
Front control arm bushings replaced. |
| 72000 mi US $270 |
Steady grinding noise coming from drivers side front wheel. Wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Front rotors showed wear and pads were thin. As preventive measure besides the bearings, I replaced the front rotors and brake pads. |
| 68500 mi US $170 |
Replaced faulty power steering pressure switch. Found loose tie rod end. Tie rod end not repaired in this trip |
| 82000 mi US $335 |
Replaced lower control arms on both sides, new bushings for stabilizer bar. Can't complain, these were all original parts. Replaced rack and pinion. Right front wheel had a bad vibrations. Over 2" of play once it was on the rack. Can't complain, this was an original part. |
| 62000 mi US $178 |
Lower right ball joint worn. |
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Right front sway bar bushings replaced and right front wheel bearing(s) replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $1760 |
Also sway bar links, front brake pads and rotors. |
| 57660 mi C $700 |
Clunk from front suspension; 1 lower ball joint plus front shocks replaced. |
| 61300 mi US $1623 |
Replace lower control arms sway bar link kit 4-wheel align $770. Replace rear shcoks. $222. |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 74000 mi £110 |
Track rod end on the steering rack badly worn Bushes on the front suspension wishbones badly worn and were "knocking" Have replaced all the bushes on the car with polyurethane upgrades |
| 78000 mi £155 |
Both rear shock absorbers had failed, leaking fluid badly and offered no resistance to shocks at all. Replaced with new gas ones |
| 89000 mi £50 |
Ball joint on the front suspension wishbone had failed, replaced with a new one |
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