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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (2%)
Suspension and Steering (32%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (56%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84940 mi C $300 |
oil sensor acting up, giving low oil warning |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44000 mi US $675 |
Blockage in AC piping. Had to replace all AC piping and recharge system. |
| 125700 mi | Replaced battery. |
| 129000 mi US $300 |
new starter. |
| 58200 mi US $130 |
A/C quit. Shop refilled with refrigerant and dye. Checked for but did not find leak. |
| 80600 mi C $115 |
Had to replace left steering column lever (lights, etc.) |
| 102300 mi C $140 |
Replaced battery |
| 118411 mi | Reattached heat control lever |
| 94000 mi US $500 |
Bad alternator/battery power 3 times in last 4 months. |
| 100200 mi US $500 |
Battery shorts early and cables erode quickly |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $200 |
Needed a new alternator. |
| 75100 mi US $100 |
Checked to see if freon was leaking; did not seem to be able to find a leak. |
| 78600 mi | Freon was leaking because hose was blown. Months later, found out that hose was blowing because of faulty fan in a/c system. |
| 80000 mi | Faulty fan in a/c system. |
| 115400 mi | Rear window wiper slow/intermittent operation |
| 39060 mi | Replaced power window switch. |
| 80000 mi US $2100 |
New AC cooling fans; dealer paid for AC hoses they broke. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $84 |
Replaced multifunction switch. |
| 112000 mi US $100 |
Recharged AC |
| 122900 mi US $250 |
Dashboard lights. Have to remove dashboard. |
| 120000 mi | alternator went out, plus the overheating problem from prior problem; decided to trade-in for new vehicle |
| 55000 mi US $180 |
Battery would be dead r/t apparent turning on of foglights because of a short in the headlight/foglight/turn signal control module on steering wheel. Replaced control module. |
| 143000 mi US $190 |
replaced fan assembly and recharged A/C |
| 97000 mi US $94 |
Oil sending unit is supposedley cracked and leaking for the third time in 2 years |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
AC Evaporator had leak, sealer put in (8/15/11)still working after 2 weeks |
| 89200 mi US $240 |
Starter became intermittent and had to be tapped on to start. Headlight switch intermittent, lights stayed on sometimes after shutting off. |
| 90000 mi US $80 |
A/C System was recharged with Sealer |
| 75640 mi C $179 |
oil light was coming on when stopping and letting off gas.they did a pressure test and was fine so they checked the oil sending unit it was broke so that was changed and the light has not came on since. |
| 41000 mi US $150 |
Battery connections failed, replaced, as was battery. |
| 43000 mi US $800 |
Compressor was replaced. |
| 31620 mi C $489 |
Alternator was replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $360 |
Automatic door locks failed in both doors accessing rear seat. |
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