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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%)

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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (28%)

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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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2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical Problems

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