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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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Chart based on 160 repairs.
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (57%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 47 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 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 79440 mi C $350 |
Replaced left wheel bearing |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 50000 mi US $8000 |
Replace passenger side lower control arm,replace both front stabilizer links, replace power steering lint from rack to radiator,power steering flush. four wheel alignment. |
| 59000 mi US $259 |
Replace front wheel bearings |
| 62000 mi US $1200 |
Sway bar bushings replaced, also left wheel bearing (right was done several months ago) |
| 87000 mi US $250 |
Power steering supply line developed a leak. |
| 96720 mi C $500 |
Leaking power steering line where it enters pump. Metal line had hairline crack, pump had to be removed to find. Could drive for a while adding fluid for slight leak, but eventually it would not hold fluid. |
| 46700 mi US $200 |
replace right front wheel bearing. |
| 53800 mi US $90 |
Power steering pressure sensor replace. |
| 116000 mi US $140 |
Power steering pump |
| 122000 mi US $500 |
Both front control arms, sway bar links and bushings. |
| 129000 mi US $300 |
New front struts New links and bushings. |
| 130000 mi US $40 |
Tie rod ends. |
| 82000 mi US $342 |
Leaky power steering pump. |
| 37200 mi C $120 |
power steering sensor high pressure warning |
| 37200 mi C $600 |
power steering pump stopped working |
| 73360 mi C $80 |
Sway bar end links replaced because of clunking noise. |
| 143840 mi C $300 |
Replaced vertical bushings. Replaced rear Watts linkage bushing with 2 roller bearings. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 152700 mi US $150 |
Replaced BOTH front wheel bearings within about a six month time span. This is a common PT Cruiser issue. I don't think it's possible to replace them without a hydraulic press, which I had access to. |
| US $95 | Replaced Watts link - it was VERY loose and clunking when driving over bumps. |
| US $1000 | Replaced both lower control arms. The rubber bushings were shot, which is common, but I also got new, greasable lower ball joints by installing Moog arms. |
| 146000 mi US $50 |
Replace tie rod end |
| 178000 mi US $90 |
Replaced the watts link that pivots on the rear axle beam for the second time. This time I bought a cheaper one from NAPA. Also replaced both watts link control arms. |
| 92000 mi | Steering rack and pinion system leaking |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearings replaced. |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Idler arms replaced on both right and left sides. |
| 82000 mi | no problem, just worn out suspension which was fixed, and changed transmission fluid and brake pads and replaced cracked windshield |
| 115400 mi US $290 |
Replaced right and left lower control arms |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77000 mi US $110 |
swaybar link missing, replaced, and swaybar bushings replaced, due to rattles and poor handling. |
| 86000 mi US $150 |
Watts link replaced for the 2nd time, first time was at 37000 miles. The watts link causes clunking under the rear of the car when it goes bad. Price of part increased to $95 from $75 last time. Another under engineered part that I have to pay for. Rear Watts Link replaced for the 2nd time in 3 years, car had about 40000 miles at 1st time. Watts link makes big clunking noise when going over bumps. It's a common problem for Pt's and the price for the dealer part is 95 now, was 75 last time. |
| 88000 mi US $590 |
Struts and Shocks, may be a normal wear item. The car still wanders around, I think something else may be worn in the steering. |
| 89000 mi US $290 |
Ball joint Replaced, and aligned. Car handles great again. |
| 96000 mi US $200 |
Left front wheel bearing was making lots of noise and getting worse, wheel bearing replaced and it works like new again. |
| 162100 mi US $180 |
Tie rod joints replaced -needed to fix wheel play for state inspection. replaced rear end Watts link which centers rear axel due to noise from too much play. |
| 65000 mi US $430 |
Lower front control arm bushings (both sides) were cracked, and required replacement to pass safety inspection. |
| 72000 mi US $150 |
Both rear shocks replaced (one was leaking) to pass annual safety inspection. |
| 85000 mi US $168 |
Replaced right front wheel bearing. |
| 50421 mi US $326 |
Shim kit installed on rear wheels to aid in alignment, after experiencing a blowout. Replaced remaining OEM tires with Michelen Harmonys |
| 126000 mi US $300 |
I Had to Change the bushings |
| 143000 mi US $800 |
Front right wheel bearing seized up |
| 34720 mi C $300 |
Bell crank. Not a problem I noticed but required so the car would pass "safety" and could be sold. |
| 56000 mi US $900 |
Gaskets failed & steering fluid was leading. |
| 150000 mi US $30 |
power steering pressure hose leaking. replaced hose |
| 150500 mi US $150 |
replaced rear trailing arms and watts crank |
| 105000 mi US $750 |
Break at tie rod end, replaced tie rod. Break was discovered during state yearly inspection, and oil change was requested (and performed) at the same inspection was requested. |
| 38000 mi US $2000 |
Struts needed replacing. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 96000 mi US $400 |
Two new tie rods and one wheel bearing. |
| 96000 mi US $430 |
Needed two front tie-rod ends. Needed new right front wheel bearing. |
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