| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (55%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (18%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
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 120 repairs.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93900 mi US $500 |
Transmission control part of PCM failed. Limp mode, erratic shifting. Replaced PCM. Problem fixed. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi | Replace Front Axle Seal - covered under warranty |
| 54300 mi US $22 |
Manual Transmission bushing wore out on shifting mechanism. Would not go into reverse |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 26000 mi | Left front CV joint is found to be leaking. Joint is replaced after week of waiting for part from Chrysler. |
| 178000 mi US $305 |
Replaced Shift solenoid, |
| 136000 mi US $4000 |
Trasnsmission went bad for the 2nd time |
| 57000 mi | Replacement oil pressure sensor that was previously replaced failed again. Shop covered it under warranty for original repair. |
| 60000 mi | Same oil pressure sensor issue. Previously replace part was aftermarket. Shop confirmed that this is a common issue with this vehicle, replaced with OEM part under shop warranty. |
| 59200 mi US $150 |
drivers side cv axle boot was torn and cheaper to replace cv axle than only boot |
| 76300 mi | The shift linkage frozen up, because the engineers designed the battery output directly above the shifting linkage and some of the battery output,acid vapor, deposited on the linkage. Have to remove air box and lube all linkage. works again |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $320 |
Replaced passanger side intermediate shaft and half shaft |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $120 |
Also replaced two bushing for the gear shifter. |
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