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Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (3%)
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- 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 994 repairs.
Chrysler PT Cruiser brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | changed sensor |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $312 |
Pads worn due to faulty calipers. Replaced under lifetime service contract and dealer warranty. $100 deductible. Two rotors replace (maintenance) $211.88. |
| 91000 mi US $400 |
Replaced pads and rotors on all four wheels. Front rotors were grooved and could not be ground down at all. Better to replace all four rotors. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 34000 mi US $200 |
Left front caliper brake replaced. It was dragging from a stuck piston. |
| 39500 mi US $210 |
TPM failed due to corrosion |
| 4000 mi | Rear brake drums replaced under warranty, finally stopped all shudder when braking at over 60 MPH. |
| 122000 mi US $725 |
replaced calipers, rotors, & pads; updated software in computer (dealer's recommendation) |
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 57200 mi US $282 |
left front ABS/TC sensor had mechanical failure, replaced speed sensor. |
| 58000 mi US $140 |
After front pad replacement, left front Caliper started hanging up causing pad overheating condition. decided to replace Both front calipers with rebuilt units. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 38200 mi | Brake light switch replaced to repair non-functioning brake lights. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $79 |
replaced front rotor |
| 50840 mi C $130 |
brake pedal dropping between stops problem still persists |
| 51460 mi C $160 |
i was told that the wheel bearings were causing the brake problem however having changed both front wheel bearings the brake pedal still drops off or fades after turns. a new master cylinder was installed, but the problem remains even after spending $700. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 71000 mi US $780 |
Rear brakes warn out. Replaced, rotor, pads & calipers. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced pads rotors, and sticking brake calipers that caused pulsating braking due to warped rotors |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99000 mi US $40 |
The ABS light was on. Read the code and it said it was the driver side ABS sensor. Replaced the sensor and harness assembly. Everything now works properly and no ABS warning light now. |
| 120000 mi US $35 |
ABS warning light was constantly lit. Read the code with my code reader and it indicated passenger front sensor problem. I cleared the code, but the light came back on. Replaced the sensor and cable assembly. Light is now off. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi US $310 |
Replaced front ABS wheel sensors. |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $800 |
Replaced pads and rotors |
| 72000 mi US $831 |
Left front disc brakes locked up shortly after purchase from individual. front disc brakes on both L and R were replaced. |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 34100 mi | Front Rotors replaced because they were bent from heat. Replaced under warranty |
| 60760 mi $400 |
Front Rotors replaced because of bent Rotors. New Brake Pads installed. |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $550 |
Replaced front and rear brakes |
| 166160 mi C $530 |
pulsing in brake and steering wheel, new rotors,calipers and pads solved the issue |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143840 mi C $300 |
Replaced front rotors and pads, cleaned up rear rotors and pads. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $328 |
Left & Right brake calipers seized, replaced. |
| 141100 mi US $250 |
Calipers froze up had them replaced with new calipers pads and rotors |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 118000 mi US $300 |
Master cylinder replaced. |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 61300 mi US $1623 |
Front calipers seized. Cost $580 for caliper, pads, rotors install. |
| 147000 mi US $100 |
Scrubbing sound coming from rear driver side wheel. The self adjuster for the drum brake broke and the spring was scraping the drum. New self adjuster kit was installed by a local shop. |
| 61427 mi US $365 |
Front calipers (because pads very unevenly worn). |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 155000 mi US $4 |
Did front and rear brakes including rear wheel cylinders. Also changed wipers, air filter, oil change |
| 99000 mi US $134 |
All ABS system warning lights on, ABS pump failure.Replaced Pump,Wheel sensors and rotors.Thin rotors probably caused problems.Rotors and wheels to hot to touch after hard braking,also not braking well enough.Could cause bearing failure in |
| 101000 mi US $128 |
Front caliper locked up,had to replace rotor and caliper |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 27000 mi US $200 |
rusted left front brake caliper - seized. previously had same problem with the right front caliper. |
| 42300 mi US $500 |
corrosion on calipers and slides made brakes less effective. replaced front calipers & pads with rebuilt units. replaced rear pads |
| 197000 mi US $100 |
Front Pads and rotors replaced. Pads were sticking in caliper bracket due to rust and caused wear to rotors. |
| 192000 mi US $100 |
Front right caliper was sticking. Replaced caliper, bracket, and hydraulic hose. |
| 146300 mi US $1000 |
The rear on the passenger side began failing. Both the driver side and passenger side rear calipers were replaced. ABS module failed. No ABS or traction control. The module needed to be replaced, reprogrammed, and all brake lines needed to be bled. |
| 149300 mi US $70 |
Leaking brake fluid was symptomatic of a failing master cylinder which I replaced. |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 81000 mi £1000 |
ABS/TRAC light problem could not be rectified as nobody could read the codes. |
| 82000 mi | ABS/TRAC light still on when sold; no one could read the codes. |
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