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Chrysler PT Cruiser Most Common Problems (All Years)

28
motor mount
27
wheel bearing / hub
26
camshaft position sensor
26
control arm / tension strut / thrust arm / lateral link
26
tie-rod / tie-rod end
24
end link or bushing for stabilizer bar
17
radiator
12
brake caliper
12
engine cooling fan
11
PCM (powertrain control module)
10
water pump
9
A/C recharge (no parts replaced)
9
control arm bushing / compliance bushing / tension strut bushing / thrust arm bushing
8
watts linkage
7
A/C line / hose / seal / o-ring
7
crankshaft position sensor
7
strut (suspension)
6
alternator
6
control stalk for turn signals / lights / wipers
6
CV joint / axle / half shaft
 
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Chart is based on 448 vehicles in TrueDelta's reliability survey.
These are the problems owners most commonly reported on TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey. For many models not all entries have been coded yet, so focus on the relative numbers rather than the absolute numbers. Usually when people say "they all have this problem," the problem in question actually affects between 10 percent and 20 percent of all cars. We aren't counting wear items like brake pads and rotors that truly do require periodic replacement on all cars.