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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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- 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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (41%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 63 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
| 35500 mi US $100 |
Took it in for lube and oil. THis was coming up on the end of the factory warranty so I told them it seemed to have a vibration it didn't used to have. The diagnosed a bad motor mount and replaced it under warranty. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 42000 mi | Knocking noise from transmission that followed engine speed. Transmission required rebuild (banner kit, input clutch hub/retainer, overdrive clutch plate, torque converter) due to broken overdrive/reverse reaction plate. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi £2000 |
Clutch slave hydraulic cylinder failed completely, clutch inoperable. Cylinder replaced, and clutch replaced while it was stripped down. |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi | Transmission is breaking down, apparently. Noise, vibration, hesitation in reverse. The car still runs. Initially there was a probability of smaller less expensive issue, which apparently is not the case. Opted to not do the work |
| 34000 mi US $1100 |
The transmission failed, causing severe vibration and then refused to shift out of first gear. The diagnosis included burned out clutch, damaged transmission control module, and solenoid. |
| 55000 mi US $170 |
Car would not start. Had to jockey shifter to engage starter |
| 72000 mi US $120 |
Shifter was difficult to move and to completely put into the Park position. |
| 75000 mi US $375 |
Shifter cable frayed. Replaced |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 111000 mi US $100 |
Transmission replaced. Covered by lifetime powertrain warranty. Do note, it's entirely possible that the dealer didn't know what they were doing. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 62239 mi US $1673 |
Clutch disc assembly and dual mass flywheel Clutch and dual mass flywheel replaced. |
| 69300 mi US $500 |
Passenger side CV joint and drive shaft came apart. Replaced both. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 77700 mi US $240 |
Drive axle and seal replaced . Do NOT use aftermarket |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 89000 mi US $400 |
Small leak from transmission pan gasket, and small leak from transmission solenoid. Shop replaced gasket, replaced transmission solenoid, refilled with new transmission fluid (first change of transmission fluid since car was new....11 years! |
| 211000 mi US $260 |
transmission failed in 1st and 2nd. unable to go over 25 mph. |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
Clutch seizes up when car gets hot. |
| 58000 mi US $120 |
All shift bushings changed by the first repair attempt. It didn't fix the problem. Took it to another mechanic, who changed the fluid and adjusted the clutch so that it engaged at the top of travel, i.e. a "slower clutch". That did it. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $180 |
Another 0700 code. Check engine light, Traction control light, Car goes into Limp mode. Tiptronic function no longer works. Turned car off and on several times to get car running again, as usual. |
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
| 54300 mi US $22 |
Manual Transmission bushing wore out on shifting mechanism. Would not go into reverse |
| 15000 mi | Replace Front Axle Seal - covered under warranty |
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 136000 mi US $4000 |
Trasnsmission went bad for the 2nd time |
| 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, |
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
| 123000 mi US $120 |
Also replaced two bushing for the gear shifter. |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 99200 mi $150 |
Both Front Wheel Bearings replaced, though only left side made noise. |
| 136400 mi $150 |
Both Front Wheel Bearing replaced, though only one made noise. |
| 202740 mi | Grinding noise within the gearbox, probably a bearing... |
| 32240 mi | 5-speed manual transaxle - 2nd gear disappeared. |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 69500 mi US $287 |
Replaced Transaxle and Rt Axle |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 291000 mi US $1200 |
Original transmission replaced at 292,000 miles. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 204000 mi US $1389 |
Cv axle came apart @ mid-shaft where clip hold two halves together. Axle reinstalled properly. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 215hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29760 mi C $100 |
Even vehicle has extended warranty was told by service advised a hose clamp is consider a wear and tear item hence a billable repair. I was charged for a replacement clamp, transmission oil top up and labour time. |
| 50000 mi US $804 |
Replace shifter assembly, shift interlock cable. R&R center console, steering column covers, cylinder in column. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 168800 mi US $30 |
Car would not go into reverse and shifter felt like a spoon in a bowl of whipped cream. Ordered "Booger Bushings" to replace factory rubber ones. Replaced the two on the shifter end of the cables. Still need to to the transmission end. |
2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $2800 |
replaced transmission at 130,000 miles |
| 117200 mi US $53 |
replaced axle half shaft |
| 52400 mi US $476 |
Used an IGO to fix leaking transmission cooler lines, pan was dropped and new filter installed, but system was not completely flushed for some reason. Don't use this IGO anymore |
| 52874 mi US $100 |
Transmission would not engage after a long soak. Complete transmission rebuild under warranty by Chrysler dealership. Front pump cause of problems as noted in service advisory 02-020. |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Took car in to do brakes. Found Shift cables worn (standard trans) Replaced shift cables. |
| 119000 mi US $200 |
Manual shift bushings worn out. Did not feel sloppy but shift rod disconnected |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 168200 mi US $200 |
Shift cable broke, the sleeve closest to the cable. Moisture might have gotten in and caused it to rust or gunk up. Increasingly hard to shift, then stuck. |
| 124000 mi US $700 |
Transmission leaking, repaired. |
| 117800 mi C $700 |
car would vibrate at 85 km/h to 100km/h, tire balancing and rotation did not stop problem, worn right axle CV joint found - solved the problem |
| 97340 mi C $5300 |
Transmission completely blown, got it rebuilt from scratch. |
| 53186 mi US $1690 |
Torque converter fails, taking the transmission pump with it. |
| 69444 mi US $414 |
Transmission solenoid pack was leaking fluid, had to be replaced. Transmission solenoid pack was leaking fluid, had to be replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $3000 |
Computer was getting too hot and before catching fire, it would shut down the whole vehicle until computer cooled off. Then you were able to drive it again. This happened a week after purchasing this car, my very first vehicle. |
| 127000 mi US $1000 |
Timing belt snapped but did no other damage, thank God! Took forever to get fixed but runs better than ever! Happened on Apr 30th, my 20th bday, causing me to be late for my college finals. Sold my engagement ring to have PT repaired. |
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 88000 mi US $130 |
transmission fluid leaking. had system flushed and was told that x-mission solenoid connection was leaking. Can't afford replacement at this time. |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 75000 mi US $2500 |
Entire transmission replaced. Unknown cause. |
| 95811 mi US $82 |
Replace transmission mount |
| 99962 mi US $891 |
Replace torque converter and transmission oil pump |
| 126000 mi US $700 |
Had to replace the transmission control module. |
| 66000 mi US $100 |
Had to replace the solenoid pack on the transmission. |
| 2500 mi | Solenoid failed, car wouldn't shift, had to have it towed. Very early on in car's life, 1st few thousand miles. |
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 98000 mi US $98 |
Intermittent trans leak; source undetermined; monitoring level and rechecking for sources; |
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