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2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 124 repairs.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 100 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | The lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The sway bar needed to be retorqued and the bushings on the sway bar needed to be replaced. | ||
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2014 - May 2024 | |||
| Nov 201450000 miUS $630 | Remove and replace radiator due to leak | ||
| Feb 201661000 mi | Replaced timing belt, tensioner, and water pump | ||
| Jul 201776000 miUS $600 | Worn right side lower engine mount | ||
| Mar 201883000 miUS $85 | Horn stuck. Unknown part replaced, which fixed the problem. | ||
| Nov 201888000 miUS $100 | Replaced powertrain control module and electrical harness (not in stock-had to wait) | ||
| Feb 201991000 mi | Rack and pinion leaking. Inner and outer tie bars replaced. Inner and outer sway bar cracked. Replaced. Replaced timing belt. | ||
| May 2021105000 miUS $100 | Condenser leaking. Under lifetime service contract. A/C condenser and hoses Horn stuck | ||
| Oct 2021107000 miUS $100 | Horn stuck. | ||
| Jun 2022111000 miUS $544 | Pads worn due to faulty calipers. Replaced under lifetime service contract and dealer warranty. $100 deductible. Two rotors replace (maintenance) $211.88. Cam and crank sensor. Replaced under warranty. Car often would not start. Needed new key fobiks. Needed steering column for the key fobiks to work. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Aug 201147000 miUS $251 | repaired driver side tie rod. Common on this car. | ||
| Apr 201474000 mi | Sway bar bushings & links, tie rods, control arm bushings Radiator replacement Water pump failure, timing belt replaced, thermostat replaced Heater core failed. Not fixed, traded vehicle in | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 20084200 mi | Repaired water leak around windshield. Harsh 1-2 shift fixed with ECM reprogram per TSB. | ||
| Sep 201127000 miUS $34 | Windshield washer nozzles broke apart after becoming brittle due to engine compartment heat. Nozzles replaced. | ||
| Mar 201339000 miUS $1064 | Front lower control arm bushings starting making loud noises over bumps and in low-speed turns. Replaced lower control arms on both sides. | ||
| Aug 201342000 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. | ||
| Nov 201344000 miUS $260 | Loud scraping noise from front suspension while steering. Suspected left outer tie rod. Replaced but noise returned several days later. | ||
| Oct 201450000 mi | Front suspension still making loud creaking noises when turning, but only when moving. Not sure if problem due to inner tie-rod or other component. Decided to sell vehicle. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201342000 mi | Radiator developed small leak at 41,000 miles. Replaced radiator and thermostat. Engine mounts were worn, so had all three engine mounts replaced at the same time.. All work done under extended warranty. | ||
| Nov 201572000 miUS $98 | Power Steering pressure switch on the bottom of the power steering pump had a small leak from worn o-ring. Had switch replaced. | ||
| Aug 201678000 miUS $21 | The brake taillight switch failed...small switch at the top of the brake pedal arm. When you push the brake pedal, it pushes a button on the switch that makes the brake lights go on. Popped new switch in in 10 minutes... | ||
| Jan 201891000 miUS $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. | ||
| Sep 202199800 miUS $253 | After 13 years and 99,000 miles, the starter failed. Had it quickly replaced in one day at the local repair shop. | ||
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 148hp 2.1L I4 Diesel 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Great Britain Jan 2011 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 201235000 mi£400 | Fault of some kind with the tensioner/roller on one of the auxiliary drive belts causing belt to slip off/snap/be damaged repeatedly. Required replacement of the tensioner and belt. | ||
| Dec 201343000 mi£300 | Serpentine belt pulley/tensioner failed (again - same as 12 months ago). Apparently this is a known issue and a modification recommended, but my vehicle had already *had* the mod, nevertheless it failed again. | ||
| Feb 201443300 mi£500 | Alternator clutch seized, breaking serpentine belt and damaging pulleys etc. Possible that this was the problem all along. Alternator replaced, belt replaced, pulleys replaced. | ||
| Jun 201445000 mi£2000 | Clutch slave hydraulic cylinder failed completely, clutch inoperable. Cylinder replaced, and clutch replaced while it was stripped down. | ||
| Aug 201446100 mi | Engine mountings failed/loosened, probably due to clutch problems. Mechanic packed them with silicone bathroom sealer and tightened them. | ||
| Mar 201550000 mi | Car now has a distinct knock or 'clunk' when changing up gears and when going over uneven road. Mechanic thinks it may be a bush on a 'torsion bar' (sp?). Not replaced yet as the part is hard to obtain and garage wants to look at car again | ||
| Sep 201554000 mi£500 | Electric cooling fans failed so engine was overheating when vehicle was stationary. | ||
| Feb 201656900 mi£300 | Another belt tensioner failed, snapping belts. | ||
| Mar 201657000 mi£300 | Stabiliser bar replaced. | ||
| Apr 201658000 mi£500 | Tie-rods/ends replaced Glow plugs replaced. | ||
| Nov 201660900 mi£1000 | Alternator and/or belt linkage failed; alternator replaced | ||
| Sep 201766000 mi£200 | Wheel bearing made loud squealing noise after rumbling for a while. Replaced. | ||
| Mar 201869000 mi£200 | Serpentine belts and alternator overdrive failed AGAIN. Replaced, and this time the mechanic observed that there was an oil leak on the crankshaft seal dripping oil on the overdrive. Possible this has been the problem all along, so why didn't previous mechanic ever notice??? | ||
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Aug 201486800 miC $400 | Tie Rod popped out while driving. Needed to replace Tie rods and Bushings. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nevada, United States Jan 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Feb 201453000 mi | Passenger seat air bag sensor faulty | ||
| Mar 201559000 miUS $130 | Check engine light came on due to a bad camshaft position sensor. | ||
| Nov 201563100 miUS $100 | Replaced crack vacuum hose | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Iowa, United States Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201634000 miUS $200 | Left front caliper brake replaced. It was dragging from a stuck piston. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Mar 2016 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016131000 miUS $200 | Horn and horn switch failed. Spark plugs, wires and PCV and air filter Camshaft position sensor | ||
| Apr 2016131000 miUS $1300 | Rear wiper Cooling not working AC Damper Selector knob not turning Airbag light on Tire pressure monitoring light blinks indicating a problem with the system when it is cold outside. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015212000 miUS $100 | The radiator cooling fan had to be replaced. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New Jersey, United States Jul 2012 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 201338700 miUS $120 | Two tire pressure sensors replaced. Make sure to keep the valve caps tightly screwed in place! Water corroded the sensors. | ||
| Jun 201450000 miUS $133 | Replaced worn out passenger side front engine mount hoping to eliminate loud banging noise when turning or hitting bumps. We have already replaced the upper control arms hoping to eliminate the noise. | ||
| Oct 201454000 mi | Dashboard turns itself off then back on while driving and engine hesitates. We still have the loud banging noise from under the passenger seat area. broken strut on passenger side | ||
| Nov 201455500 miUS $100 | The electrical problem that shut the dashboard down relates to the position of the electric powered seat. The seat is run way up close then the problem happens. We solved it by putting a pillow behind my wife when she drives. | ||
| Oct 201565000 miUS $500 | Replaced dashboard cluster to end false trouble messages. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nova Scotia, Canada Oct 2013 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 201448980 mi | intermittent wipers stop for no reason-have to get out and manually start cannot duplicate problem when you want to | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 201275700 miUS $54 | Camshaft Position Sensor malfunctioned causing check engine light to come on while driving and once stopped, caused engine to not turn over. Easy replacement of part by mechanic - problem solved. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Sep 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 200927000 mi | Front lower control arm bushings replaced on both sides. Warranty covered | ||
| Aug 201134500 miUS $250 | Cam position sensor failed | ||
| Nov 201139500 miUS $210 | TPM sensor failed due to corrosion. Am told others will fail in the future. TPM failed due to corrosion | ||
| Mar 201239000 miUS $350 | Bushings split on both rear strut rod and stabilizer bar assemblies. Both replaced | ||
| Apr 201350800 miUS $150 | Thermostat gasket leaking. Replaced | ||
| Jun 201355000 miUS $170 | Car would not start. Had to jockey shifter to engage starter | ||
| Apr 201466300 miUS $350 | Complete lower control arm and sway bar replacement | ||
| Jun 201572000 miUS $120 | Shifter was difficult to move and to completely put into the Park position. | ||
| Jun 201674000 miUS $215 | Camshaft sensor failed again | ||
| Jun 201775000 miUS $375 | Shifter cable frayed. Replaced | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 200924000 mi | Car would not start and would not take a jump either. Had it towed in and service dept said one cell of battery was not charging. Replaced it under warranty in about 30 minutes. No problems since | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 2017112000 miUS $60 | Replace alternator | ||
| Mar 2018130000 miUS $25 | Replaced orifice line | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 201460000 mi | The air conditioner quit working. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jan 201016000 mi | Reset/flashed transmission software to solve jerky downshifting. | ||
| Jun 201132000 miUS $325 | I had to replace the PCV Valve and an internal sensor as well as have the software updated for the transmission. | ||
| Dec 201134000 miUS $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. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 20082000 mi | Windshield developed bubbles in glass. Dealer agreed it was defective and sent a glass company out to replace. New Mopar windshield is perfect. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Sep 2010 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Dec 201045000 miUS $160 | drivers seat side panel support tabs broke, causing seat switch to malfunction. Paid dealer $150 for replacement side panel but it failed within 8 hours. Looks like poor design. | ||
| May 2013102600 miUS $20 | replaced windshield sprayer nozzle | ||
| Jul 2013106500 miUS $600 | replaced water pump | ||
| Feb 2014111700 miUS $1500 | timing belt broke, shop recommened replacing water pump at same time. also noted two motor mounts needed replacing | ||
| Dec 2014122000 miUS $725 | replaced calipers, rotors, & pads; updated software in computer (dealer's recommendation) couldn't find source of noise coming from cooling system? | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2010 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201586000 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 | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Sep 2008 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Oct 20084000 mi | Rear brake drums replaced under warranty, finally stopped all shudder when braking at over 60 MPH. | ||
| Dec 20099900 mi | Air bag causing the horn to stick, replaced airbag under warranty. | ||
| Aug 201232600 miUS $100 | On an earlier visit repair tech saw left shock absorber was leaking, ordered replacement part, replaced on this visit. | ||
| Jan 202236000 miUS $300 | had to drain out some gas from a full tank to do a full emission test, replaced a little part and the gas cap. | ||
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States Aug 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Sep 201678000 miUS $1000 | Replaced Starter, Starter Relay, Engine Module and Starter Switch. Both Oxygen Sensors will need attention ie. computer. | ||
| Oct 201678300 miUS $40 | Replaced the cam position sensor. Car runs perfectly again. No need to replace oxygen sensors. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201258000 miUS $1058 | CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON. REPLACE CAM AND CRANK SENSORS. REPLACE 4 SPARK PLUGS AND IGNITION CABLES CLEAN THROTTLE BODY | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 200811851 mi | 11851 miles - yellow engine light came on and stayed on. dealer informed me that it *might* be a loose gas cap (it definitely was not). light reset. 12,039 miles soft trim described in 4/08 is replaced. | ||
| Oct 200814906 mi | soft trim has come loose again. this time replaced and *adhered*. seems like it has a much better chance of working "for keeps." rear rattle fixed! | ||
| Jan 200924028 mi | engine light comes on again. shop claims they find leak in the gas cap and replace it. (this ends up permanently fixing the problem.) | ||
| Jun 200935000 mi | roll bar trim has come loose *again*. repaired under warranty. | ||
| Apr 201055000 mi | stone chip repaired in the windshield. | ||
| May 201057000 miUS $100 | air conditioner has lost its fluid and yet the system isn't showing any leaks ... hmm ... first work done under my lifetime service contract -- i pay the deductible only. | ||
| Aug 201170000 miUS $100 | back to the shop for my AC not working. the dye job from last time showed a leak in the AC discharge line. the total bill would have been $485, my warranty wrap was just a $100 deductible. fixed. for now. again. | ||
| Dec 201177000 miUS $238 | a brake repair shop mentioned seeing a leak from the rack & pinon gear. on my 72K oil change the shop replaced the R&P gear as well as both control arms. $100 to me due to my service contract...would've been $1500 without. the windshield washers quit functioning (probably due to las vegas hard water clogs?) and had to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2013111000 miUS $100 | Replacement of turbo charger to end ticking noise. Covered by original lifetime powertrain warranty. Transmission replaced. Covered by lifetime powertrain warranty. Do note, it's entirely possible that the dealer didn't know what they were doing. Replaced cam position sensor. Paid $100 out of my pocket for service contract deductible ... total cost would have been about $250. Replaced engine mounts. New battery. | ||
| Dec 2013115000 mi | Air intake hose severely cracked. Split vacuum line. $150 out of my pocket. | ||
| Apr 2014120800 miUS $320 | Spark plug seals leaking. Replaced plugs and seals. $320 out of my pocket. Replaced engine mounts. | ||
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