2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems
35 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 35 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 8 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
I just found a recall on my pt cruiser on the web and I haven't gotten a notice to date. I took my car back to the dealer many times to complain about the problem and I think they knew about the recalls. My problems with my car are problems related to the recall issues.
Pt cruiser lower control arm bushings need replacing at 60k miles. Have been told by mechanic that this is a common problem with this model and could cause loss of control of vehicle, added wear to brakes and tires, scraping of front end of car on pavement.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints