2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission problems
19 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 79% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
While driving at any speed the transmission decelerated even when the consumers foot was on the accelerator it was difficult for the consumer to control vehicle. The transmission leaked fluid. The dealer continued to fix the hoses. *scc
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a highway on-ramp, the transmission seized up stalling the vehicle. The vehicle had to be towed to a repair facility. Also, the seat belt buckle constantly failed to remain secure. The vehicle was towed to an independent transmission shop for service. The manufacturer was notified, but the service dealer was not. Updated 10/25/2006 - the tech found that the transmission gears had slowly been grinding away, throwing metal shavings into the converter and the pump.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 50 complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Lighting 36 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
- Steering 29 complaints
- Air bags 20 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints