2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems
42 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 42 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 40,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 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 37 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 40,000 miles, and 84% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Starting in the fall of 2006 when making a left turn it made a grinding, squealing noise. It was very loud. Thought it needed brakes, and had it checked . They were fine. Then, it felt like the tire was bad on the passenger's front. Took the car to dealer in mid march 2007 to have the tire checked and it was a loose axle instead. That stopped the squealing for the time being. Just recently we thought the rotors needed turned because the vibrations and noises had started again.
Experienced front driver side wheel bearing and hub failure - replaced at cost of $350. Inspection during this repair revealed that the front lower control arm bushings had deteriorated and were in need of replacement as well - put off $600 repair until later date. 56,000 miles 2004 pt cruiser limited.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 44 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Steering 25 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints