2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine and engine cooling problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated the vehicle was loosing oil from the engine block. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who discovered that the crankshaft seal failed and was causing the vehicle to loose oil. The contact stated the vehicle would consume one…”
filed Oct 25, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 70 mph the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and upon restart drove as normal but the check engine light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken…”
filed Aug 30, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 27 | 18% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 36 | 10% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 24 | 13% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 29 | 11% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 38 | 7% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 62 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.