2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, sometimes when driving, the car will jerk to the left or the right without probacation. Vechile accelerates without foot being on the pedal. One time I was at a stop light. My foot was on the brake, but the car lurched forward and the engine starting reving. I had to use both feet…”
filed Aug 2, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while the vehicle being inspected, it was discovered that the suspension needed to be repaired and that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 04v268000 (steering) and…”
filed Jan 28, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 40 | 8% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 66 | 11% |
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.