Table 1 shows 14 common steering related problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the power steering fluid (seven problems).
Front sub frame (cross member) broke apart at weld. Read details...
Power steering fluid is leaking from the high pressure hose where it is routed under the engine casing. The high pressure hose appears to have been warn through by rubbing against one of the clamps which secure the hose to the bottom of the engine casing. Read details...
My 2001 Pt Cruiser which I purchased in August 2005 suddenly caught fire on deember 27, 2005 and was a total loss. There had been a recall for sudden engine fires caused by leaking power steering fluid. Read details...