Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (four problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The Tire problem

After regular road driveing for a month had front tires wear down to steel belt, purchased tires at walmart so took car back in to have tires looked at was told it was an alignment issue. I know this is not the case because car had just been serviced and alignment checked the same day tire were put   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Driving at 65mph on i75 the car began to vibrate. Inspection showed approximately 10 cm x 2 cm separation on the outboard side of the left rear tire between the steel belts. (nylon overlay maintained the integrity of the tire).   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

All 4 michelin hydroedge tires on the vehicle began separating tread from sidewall after less than 2 years and 14000 miles use. Photo documentation is available. The retailer and manufacturer have refused to honor any warranty, consumer has replaced tires due to safety hazard.   Read details...


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