Table 1 shows 15 common power train related problems of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The number one most common problem is related to the clutch (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems).
: the contact stated when the clutch was engaged at any speed, the transmission did not shift into gear effectively. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. Read details...
With 59,000 freeway miles, at 65 mph vehicle downshifted abruptly and unexpectedly. Vehicle would only lurch along at a slow speed and unable to go into reverse. It had to be towed. Transmission overhaul required costing over $2,000 to repair. Read details...
The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. Read details...