Transmission Failure problems of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2003 Pt Cruiser.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2004

The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that this vehicle had a transmission failure on four occasions while driving 65 mph. The hoses were repaired the first three times and the transmission was replaced the fourth time. During each failure the transmission shifted from low to second gear and then shut off. The mechanics stated that the gears malfunctioned and replaced everything inside the transmission. The current mileage is 61,000, and failure mileage was 13,000.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2004

While driving 70 mph automatic transmission failed.




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