Related Problems of the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Table 1 shows one common related problems of the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser.

Table 1. related problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Problem Category Number of Problems
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I purchased the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser on 1/10/2024. I learned that the Chrysler dealership does not make keys for the vehicle when locked out, nor does it service the vehicle. They will "address" a recall notice and will do an oil change and will do an inspection only. Chrysler dealership told me to "come back tomorrow" when a recall notice was issued and they said it was not safety related, however a power steering pressure hose was found to be leaking/exploding oil and this is a safety related issue. I was rear ended 1/23/24 with 2 dogs in the car. I did not purchase uninsured motorists insurance because I thought under CA state law that I was legally compliant with insurance I had purchased. I thought between two cars in a potential accident, one had to be able to cover fault for any reason if not both equally. I was told by my insurance to go after the other man's insurance, even if he was not the driver and this did not seem right. The other man's insurance policy had lapsed and I was told there is no coverage for being rear ended. The man said I hit him and said something about "not seeing" the light or turn signal which I demonstrated for functionality. Vehicle has been given different assessments and inspections from 1/10 when purchased to present. I paid $500 at one aaa ase facility and $15,000 out of retirment plus hotel for 3 weeks for the vehicle "dying" and the problem cannot be identified. Car is doing weird things mechanically and no one can locate the problem. There is unaddressed body damage where the rear left light (plastic and housing) broke. The vehicle has to have body repair and a new light ordered at a cost greater than what is available through an auto dismantler. Chrysler does not make parts for this vehicle. There was rust and corrosion in coolant and metal found in transmission. I paid full price for a used transmission. I need someone to review traffic footage to determine when the window went down and dog went out and why.


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