One problem related to engine head gasket failure has been reported for the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2004 Pt Cruiser.
At 10 months old, Pt Cruiser gt engine light came on. Dealer replaced plugs and wires. 2 weeks later light came on again. Took dealer 2 weeks to order head gasket. Dealer lapped the intake and exhaust valves and replaced head gasket. Next day, engine light was back on. Dealer replaced the waste gate solenoid. Dealer called and said car was ready to be picked up. Before I got there, dealer called me back to tell me the engine light was back on. Dealer then determined that a vacuum hose had slipped off causing the engine light to go on. Prior to 12 months, car was out of service 15 days, officially at the dealer 5 times. All for the engine light coming on. Dealer is supposedly working with Chrysler to get the car bought back.