Four problems related to structure have 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.
Wheels peel and corrode. Makes tires flat constantly. Tires will not keep air. Makes tires wear out often and they have to be replace.
Riding in car and smelled something bad (like hot brakes or burning rubber or plastic). Grandson cried out from his car seat that something burned him. Stopped car immediately and removed grandson, rear passenger side inside of door was extremely hot and had begun to pucker up (like melted plastic). Electric window now does not work. Took it to dealership 12-28-07 and they say because we do not have an extended warranty, we must pay in full, estimate is >500. 00. Inside of door panel burned completely. Also should the car not have blown a fuse or something to keep this fire from spreading and continuing but no fuses blew. We are thankful that we are safe but we are very unhappy with Pt Cruisers at this time. Also, I doubt the dealership will do anything about the horrible burn smell.
Consumer has problems viewing the dashboard gauges on 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser due to lack of bright lighting. The design of the instrument panel block out daylight which results in the driver straining to see the reading of the speedometer, tachometer, etc.
Sun light reflects off the glossy, silver painted airbag cover on the dashboard blinding the driver.
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