Power Train Related Problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Table 1 shows six common power train related problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle assembly (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the vehicle began shaking and he observed an odd odor emanating through the vents. Additionally the steering wheel became stiff. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

Car had shake in front through steering wheel and rt. Floorboard. Change tires and wheels. Changes tires twice. Replaced left front axle with single axle. Replaced same axle with two piece axle. Still has shake in it. Factory tech said live with it.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Have a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser and only 45,000 miles on it. After feeling a bad vibration for a week or so and noises when making turns, I took my car back to where I had new tires put on thinking they had defective details to them. Come to find out that the front bearings are bad already.   Read details...


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