general problems of the 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

After coming from the store I notice a big spot of oil on the garage floor,I wipe it up went inside the house the next day I went on some errands came back to the house and some more oil, at this point call my local parts house he came up with a bad front oil seal. So I wanted to did further into this, and found a lot of Dodge, Chrysler, owner had this same problem. I pull up and copy these problem's some p/t owners said the dealer wanted to charge them to change the engine because of the thrust bearing was to far out of specs. And pushing the front seal out and causing leak. If this would happen at high speeds,this would have a terrible terrible problem. I think Chrysler knows about this, because one Chrysler tech did say he knows the 2. 4l has a crank seal issue on a handful of the vehicle. Now our p/t only has 55,000 miles on it and this problem should not be. Most owner that I've read about has mileage no more than 110. 000. And some have had the seal replace two-three times. I think Chrysler needs to step up to plate and address this problem now we are stuck without a car. This could cost in the thousands,this problem should have address long ago. The hole under carriage is soak with oil.

My Pt Cruiser convertible started making a thumping noise when I would turn. The noise would come from the front passenger side. Limped it to les schwab and was told I needed to replace struts and some plate thing that goes on top. I will have to $750. 00 out of pocket. I have read numerous complaints and believe this should be a recall.

Heard thumping noise on right passenger side and new tires wore out prematurely. Mechanic investigated and found front end sealed bearings were completely shot. Since car is no longer under warranty it cost us $800 to repair. Based on the other complaints we have found, this seems to be a recurring problem with this model and should be subject to recall.

I own a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser with 40,000 miles on it. The warranty is up and I just found out that the front axle bearing is shot. My mechanic was very shocked to discover this on such a new car and said it was very unsafe. I am very upset with Chrysler since I have come to find out that this is a chronic problem with the Pt Cruiser and happens on every model and year. I have read about many exact same complaints from owners of this vehicle.

Pt cruiser 2005. Hearing thumping noises from right front. Sep. 2006 dealer replaces bearing, (20118 miles) July 07 more noise dealer finds axle spacers missing (28009 miles) Jan. 08 more noise dealer finds bad bearings again, this time out of warranty ($630 31406 miles).