Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle shudder (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle jerked back and forth as if the brakes were being depressed and released. In addition, the vehicle began to smoke without warning.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

Have a 2008 Pt Cruiser. I had a issue with transmission. I was told by mechanic that there is a alert that the car needs a compter software update ($150). Car is shaking. Was told that this happens to all the Pt Cruiser that several bushing around the engine very fast wear out.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

My transmission will not go into the last gear and was slipping. Car has 38,000 miles on it and when I had it checked out the mechanic said there was a cellinoid bad in the transmission and when he replaced it the transmission still was not working properly by not changing gears and when he took   Read details...


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