Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Two problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2009 Pt Cruiser.

1 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2011

Front control arm bushings need to be replaced. Car has only 39,000 miles on it. I purchased this vehicle used as a rental return with only 389 miles on it. Seems that the bushings shouldn't be going out with less than 40,000 miles on a vehicle. Vehicle has had all required maintenance and new tires - I baby this car. Also, panel with controls on left side of drivers seat has detached. I have tried to reattach many times with no success. I will need to bring to the dealership to fix. Unfortunately both of these items happened just after my 36/36 warranty was up and is not covered by my lifetime powertrain warranty. Have been quoted nearly $1000 to fix both.

2 Front Suspension Control Arm problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2011

Control arm bushings are bad. Now the control arm hits the subframe while driving. The car wobles at all speeds and pulls to the right, only 48,000 miles. Very disapointing.


Other Suspension related problems of the 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Front Suspension Control Arm problems
2
Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems
1


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