Power Train Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 184 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 30 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (67 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (29 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

The Power Train problem

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The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while backing out of traffic, the linkage arm had come off of the transmission which were held on by bushings. The car would not move. The vehicle was towed to his home.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

I purchased a 2007 Pt Cruiser with zero miles on it in December 2007,from lithia 5504 l st, omaha nebraska. I traded a 2006 Jeep commander for it to economize. After 4500 miles the clutch went out, they fixed it under factory warranty. The horn on the car sticks and wont stop honking.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Pt cruiser pcm failure. I bought this used 2/18. Car losing its turbo power, gas consumption and milage horrible. 5miles/gallon. O2 sensors replaced 6/18. Replaced battery 7/18. Car had been and continued to have hard starting since 6/18. Often it would take 2 attempts to start ignition.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that when the clutch was engaged, the gear selector was extremely difficult to shift in and out of gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the clutch assembly would need to be replaced.   Read details...




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