Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 109 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 17 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (35 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc pads (17 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact was able to pull the vehicle over on a dirt patch, which stopped the vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle off and smoke entered into the vehicle. Read details...
Front wheel bearings worn out at 79,000 miles all 4 brake rotors worn out 79,000 miles. Read details...
I was driving through town when I smelled something like rubber burning, saw smoke billowing out from passenger front side of car. I immediately pulled off of road, turned car off & looked to see what was causing this. No leaks of any kind. My mechanic is in the process of repairing my pt. Read details...
Tl- the contact owned a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, while in heavy traffic and was depressing the brake pedal to slow down. The brake failed to stop the vehicle, as a result the contact rear ended another vehicle. Read details...