Front Suspension Wheel Bearing Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser - part 2

I have owned a 2004 Pt Cruiser for less than one year. I bought it with 28000 miles, on it, and at about 33000 miles heard a bang. It was still under warranty the dealer didn't find anything wrong with it, but the sound continued. I took it back to dealer, but it was out of warranty by a few days. Since that time we have changed brakes, rotors, etc. I finally took it to dealer and discovered it was the bearings. I thought that was a little odd since the vehicle hasn't been driven much. I researched the net, and found a forum with many people experiencing the same problem. In fact, one person even experienced a fatality. As for me, I have lost control going around a bend, and have since changed my driving behavior. . Read more...

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2002 Pt Cruiser, at 59000 miles both lower control arm bushings were replaced under extended warranty. A year later at 75000 miles both lower control arm bushings are gone again and both front wheel bearings are now worn due to this failure, dealer refuses to cover any of the failures.

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Here is an extract of what I send to Chrysler customer service, which they rejected- no injury was involved: I do have an issue with one repair that was needed, though. I had taken the cruiser in for service on Aug 7, 2006 at the advice of oaklawn mobile in cranston, ri. I thought the problem with the cruiser was to do with a steering rack that puritan replaced in 2003 and repaired via a recall again in 2005. However, it was due to worn front-end parts. Specifically both front tie rods, wheel bearings, and control arm bushings. Given that the car only has 40,400 miles and had just come off warranty, I found it odd that parts would wear out that fast. Especially since the vehicle is gently driven. I decided to review the NHTSA website to see if I could find any information relating to this sort of repair. It turns out that there were 20 odd complaints about suspension problems specific to the '02 cruisers. Most of the information was redacted, but I did find (and enclose) one complaint that was very similar to mine. I wish to request from daimlerchrysler what I think is fair and equitable compensation if the form of 90% of the repair bill of $1320. 64 to be refunded. I take this up with the company rather than the dealer. The enclosed complaint, as well as the service rep at puritan, stated this is a common problem with early Pt Cruisers. I would accept a 10% reduction for normal wear and tear on the vehicle, as a reasonable consumer would expect some sort of suspension wear after 40,000 miles, rather than 100% wear that actually happened.

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Front wheel bearings failure before 40,000 miles on odometer.

: the contact stated a noise was coming from the front end while driving straight. An independent repair shop determined the right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. Updated 2/28/2006 -.

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I have had to replace or repair the front and rear wheel bearings several times: front-April of 2005 at 64690 miles, front-April 2006 at 89223 miles, front-may 2006 at 91750 miles, front wheel bearing-July 2009 at 153048 miles, front wheel bearing-April 2011 at 182684 miles, rear wheel bearing-October 2011 at 191072 miles. I have replaced or repaired the suspension parts: front bushing control arm, ball joint lower control arm-March 2006 at 86643 miles, left inner tie rod had excessive play-January 2007 at 107087 miles, two outer tie rods replaced-January 2008 at 127121 miles.

We bought our 2003 pt gt cruiser in Jan. 2004 with 600 miles on it. At 36,000 miles the front wheel bearings had to be replaced ( at our expense) for the first time. Dealer ( preston of warren, ohio ) said it wasn't covered under warranty. They were replaced again at 45,000 miles, and 6 more times since then. They are again needing replaced for the ninth time. I also replaced tierods and bushings once, and hubs twice. I have read hundreds of online posts from other pt owners with strikingly similar stories which prompted me to file this complaint.

While driving, the alignment is off causing the vehicle to swerve. Notified the dealer 5 times , dealer said the tire is defective. Contacted the tire manufacture, they said it's not the tire. Ph.

Consumer wants to know if there are any recalls for the front wheel bearing on their 2005 Pt Cruiser. While driving recently, the consumer and his wife felt a vibration in the floor. The consumer inspected the vehicle and discovered the front wheel bearing was defective.

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