Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Chrysler Pt Cruiser

I have 2001 Pt Cruiser, I had the control bushings and tie rod replaced after I had them replace it took only one year for them to go out again. I will never buy or suggest purchasing a Pt Cruiser. Thank you for having this page/site to list complaints.

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Fortunately at a parking lot intersection, the rf tie rod end suffered a catastropic failure causing no injury, death or accident. The bolted end which fits into the socket pulled out from the socket. There was no indication ahead of time the tie rod end was near failure. I had previously replaced the lf tire rod end. In doing so, I was appauled at the poor design of the part. Chrysler's objective to produce a low price just barely adequate part was obvious. Typically, this part is made from a forging, Chrysler chose to produce the part from stamped sheet metal. I replaced the part with a forged, after market part from moog. It is my opinion this is an unsafe design. It was very fortunate this failure occured where it did otherwise, my wife could have killed or severly injured.

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While pulling into parking space car became difficult to move forward. Inspection of the car reviewed the front tires were pointing in opposite directions. Visual inspection of the car showed the passenger side outer tire rod end separated from the steering knuckle. Car was towed, tie rod end replaced. ( have part if needed).

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The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact continued to hear a clunking noise and stated that the vehicle would "get away from her" while driving various speeds on the highway. The dealer repaired the tire, but an independent mechanic stated that control arm bushings and tie rod end repairs were common. The dealer offered to repair the vehicle at the cost of more than $600. They also stated that a front end alignment would be needed following the repairs. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 65,000. Updated 11/17/08 updated 11/24/08.

The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the tire rod disconnected from the left front tire and cannot steer the vehicle. She stated that the part is non-serviceable. The mechanic stated that the tie rods are meant to fail and are normally self-greasing, however the tire rods are not. She notified the manufacturer who stated that there is no recall and the part is not under warranty. The manufacturer also stated that the part is usually not due for inspection until 90,000 miles. She also notified the local dealer and asked to speak with the regional sales manager. The representative has yet to respond. The current mileage is 82,580 and failure mileage was 82,500. Updated 02/01/08.

1) heard occasional "clicking" noise in steering. Did not experience steering problems. 2) on Saturday, may 26th, the tie rod broke while turning a corner, stopping the vehicle instantly. Fortunately, the catastrophic failure occurred at low speed. 3) the car was towed by aaa to a nearby car maintenance center.

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Dt: the consumer stated the front end of the vehicle did not respond to a quick turn in either direction. The consumer took the vehicle the to dealership for an inspection and discovered that both front tie rod ends were worn and would not pass inspection. In addition the control arm had lost a bushing which created a knocking noise. The consumer has replaced tie rod ends as well as the control arm bushing. Dealer noted this was a common problem with the Pt Cruiser and this was a design flaw. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and they denied there was an issue with the Pt Cruiser and that all cars have grease fittings called "zirks" since repairs no problems as of yet. This failure occurred 32,191 miles. Chrysler did say they would reimburse $150 for the tie rods ends but that was all.

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.