- Worst Model Year:
- 2001
- Worst Complaint:
- chrome wheels peel causing air leakage
Here are the Chrysler PT Cruisers that have the most problems reported over the last 11 years.
The 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is also with the 2001 PT Cruiser for cracked dashboard.
Worst Reported Problems with the PT Cruiser
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#1: chrome wheels peel causing air leakage on the 2001 PT Cruiser
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#2: engine light on and idles rough on the 2006 PT Cruiser
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#3: tires leaking due to crappy chrome wheels on the 2001 PT Cruiser
Latest Owner Complaints About the PT Cruiser
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chrome wheels peel causing air leakage -- 2001 PT Cruiser:
i bought a used 2001 pt cruiser,so far the thing over heated 2 months after i got it caused to teplace head gasket,rims suck alum. peelin off tires flat everyday wow should have stuck with chevy....thats bout all i can say beings i dont want to ruin my day...BEWARE last time i got a chrysler ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 16 times by other 2001 PT Cruiser owners.
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misfiring and check engine light on -- 2005 PT Cruiser:
When my check engine light came on and the car began misfiring, I immediately brought it in to have the computer checked. We ended up changing the Cam Shaft Sensor, Crank Shaft Sensor, some kind of Coil thing, full tune up and nothing is working. It goes off and on and seems to kick on when ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 11 times by other 2005 PT Cruiser owners.
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engine light on -- 2008 PT Cruiser:
I had a check engine light which was diagnosed as P0303 - misfire on the 3rd cylinder. I changed the spark plugs, spark plug wires, oxygen sensors. The light was still on. Took it into Chrysler and found out that I need a new head gasket. Before I reminded them I had the lifetime powertrain ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 2 times by other 2008 PT Cruiser owners.
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cracked dashboard -- 2001 PT Cruiser:
The dash material is too darn thin. What was chrysler thinking?? Its like they were in a hurry to release this model. I haventr had huge problems but i would never buy another one Read more »
This problem has been reported 18 times by other 2001 PT Cruiser owners.
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fog lights stay on all the time -- 2001 PT Cruiser:
I love my pt cruiser but the electrical really sucks. Its got a great idle but when I come to a stop light the idle slows and my headlights dim. Whats up?? The Pt's have the worse reputation! Read more »
This problem has been reported 3 times by other 2001 PT Cruiser owners.