Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission problems

transmission problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$382.00

Average Mileage:

88,200 miles

Number of complaints:

5 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace twin shifter cables and bushing (3 reports)
  2. replace shifter cable (2 reports)

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problem #5

2006Sep 13

PT Cruiser 2.4L

  • Manual transmission
  • 85,000 miles

Second time around.. YUK. I'll pass this car on to my daughter to deal with.

John J.

Miami, FL, USA

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problem #4

2003Jun 20

PT Cruiser 2.4L

  • Manual transmission
  • 65,000 miles

First time problem occurs... Ok. no other problems with car so far.

John J.

Miami, FL, USA

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problem #3

2008Jun 06

PT Cruiser 2.4L

  • Manual transmission
  • 122,000 miles

After four calls and more than an hour on the phone the last time with Chrysler's finest representatives in India, Chrysler agreed to pay for the part ($185) and the dealer would give me a 15% discount on the labor. Original quote of $515 plus tax lowered to $280 plus tax. Still not nice, but doable.

There is no reason the same car should have this weird failure FOUR times. I'm amazed there is not more about this problem on AutoBeef. What is wrong???

John J.

Miami, FL, USA

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problem #2

2007Jul 13

PT Cruiser 2.4L

  • Manual transmission
  • 110,000 miles

Third time. Try an independent repair shop, since was there anyway, when the failure occurred. Dealer's repairs had not been any good.

John J.

Miami, FL, USA

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problem #1

2007Jan 03

(reported on)

PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L

  • Manual transmission
  • 59,000 miles

The rubber bushing in the connector on the shifter cable disintegrated totally disabling the car. In order to replace the bushing, it is necessary to replace the twin shifter cables. The part is $153.00 and the labor is considerable because you need to dismantle the undercarriage and interior console to reach the other end of the cable. The bushing appears to be replaceable, but it cannot be bought.

We are checking new car junk yards for a replacement bushing and may use a fender washer and some type of clip to repair the connector.

Winston C.

Hayward, CA, USA

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