Chrysler PT Cruiser cooling system problems

cooling system problem

7.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

no data

Average Mileage:

55,058 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)

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problem #2

2008Apr 02

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles

I have been struggling with this issue of the PT Cruiser overheating in idle for several months. My dealer refused to deal with it, saying that it was somehow related to structural damage and that I would have to go to a body shop. The body shop said that was ridiculous, and have recommended me to another auto shop. The new auto shop is going to be looking at this, suggests it may be that the fan needs to be replaced as they have seen in other PT's and ranted about how difficult this will eb to diagnose and fix and estimated that the labor costs will be quite high.

pugalug

Anchorage, AK, USA

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problem #1

2008May 26

PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L 3 cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 44,117 miles

PT cruiser has overheated multiple times.
Original had the the electric fan replaced which solved the first issue..
Coolant Thermostat then failed (would not open all the way up).

It is now losing coolant.. The 'Overflow/recovery tank' fills up when hot but the fluid level does not go back down. Possibly due to a head gasket leak.
Took it into the dealer and they did a flush and pronounced it was a head gasket leak. (quote of $1400.00).
Took it to another place for a second opinion. they pulled the thermostat and showed me where it was not opening all the way up (pin was slightly bent?) replaced thermostat which makes the car run much cooler but They suspect their IS a head gasket problem as I am losing coolant also.
Mechanics and online research has told me that overheating of these aluminum heads usually results in a head gasket leak (which is a major engine overhaul)

hippydog

Leduc, AB, Canada

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