2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
50,675 miles

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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser steering problems

steering problem

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2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Comments

problem #2

Feb 102008

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Leaking steering rack and solenoid pack. Possible leak in steering pump also. Safety of tie rod ends, bushings, sway bars, control arms noted in inspection of front end both by a Chrysler dealer and by an auto-repair chain. Both recommended replacement of parts (in shop right now) to eliminate a safety risk. In speaking to another owner of this same year and model of car with low mileage, I learned that he has experienced the same problems.

- Scituate, RI, USA

problem #1

May 262007

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 69,350 miles
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.

- Falmouth, ME, USA

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