5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
16,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 102008

PT Cruiser 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles
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

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problem #1

Jul 232003

PT Cruiser 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While the vehicle was parked, the consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times. The mechanic can not duplicate the problem.

- Carnegie, PA, USA

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