6.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
12,813 miles

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problem #3

May 202004

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles
Consumer states the brakes wear out prematurely.

- Muskogee, OK, USA

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problem #2

Jun 302004

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,440 miles
While driving at any speed ABS warning light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS pump needed to be replaced. This information was provide rowland jones husband of barbara jones.

- Land O' Lakes, FL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 142002

PT Cruiser

  • miles
Brakes have smelled entire life of vehicle. Brake pads and rotor had to be replaced pre-maturely at 18000 miles. Brakes still smell. Believe that the root cause of the problem was not determined and problem will reoccur. Believe that there is a manufacturer defect with brake assembly or anti-lock brake system. Originally purchase car at robert green cpj, have serviced at salerno cp.

- Mahopac, NY, USA

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