8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$530
Average Mileage:
102,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. new motor, engine overhall (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. replced timing belt (1 reports)
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problem #3

Apr 102009

PT Cruiser 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 87,000 miles

Car started losing power up hills and we do live in Branson, Mo. Lots of hills.

- Joseph G., Branson, MO, US

problem #2

Aug 152009

PT Cruiser Limited 2.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

after spending 1400.00 on trying to get it fixed it still overheats

- Teresa S., Church Hill, TN, US

problem #1

Jul 142009

PT Cruiser Limited Edition 2.4L I4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,000 miles

The thermostat of the car started to stick... it later overheated causing severe engine damage to the rings, heads, gaskets,etc. The engine had to be rebuilt which is NOT CHEAP!

- Brian R., Reagan, TN, US