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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Owners have filed 291 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 15.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 14.4%.
Complaints291
Crashes23
Fires21
Injuries22
Deaths5
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 15.1% · 44
Suspension 14.4% · 42
Steering 8.6% · 25
Engine and engine cooling 8.2% · 24
Exterior lighting 7.9% · 23
Power train 7.6% · 22
Engine 4.8% · 14
Air bags 4.1% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 23 describe a crash, 21 describe a fire, 22 report an injury and 5 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser in this data, 2004 sits 5th by complaint volume. 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 3 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 52,718 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted downhill before it came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic who ran a diagnostic test and determined that the automatic shut off fuse was blown. The mechanic replaced the fuse. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 86,000. Electrical system · reported at 86,000 miles
In my 2004 PT Cruiser-first was unable to turn on light in rain, then all of the lights stopped working, while I was driving. Got it fixed for $600, then fog lamps will not turn off. All of a sudden there is smoke coming from the console, now the only way I can keep my fog lights from draining the battery is to remove the fuse each day. I have heard of both problems occurring in pts with other people. Electrical system · reported at 100,000 miles
This vehicle has a p0037 and a p0037 dtc's that won't cancel. Findley Chrysler replaced the oxygen sensors. It didn't fix it. They say the computer is bad. I sent the computer 5033293af to be repaired. They said the computer is ok. I got the codes to go away for a brief time by messing with the computer wire loom. Ihave heard there was arecall for this. Is it still available?06/08/2018 Electrical system
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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