2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Lights, Steering · FL

My exterior front lights are very dull and aren't bright when turn them on.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Steering, Suspension · 155,000 miles · IA

I had purchesed a used 2003 pt cruiser and on the hwy home short time later I heard clunking sound three times first when merging onto hwy from car dealership. Futhermore, about 10 min into my hwy drive home I became frightend when my car ended up having a mind if its own and stared going to the left so I tried to turn stearing wheel towards right and I was unable to correct it for few seconds and ended on the otheride of white line just about off hwy and into gravel but at that point I seened to regain control of my car stearing and proceeding back beteeen yellow and white line on the hwy, following was another incident was when I came to complete stop following with left turn (started to make a clunking sound even louder).durning my route I made a right turn the sound again. I ended up taking it to a dealership to take a look at . The mechanic said he knew at one point they had a safty recall on the suspension for pt crusiers because they could cause injury with motor vehicle accidents due to loss of control as a result of lower contol arm /sway bar / and bad ball joints which I personally prob expericend on my way home following my purchese of the car. The mechanic I spoke to checked my VIN number and it did not have a recall on it however there was recalls for a set amount and that mine wasnt one of them but shoukd have been and that I should inform " the federal safety agency "about my situation because there could be others experiencing same situation due to malfunctioning parts because a malfuction can happen to even after market parts can lead to deadly accidents even death because of loss of control. I strongly agree with mechanic that the recall should be updated even on the after market parts for the suspenion such as control arm and called for every 2003 pt crusier gt because of loss of control that almost caused me to be in accident even could of been fatal. Thank you

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Suspension · NY

The lower control bushings have been replaced 3 times in 46,197 miles over 12 years. The last time control arm and bushing were replaced. First time was 5-21-07 with 20,204 miles on the car. Second time was 5-21-08, only one year later, 22,309 miles on the vehicle, just over 2000 miles from a year ago when it was done. The dealer covered it because it was warranty from a year ago. Wonder if it was ever done the first or second time. We just had the control arm and bushings replaced 5-27-2015 at 46,197 miles. Now the dealer originally told my wife this does not happen until the vehicle has about 80,000. Wow looks like a major issue for them.

Filed Jan 18, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 47,897 miles · OH

I purchased the car and right from the start I've had to replace the wheel bearings , I have had to do so 3 times already within the short amount of time I have had the car , there has been no unusual stress on the bearings to make them wear out , now in my experience I have never had to replace a wheel bearing on a car with anything less than 100k mi on it , let alone 3 times , I don't know what to make of it, also im having stalling/rough idle problems that no one can seem to figure out it has stalled 5 times already and regularly idles rough, these problems are not normal and cannot be figured our ,I've replaces several parts including the erg valve pvc valve spark plugs and wires the iac cleaned the throttle body and the carb and im still having these issues.

Filed Aug 2, 2010 · Suspension · 41,500 miles · MA

2003 p t cruiser with 44000 miles am told it needs front bearings on the front.

Filed May 10, 2010 · Suspension · 60,000 miles · WI

Lower control arm bushings are bad at 60,000 miles and the car is wandering on the road. Chrysler needs to address this known issue before someone is hurt or killed.

Filed May 3, 2010 · Suspension · 30,620 miles · PA

2003 chrysler pt cruiser. Consumer states defect involving the lower control arm bushings in the front suspension *tgw in august 2007 the bushings had deteriorated after only 30,620 miles. The dealer replaced them at a cost of $414.84 which the consumer had to pay since the vehicle was beyond the 36 month warranty. In june 2009, the dealer informed the consumer they needed to be replaced even though it had only been 12,292 miles since they were initially replaced. The consumer went to an independent mechanic and had them replaced again.

Filed Apr 17, 2009 · Suspension · 40,054 miles · MA

This is the second time, control arms have to be replaced on my car. May 2007, mileage 40,054, both lower control arm bushings worn out/control arm hole oblong: both replaced. Again today, april 2009, mileage 55,000, car is in shop for same service. Also, april 2008, mileage 46,856 front left hub bearing failed, had to be replaced.

Filed Apr 9, 2009 · Suspension · 49,000 miles · WI

Two pt cruisers, 02-03, both needing tie rods, control arms, watts linkage, wheel bearings at around or less then 50,000 miles. Basically the entire suspension needed to be replaced. This is unheard of.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Suspension · OH

We bought our 2003 pt gt cruiser in jan.2004 with 600 miles on it. At 36,000 miles the front wheel bearings had to be replaced ( at our expense) for the first time. Dealer ( preston of warren, ohio ) said it wasn't covered under warranty. They were replaced again at 45,000 miles, and 6 more times since then. They are again needing replaced for the ninth time.I also replaced tierods and bushings once, and hubs twice. I have read hundreds of online posts from other pt owners with strikingly similar stories which prompted me to file this complaint.