2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Suspension · OH

Ball joint are missing

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Steering · 93,330 miles · NJ

While pulling into parking space car became difficult to move forward. Inspection of the car reviewed the front tires were pointing in opposite directions. Visual inspection of the car showed the passenger side outer tire rod end separated from the steering knuckle. Car was towed, tie rod end replaced. ( have part if needed).

Filed Jun 19, 2012 · Suspension · 49,500 miles · OH

Could not ask for a better car, but once it got close to 50,000 miles the transmission went out, thank god it was under warranty, then wheel bearing, control arm, motor mount, sway bar bushing, rack and pinon, almost everything in the front of this car has been replaced. When contacting chrysler they say there has been alot of recalls for the front end supension but my VIN number did not fall under it. Things that should of not worn out this soon has worn out, I just had to do the bushing in the lower control arm after replacing the whole control not over 2 years ago. I have max out 2 firestone credit cards trying to keep my car on the road. Love the design but hate that I just can not depend on this car... Ps I am the only owner of this car and it has less than 82,000 miles on it today 06/19/2012.

Filed Aug 3, 2010 · Suspension · 28,000 miles · PA

Have replaced control arm bushings three times, starting at 28,000. Car has 74,000 now. I have the extended warranty because of this well known problem. Breaks have to be changed every year. I have also experienced a broken axle. I have owned many cars and never broke an axle!! This car is too heavy for it's mediocre and unsafe suspension.

Filed Sep 21, 2009 · Suspension · MA

2004 chrysler pt cruiser - this is the 3rd repair to control arms in 5 years. I learned of the latest issue through a state car inspection. The control arms collapsed and now the mechanism is using the car frame for support.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Suspension · 27,998 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the lower control arm bushings and front suspension make noise while driving various speeds. It feels as if he is driving over bumps and a stone pavement. The dealer stated that he must pay for the repair so the contact took it to a mechanic shop for repair. The failure mileage was 27,998. Updated 03/12/09. *lj updated 03/16/09.

Filed Dec 1, 2008 · Suspension · 69,885 miles · WA

Both front wheel bearings failed at less than 70,000 miles, causing excessive wear on tie rod ends, that could have LED to tie rod failure and loss of vehicle control. This 2004 pt cruiser was maintained under the chrysler maintenance schedule which brings into question why both front wheel bearings should fail at this low a mileage. Either the scheduled maintenance was done improperly at some point in time, or the bearing assemblies were defective. At this time there are no service letters that address the parts maintenance or replacements due to wear, normal or otherwise.

Filed Jan 5, 2008 · Suspension · 56,000 miles · IL

Experienced front driver side wheel bearing and hub failure - replaced at cost of $350. Inspection during this repair revealed that the front lower control arm bushings had deteriorated and were in need of replacement as well - put off $600 repair until later date. 56,000 miles 2004 pt cruiser limited.