2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser wheels problems

Filed Mar 31, 2013 · Tires, Wheels · 58,520 miles · OH

Approximately 10-12 days after purchasing the vehicle, all four tires began to get flat. This has occurred every two weeks since that time. Every time I fill the car with fuel, I have to put air in all four tires. I contacted chrysler online in early february 2012 and received a rather flip response... Thanking me for telling them about the problem, but offering no fix to the problem. This is my second pt cruiser.. And I had the same problem with my first cruiser. After further investigation, I have discovered this is a very common problem due to the aluminum wheels causing air to leak from the tires. I enjoy my pt cruiser, but feel there should be a fix for this problem, other than buying expensive new wheels; especially because they are aware of the problem. Any help in this matter will be greatly appreciated. It not only gives me bad gas mileage, but also is a safety hazard.

Filed Jul 24, 2012 · Body, Wheels · MD

Wheels peel and corrode. Makes tires flat constantly. Tires will not keep air. Makes tires wear out often and they have to be replace.

Filed Nov 8, 2010 · Wheels · VA

2004 chrysler pt cruiser. Stated issue when I first picked up car, continued losing air in all four tires. Loss of pressure in vehicle tires. The root cause of the tire leakage was because the coating on the original equipment wheel rims was deteriorating and not permitting an air tight seal. I have gone through several sets of tires and rims are now cracking.

Filed Sep 25, 2010 · Wheels · 40,000 miles · LA

Front wheel bearings and hubs are defective. This is the second time I have had them replaced at 600.00 dollars at a time. The first time was at around 40,000 miles. This time at 120,000 miles. This is not normal wear.

Filed Jul 12, 2010 · Wheels · IN

2004 chrysler pt cruiser. Consumer states concern regarding loss of pressure in vehicle tires *tgw the consumer stated the root cause of the tire leakage was because the coating on the original equipment wheel rims was deteriorating and not permitting an air tight seal.

Filed Mar 21, 2009 · Wheels · 43,000 miles · SC

The front wheel bearing of our chrysler pt cruiser have had repeated problems and had to be replaced twice in a period of less than 24 months. The car is a 2004 model and has only 43k miles. The first time around both bearings had to be replaced. The second time the driver side bearings are rocking and will need to be replaced.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Wheels · OR

We own a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser gt which we bought new. The problem started approximately at 33,000 miles and is still ongoing. We took the car to our tire dealer to find out what was causing the leakage and they discovered that it was caused by the flaking off of the chrome alloy on the wheels. The dealer replaced the one wheel that was defective which was just after the warranty expired, and now at 43,000 miles we have at least two more doing the same thing. We contacted the dealer again and after about two months they finally said they would not replace the other wheels after talking with the chrysler representative. This is a very unsafe situation as a tire will heat up when it slowly loses air and could fail at high speed and possibly cause a life threatening situation. I have learned this by experience as a truck driver when I had a slow leak in a wheel on the steering axle and it exploded on my truck at least four different times until we finally found the tiny leak in the chrome wheel. The dealer's service department would not give me the number or name of who he talked to as he said it was company policy not to give these out. He also did not know who the manufacturer of the wheel was and he would have to find out from the parts dept. This of course upset me and I raised my voice to him and he said that if I kept yelling at him he would refuse to help me at all. This was done all by phone on 8-11 08

Filed Apr 18, 2008 · Wheels · 42,000 miles · IL

Stock chrysler 17" chrome aluminum wheels are defective. They are rusting from the inside out causing the tire to lose air pressure. Was take to the dealership to get inspected - after which I was told that chrysler does not warranty defective materials if the vehicle is over 3 years old or has more than 36,000 miles. Even though I have an extended warranty for 7 years/85,000 miles. An the rotting from the inside of the rim is not limited to a specific to the vehicle of chrysler's production. It effects all makes an models with the chromed aluminum rims. Sebring - pt cruiser - pacfica - etc. An giving the fact the rims don't hold air I believe that could be a major safety issue because that effect the handling an braking which could cause the car to lose control. Chrysler is still currently sell's the same product on there new cars. Even though there have been numerous complaints about the wheels an there defect. But do to the fact that by the time the customer notices there rims are defective the 3 years/36,000 miles is up. An the customer who bought the car is told they aren't under warranty but if you would like to order a new set they would be happy to do so at the expense of the owner's pocket book. I believe chrysler practice's are wrong on how they operate - by selling the customer what is ultimately defective materials. I have talked with other chrysler vehicle owner's with the chrome aluminum rims an have told me they fought chrysler an that they too have to replace air in the tire every other day like myself. P.s. Due to the defective rims I am required to put atleast 20+ psi in my tires every other day.

Filed Dec 19, 2006 · Wheels · 68,000 miles · WV

Tl* - the contact has a 2004 pt cruiser, the chrome is lifting off the wheel. The dealership said there is nothing they can do about it and advised him to call the federal safety agency hotline to file a complaint. The chrome was noticeable when he purchased the car. The automobile is two years old and he is the second owner.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Fuel system, Locks · 600 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the tires on the vehicle continually lost air. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection numerous times. The dealer replaced all 4 tires and a rim; however, the problem still persisted. Also, the vehicle manifested remote control problems, as well a cracked windshield a broken gas tank. In addition rack and pinion steering was defective, and power steering fluid was leaking.