2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Mar 30, 2012 · Suspension · NY

At 23,021 miles my 2005 pt cruiser had the lower left control arm replaced (8/28/2007). Seven months later, I experienced the same problem with the car (clunking noise when going over bumps). I took the car back to the dealer and they replaced the other lower control arm on 3/25/08 at 27834 miles. I had the front brakes replaced at 38,033 miles and at 60,349 miles. I have read many complaints in online forums from people with similar problems with this model and brake wear has been reported due to front wheel bearing issues. My car is now at 62,570 and I am having the same clunking noise in the front when hitting a bump along with a loud noise upon braking at high speeds. I am highly concerned about my safety in this vehicle now. Many people have reported the same issue. This is a safety and life threatening issue and chrysler nees to do something about this vehicle. Prior to this car, I owned a 2001 pt cruiser and had the control arms replaced in that car before 40000 miles. There has to be some defect with this vehicle. Please address this issue for the safety of anyone driving in these vehicles. A wheel bearing breaking while driving is a serious issue! See complaints at sites below. Thank you. Http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/23632-wheel-bearing-issue.html http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chrysler-pt-cruiser/til09od8d72erulqa http://www.truedelta.com/chrysler-pt-cruiser/suspension-problems-69 http://www.moparchat.com/forums/showthread.php?p=795043 http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2005/chrysler/pt_cruiser_convertible/

Filed Mar 26, 2010 · Suspension · 51,000 miles · OH

Tl * the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the driver experienced vibration from the front end of the vehicle which was caused by defective control arm bushings. He experienced the failure on three different occasions and took the vehicle to the dealership three times to have the bushings repaired. However, the contact still experienced the problem even after the three repairs. The current and failure mileages were approximately 51,000. Updated 6/21/10 *cn updated 07/19/10

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Brakes, Steering · 60,000 miles · MI

In 2007 I was driving when I started hearing a knocking sound in my tires. I was had the vehicle checked immediately, but no determination was found. Over the year I was forced to replace my tires 3 times because they would wear and I would slide and the tires would skid in simple weather. In march of 2008 I had to repair more tires and my ball joints on both sides in the front with wheel alignments. Also in 2007 I started hearing a squealing sound in the engine, I had it checked immediately and was told my power steering pump would need replacing. But decreased once the mechanic put in power steering fluid. Since then even now I still hear the squeaking and every month I have to put in steering fluid. I called chrysler regarding recalls relating to these problems and was told no recalls were in effect. I have not received any info in 2008 regarding these recalls that I now see online. Also my automatic stick shift sticks especially when it's cold outside. I have almost hit something head on twice since december 2008 because it is hard to shift in park or neutral.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · FL

Front wheel bearings on bth sides failed after 40k miles, lower control arm bushings failed at 30k miles.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 81,013 miles · MN

I have had nothing but trouble with my 2005 chrysler pt cruiser, but the final straw is when, after filling the gas tank and starting it - the car backfired and blew the plugs. Cost to replace $2,900.00. This happening right after I spent $1,400.00 to replace bushings and tie rods. Chrysler corporate asked me to take it to one of their dealers in which I did. Chrysler corporate nor the dealer will discuss the factory defect stating no know reason for a vehicle to blow two plugs when it only has 81,000 miles on it.