Front wheel bearings on bth sides failed after 40k miles, lower control arm bushings failed at 30k miles.
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension complaints
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Tl*- the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at 10 MPH the contact had trouble steering. The steering wheel turned, but was stiff and she had to use both hands. The contact put power steering fluid into the vehicle and the steering became easier. The steering became stiff again and she realized that the power steering fluid was leaking. She was able to get the vehicle home and later had it towed to the dealer and repaired. The current mileage was 13,700. The failure mileage was 13,490. Update 04-02-08 *bf the pressure steering hose was leaking and the bushings were worn
Car only has appx 55,000 miles - brought car in for oil change and to fix slow leak in tire, was advised that front wheel bearing has to be replaced. This is a part that supposedly should get at least 85k worth of use before replacement and is part of a completely sealed system in the pt, so this is a rather dangerous and expensive ($400) repair for such a "young" car.
My 2005 pt cruiser started making noticeable noises from the front right side. The dealer has now told us that the right and left front wheel bearings have to be replaced. I don't know the actual mileage, but I believe that it is less than 60,000 miles. There is a previous complaint on the federal safety agency database for the same model year, for the same front bearing issue, but I did not check other years. While researching online to see if others have had similar problems, I found the following link which contains many incidences of pt cruiser front bearing failures with relatively low mileage: http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/chrysler-pt-cruiser/til09od8d72erulqa
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While performing an oil change, the mechanic discovered that the front wheel bearing needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 27,150.
I own a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser with 40,000 miles on it. The warranty is up and I just found out that the front axle bearing is shot. My mechanic was very shocked to discover this on such a new car and said it was very unsafe. I am very upset with chrysler since I have come to find out that this is a chronic problem with the pt cruiser and happens on every model and year. I have read about many exact same complaints from owners of this vehicle.
2005 pt cruiser (turbo) was taken to dealership for annual inspection and oil change. Inspection was not granted. Vehicle was pronounced "unsafe to drive" as the bearings on the spindle (on axle) were destroyed and both front wheels were wobbling. Mechanic said one or both wheels could come off. In the next bay was another pt cruiser (turbo) with the identical problem. The mechanics discussed whether the design was sufficient to support the power of the turbo. Until the parts arrive (we have to pay the $600+ for them) we have a rental at the dealers suggestion and our cost.
Vibration in rear end of vehicle; vehicle drifts to right; excessive/uneven tire wear since new.
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