2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed May 10, 2019 · Brakes, Suspension · 105,000 miles · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH in heavy traffic, the brake pedal was depressed to slow down however the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The contact sustained skin rash and mouth damage due to the substance that came out of the air bag upon deployment. The contact also sustained bruises and knee injuries that required medical attention. The front seat passenger sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. The driver from the other vehicle did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where the failure was diagnosed by an independent mechanic as the service brake tube failing and the ball joint was detached. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. *dt

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Suspension · 108,858 miles · TX

Ball joint bolt failure;causing front suspension failure;same as the federal safety agency recall of 2005 pt crusier;the federal safety agency reference #o8eo33ooo.vehicle was in motion on city street coming to a stop approx.15mph, earlier 70mph hiway. Repair invoice $493.00 repair,$65.00 towing. 05 pt crusier was recalled for this prob. The federal safety agency ref # 08e033000

Filed Jan 10, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 75,000 miles · MI

I purchased my 2007 pt cruiser used in 2007/8 I have driven it and it is in need of bushings, tie rods and other things under the car. The motor is fine. I found out that this is a common thimg for the pt cruisers. I think it is a defect and should be investigated.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Suspension · 6,455 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated while the tires were being rotated the mechanic noticed the front control arm bushings were worn which could cause the wheel alignment to fail. The mechanic recommended having the bushings replaced and advised if they were not, it could potentially cause a crash. The failure mileage was 6,455 and the current was unknown.

Filed May 28, 2010 · Suspension · 37,000 miles · PA

Informed, during a state required annual vehicle safety inspection that, after only 3 years and 37,000 miles, that the lower control arm bushings on the car are completely gone metal is rubbing metal. The wearing was not noticed by a chrysler dealer when I had a brake repair done 5 months ago. I feel this may have been intentional so that the repair would not be covered by the warranty. I was informed by the dealer that my warranty expired 1,000 miles ago and 10 days. I was also told that this is a common issue with the pt cruiser but was never issued a tsb or a recall.