There is a clicking sound when the steering wheel is turn to either side. I had the power steering pressure switch replace twice and the rack and pinion replace and the car still makes a clicking sound when the wheel is turn. Dealership replace the part and an individual mechanic has replace the same switch. To no avil , I'm having this problem.
Chrysler PT Cruiser steering noise problems
13 of the 2,524 owner complaints about the Chrysler PT Cruiser describe clunking or noise when steering, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 13
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 59,700
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20101
- 20062
- 20052
- 20042
- 20021
- 20015
Often reported together
Grinding brakes 2Transmission failure 1Pulling 1Steering lock-up 1Jerking 1Harsh shifting 1Ball joint 1
What owners say
Power steering fluid is leaking from the high pressure hose where it is routed under the engine casing. The high pressure hose appears to have been warn through by rubbing against one of the clamps which secure the hose to the bottom of the engine casing. Power steering pump was making whining noises. Power steering fluid reservoir was checked. Dipstick was dry.
I was making a right hand turn from a main road onto a side street. While the car was turning, I heard a clunk and the steering wheel was jerked from my hands. The car pulled hard to the right and crashed into the curb. The car was towed to the repair shop and the service tech showed me the engine cradle was completely rusted out and the k frame was cracked all the way thru. It's to rusted to be welded and I was told this is a common problem with the cruiser and dodge neon, since they use the same frame. The tech also told me I was lucky that I wasn't moving at high speed or the results could have been fatal. He also told me that chrysler is aware of this problem, they are completely out of replacement parts, and they basically ignore any complaints.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pt cruiser. The contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a squeaking noise when turned. The steering wheel also became hard to turn. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v268000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that whenever the steering wheel was turned. A squealing noise emitted from the steering column. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking out of the power steering pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure continued. The current and failure mileages were 104,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that when driving at low speeds and turning, the steering column would emit a loud noise and the steering wheel would become difficult to manuever. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised her that the power steering reservoir was severely rusted and caused a leak. The power steering reservoir needed to be replaced as a result. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the part being on back order. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The VIN was unavailable.
1) heard occasional "clicking" noise in steering. Did not experience steering problems. 2) on saturday, may 26th, the tie rod broke while turning a corner, stopping the vehicle instantly. Fortunately, the catastrophic failure occurred at low speed. 3) the car was towed by aaa to a nearby car maintenance center.
My 2004 pt cruiser not steering correctly and front end noises not normal. Dealer on second test replaced both front hubs and bearings because of worn out bearing seats mileage 15,468.
I began hearing a popping noise from the steering column at approximately 25000 miles. At 27000 miles, I took the vehicle to the dealer, who diagnosed the problem as a bad rack & pinion unit. The dealer replaced the unit under warranty. At 30000 miles, the noise returned. I returned to the dealer, who re-diagnosed the problem as a defective steering column. The dealer replaced the steering column under warranty.
I have had my chrysler pt cruiser in the shop for the same steering column noise 4 times. In 2 times they have scratched my steering wheel twice . They replaced the steering wheel already once. I took the car back in on friday april 22 and I received the car back tonight. I saw 2 scratches on the steering wheel again I immediately took the car back to the dealership to have the service rep look at the steering wheel. I'm not happy that I have to keep bringing the car back in for the same thing, I would like to register the pt under the lemon law.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.4l non-turbocharged engines and automatic transaxles, the power steering pressure hose may contact the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underhood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace as necessary, the power steering hose and confirm torque of the hose fastener at the steering gear end. The recall began on september 20, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V268000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2001 (5 complaints), 2004 (2 complaints) and 2005 (2 complaints).
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