NHTSA Complaint #10427908 — 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10427908 |
| Vehicle | 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 35,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUSIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH LOWER CONTROL ARMS AND THE BUSHINGS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED EVERY YEAR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 2005. AFTER EACH FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS OR WARRANTIES ADDRESSING THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 121,000.
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