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2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

8 suspensionfrontcontrol arm complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Complaints

#10230453 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING OVER A BUMP AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING FAILED. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING AND SWAYING ACROSS THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED GREAT STEERING DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING. THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED A TOTAL OF 4 TIMES. THE CONTACT WAS VERY CONCERNED OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
#10190257 |
PREMATURE FAILURE OF FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. THIS VEHICLE HAD 37,000 MILES WITH BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT BUSHINGS FAILED. WITHOUT REPLACEMENT, THIS CAN LEAD TO ADDITIONAL SUSPENSION WEAR AND IN AN EXTREME CASE, LOSS OF CONTROL. BUSHINGS OF THIS TYPE IN TYPICAL VEHICLES LASTS THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE. ACCORDING TO MY INDEPENDENT GARAGE THIS COMPONENT SHOWS AN INORDINATELY HIGH FAILURE RATE, AS EVIDENCED BY THEIR EXPERIENCE IN REPLACING THEM IN MANY PT CRUSIERS. THEY SEE THEM AT A RATE OF ONE EVERY TWO WEEKS, AND THIS WAS AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE, NOT A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUGHT AT PENNSYLVANIA ANNUAL STATE INSPECTION.*AK
#10158844 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS CRACKED. THERE WAS NOT A NOTICEABLE PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE FRONT CONTROL ARM. UPDATED 6/19/2006 - THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT THE RUBBER OF THE BUSHING POORLY BONDS TO THE STEEL OUTER RING CAUSING FAILURE. *NM
#10148191 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR FRONT BUSHING ON THE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS MAKING A HUMMING SOUND WHEN TURNING TO THE RIGHT. THE BUSHING FRACTURE WAS DISCOVERED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DURING NORMAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP WAS CONTACTED; HOWEVER THEY HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN GETTING THE PART FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
#10142510 |
FRONT CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED IN FEB OF 2005 3 MONTHS THEY WERE REPLACED AGAIN AND NOW NOVEMBER THE NOISE THAT CAUSED THEM TO BE REPLACED IS PRESENT AGAIN. 2001 PT CRUISER TOURING 60,000 MILES. *JB
#10132927 |
DT: CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A MINOR ACCIDENT. WAS IN A SMALL ACCIDENT. TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY REFERRED HIM TO A DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THAT THE BUSHING HAS BEEN FORCED OUT OF THE CONTROL ARM. PREVIOUSLY, THE STEERING WHEEL SHIMMIED AND RATTLED BACK AND FORTH. THE CONSUMER HAD THE ACCIDENT REPAIR WORK DONE. BUT NOT THE BUSHING AND THE CONTROL ARM. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED FOR ABOUT A YEAR. *AK
#10128616 |
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND TO A QUICK TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE THE TO DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH FRONT TIE ROD ENDS WERE WORN AND WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION. IN ADDITION THE CONTROL ARM HAD LOST A BUSHING WHICH CREATED A KNOCKING NOISE. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TIE ROD ENDS AS WELL AS THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING. DEALER NOTED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE PT CRUISER AND THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY DENIED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE PT CRUISER AND THAT ALL CARS HAVE GREASE FITTINGS CALLED "ZIRKS" SINCE REPAIRS NO PROBLEMS AS OF YET. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED 32,191 MILES. CHRYSLER DID SAY THEY WOULD REIMBURSE $150 FOR THE TIE RODS ENDS BUT THAT WAS ALL. *JB
#8023848 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE CONTROL ARM BUSHING IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING TIRES TO WEAR FAST. TS

Other 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas

Structure 53 complaints Electrical System 45 complaints Wheelsrim 35 complaints Unknown Or Other 29 complaints Wheels 25 complaints Air Bags 23 complaints Exterior Lighting 23 complaints Steering 23 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 20 complaints Suspension 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 16 complaints Tires 15 complaints Engine 12 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 9 complaints Suspensionrear 9 complaints Electrical Systemignition 8 complaints Power Train 8 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 7 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 7 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 6 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 5 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Tirestreadbelt 5 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 5 complaints Child Seat 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tiresvalve 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint
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