2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Structurebody Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER

2 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Structurebody Complaints

#10568355 | March 11, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, HE STARTED TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE SUB FRAME WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE SUB-FRAME WAS CORRODED. THE FAILURE WAS MAKING THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MALFUNCTION AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRONT SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,390 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,490. UPDATED 04/29/14 MA UPDATED 05/2/2014 *JS

#10567459 | March 5, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE SPARE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE BRACKET THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE WAS CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE CORROSION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

Other 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas

Electrical System 34 complaints Exterior Lighting 20 complaints Steering 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 17 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Suspensionfront 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Engine 10 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Steeringcolumn 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Wheelsrim 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingfog Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structurebodybumpers 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint

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