2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Structure Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
5 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
WHEELS PEEL AND CORRODE. MAKES TIRES FLAT CONSTANTLY. TIRES WILL NOT KEEP AIR. MAKES TIRES WEAR OUT OFTEN AND THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACE. *TR
RIDING IN CAR AND SMELLED SOMETHING BAD (LIKE HOT BRAKES OR BURNING RUBBER OR PLASTIC). GRANDSON CRIED OUT FROM HIS CAR SEAT THAT SOMETHING BURNED HIM. STOPPED CAR IMMEDIATELY AND REMOVED GRANDSON, REAR PASSENGER SIDE INSIDE OF DOOR WAS EXTREMELY HOT AND HAD BEGUN TO PUCKER UP (LIKE MELTED PLASTIC). ELECTRIC WINDOW NOW DOES NOT WORK. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP 12-28-07 AND THEY SAY BECAUSE WE DO NOT HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, WE MUST PAY IN FULL, ESTIMATE IS >500.00. INSIDE OF DOOR PANEL BURNED COMPLETELY. ALSO SHOULD THE CAR NOT HAVE BLOWN A FUSE OR SOMETHING TO KEEP THIS FIRE FROM SPREADING AND CONTINUING BUT NO FUSES BLEW. WE ARE THANKFUL THAT WE ARE SAFE BUT WE ARE VERY UNHAPPY WITH PT CRUISERS AT THIS TIME. ALSO, I DOUBT THE DEALERSHIP WILL DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE HORRIBLE BURN SMELL. *TR
CONSUMER HAS PROBLEMS VIEWING THE DASHBOARD GAUGES ON 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER DUE TO LACK OF BRIGHT LIGHTING.*MR THE DESIGN OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BLOCK OUT DAYLIGHT WHICH RESULTS IN THE DRIVER STRAINING TO SEE THE READING OF THE SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, ETC. *NM
ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE/ ALMOST WENT THROUGH A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I HAVE COMPLAINED MUTLIPLE TIMES ABOUT MY BRAKE. I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE BRAKES, AND EVERY TIME AM TOLD BRAKES ARE FINE. THEY DID ADJUST THE BRAKES ONCE BUT THE BRAKES SQUEAL & GRIND ALL THE TIME. WAS TOLD IT WAS JUST THE NEW STYLE BRAKES/ BRAKE ROTOR IS RUSTING BADLY AND CHIPPING AWAY AROUND THE TOP BUT WAS TOLD THIS IS A NORMAL EVENT DUE TO THE ELEMENTS. ALSO MY DASHBOARD IS COMING AWAY FROM MY WINDOW AND THIS HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED OR LOOKED AT. MY TIRES NEVER SEEM TO STAY INFLATED AND WAS TOLD THIS IS DUE TO THE WEATHER EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED. MY CAR HAS POWER SURGES AND THEY SAY THEY COULD NOT FIND...
SUN LIGHT REFLECTS OFF THE GLOSSY, SILVER PAINTED AIRBAG COVER ON THE DASHBOARD BLINDING THE DRIVER. *JB
Other 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas
Electrical System
38 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Exterior Lighting
17 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
17 complaints
Engine
13 complaints
Air Bags
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
10 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Wheelsrim
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Child Seatbase
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint