2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon Shown

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Base Wagon (2.4L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser by Identifix

Ratings Key

Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Cooling Fan Motor and Engine Mounts. The cost to repair the Cooling Fan Motor is estimated at $310.00 (w/o Turbo) or $445.00 (w/Turbo) for parts and $143.00 (w/o Turbo) or $97.50 (w/Turbo) for labor. The costs to repair the Engine Mounts are $96.00 (left) and $92.00 (right) for parts and $65.00 (left) and $351.00 (right) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Lower Control Arms. The cost to replace the Lower Control Arms is estimated at $181.00 each or $362.00 total for parts and $104.00 each or $208.00 total for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Chrysler PT Cruiser by Identifix

	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.