2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser wheels problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Repeated wheel failures causing tire seals to leak air. Multiple tire replacements (5), multiple seal failures resulting in air replacement. I am forced to check my tire pressure every time I use my vehicle since I cannot trust that the seals have held or failed at any given time. Every auto repair…”
filed Sep 6, 2016
“2003 chrysler pt cruiser factory chrome rims 17" corroding and flake off causing the air pressure to drop overnight. Causing an unsafe condition resulting in lose of control and unusual tire wear. *tr”
filed Jan 19, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 11 | 5% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 21 | 4% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 61 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.