2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that the routers on the vehicle fail every 20,000 miles. The failure makes the vehicle very unsafe to drive due to a faulty braking system. A mechanic stated that most pt cruisers have very poor routers. The contact feels that the…”
filed Aug 22, 2008
“I brought a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser with 36,222 on 11/1/08. Well less than five months I had to have the brakes completely replaced because of the constant grinding noise and now the front barrons have to be replaced. I have replaced the back left barron and it cost a whopping $200.00 and the…”
filed Apr 28, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 12 | 5% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 33 | 6% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 29 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.