2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser steering problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering leakage on turbo model engine hot possible fire had fixed once and it broke again , there is a recall on the non turbo model already”
filed Nov 14, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact parked the vehicle and added steering wheel fluid to the vehicle. The next morning, the contact noticed fluid underneath the vehicle. The contact informed…”
filed Jan 25, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC…Campaign 04V268000 · Jun 3, 2004
Steering problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 18 | 5% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 18 | 10% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 29 | 11% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 45 | 9% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 61 | 10% |
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.