2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 14%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,897miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 14% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,897 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2003 Pt Cruiser, I have 53,000 miles on this car, and the control arms need to be replaced. I have gone to the chyrsler forums, and there is a lot of complaints by alot of owners of Chrysler having the same exact problems. Some with less miles than mine. Chrysler needs to step up to the plate and recall this part. Thanks, darlene smith”
NHTSA complaint #10261489, filed 2009-03, 53,000 miles“I had purchesed a used 2003 Pt Cruiser and on the hwy home short time later I heard clunking sound three times first when merging onto hwy from car dealership. …”
NHTSA complaint #11079804, filed 2018-03, 155,000 miles“I just found a recall on my Pt Cruiser on the web and I haven't gotten a notice to date. I took my car back to the dealer many times to complain about the problem and I think they knew about the recalls. My problems with my car are problems related to the recall issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10250778, filed 2008-12, 30,000 miles“I purchased the car and right from the start I've had to replace the wheel bearings , I have had to do so 3 times already within the short amount of time I have had the car , there has been no unusual stress on the bearings to make them wear out , now in my experience I have never had to replace a wheel bearing on a car with anything less than 100k mi on it , let alone 3 times , I don't know what to make of it, also im having stalling/rough idle problems that no one can seem to figure out it has stalled 5 times already and regularly idles rough, these problems are not normal and cannot be…”
NHTSA complaint #10676314, filed 2015-01, 47,897 miles“I have a 2003 Pt Cruiser that just went out of power train warranty 7k miles ago-with no warning, no hesitation, lack of power, my transmission went out taking the converter, pump and torque converter-leaving me stranded in the middle of a busy intersection! I was not able to move in 1,2,3,d or r-now I am stuck with a $2643.50 bill. My right front tire constantly vibrates, been to shop numerous time to resolve but no body can find anything-tires are fine, cv joint, nothing can be found. …”
NHTSA complaint #10162940, filed 2006-07, 77,500 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 | 40 | 8% |
| 2001 | 66 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTires
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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