2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Approximately 10-12 days after purchasing the vehicle, all four tires began to get flat. This has occurred every two weeks since that time. Every time I fill the car with fuel, I have to put air in all four tires. I contacted Chrysler online in early february 2012 and received a rather flip response... Thanking me for telling them about the problem, but offering no fix to the problem. This is my second Pt Cruiser.. And I had the same problem with my first cruiser. …”
NHTSA complaint #10505165, filed 2013-03, 58,520 miles“The front wheel bearing of our Chrysler Pt Cruiser have had repeated problems and had to be replaced twice in a period of less than 24 months. The car is a 2004 model and has only 43k miles. The first time around both bearings had to be replaced. The second time the driver side bearings are rocking and will need to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10262643, filed 2009-03, 43,000 miles“- the contact has a 2004 Pt Cruiser, the chrome is lifting off the wheel. The dealership said there is nothing they can do about it and advised him to call NHTSA hotline to file a complaint. The chrome was noticeable when he purchased the car. The automobile is two years old and he is the second owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10176595, filed 2006-12, 68,000 miles“2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Stated issue when I first picked up car, continued losing air in all four tires. Loss of pressure in vehicle tires. The root cause of the tire leakage was because the coating on the original equipment wheel rims was deteriorating and not permitting an air tight seal. I have gone through several sets of tires and rims are now cracking.”
NHTSA complaint #10364976, filed 2010-11“I bought a 2004 pt/gt cruiser new(12 miles) from the dealer in 02-05. The day I left the property I noticed a serious vibration at speeds higher than 45 MPH. I notified the dealer , took the car back for correction problem not solved. Twice the car has returned , still no solution. Today(03-10-05), dealer notifies me that the problem is an egineering problem --wheel/rim size-- corrected by Chrysler in the 2005 model. This issue was not told to me prior to purchase. The dealer refuses to correct the problem and told me take it to arbritration! …”
NHTSA complaint #10113907, filed 2005-03Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
44 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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