2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base review from North America
"Vehicle has been unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Spark Plugs fell out of casing at about 10,000 miles.
Vigorous Jumping Sensation started at about 10,000 miles (12 times in shop December, 2003 - May, 2004 and problem only goes away for about 500 miles and then returns)
Car decelerated instead of accelerating when passing; around 16,000 miles.
Spark Plugs have been replaced multiple times.
Computer has been replaced.
Coil Ignition Switch has been replaced.
Front and Rear Bumpers showing tape lines 23,000 miles.
General comments?
The vehicle is very comfortable.
Vehicle is great on gas mileage.
Vehicle can hold more than most vehicles.
Vehicle has let me down enough now that I won't purchase another one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylindar Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 24000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2004 |