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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base 4dr Wagon

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Front Wheel Drive, Small Wagon, Sport Utility Vehicle
22 mpg city / 29 mpg hwy

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Top 5 PT Cruiser Problems

According to the J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study ^SM, these are the five most commonly reported issues with this vehicle, based on feedback from verified owners after three years of ownership:

Brakes Are Noisy

Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels

Wind Noise

Engine: Stumbles, Hesitates, or Dies

Check Engine Light Indicated Problem

Source: J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study ^SM
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Compared to other Compact Multi Activity Vehicles

Scores better than Average

Scores worse than Average

Other Compact Multi Activity Vehicles

32.7%

11.1%

Brakes Are Noisy

32.7% of 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
11.1% of all Compact Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.

14.9%

5.8%

Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels

14.9% of 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
5.8% of all Compact Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.

8.7%

14.2%

Wind Noise

8.7% of 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
14.2% of all Compact Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.

6.9%

2.7%

Engine: Stumbles, Hesitates, or Dies

6.9% of 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
2.7% of all Compact Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.

5.8%

3.6%

Check Engine Light Indicated Problem

5.8% of 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
3.6% of all Compact Multi Activity Vehicle owners complained overall.

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