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US recalls (2)
Steering: hydraulic power assist, hose, piping, and connections
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIAL COVER, POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE HOSE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE, OR REPLACE AS NECESSARY, THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND CONFIRM TORQUE OF THE HOSE FASTENER AT THE STEERING GEAR END. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Power train: clutch assembly
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND THE CLUTCH DISC.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE CLUTCH MAY NOT DISENGAGE WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLYWHEEL AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES WITH THE UPDATED DESIGN PARTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 14, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Other
2019-08-21 · campaign 2019-420
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Steering
2004-06-04 · campaign 2004-186
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.4L non-turbo engine and an automatic transaxle, routing variation in the high pressure power steering hose could allow contact with the automatic transaxle differential cover, potentially damaging the hose. Subsequent fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under-hood fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and relocate, or replace as necessary, the power steering hose and confirm torque of the hose fastener at the steering gear end.
Owner complaints (258)
Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser (22 crashes, 15 fires, 20 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 10 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 217).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 45 | |
| Suspension | 35 | |
| Power train | 35 | |
| Exterior lighting | 34 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 29 | |
| Steering | 29 | |
| Air bags | 20 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $4,350 |
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,900 |
| PT Cruiser 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
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