We have classified the 23 complaints from 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser about STEERING into the following categories.
Clock spring broke in steering column while making a right hand turn
While traveling on the highway the steering column has a noise coming from underneath the vehicle. the dealership is aware of the problem. nlmthe fluid line underneath the vehicle is mounted low which hits curbs and speed bumps unless driving 5 to 10 mph. *jg
Car pulls to the right and vibration. dealer has switched tires from front to back, side to side, and have replaced 4 original tires and 7 additional tires. dealer still claims it is a tire problem instead of something is wrong with vehicle. vehicle still has a pull and vibration. steering column squeaks. steering column replace, lubed and still have a squeak. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763033
Power steering hose, no protection under car. mr
I have had my pt cruiser in 4 different times in the passed 11/2 years. there is a serious wobble in the steering, and each time the dealer looks at my complaint. they rotate and balance the tires. i have told them on each consecutive visit that the problem has not been resolved. at one point a dealer told me that they had used the wrong "kind" of wheel weights and they were loosening up. another visit warranted a new steering column. the problem persists i have looked for recalls, and service bulletins but none are in affect for this particular problem. it has been quite frustrasting to not see the problem solved. i am looking for help, and am considering filing the minnesota lemon law. thinking that i should start here. dt
1. steering wheel became loose on shaft while traveling at 68-70 mph; 2. headlights would flicker from bright to dim, and 3. front weels out of alignment. most problem was corrected by dealer. >> please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
A popping, or cracking sound occurs in the steering column when i turn sharply to the left, i.e. turning into a parking space or a driveway, which is always at low speeds. the dealership checked it, said they didn't think it was a problem, wouldn't know what to do to fix it, and hadn't gotten any tsbs on it. i have talked to several other pt owners with the problem, but only one actually had the steering column replaced.*ak