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#BS-2004-CHRPTC-353A

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Based on reports from 290 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
290
Crashes
23
Fires
20
Recalls
3
TSBs
66
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 290 complaints, 23 crashes, 20 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

overheating

6 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
2

engine stalls dies while driving

6 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
3

clutch failed

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

38 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 53K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

61
0–30K
63
30–60K
44
60–90K
26
90–120K
16
120–150K
11
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (63 reports) • Median: 53K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (38 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical38 (13%)
Engine23 (8%)
Steering18 (6%)
Lights18 (6%)
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing17 (6%)
Wheels & Tires14 (5%)
Airbags11 (4%)
Suspension10 (3%)

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, with 38 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 53K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

22
04
31
05
21
06
32
07
34
08
22
09
22
10
13
11
21
12
9
13
25
14
8
15
6
16
9
17
5
18
3
19
5
20
1
21
1
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

04V268000Sep 2004

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.

08E033000May 2008

SUSPENSION

FEDERAL MOGUL IS RECALLING 6,903 AFTERMARKET BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES SHIPPED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 9, 2007 AND MARCH 26, 2008, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS. THE PART NUMBERS PACKAGED WITH INCORRECT NUTS ARE: K7147, K7329, K8683, AND 104353. THESE PARTS WERE MADE FOR USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.

09E012000May 2009

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Chrysler Pt Cruiser is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

290

Class avg

375

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2004.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 290 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser is related to the electrical, with 38 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser reliable?
The 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 290 complaints, 23 crash reports, and 20 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Pt Cruiser problems start?
Based on 221 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 53,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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