PT problems

Bought new in '04 and so far-

-power steering fluid leak at 7,500 miles

-cylinders 1 and 3 misfiring at 8,000

-faulty ignition switch at 25,800(last week)

Newest one- strange noises and vibration from the front left side of
the car, possibly clutch related according to a friend.

That's 4 problems in 3 years. The warranty expires today. I'll be
selling it this year for sure.

Anyone else have similar problems with their PT?

 

I've got a Voyager with the same 2.4L engine and probably the same
axles, ignition switch and power steering as in your PT.
I've had no problems except normal brake replacements for 92,000
miles.

Doug

 

Our PT had similar noise issues. the noise you hear is most likely caused
by front wheel bearings. Our PT has 67,000 KM and have had to replace the
bearings on both sides 6 months apart. another possibility is the lower
control arm bushings.

 

Thanks for the info. Of course Sunday when I drove to the dealer there
was no noise to hear or vibration to feel. I think it only happens
when it's 15 degrees out or under. The techs also didn't notice
anything. They did however find that the thermistor isn't working
properly. Since the warranty just ran out the replacement won't be
free but they are cutting me a deal and picking up half the cost
because I literally had it in there one day too late. I was also
informed that although the front brake pads are fine(ceramic
aftermarket) the rotors aren't doing so great. I had heard tales of
PTs having weak brakes, guess now I know it's true, not that I'm going
to have them replaced. Buying this car was one of the biggest mistakes
of my life. 4-6 problems in 3 years/26,000 miles is bullsh*t. I can
not afford to keep getting this car fixed now that the warranty is up.
It's getting sold or traded in ASAP for a used Corolla wagon or
Pontiac Vibe. I might miss the engine torque and uniqueness of the
body but I'm not going to miss the problems and only getting 20mpg.

 

Tell me a vehicle that isn't reported to have brake/rotor problems these
days.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

 

Are you trying to tell me that most cars start to experience brake
problems at 26,000 miles? If you are, well I disagree and if I'm wrong
there are still the other issues I mentioned. Unacceptable.

 

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LITTLE HIGH ON THE RPM?
I have an 01 and it red lines at about 6,200 and then the governor kick in

Did have wires and plugs replaced under warantee due to milage dropping
to about 20/23
It is a 5 speed and gets around 28 with 35# air in the tires. Few lights
and stops in my normal driving routes.
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Mine's a manual. 20mpg or so city. The EPA rating is 22 so 20 isn't
that bad unless you compare it to something like the Corolla motor.
Gas could easily be $5 a gallon in the next few years and I don't make
that much money. But of course I bought the car knowing about what
kind of milage I would be getting, that isn't really the issue here.

 

I had missed the part about the 26,000 miles.

Bill Putney
(To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
address with the letter 'x')

 

My 2004 has had one problem in 46,00 miles - left front wheel bearing,
replaced under warranty. I recall that there was vibration/noise when
decelerating. Front brake pads are still OK (barely).