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2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base 4dr Wagon

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Front Wheel Drive, Small Wagon, Sport Utility Vehicle
20 mpg city / 26 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

Tire Problem Uneven Wear

Vehicle Pulls

Exterior: Molding Loose/Fell Off

Source: J. D. Power and Associates Vehicle Dependability Study ^SM
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Compared to other Premium Compact Cars

Scores better than Average

Scores worse than Average

Other Premium Compact Cars

22.5%

14.4%

Brakes Are Noisy

22.5% of 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
14.4% of all Premium Compact Car owners complained overall.

12.5%

6.4%

Excessive Brake Dust On Wheels

12.5% of 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
6.4% of all Premium Compact Car owners complained overall.

9.5%

7.0%

Tire Problem Uneven Wear

9.5% of 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
7.0% of all Premium Compact Car owners complained overall.

8.6%

5.0%

Vehicle Pulls

8.6% of 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
5.0% of all Premium Compact Car owners complained overall.

8.2%

4.5%

Exterior: Molding Loose/Fell Off

8.2% of 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser owners surveyed reported this issue.
4.5% of all Premium Compact Car owners complained overall.

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