Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheel & Tire Problems

Wheel & Tire complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Rim
  55
• Sidewall
  11
• Tread/belt
  9
• Pressure monitoring and regulating systems
  8
• Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
  4
• Valve
  3
• Bead
  1
• Hub
  1

Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  3625%
• 25k–50k
  5337%
• 50k–75k
  2719%
• 75k–100k
  1611%
• 100k–150k
  86%
• 150k+
  21%

What owners report

A follow-up to complaint 11001939 ; where the wheel sensor/valve blew out of the rim ; took the tire and rim to "costco tire" where I had bought the tires ; the Chrysler aluminum sensor was still inside the tire ; they said the aluminum was so corroded ; they could not repair it ; now as an engineer in the metals industry ; you n e v e r ; put aluminum and steel parts together because just them touching each other ; causes a galvanic reaction which does exactly what happened here...............corrosion and separation. Any time the two metal touch you get this reaction; to put these together you surround the metal with a sleeve called a "jock" kit to keep the separate; obviously to prevent this. …

Wheel sensor /air valve blew out of wheel itself on the interstate 79 @ 70 MPH ; obviously lost all air suddenly ; have heard of this problem from another PT cruise owner ; these are factory installed wheel sensor/air valves................no damage stopped with 10 seconds. I see reports here as far back as 2011 ; shown under tires.

The check tire light came on in my 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Upon filling the tire, the air-hose popped off and hit me. I found that the threaded portion of the stem was broken off along with the valve. I contacted Chrysler about the sensor and the problem that I had experienced and was told that it was "common wear and tear" and that they did not cover this. I have checked with multiple tire sales companies and have found that this is a common problem and how the problem occurs. The air hose has to be placed and held totally straight on the valve. The stems are extremely fragile and often break if the hose is bent or pulled. I suffer from parkinson's and back problems and cannot stay bent down for very long so I was using a station that allows pre-set pressure and a clamping device for the stem. …

TPMS light came on. Stopped to check low tire. As I was trying to air it up I had a hard time. I inspected the valve stem to find it cracked around the threaded part. I took it to a Chrysler dealer. I was told the TPMS was not under warranty because it was not an internal failure. However when I had them order me one I was told that this TPMS part was on back order. 75,000 of them. Sounds like a manufacturing defect to me.

My 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser constantly loses air in the driver side rear tire. I have had 2 blown tires while driving both on the drivers side rear tire. I need air the drivers side rear tire every day.

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser left front tire blew out. Consumer states that Goodyear dealer stated the blown tire was not covered under the warranty because the damage was on the sidewall. They paid full price for a new tire. The consumer experienced a second failure just like the first occurrence, the damage occurred in the sidewall of the tire.

Arizonian allseason silver addition 215/50/r17 seperating at seams 2 of 4 tires costing me over $200.00 to replace tires are less than 6000 miles and less than 4 yrs old rated for 60-75,000 miles sold to me by americas discount tire in redding california. Vehicle always garaged (2 tires with same issue replaced and I do not trust other 2 tires)

The motor mounts failed and now the rocker arms are shot. I am afraid to drive the car. I had two mounts repaired-still shakes. Took in for an oil change-they said the rocker arms are shot. Getting an estimate today. I am moving April 18 from california to texas and am concerned about the safety of this car. It has 40,000 miles on it.