Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 24 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
24
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
04V268000
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 A...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | STEERING | POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING. |
| Nov 3, 2017 | STEERING | POWER STEERING LEAKAGE ON TURBO MODEL ENGINE HOT POSSIBLE FIRE HAD FIXED ONCE AND IT BROKE AGAIN , T... |
| Jan 23, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WH... |
| Jan 7, 2015 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE BEING INS... |
| Dec 17, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN, THERE ... |
| Nov 8, 2014 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WIT... |
| May 19, 2014 | STEERING | I LEFT MY RESIDENCE AT APPROX 8:45AM ON 5/19/2014 TURNED NORTH STEERING WAS FINE, THE SPEED LIMIT ... |
| Feb 18, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP AFTER APPLYING BRAKES. *TR |
| Sep 7, 2013 | STEERING | I FOUND THAT YOU ALL HAD ISSUED A RECALL ON 2004 NON TURBO CHRYSLER PT CRUISER PRESSURE HOSE. I HAVE... |
| Apr 26, 2013 | STEERING | 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER STEERING HOSE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD ... |
| Sep 3, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING HOSE FRA... |
| Aug 12, 2012 | STEERING | WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO MOVE FORWARD. INSPECTION OF THE CAR REVIEW... |
| Dec 1, 2011 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | MY PT CRUISER HAS HAD TO HAVE ALL OF THE FRONT END REPLACED, CAR STARTED ACTING UP AT 50,000 MILES A... |
| Jun 8, 2011 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, ... |
| Mar 10, 2010 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY... |
| Jan 20, 2010 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | MY 2004 PT CRUISER NEEDS THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY REPLACED AGAIN AFTER APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES. THE... |
| Jul 30, 2009 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY... |
| Jul 9, 2008 | STEERING | GRINDING NOISE, WOBBLE IN STEERING-LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING GONE AT 43000 MILES-REPLACEMENT COST $30... |
| Jun 1, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE IN THE STEE... |
| Nov 30, 2007 | STEERING | CHRYSLER IS CLAIMING THAT ALL OF POWER STEERING REPAIRS ARE NOT DUE TO THE RECALL ID NO. 04V268000. ... |