Overview & Reviews

For 2004, a PT Dream Cruiser Series 3 "True Blue" model is available in limited production. Also, a 180-horsepower turbocharged engine will be available on the Limited and Touring Edition models. Additionally, a Chrome Accent Group is available for the Limited that includes various exterior accents (including a chrome fuel door), as well as metallic-finish pedals and shift knob.

• Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.

• Acceleration can be sluggish with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.

User Reviews:

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  car is junk. - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By ptmike - June 6 - 5:26 pm

  oil leaks,oil leaks.oil leaks!!!!!!! brakes,rotors,cyl head replace!!! tires at 30000 miles. poor service from dealers & chrysler.don`t buy one!!!!!!.

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  Not as good , as it looks - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By journey1010 - March 21 - 10:00 am

  Had an accident a year later and none of the air bags deployed. Dealership was not honest on delails important to safely. Would not buy from Chrysler ever again.

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  Lacking Build Quality - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Srpass - September 5 - 2:00 am

  Drives nice. Eats a lot of gas and am concerned about the safety factor. Car feels like its made pencil thin. Nice design and interior design.

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  Torquey but problematic - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By lsimy - August 30 - 2:00 am

  I bought mine slightly used from a Chrysler dealer. Two weeks in, I had to have the tranny completely rebuilt and a PCM swapped out.

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  problem from the beginning - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By disappointed - October 29 - 2:43 pm

  My problem is that I have had multiple front end and suspension problems. In four years I have had multiple wheel bearing, three sets of lower control arms and numerous trips to the dealship complaining about the rattle in the front of my car. Now I have more suspension problems, a broken motor mount and a blow head gasket. It is a shame because I really love my car just hate the poor design.

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  Troublesome PT! - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Chris - February 27 - 12:30 pm

  We purchased our 2004 PT (new) in Feb 2005. We are currently at 64K miles & are not happy campers. We have had 4 service calls for engine jerking when starting the car. Dealership did a tune up and changed spark plugs the first time. Back to the dealership 21 days later (same problem), changed the spark plug wires (warranty). Back again 45 days later because of defect with the new spark plug wires (warranty). Now we are back again, but we are out of warranty. We had to replace the tires at 30K miles. We were told (by the Goodyear location) that the back end is out of alignment (from the factory) and cannot be fixed. We have 2 Hyundais with +160K and have never had service issues!

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  Average Vehicle - 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By nightfrog65 - January 17 - 7:12 pm

  Wife owns one of these, so I get a chance to drive occasionally. Not overly impressed with this car, but dont hate it. Acceleration is average, but the engine seems under-powered for the weight of the vehicle. The turbo version is better. Wifes car is auto-perhaps the 5 speed is better suited for the engine. Working on vehicle is difficult for many tasks given that engine is tightly wedged in compartment-changing timing belt and water pump is a real nightmare-I let the dealer do that job :) Styling is ok-wife likes it better than I do. That being said, it is pretty roomy on the inside-can easily fit 5 adults and cargo. Fuel economy suffers due to weight of vehicle.