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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3C4FY48B13T523177 · Checked Sep 16, 2026
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3C4FY48B13T•••••• 2003 Chrysler PT CRUISER

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Most reported Power Train 2 Seat Belts 1 Suspension 1

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Power Train Sep 2006
The contact stated when the clutch was engaged at any speed, the transmission did not shift into gear effectively. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem. The vehicle was subsequently taken to a private repair shop, who determined that…
Suspension Sep 2004
2003 pt cruiser was purchased new in 03 and shortly after had to have transmission work done. Now I have front end groaning noises that, after 5 visits to the dealer, cannot be fixed. Car sounds like an antique when going over bumps. Car also does not handle well and feels…
Seat Belts Nov 2002
Locking mechanism broke during the instillation of a child seat. If this can break this part I feel that it would not hold up in an accident. Dt
Power Train Jul 2004
The contact owns a 2003 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that this vehicle had a transmission failure on four occasions while driving 65 mph. The hoses were repaired the first three times and the transmission was replaced the fourth time. During each failure the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3C4FY48B13T523177 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.