Why does my PT Cruiser keeps overheating?

Why does my PT Cruiser keeps overheating?

While there are a variety of reasons your Chrysler PT Cruiser is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat. Coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.)

Is there any recalls on a 2005 PT Cruiser?

There are currently no recorded recalls for this car.

What can cause a 2005 PT Cruiser to overheat?

There are a variety of reasons your Chrysler PT Cruiser is overheating, but the most common are a coolant leak and water pump. A failed thermostat.

What transmission is in a 2005 PT Cruiser?

4-speed automatic
5-speed manual
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser/Transmission

What are common reasons my Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats?

What are common reasons my Chrysler PT Cruiser overheats? While there are a variety of reasons your Chrysler PT Cruiser is overheating, the most common 3 are a coolant leak (water pump, radiator, hose etc.), the radiator fan, or a failed thermostat.

Why does my PT Cruiser have liquid cooling?

*all* engines are aircooled. Most of the cooling at speed occurs from airflow (auto engineering 101) and liquid cooling is essentially for the heads due to other issues. A combination of factors (square area, airflow, airflow speed, effective channeling) are all compromised on the Cruiser design.

Are there any recalls on the 2005 PT Cruiser?

Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.

Is the Chrysler PT Cruiser front wheel drive?

Please call Member Services at 1-800-333-0663 The attention-getting PT Cruiser is essentially a front-wheel drive wagon, although its taller height gives it more of an SUV look, as well as a slightly higher driving position. The Cruiser offers attractively flexible interior packaging, but is limited by its powertrain and total cargo capacity.