Bad wheel bearings

[VandyCruiser]

Hello out there. I just had to replace my two front wheel bearings on my 05 PT Cruiser. It only has 27K miles on it. I bought it used from Carmax in March with 17K on it. Isnt that early for wheel bearings to go out? Anybody else had this happen?

[CREWZIN]

WELCOME to the forum.

Yes it is early. Sometimes the bearings last a lifetime. What probably happened is that Carmax took your car in from someone else as a trade. They inspected it, and tightened down the axle nuts above spec and put too much pressure on the bearings, burning them out. Just a guess, and you'll never be able to prove it. It could have been the previous owner also.

[VandyCruiser]

Thanks. Atleast I purchased their extended warranty, so it isn't out of pocket today.

[bobs turbo pt]

just had them done in the wifes pt just about 25,000 they said they were just starting to make noise and it was still covered !! so what the heck

[bados]

Going on 68k miles and so far no problems with wheel bearings. I've heard some people say that over size wheels are sometimes to blame.

[ucantcme]

I need my bearings replaced as well.. 54k miles

[PT Chix]

i had mine go out when i had 40k on my pt. and i never drive it. so go figure. the dealership fought tooth and nail with me. they didnt watn to fix it under warrenty. but they ended up doing it