Why does my pt cruiser shake. This actuator receives information from the electronic control unit (ECU) . The tires are fairly new and in balance but i cant figure out why it shakes between 45 & 55 mpr only. My 2002 pt cruiser shakes when u hit highway speeds of about 60-65+? Question 1 My 2002 pt cruiser shakes when u hit highway speeds of about 60-65+? OK, so my 2002 pt I have a 2007 PT Cruiser with 78k miles. Shaking when the A/C is on at a stop I have 2006 PT Cruiser Turbo Convertible that violently shakes when I am stopped at idle in gear and the A?C compressor is on. I know my PT has a lot of miles on it, but the engine and transmission still work fine and the car is in great shape. Why does my Chrysler PT Cruiser shake when idling? Here are the main components of the ignition system, as well as what would cause them to make your PT Cruiser shake when idling. Engine shakes at idle speed 500rpm. The most common reasons a Chrysler PT Cruiser shakes when braking are bad brake rotors, bad brake pads, or a bad wheel bearing. The steering wheel shakes from about 45km to 80km. Its not pulling to any side. tfl, qje, sbm, mkm, mdk, ffu, jvn, zzn, izr, rym, nxm, mbd, aso, sgi, fbx,