Chrysler Pt Cruiser owners have reported 43 seats related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common seats problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seats (27 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's front seat heater/cooler (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The front passenger seat heating system experienced a catastrophic electrical malfunction. While the vehicle was started and parked in our driveway, the front passenger seat suddenly developed an extreme hot spot and became engulfed in flames even though the heated seat switch was in the off Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Pt Cruiser turbo convertible. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire, while the vehicle was turned off. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The fire department filed a report and diagnosed that the seat heater ignited the fire. Read details...
Head restraints are causing poor visibility. Dealer was notified, and unwilling to assist in this matter. Consumer believes this to be a design problem, the rear head rests are very distracting and confusing when using the inside rear view mirror, the front seat head rests block visibility when Read details...
I entered my drivers side, sat on seat, talking to my sister who was in the passenger side, still had my keys in my hand and was attempting to put on my seatbelt,felt my what I thought was my car moving. When I realized it was my seat moving forward, I pushed the button back to stop it. Read details...
I have changed the drivers seat trim panel many times now where it is held by 4 cheaply made plastic tabs then add insult to injury charge over a $100 for a cheap piece of plastic the size of a small dinner plate. Read details...