SeatsPart report

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seats Problems

Complaints: 9about this part
Share: 2%of 511 total for the year
Median mileage: 26,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 2% of the 511 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Consumer stated while child was getting out of the vehicle on the passenger's rear side a metal stick exposed out of the rear seat material and the injured child's arm.”

NHTSA complaint #10040058, filed 2003-10, 26,000 miles

“The contact stated while driving the vehicle there is a chemical smell which gave contact headaches and an occasional sore throat. The dealership inspected the vehicle and determined there was not a defect in the vehicle. The front end of the vehicle was out of alignment. There was excessive wind noise when the windows were rolled up. The speakers made a loud noise. The rear seat backing was replaced. Updated 07/25/06.”

NHTSA complaint #10160463, filed 2006-06, 22,299 miles

“Consumer is complaining of the heated seat switch which is mounted on the out board side of the drivers seat. This switch cannot be seen when sitting in the seat. Consumer feels the swithch is improperly positioned. Also, when moving in both the passenger and the drivers seat the switch is easily agitated and will come on when it is not needed.”

NHTSA complaint #568210, filed 2002-11

“There is no barrier under drivers seat to prevent objects from rear compartment to roll under and wedge themselves under brake pedal.already had a near accident do to this. Please do something before somebody get kill. Dealer has no answer for this problem.”

NHTSA complaint #765751, filed 2002-08

“Driver's outboard heated seat switch hazardous to drive with. Left leg compresses outboard seat over heated seat switch when seated. Must take left hand off of steering wheel to push seat inboard to see switch. Also must take eyes off of road to look down at the uncovered switch. When driving heated seat switch comes on & off when moving button or thigh to left. When temperature is 90 deg. & air conditioning is on, very uncomfortable fighting to turn off the heated seat switch. Time to look down & move outboard seat inward contributes to an accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #769092, filed 2002-10

Seats: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2010	4	18%
2009	5	5%
2008	3	3%
2007	5	3%
2006	5	1%
2005	1	1%
2004	5	2%
2003	6	2%
2002	9	2%
2001	6	1%

Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
97 complaints Body and structure
67 complaints Exterior lighting
55 complaints Steering
45 complaints Air bags
44 complaints Suspension
40 complaints Engine cooling
38 complaints Brakes
37 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints Other or unknown
28 complaints Engine
22 complaints Wheels
21 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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