2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seats Problems

“While letting my car warm up, with the heated seats on low, the drivers seat started smoldering, and filled the car with smoke. I phoned 911 for the fire truck. The cushion under the leather upholstery disintegrated under the heat. The car is a 2003 Pt Cruiser gt turbo, with only 23000 km. I have not contacted my dealer, yet.”

“Was warming my car up and drove 2 miles to my mom's house and turned it off. Came out about 30 minutes later and the car was full of smoke. Aired out the car and noticed a burnt hole in the middle of the passenger seat. The seat warmer had malfunction and started the seat on fire. Even with the vehicle turned off.”

“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 position and had not been activated. The failed heated seat component has been retained and is available for inspection. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or service center because the incident occurred at our residence and the vehicle is currently undriveable due to burned electrical wiring. …”

“The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving approximately 25 MPH, there was a burning odor coming from the front driver side seat. The contact mentioned that there was a seat cushion placed on the driver seat and, when it was removed, it was discovered that there was a large burn. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 202,078.”

“While attempting to remove the right rear seat, it became stuck then released suddenly causing the consumer to fall and severely injure his right wrist.”