2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seat belts of the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“As I was driving there was suddenly a loud explosion and the smell of black powder (like a gunshot) and I was hit very hard in the upper right chest, driver's side, by a shock wave that felt as if I had been shot. The odor was coming from the area near the brake and gas pedals. The air bag light had been coming on and off randomly for months. It never stayed on more than a few seconds. I had the car in for its big va state inspection, to the tune of $2059.03, in april at the Chrysler dealership where I have taken it for one year. …”
NHTSA complaint #10664840, filed 2014-12, 160,600 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The seat belt failed and caused the contact to hit her head on the steering wheel. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10790134, filed 2015-11, 71,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. During a crash under normal driving conditions, the driver side seat belt tore. The driver and two passengers were injured and transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The speed, purchase date, and powertrain were unknown. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10203201, filed 2007-09, 70,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the center seat belt strap (rear) locked when the rear seat was laid down. He was unable to return the seat to the upright position. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 27,000. The consumer stated had to cut the strap to allow passenger's to ride in the seat. The consumer stated the dealer would not fix the defect because it was not within the 3 year warranty by 2 months. The consumer stated cant afford $500 to repair the seat belt. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191931, filed 2007-05, 27,000 milesSeat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
44 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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