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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 349 total for the year
Median mileage
27,432miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,432 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.

“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. It would not stop and I was now stuck into my steering wheel. I have a pace maker and the steering wheel was crushing me. I started to panic, screamed at my sister to call 911, opened my sunroof so I could breathe. …”

NHTSA complaint #10204685, filed 2007-10, 27,432 miles

“The panel that controls the drivers seat keeps breaking and wires are exposed from the panel. The first time it happened my battery went dead. It and the panel were replaced at the same time. Less than two weeks later it broke again and wires are exposed. I called Chrysler dealer and their complaint line. I am waiting for a call from a service manager that is never available. They say it is not covered by warranty but repaired the first time since I was a good customer. I called when it happened the second time. They said they would order the part and repair it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10224827, filed 2008-04, 6,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. In an attempt to move the seat forward, the contact pressed the seat retractor button. The seat began to move forward, but then stopped. The contact had to quickly exit the vehicle. The seat stopped once it reached the steering wheel. The current mileage was 45,000 and failure mileage was 44,900. Updated 05/20/08. Updated 05/20/08”

NHTSA complaint #10225272, filed 2008-04, 44,900 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact eventually took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the 02 sensor needed to be replaced. In addition, the controls that adjusted the front driver's seat would fracture continuously and was replaced twice. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 78,000. Updated 01/18/13 updated 1/28/2013”

NHTSA complaint #10488999, filed 2012-12

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2010418%
200955%
200833%
200753%
200651%
200511%
200452%
200362%
200292%
200161%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
138 complaints
Engine
55 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaints
Engine cooling
36 complaints
Air bags
35 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints
Exterior lighting
21 complaints
Steering
18 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Electronic stability control
15 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 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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