2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 97 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Purchased automobile 12/07/2010...repairs conducted on 1/21/11 (1) replacement drivers (outer) l panel driver seat switch bezel broken *same exists panel continually breaks down after sitting on drivers seat (2) power lock system l/r door would not lock/or/unlock * additional electrical problems with late automatic locking of automobile doors on 11/14/11 during oil-change (mechanic) discovered (1) broken motor mounts (upper/lower) rf engine (2) shock leaking...mechanic stated in 20 plus yrs of work as a mechanic he has replaced many Pt Cruiser-broken motor mounts...myself, I documented all…”
NHTSA complaint #10435634, filed 2011-11Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser
60 complaintsEngine
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 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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