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2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seats Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
5%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
47,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,250 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.

“Front control arm bushings need to be replaced. Car has only 39,000 miles on it. I purchased this vehicle used as a rental return with only 389 miles on it. Seems that the bushings shouldn't be going out with less than 40,000 miles on a vehicle. Vehicle has had all required maintenance and new tires - I baby this car. Also, panel with controls on left side of drivers seat has detached. I have tried to reattach many times with no success. I will need to bring to the dealership to fix. …”

NHTSA complaint #10436795, filed 2011-11, 39,000 miles

“For 2009 Pt Cruiser I called the Chrysler store requiring about recalls on the side plastic piece were your automatic seat adjustments are. They explained to me that there has been over thousands of cars has come in to get that fixed and is dangerous due to while your driving you seat will move cause the plastic will readjust you if you go over a bump or stopping. Its costing over 300 dollars to fix something that should be a recall item due to dangerous driving hazards. If the seat moves even more it can cause an accident or even worse death.”

NHTSA complaint #10376869, filed 2011-01, 44,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front driver's side seat erroneously rolled backwards, and the driver was unable to reach the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11623583, filed 2024-11, 87,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. When the contact entered the vehicle, the driver's seat switch bezel fractured and resulted in exposed wiring. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Prior to the failure, the vehicle experienced the same failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the component fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10865311, filed 2016-05, 50,000 miles

“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 2011-11

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
60 complaints
Engine
26 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
5 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 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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