2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,040miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,040 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.
“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side seat inadvertently moved forward toward the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic was able to adjust the front driver's seatback to its original position; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11445348, filed 2021-12, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated the seat control became fractured, causing the driver's seat to move around independently while the contact was driving. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who ordered and replaced the control panel. The contact was concerned that the new control panel would not remedy the issue due to the way the control panel was designed. The failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 10/17/13”
NHTSA complaint #10536915, filed 2013-08, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the plastic covering of the electronic driver's seat adjuster detached and caused the driver's seat control motor, wires, and clip to be exposed and loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 11,581.”
NHTSA complaint #10456603, filed 2012-04, 9,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle seat control broke and as a result she could not adjust the seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated four times that it was a design flaw and it needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance and referred her to NHTSA. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 5,080 and the current mileage was 13,708.”
NHTSA complaint #10429494, filed 2011-10, 5,080 milesRelated service bulletins
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Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
5 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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