2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Seats Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Seats Complaints
LET ME START BY SAYING I JUST BOUGHT THIS 2001 LIMITED EDITION PT CRUISER THREE DAYS AGO FROM A PRIVATE DEALER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY, HEADING HOME FROM WORK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, AND WANTED TO TRY THE CRUISE CONTROL. I TURNED IT ON AND SET IT FOR 67MPH TO SEE IF IT WORKED FIRST. THEN I WENT TO RESET IT TO MY ACTUAL DESIRED SPEED BY TAPPING MY BRAKES, THEN I TRIED THE SWITCH ON THE ARM OF MY STEERING WHEEL BUT THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T SHUT OFF. I GOT OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT AND WAS ABLE TO SLOW DOWN TO 40MPH BEFORE MY BRAKES LOCKED UP AND I WAS FORCED TO RUN THE STOP SIGN AT THE END OF THE OFF RAMP. (THANK GOD IT WAS AT 3AM AND MY BABY WASN'T WITH ME!). I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER DOING 20MPH BEFORE THE...
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE GEAR SHIFTER BECAME LOOSE AND TEMPORARILY INOPERATIVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A TRANSMISSION EXPERT AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE GEAR BOX BUSHINGS AND THRUST WASHERS WERE MISSING. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE CLUTCH CABLES AT THE COST OF $300. IN ADDITION, THE SEAT CABLES TO THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT FAILED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND LEFT A MESSAGE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 28,000.
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE AIR BAG SWTICH HAS BEEN CHANGED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED. *NLM THE CODE ON THE LEFT SIDE SEAT SQUIB OPEN WAS FOUND, WHICH WAS TAKEN APART AND REINSTALLED. THE STEREO WAS DEFECTIVE. SCC
Other 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER Problem Areas
Structure
53 complaints
Electrical System
45 complaints
Wheelsrim
35 complaints
Unknown Or Other
29 complaints
Wheels
25 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Exterior Lighting
23 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
20 complaints
Suspension
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
18 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
17 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
16 complaints
Tires
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
10 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
9 complaints
Suspensionrear
9 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
8 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
6 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Seat Belts
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Child Seat
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Interior Lighting
2 complaints
Parking Brake
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tiressidewall
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint