Component Record

Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Seats Problems

10 distinct owners reported a seats problem on the 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage10 complaints

10 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

00V366000Reported November 9, 2000 - 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on November 9, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 1,211,756 vehicles across all affected models.

02V162000Reported June 14, 2002 - 77,000 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 77,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine83 Electrical System81 Suspension69 Vehicle Structure67 Steering64 Wheels62

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.