1997 Dodge Dakota seats problems

Filed May 1, 2014 · Seats · 125,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the driver front seat was unstable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and no repairs were made. The failure mileage was 125,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 4, 2006 · Seats · 36,500 miles · TX

I cannot rest properly against the seat back it will recline on its own. Reaching into pocket at drive-thru restaurants applying moderate pressure against seat back it falls all the way back. If I accelerate swiftly the seat back will drop from behind me. In event of accident I'm sure I will have no support to prevent whiplash.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Seats · 102,000 miles · CA

For a period of a year front driver and passenger set back collapsed. This happened over fifty times and while driving. Consumer tried cleaning the recliner handle and surrounding area, but the problem still occurs.

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Seats, Suspension · 60,000 miles · KS

Replace both sides of upper and lower ball joints at 60k and 120k despite using the best grease in them synthetic. I've complained about the seat back before since new it falls back. Front bucket.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Seats · MA

I have a 1997 dodge dakota extra cab. It constanly leaks water onto the floorboards, soaking the carpet.many other owners report this problem too. Also the drivers seatback will not lock. When I put on the brake,the back of the seat reclines. This is a very dangerous defect.

Filed Apr 24, 2003 · Seats · 75,000 miles · SC · 3 injuries

While accelerating from a stop both front seats randomly fall almost flat, causing several near rear end collisions from losing control of steering wheel. On occasions the driver seat has fallen and striking our 2 year old in the face. Not only does it collapse from stops, as does it happen when hitting a small bump, speed bumps, or other small rough patches in the road. I have found no way to keep them upright and I fully believe this is a manufacture defect and I should not have to foot the $700+ bill to replace/repair these seats.

Filed Oct 1, 2002 · Seats · MI

Consumer states when vehicle was rear ended, the driver side seat back recline backwards into the rear driver side seat and the seat frame twisted. Which could of caused serious injuries it rear seat was occupied at time of accident.dealer contacted. Nlm

Filed Jul 14, 2002 · Acceleration, Seats · ID

Speedometor and cruise control quit working replaced speed sensor per dealer and still not working. Also seat doesn't lock in upright position on drivers side. Transfer case seal went out and had to replace transfer case. I hate this truck and I couldn't give it away.

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Seats · FL

Drivers seat back adjuster is stripped. Upon acceleration, seatback will collapse into an almost flat position. I have lost control on several occasions. Dealer,manufacturer,and vehicle extended warranty company all refuse to repair. What prompted me was a report on tv about this same problem where a guy died from a minor rearend collision,he was also driving an extended cab pickup and his seatback failed, he hit his head on the back window frame and died! Repair part cost is $700 not including labor.

Filed Jun 12, 2001 · Seats · CA · crash

A part inside the front seat broke easily in rear end crash, front seat was occupied. Driver was going 12 MPH when hit in the rear of the truck by a vehicle hit by a vehicle going 40 MPH. The difference is only 28 MPH and the seat broke, the driver fell straight back and was unconscious, sliding under the seatbelt towards the floor. The part of the seat that broke was defective.