2005 Dodge Dakota seats problems

Filed Mar 10, 2021 · Body, Seats · 189,000 miles · MO

While driving on I-635 northbound at around 25 to 30 MPH with 4x4 activated on a single line available since it was cleared and salted. Without warning I was the only vehicle that veered right hard and I lost control of the vehicle almost crashing onto the metal beam along the highway. I went past the shoulder and down to the bottom of hill, but thankfully vehicle didn't turn off. I had to switch off 4x4 and back on and was able to climb up despite the snow back to the highway with no further reoccurrence. Unfortunately when this happened my passenger seat went forward and is now stuck and I broke lever trying to bring it back from front reclining. Because of the rough terrain the rear quarter panels where the was some rust have cracked

Filed Feb 27, 2020 · Airbags, Seats · 112,855 miles · IL

Heated driver seat caught fire. Called dealership and was told there was a recall on the driver heated seat. The dealer said there was airbag recall on the driver and passenger side of the truck. The dealer said they would not repair airbags and would need to contact dodge for a case number. Contacted dodge and was told just drive carefully.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Electrical, Seats · CO · fire

I received a recall notice for the t80 heated seats in my 2005 dodge dakota I called the chrysler representative schedule a repair service with perkins dodge colorado springs he ordered the seats I told the representative that the passenger side had a burn hole in it and had caught fire when the new seats arrived at perkins dodge I took my truck in to be repaired they told me they will not do the passenger seat because of the burn hole has cut out pieces. I told them I had to remove some of the burnt material to put a seat cover on and still utilize the seat. Seats are still under recall they ordered them knowing that there was a burn hole I don't understand why they will not proceed with the repair the information for the case number and representative I talked to is here.... My name is [xxx] from the fca case management division, I have been assigned as your case manager. Here is some information that will be helpful for you to have: your case number is [xxx] the chrysler case management telephone number is: [xxx] my direct extension: [xxx] my work hours are: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm eastern standard time (monday-friday). I will contact you within one business day of your appointment by telephone to review your case with you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr - (recall related incident) ts

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Seats · 110,000 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the passenger seat overheated and caught fire. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v820000 (seats); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Haley chrysler dodge jeep ram airport (5400 s laburnum ave, richmond, va 23231, (804) 663-5337) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 27, 2019 · Seats · PA

2005 dodge dakota. Consumer writes in regard to heated seats safety recall t80/the federal safety agency 17v‑820 and when vehicle will be repaired. *as

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Seats · DC

2005 dodge dakota. Consumer writes in regard to a settle claim for faulty heated seats that caught on fire. *as

Filed Oct 1, 2018 · Seats · MI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the part for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v820000 (seats) was unavailable. The dealer (parkway chrysler dodge jeep ram, 21560 hall rd, clinton twp, mi 48038, (586) 465-7210) was unable to verify a reasonable time frame to receive the part. The contact stated that a hole was burned in the driver's seat near the console. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was not able to specify when the part would be supplied to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was not available. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Seats · NC · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v820000 (seats). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (john greene chrysler/jeep/dodge, 910 jamestown road, morganton, nc 28655) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact also stated that the front passenger seat caught fire in february of 2017. The fire was extinguished by the driver. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Seats · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v820000 (seats); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Tomball dodge in tomball, texas was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable, and that chrysler had not determined a remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 27, 2018 · Seats · 195,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the seat heaters were turned on. After the passenger exited the vehicle, the passenger stated to the contact that the seats were very hot. The contact stated that the passenger seat started to smoke as the vehicle was driven 25 miles to the fire station where the fire was extinguished and the contact was informed that the fire started in the seat. The contact was able to drive to the dealer brickner's of antigo inc. (123 e highway 64, antigo wi 54409) where it was diagnosed that a fuse for the heated seats were turned off. The next day the contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer for an oil change an at that time was informed that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v820000 (seats) and that the vehicle could not be repaired because the parts for the recall were discontinued. The manufacturer was also contacted and was unable to provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000. *tt *js