1998 Dodge Durango seats problems

Filed Jan 21, 2015 · Seats · 197,243 miles · OR

I was crossing thru a unpaved road which was a little bumpy rocking my truck from left to right an my driver seat slid forward an back in which I heard a snap an my seat dropped in the back after sliding forward an back a couple times. Now my seat is at an odd position and when I come to a stop or drive off from a stop my seat slides back or forward. Very uncomfortable.

Filed Apr 26, 2014 · Seats · 198,000 miles · NM

Date complaint filed: 04/26/2014 component(s): seats date of incident: 04/02/2010 the federal safety agency id number: 10565005 vehicle identification no. (VIN): summary: the drivers side power seat moves backwards about 2 inches when I accelerate and comes forward the same amount when I brake. I purchased the vehicle used and the previous owner said it has always been that way. After researching online I have found hundreds of cases of the same thing. A recall is in order here as not only does this malfunction affect the safety of driver and passengers, it will only get worse as the movement will eventually cause the entire thing to fail.

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Seats · 127,000 miles · IN

The drivers side power seat moves backwards about 2 inches when I accelerate and comes forward the same amount when I brake. I purchased the vehicle used and the previous owner said it has always been that way. After researching online I have found hundreds of cases of the same thing. A recall is in order here as not only does this malfunction affect the safety of driver and passengers, it will only get worse as the movement will eventually cause the entire thing to fail.

Filed May 10, 2013 · Seats · 151,630 miles · VA

Drivers side electric seat moves back when accelerating and goes forward when braking feels like your going to go through the windshield.

Filed Jun 9, 2012 · Seats · 87,000 miles · GA

Driving along when seat track "broke" seat now travels back and forward while driving, braking or accellerating...causing my body to be pushed forward or backward. Could cause an accident within itself. Something needs to be done about this situation. My durango only has around 87,000 original miles an extremely well taken care of truck but with this problem, I fill like I am driving a broke down peice of sh.. And I love my truck. Seems like I have been lucky for mine to have lasted as long.

Filed May 25, 2012 · Seats · 115,000 miles · NH

While accelerating, heard a "snap" under the drivers seat. This power seat now has a rocking motion when accelerating or slowing down. Checked the internet and found countless number of blogs and comments on this exact problem, with some saying their seat is actually sliding back and forth on the seat rails. This is a known problem and I cannot believe that this is not a safety issue, warranting some recall or remedy by chrysler. If this seat can slide free in a hard acceleration or emergency stop, this could create accident or severe injury. This has not been addressed by the manufacturer !

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Seats · 110,256 miles · NY

The front drivers seat rocks back and forth the seat adjustor is broken not sure how it happened just went to go some where one day and it started rocking when I would accelerate.

Filed Dec 22, 2010 · Seats · 102,000 miles · ID

The bracket for the driver side seat broke while driving making the seat rock back and forth. Had to hold onto the stearing wheel to make it home. After reviewing saw that this is a commin problem and dodge should fix not have me pay the $400 I had to pay to fix their faulty equipment.

Filed Oct 9, 2010 · Seats · PA

I have a 98 durango and for the last 4 yrs the seat has moved about an inch back and forth. Now they say it wont pass inspection.

Filed Sep 9, 2010 · Seats · 116,000 miles · VA

I just purchased a 1998 dodge durango with 116,000 miles. When I drove it off the dealer's lot I noticed the drivers power seat travels at least an inch back and forth when accelerating or decelerating. The dealer says this is normal for this model. The travel interferes with braking. Online research indicates this is a common problem. Dodge indicate the problem is a failure caused by cracks in the seat track. Shouldn't the seat track be expected to last as last as the vehicle?