2003 Dodge Durango seats problems

Filed Jan 8, 2020 · Engine, Seats · 1 miles · OH

I purchased my vehicle 10/2019. Since then I have taken to repair shop for vehicle stalls when coming to a stop or at a stop, let along when slowing for a stop. Then RPM's drop! I have almost been rear ended multiple times due to this, with my children and grandchildren in car!!! The shop I've taken to can not find out why this is happening. Granted we tried replacing hoses, valve gaskets tune up. I feel there should be a recall to find and fix this before a serious injury happens. This has also happened as I was driving and I had to put in neutral to restart. The streets and roads I have to travel are usually always busy. Also the vehicle when stopping the front driver and passenger seats slide back and forth, they are not what I would call safe... For I believe the rules ares to check mirrors, adjust seating, wear seat belts to ensure that you will be driving safely. I could be wrong but I'm pretty positive. Needs fixing now!! The other issue is the hoses... They seem to fall off and I take into shop just to hear its the hose again. Not counting numerous other issues like windows not rolling down some days, rear heater doesn't work unless the front heater is off. I've always been a dodge fan but I think with all these issues with this vehicle I'll be checking out out dodge and moving to someone that actually doesn't have over 6 recalls on the vehicles and multiple other complaints like dodge has had and that I've just read.

Filed Jan 3, 2016 · Seats · TX

Takata recall: electric power front seats move front to rear, when you stop and then accelerate.

Filed Apr 15, 2015 · Engine, Seats · LA

While driving, I noticed that when I accelerate after braking, the driver seat slides back and forth about an inch. Also, when I'm at a red light, with my foot on the brakes the vehicle accelerates. Both of these are very serious and dangerous issues and should be recalls.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Seats · 99,500 miles · FL

The drivers side seat in the vehicle moves forward and backwards while starting and stopping, and occasionally while driving approximately 1 inch. It is called a "rocking" seat as described by hundreds of dodge durango owners online and in dodge forums. It cannot be fixed, it needs to be replaced. The seat movement is distracting and potentially dangerous. I am afraid the problem will get worse, to the point that the vehicle will be un-driveable. Help! I am the only owner of this vehicle and have taken great care of it. Thank you.

Filed Feb 4, 2012 · Seats · 48,000 miles · NC

The front drivers seat rocks back and forth on the tracks and is extremely loose. I have only 89000 miles and it started around 48000 miles. Totally disappointed with dodges quality and worry about issues with safety.

Filed Apr 24, 2010 · Seats · 35,000 miles · FL

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) owners of 1999-2003 dodge durango owners are reporting a problem with the front power seats. Many owners experience a "rocking back and forth" of the seats when accelerating and stopping. My vehicle has this problem. It turns out there is a "washer" that keeps the rod that connects to the power seat motor unit under the seat. There is a hex shaped washer that holds the rod in place. This hex shaped washer snaps and breaks off. The result is a whip-lash type jerk when coming to an abrupt stop. The dealerships are aware of the problem as it is common and suggest that the cost of repair can be anywhere from $500 to $700 for part and labor. The fix suggested by dealerships is to replace the motor, though it is the hex nut holding the rod from the motor that is the culprit. The fix simply requires a new hex washer which is connected to the seat bracket along with new bolts. This is potentially a very dangerous defect in that in an accident or emergency braking the driver and passenger is whipped forward and back which can cause injury to the neck and back. Attached are links to a site which describes a fix to the problem and another link, which is one of many on the web, which illustrates concerns and complaints on this problem. Http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/dodge/durango/r33777/comments/ http://www.craigcentral.com/durango/seat.asp [xxx]

Filed Apr 2, 2009 · Seats · 40,000 miles · IA

I have a 2003 dodge durango in which I have had problems with the front seat housings. This is the plastic component that is supposed to protect the wiring of the electric seats. This is also where the actual seat adjustment controls are located. I have had two of the housings replaced already and I need to have each one replaced again. I asked the service department about it and they said that they had replaced many of the same components but at this time chrysler would not pay for the repair. It would seem to me, that with normal wear that this piece should not crack and have to be replaced at all; yet I need to replace each component again - at my cost.

Filed Mar 16, 2007 · Seats · 34,000 miles · GA · fire

Tl*- the contact stated that after driving the 2003 dodge durango with 34000 failure mileage a short distance she parked the vehicle for approximately 15 minutes, then returned to the vehicle, opened the driver's side door, and noticed that the driver's seat was on fire. The entire vehicle became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed.

Filed Mar 1, 2005 · Seats · 20,000 miles · PA · fire

While vehicle was parked a fire started underneath the driver's seat. The fire was put out. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed May 6, 2003 · Seats · HI

While the consumer lifted up the seat and pulled the lever down his thumb became caught in metal bracket hinge.