Seat complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (seat frames, recliners, heated seats and seat tracks).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
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. …
While driving, my daughter smelled something burning and pulled over to investigate. She noticed the coat she was wearing while driving was smoking and was scorched at the bottom. She then noticed the drivers seat where she was sitting was also scorched and had burned a hole through the fabric of the seat. She stated she had the heated seat turned on high at the time. On several occasions, I have felt a burning sensation to my right buttock while driving and just turned the seat heater off not thinking any further that there was a problem.
Dt: 2004 Dodge, Dakota. The consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. The idler arms were replaced once. The consumer stated that a month after purchase the vehicle made a clicking noise on the front passenger side. She repeatedly took the vehicle to dealer, and had the idler arms replaced. The vehicle would click when the steering wheel was turned, it was replaced three times and problem recurred. The consumer filed a complaint with the manufacturer. Also, power steering pump, the radio, and the knee panel has been replaced twice. In addition, the rear shocks and springs/ the rear window regulator/driver's side seat/the clock driver's side door handle, roof joint molding were replaced. The vehicle was purchased new with 800 miles on it.
I am looking for all people that are willing to speak to my attorney about problems they are having with their 04 Dakota's. I have had clunking noise coming from front end, whirling noise at idling gets louder when blinker on, windows make clunking noise while rolling up or down, sever e shaking while braking ( warped rotors), transmission leaking, and the list goes on. I am in the middle of lemon law and it took me a long time to be able to find an attorney. This one is excellent.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. While driving 45 MPH, the back part of the seat frame failed to stay upward without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.
Only 27689 miles safety front end components failed power steering rack seal leaking fluid.sway bar bushings were replaced.seat right rear coming apart pass side plastic recliner handle broke my 2002 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 sport has had suspension problems, and brake problems. The upper and lower control arms and ball joints make a popping sound when step on brakes or make a sharp left turn. I now have 29900 miles and the pounding and noise have not stopped. Vehicle feels like you will loose control when going over bumps in the highway.
2001 Dodge Dakota slipped out of park into reverse gear and was circling out of control. The vehicle eventually struck a concrete median and stopped. The driveshaft and other parts under the vehicle were damaged. This wasn't the first time the gear selector jumped out of gear. This vehicle was previously taken to maroone/Dodge service center to have the transmission checked where it sat to this day. Consumer stated it was a mechanical problem since they complained about this. They haven't obtained no information on their vehicle since it was towed to the repair shop. The A/C only worked on high due to a faulty blower motor resistor. The power steering made noise intermittently. The gas cap was loose which caused the check engine light to illuminate. The driver seat handle came apart
While consumer was at a complete stop another vehicle ran into consumer's vehicle head-on, but none of the air bags deployed. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything about it. Consumer states that the driver?s seat belt did not keep the drivers head from slamming into the steering wheel.
Frequently asked questions
Which Dodge Dakota years have seat problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2005 (31), 1997 (22), 1995 (9), 1996 (9) and 2001 (7) model years. Seat complaints make up 7% of all complaints for the 2005.
Is there a recall for Dodge Dakota seat problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seats recall for any Dodge Dakota model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Dodge Dakota seat problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles; 22% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the front assembly › recliner (29 mentions), followed by the front assembly › head restraint (6).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.