Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (seat frames, recliners, heated seats and seat tracks).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passenger's side head restraint unexpectedly deployed and struck the front seat passenger in the back of the head. There was no crash or impact at the time of the failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger had a prior surgery involving the neck and back of the head and believed that the impact might have aggravated that issue. No medical assistance was sought. The front seat passenger had pain and discomfort and had been resting since the issue. The vehicle was drivable and was not towed. The dealer was notified of the failure and was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but declined to offer assistance for the repair. The vehicle was no longer under warranty. …
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the front passenger's side headrest erroneously deployed. During the failure, there was a loud explosion distracting the contact and the headrest unit struck the rear of the passenger's head, causing a headache. No medical treatment was required. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and it was determined that the headrest unit needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under an extend warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 169,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while making a turn at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front driver's side headrest, and the headrest deployed unintendedly. The contact had her two children inside the vehicle during the failure. The children had not sustained any injuries. The contact was unable to push the headrest back into the housing. No warning light was illuminated. The headrest struck the back of the contact's head, and the right ear was ringing. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact had not sought medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 168,122.
The contact's wife owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while his daughter was driving 65-70 MPH, she heard a loud popping sound. The contact's daughter veered to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the popping sound. Upon returning inside the vehicle, the contact's daughter noticed that the front passenger's side headrest had independently deployed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's daughter continued to drive the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while parked, the driver's side headrest was deployed without warning or impact. The contact stated that while his wife was driving the driver's side headrest was deployed without warning or impact. The driver sustained injuries to the head and neck. Medical attention was provided. The driver's headrest was replaced with the passenger's side headrest after the first deployment by an independent mechanic. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the driver's headrest suddenly detached and exploded from the driver seat. There was no impact to cause the detachment. The contact received injuries to their neck and back area. No medical assistance has been had as of yet. The contact contacted the dealership who stated the headpiece would be replaced under an extended warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage 59,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the driver's headrest suddenly detached and exploded from the driver seat. There was no impact to cause the detachment. The contact received injuries to their neck and back area. No medical assistance was received as of yet. The contact contacted the dealer who stated the headpiece would be replaced under an extended warranty. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 59,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front headrest detached, striking him in the back of his neck. The contact suffered a headache and a sore neck; however, no medical attention was received. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 197,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 mph, the front passenger's side seat headrest inadvertently deployed, striking the passenger in the back of the head. During the failure, there was no injury. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The Vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while adjusting the front passenger's side headrest, the active head restraint (AHR) unexpectedly deployed. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,500.
NHTSA investigations
Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE19014 on September 9, 2019, to investigate 128 consumer complaints alleging that the Active Head Rest (AHR) inadvertently deployed without the occurrence of a crash or other rear impact event in model year (MY) 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles.When ODI opened the investigation, ODI was aware of thirteen alleged injuries.A small number of Early…
Seat complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 164 complaints about the seats of the 2014 Dodge Durango, 21% of the model year's 783 complaints. The component named most often is front assembly › head restraint (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Dodge Durango seat problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seats recall for the 2014 Dodge Durango, though it has 11 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Dodge Durango seat problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 70,000 miles, and 6% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 32 injuries to seats problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.