Cars With the Most Seat Problems

Model years ranked by owner complaints about the seats (seat frames, recliners, heated seats and seat tracks). 23,202 such complaints are on file with NHTSA.

Newer cars (2018 and later)

All model years

Frequently asked questions

Which cars have the most seat problems?

By number of NHTSA owner complaints, the 2005 Nissan Murano (456), the 2006 Nissan Murano (402) and the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee (338) lead the list. Popular models naturally collect more complaints, so also look at the share of each car's complaints that involve the seats.

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.