Front Seat Recliner Problems of Dodge Caravan

Driving on a boulevard thoroughfare in a snowstorm, I leaned back slightly on the seatback to shift my weight so I could see better. I heard a loud sound similar to a bullet being fired, and the seatback immediately fell backward to a horizontal position. I was now on my back, unable to see the road or other references through any window. I pulled myself up using the steering wheel and regained control of the car. Luckily there were no accidents or injury. I phoned the vehicle manufacturer customer service center and reported what took place. They assigned a case number and told me to have my dealer make a diagnosis and call them. They phoned me back the same day saying the manufacturer will pay to have the seat repaired if I agreed to a $200. Co-pay. I agreed and the dealer repaired the seat recliner, stating on their paperwork "there was a nut on the seat frame that broke/snapped off of rod. " I asked for the broken parts, but the dealer said the manufacturer requested they be sent to them.

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The recliner handle for the driver's side front seat broke off.

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While driving on highway the seat back on my 2002 Dodge Caravan broke, dropping me back and almost causing loss of control. On examination I found the tubular steel on the left side snapped in half. This is not a warranty issue as Chrysler deemed it but a safety and design issue. Chrysler refused to repair the seat. I am 6'4" tall and 200 pounds, not an overly large person by any means.

- the contact stated that in an attempt to start the 1999 Dodge Caravan the driver's side recliner handle broke off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, but the dealer did not repair the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a recall on other vehicles for this same driver seat recliner bolt problem. Updated 2/27/2007 -.

Contact states the lever on the seat that is used to recline the driver's seat broke. This happened on 8-16-05. The dealer will not cover the cost of the repairs. The consumer could not afford to have the seat lever fixed.

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The contact owned a 1996 Dodge Caravan. Had to have seat welded because it would lean all the way back. This was on the driver's side seat, and it was a high back. This is the first time the seat has been welded. He knew a couple of people where the seat fell backwards while they where driving onthe highway. This seat cost $216. 00.

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The driver seat reclined while driving 30-35 mph. The consumer was able to lift up without being involved in a vehicle crash. The consumer noticed that the seat was broken at the weld. The vehicle has not been inspected at this time.

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The front seat reclining lever has broken off on both front seats. This makes it very uncomfortable to sit for any length of time. I was told that the seats had to be replaced. This is to expensive.

While driving front driver's seat collapsed forward. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the seat needed to be replaced. But this vehicle was not an recall, and warranty expired.

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Seat frame on driver's seat broke. Dealr states that it is not under warranty. It would be $1,200 to replace. I feel that the metal frame should not have broken since this car has not been involved in any accidents and there is no reason the frame should have broken.

While driving 55 mph driver side seat back collapsed. Consumer was able to maintain control and get off the road. The dealer refused to repair the seat.

Consumer stated the drivers seat back is broken. The seat doesn't come up all the way and it doesn't recline backward . . . Took vehicle to meroke auto repair in merrick, NY, and mechanic stated the seat should be recalled. It is a main structure in the vehicle. Consumer called junk yards looking for a seat and they said that the seats they have are either the same or worst.

While driving the recline latch broke. The driver seat fully reclined back causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealer was notified. Ts.

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While slowing down consumer's vehicle was rear ended at about 40-45 mph, and driver /passenger seats collapsed on impact, causing driver to fall on to child and injuring child, the passenger in the front seat hit the back of his head on the mounted portion of the seatbelt.

Seatback bolts keep getting loose from jolts due to seats being flipped foreward to exit rear 3rd row seat,seatback will become un erect and not latch in upright position.

At 15-20 mph vehicle was hit in rear. Seatback broke and reclined backwards. Dealer will be notified. There were 2 injuries.

In a recent rear-end accident, the back of the driver and passenger seats collapsed allowing me to be thrown backward from my seat although I was wearing my seat belt. I received many cuts, bruises and abrasions to my left hand that required 64 stitches, and the repair of 2 lacerated tendons. I also received several scratches on and near my left elbow. My son received a sprained right wrist, bruised stomach, sore neck and back. I have had trouble sleeping and continue to have vivid memories of the accident. I have had no use of my left hand and am in continuous pain, unless I'm heavily medicated. I have been unable to bathe, dress, wash my hair, or prepare meals and perform other household duties without help. I am currently using my father's car because my Caravan was my only means of transportation.

While at a stop another vehicle rear ended consumer at about 55 mph. Both passengers' side seatbacks collasped. As a result of seatback collasping consumer felt some of the injuries would not have been so bad. Please provide any further information.

The seat reclining lever snapped off. Consumer is also experiencing problems with both rear turn signals. Ph.

Driver's side seatback collapsed unexpectedly. Consumer feels lucky not being on a freeway. Please provide any further information. Please provide any further information.

Consumer was involved in a rear end collision, impact 30-35 mph forced into another vehicle. Upon impact, the driver's side seatback collapsed to the reclining position. Consumer has yet to contact the manufacturer. Please provide any further details.

During collision seat collapsed causing injuries.

In a high speed rear end collision with a semi truck, driver's seatback broke, causing the occupant to fly back. Driver sustained injuries. Please provide further information and VIN#.

Driving down highway,came to a stop; dump truck hit driver in the rear, knocked her down through the intersection, driver hit head on steering wheel and flew backwards and landed on her back. Seat totally collapsed. Vehicle in for repairs, cause unknown.

Was hit from back and the seatback broke and then lost control of the steerinng wheel. Please give more detail.

Vehicle was struck in the rear by another vehicle that was traveling at 60 mph, causing the driver's side seatback to collapse. Cause unknown.