Table 1 shows four common seats related problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the front seat recliner (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the seats (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |
I have a 1997 Dodge Dakota extra cab. It constanly leaks water onto the floorboards, soaking the carpet. Many other owners report this problem too. Also the drivers seatback will not lock. When I put on the brake,the back of the seat reclines. This is a very dangerous defect. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the driver front seat was unstable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and no repairs were made. Read details...
A part inside the front seat broke easily in rear end crash, front seat was occupied. Driver was going 12 mph when hit in the rear of the truck by a vehicle hit by a vehicle going 40 mph. The difference is only 28 mph and the seat broke, the driver fell straight back and was unconscious, sliding Read details...