One problem related to mid/rear seats assembly has been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Recline seat latch does not positively latch after use. Concerned that children in rear seat will be injured in minor rear end collision when front seat collapsing on them. After seat is reclined forward to access rear seat, recline latch does not positively latch. Seat can be reclined by driver/passenger pushing back without releasing latch.
| Front Seat Recliner problems | |
| Seats problems | |
| Seat Broken problems | |
| Mid/rear Seats Assembly problems |