12 problems related to seats have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I was driving through a stop light prob around 15 mph speeding up to 30 when a van going 30 ran the red light, struck me on the side of my Durango, spun us around and we were hit head on by the van which pushed us back into a light pole. The air bags did not deploy I have a permanant dent in my head from hitting the steering wheel.
1999 Durango, my power driver's side seat track just messed up and the seat just slides back and forth freely. When I looked for a solution on the net, I noticed that everybody has the same problem! if the seat slides back, my wife can't reach the brake, if it slides forward in an accident, there would be airbag injuries. On at least 1999 Dodge Durangos the seat track motor assembly if defective.
The electronic driver seat stop working and the back windshield wiper motor.
Front drivers seat moves 1- 2 in. This is slack in seat rail.
Drivers seat which is electrical is loose from the track. It moves on the track when you brake or move suddenly. The only way it does not move is when it is all the way forward or back. It apparently is a very common problem. . Read more...
My 1999 Durango slides in the rail unless the seat is positioned at the extreme forward or rearward positions. I can't tell if it is a cracked rail. . It is most noticeable when braking and the seat moves forward. Had taken it to the dealer back in 2003 but said it was out of warranty. It has seem to be worse over time. Dangerous to the point I am reluctant to let others drive it until it can be repaired.
While sitting at an intersection, another vehicle rear ended the consumer. The driver and passenger seat collapsed. Please fill in additional information, dealer is aware of the problem. Ph.
Seat track has become loose - provides rocking chair effect - not a warranty item. Upper ball joints were inspected & replaced as part of maintenance - however mechanic states they they failed way too early.
Everytime I start or stop my driver's seat moves, creaks and snaps. Have been told numerous times from dealer/manufacturer that it is "normal. " also, a second problem: I had to have the air diverter replaced only because the foam covering had become unglued. Manufacturer and dealer still deny that it is a manufacturer defect.
Bracket edge that holds the center tumble seat to the floor is razor sharp. The seat was in the forward tumble position when daughter's knee was cut wide open when getting into vehicle. Manufacturer was notified about the problem. An engineer from Dodge is being sent out to look at the vehicle.
Driver's seat rocks back and forth during braking and accelerating. Dealer says it's normal.
Possible design flaw of both seats bottom brackets, sticks out causing injury to passenger will exiting the vehicle.