Front Seat Power Adjust problems of the 2001 Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 20 mph, the front driver side power seat independently shifted forward in a rocking motion whenever coming to a complete stop. The seat would reset to the correct position after resuming normal operation. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the air bag warning light illuminated and the air bag clock spring was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The power front seats after time come loose in the 20001 Durango and move back and forth on the tracks. Seems like they are moving more and more every day. I read so many other complaints on this web site. Another problem which is common is the wiring burning up connected to the resistor pack on the blower motor. I read stories about how people have to replace the blower motor, resistor pack and plug at the end of the harness. The manufacture should have used thicker wire to handle the current draw for the motor that is installed in the vehicle in the first place. I have been using the original motor for 2 years now I just don't have any speed control now, but the motor is fine. The resistor pack is also fine just need to replace one or all of the wire that are burnt up.

The power seats, will not lock in place, and slide back and forth in the track, when starting to drive or stopping.

The power drivers seat shifts in position when accelerating from a stop or when a rapid deceleration is required to stop short. The power seat does not move along the seat tracks, but shifts front to rear or laterally while in the same position on the seat tracks. After researching the problem I have found this has come to be known at the Durango "rocking chair" problem. It is quite disconcerting when it happens and causes the driver to momentarily lose concentration while driving. This is a safety hazard. I believe this to be a design and/or manufacturing defect that will only get worse with time, inevitably resulting in a collision.

I own a 2001 Dodge Durango with power seats. This is the second time this issue has occurred. The first time was repaired under warranty before the part completely failed. The second time the part completely failed and is currently being repaired under warranty. The drivers power seat bracket has metal rod running from left to right under seat thigh area. This metal rod is used to lift and adjust the seat height. There are metal washers attached to servo motors that fatigue and wear out. At first seat begins rocking slightly backward on acceleration. Eventually washer(s) fail causing metal rod to move freely without any stabilization. If drivers side power seat is lowered all the way to the floor and all the way back the seat appears stable. If drivers side power seat is raised and adjusted for smaller driver and the washer has broken, the seat falls backward severely and has the potential for causing a severe accident. . Read more...

The electric driver's seat has a slight rearward or rocking motion when I step on the gas either starting in traffic, or accelerating. The seat has a slight forward motion or rocking when I'm slowing down, or stopping. The seat has had this condition since it has had aproximately 5,000 on it. I have not reported it to the manufacturer or the dealer where I bought it because I have been told by others who have reported it that Dodge and daimler Chrysler do not consider it a defect, and will not repair it.