Front Seat Power Adjust Problems of Dodge Durango - part 1

Takata recall: electric power front seats move front to rear, when you stop and then accelerate.

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Drivers power seat 'slack". When you apply brakes to stop, the seat slides forward then returns back after the stopping motion ends. This affects the drivers seat position and braking action. In an accident this will put the driver closer to the steering wheel and air bag. Suspension- driving on the freeway , if you encounter bumpy or rough roads on a curve the car will sometimes slip sideways a bit, it's enough to startle you for a moment.

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First off, the power driver seat moves with the motion of the car about a 1/2" forward and back. It has been told to me that a spacer is needed to be installed in the mechanism. Second and more important is the engine cuts off when the car is decelerating; all power to the car is impeded. The car will not restart immediately.

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.

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The drivers side power seat moves backwards about 2 inches when I accelerate and comes forward the same amount when I brake. I purchased the vehicle used and the previous owner said it has always been that way. After researching online I have found hundreds of cases of the same thing. A recall is in order here as not only does this malfunction affect the safety of driver and passengers, it will only get worse as the movement will eventually cause the entire thing to fail.

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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.

While accelerating, heard a "snap" under the drivers seat. This power seat now has a rocking motion when accelerating or slowing down. Checked the internet and found countless number of blogs and comments on this exact problem, with some saying their seat is actually sliding back and forth on the seat rails. This is a known problem and I cannot believe that this is not a safety issue, warranting some recall or remedy by Chrysler. If this seat can slide free in a hard acceleration or emergency stop, this could create accident or severe injury. This has not been addressed by the manufacturer !.

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

2000 Dodge Durango slt drivers power seat "rocking" during braking and acceleration. During braking, seat moving forward cause excess braking and steering movements.

I just purchased a 1998 Dodge Durango with 116,000 miles. When I drove it off the dealer's lot I noticed the drivers power seat travels at least an inch back and forth when accelerating or decelerating. The dealer says this is normal for this model. The travel interferes with braking. Online research indicates this is a common problem. Dodge indicate the problem is a failure caused by cracks in the seat track. Shouldn't the seat track be expected to last as last as the vehicle?.

2000 Dodge Durango slt / 2wd / 8 cyl 5. 9l - vehicle mileage 65,000; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler Chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident;.

Date complaint filed: 04/26/2014 component(s): seats date of incident: 04/02/2010 NHTSA id number: 10565005 vehicle identification no. (VIN): summary: the drivers side power seat moves backwards about 2 inches when I accelerate and comes forward the same amount when I brake. I purchased the vehicle used and the previous owner said it has always been that way. After researching online I have found hundreds of cases of the same thing. A recall is in order here as not only does this malfunction affect the safety of driver and passengers, it will only get worse as the movement will eventually cause the entire thing to fail.

1999 Dodge Durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5. 9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler Chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident;.

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1998 Dodge Durango slt drivers power seat rocking and tilting due to faulty power seat track.

Driver's seat track has forward to rearward movement. Better called "play" in track assembly. Track assembly is defective. Seat is a power electric seat.

The driver seat broke while I was in the car. I leaned back to adjust my coat and seat belt and the seat broke off its mounting to the floor of the vehicle. It rocked violently backward. I momentarily lost control of the vehicle. Had I been in traffic this could have led to an accident.

Drivers seat ( power adjustable type) broke the plastic clip for the raise lower motor causing the seat to be throne backward and in turn causing an unsafe driving condition. I myself am an ase certified master mechanic and cannot believe a piece of linkage made out of plastic was put in such a place to experience those types of load forces. The seat has had a little slack in it since I have owned it, and it has stayed about the same up until it just gave way.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) owners of 1999-2003 Dodge Durango owners are reporting a problem with the front power seats. Many owners experience a "rocking back and forth" of the seats when accelerating and stopping. My vehicle has this problem. It turns out there is a "washer" that keeps the rod that connects to the power seat motor unit under the seat. There is a hex shaped washer that holds the rod in place. This hex shaped washer snaps and breaks off. The result is a whip-lash type jerk when coming to an abrupt stop. The dealerships are aware of the problem as it is common and suggest that the cost of repair can be anywhere from $500 to $700 for part and labor. The fix suggested by dealerships is to replace the motor, though it is the hex nut holding the rod from the motor that is the culprit. The fix simply requires a new hex washer which is connected to the seat bracket along with new bolts. This is potentially a very dangerous defect in that in an accident or emergency braking the driver and passenger is whipped forward and back which can cause injury to the neck and back. Attached are links to a site which describes a fix to the problem and another link, which is one of many on the web, which illustrates concerns and complaints on this problem. . Read more...

Drivers power seat is rocking back and forth. There was no event leading up to the failure. One day I got in the car and it was rocking. Vehicle has not been in an accident and from research I have done it seems that many other 1998 Dodge Durango owners are also affected. This defective component is costing Durango owners between $500-$600 to replace. If this seat issue isn't addressed, it can cost Dodge Durango owners their lives if these "cheap" seats let loose during a collision. I am calling Chrysler customer care to report problem.

2000 Dodge Durango with 75,000 miles the drivers side power seat bracket became loose. Slid forward with braking, back when accelerating. Parts were on back-order due to the part. If they could get the part in it was over $600. 00 just for the part not counting istallation.

I purchased the vehicle in Nov 2000. Twice since I have had the vehicle, the mounting brackets have broke while adjusting in the seat. I have replaced the seats once.

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.

Drivers power seat uses plastic nuts that have both broken requiring me to by a new seat for $500. The nuts are used to change the level of the seat cushion and after the nut broke the seat reclines back when I excellerate making it difficult to drive as you can imagine.

The power adjuster drive seat broke, making the seat too loose. It moved back and forth while driving, causing a distraction to the consumer. Dealership was notified.

1998 Dodge Durango (purchased new) drivers power seat slides up to 1+ inches backward and forward when applying brakes or accelerating. Problem began several years ago, thought it was an isolated issue to my vehicle, however, upon reviewing other owners' online comments it appears that there may be hundreds or more with this serious safety defect. When driving, if you do not hold onto the steering wheel 'tightly' you slide 'back and forth' to the point of it affecting both braking and acceleration control of the vehicle. This is only one of many website locations that has been describing this serious problem since year 2002 or before. . Read more...

I would like to report 2 safty defects with my 1998 Dodge Durango. First is the poor quality wheel studs. During various tire rotations at a qualified service center, six studs have broken (twice at the dealer). I'm really worried that at some point a wheel may come off while I'm driving. Second, the drivers power adjust seat rocks back and forth during braking & acceleration. This is annoying and I'm afraid that eventually, it's going to break all the way loose.

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...

While driving 65 mph noticed that driver's seat was rocking back and forth. Vehicle at dealer at this time.

Front drivers power seat rocks and pops during use, reported to dealer and told this is normal, similiar complaints from many other owners of this vehicle.

Excessive play in seat adjuster mechanism which could lead to seat failure. Has been replaced once under warranty but defect remains.

2002 Dodge Durango power seat track failed. ***** the seat would rock back and forth about an inch when braking or accelerating. The seat track has been replaced twice so far. The consumer replaced the tracks himself. While replacing the most recent track the consumer noticed that the seat frame was fractured in two area. The seat frame had to be welded before the tracks could be replaced.

Driver's power seat is unstable, it moves backwards and forwards while driving. Dealer states that this is a normal condition. Please give any further details.

Driver's side seat is fastened to an electrical motor with a three inch piece of plastic. Plastic piece had snapped in half which has caused seat to back away from seat frame while driving. This has caused seat to fully collapse. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.

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.

Plastic tilt seat motor which operates different seating positions broke. This part also holds seat to frame. Please give further details.