Front Seat Recliner Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 6 problems related to front seat recliner (under the seats category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 08/07/2000

Front power drivers seat adjuster support tube snapped in half when driving causing the seat to tilt suddenly back a couple of inches starteling the driver and causing momentary loss of control . Dealer refuses to cover cost of repair because truck is out of warranty. G of inches.

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2 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 09/01/1998

Front passenger seat latch handle failed.

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3 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 01/01/1998

Back seat was made with a head rest. Consumer has contacted dealer and manufacturer.

4 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Failure Date: 06/26/1997

While driving vehicle w/ passenger in extended cab seat, driver's seat moves toward steering wheel, driver loses steering control. Took vehicle to dealer & informed needs new front seat.

5 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

While driving at 55 mph driver's side seat back suddenly reclined backwards. This occurred because the seat back bolts sheared off.

6 Front Seat Recliner problem of the 1997 Dodge Ram 1500

The vehicles seat recliner utilizes only one recliner mechanism rather than dual mechanisms. The consumer believes this makes the mechanism prone to failure.

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