1997 DODGE DAKOTA Seats Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Seats Issues in the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA

9 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Seats Complaints

#10586050 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
#764224 |
SPEEDOMETOR AND CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING REPLACED SPEED SENSOR PER DEALER AND STILL NOT WORKING. ALSO SEAT DOESN'T LOCK IN UPRIGHT POSITION ON DRIVERS SIDE. TRANSFER CASE SEAL WENT OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE TRANSFER CASE. I HATE THIS TRUCK AND I COULDN'T GIVE IT AWAY. *AK
#746741 | Crash
A PART INSIDE THE FRONT SEAT BROKE EASILY IN REAR END CRASH, FRONT SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. DRIVER WAS GOING 12 MPH WHEN HIT IN THE REAR OF THE TRUCK BY A VEHICLE HIT BY A VEHICLE GOING 40 MPH. THE DIFFERENCE IS ONLY 28 MPH AND THE SEAT BROKE, THE DRIVER FELL STRAIGHT BACK AND WAS UNCONSCIOUS, SLIDING UNDER THE SEATBELT TOWARDS THE FLOOR. THE PART OF THE SEAT THAT BROKE WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
#879515 |
DRIVER SEAT RECLINES BACKWARDS, BUT FAILED TO RETURN TO ORIGINAL POSITION. WOULD SOMETIMES BECOME STUCK AND THEN SLAMS DRIVER FORWARDS.*AK
#734863 |
NO SUMMARY
#734425 |
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.
#728564 |
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WILL NOT LOCK IN PLACE AFTER IT HAS BEEN RECLINED.
#551031 |
THE DRIVER SEAT FELL BACKWARDS WHILE DRIVING UP A HILL, CAUSING MOMENTARILY LOSS OF CONTROL.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)YH
#848781 | Crash
WHILE DRIVING AN D WHILE STOPPING IN TRAFFIC VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED ,AND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK

Other 1997 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 82 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 75 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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