1996 Dodge Dakota Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,397miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 1996 Dodge Dakota, 5% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,397 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rider's side seat back is locked in place and will not fold forward. This hampers getting people or materials out of the back seat of this extended cab pickup. It is also a safety hazard as a person in the back could not easily escape in the event of an accident. There are 57 other people that have requested replacement parts which are not being provided.”
NHTSA complaint #10043105, filed 2003-10, 80,000 miles“The contact stated while driving at 15 MPH the bolt that holds the back of the driver seat fractured causing the seat to fall backwards. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted, no inspections have been made.”
NHTSA complaint #10158709, filed 2006-05, 89,397 miles“The front seatback latches did not work properly. The driver's latch does not lock allowing the seatback to move forward during sudden turns. The passenger seatback was permanently locked not allowing for seat back to be adjusted. As a result, consumer can not add or remove passengers from extended cab on passenger's side.”
NHTSA complaint #10019729, filed 2003-05Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 41 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 22 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1996 Dodge Dakota
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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