2001 Dodge Dakota Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,310miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,310 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driver seat bracket broken, seat will tip back. Is a safety hazzard. Bracket made of aluminum, not strong enough for bracket material. Dealer claiming entire seat must be replaced at our cost of over $700.00. Feel it is a part defect and safety hazzard, should be recalled”
NHTSA complaint #10202048, filed 2007-09, 68,000 miles“2001 Dodge Dakota slipped out of park into reverse gear and was circling out of control. The vehicle eventually struck a concrete median and stopped. The driveshaft and other parts under the vehicle were damaged. This wasn't the first time the gear selector jumped out of gear. This vehicle was previously taken to maroone/Dodge service center to have the transmission checked where it sat to this day. Consumer stated it was a mechanical problem since they complained about this. They haven't obtained no information on their vehicle since it was towed to the repair shop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10046278, filed 2003-10, 24,620 miles“While sitting, inside of the vehicle driver's side seat collapsed backwards. This caused the driver to fall backwards. No injuries reported. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the frame to seat needed to be replaced due to a worn out part.”
NHTSA complaint #10073466, filed 2004-05“2001 Dodge Dakota driver seat steel bracket broke. The power seat adjuster cracked in half. The consumer was told the damaged occurred when the rivet was fastened to the bracket. The left front power window regulator was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10165845, filed 2006-08“While sitting inside of the vehicle driver's side seat collapsed backwards. This caused the driver to fall backwards. Driver drove to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10073483, filed 2004-05Seats: 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 2001 Dodge Dakota
236 complaintsBrakes
130 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
93 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsTires
30 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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