1998 Dodge Durango Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 4%of 965 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,114miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the seats of the 1998 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 965 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,114 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was crossing thru a unpaved road which was a little bumpy rocking my truck from left to right an my driver seat slid forward an back in which I heard a snap an my seat dropped in the back after sliding forward an back a couple times. Now my seat is at an odd position and when I come to a stop or drive off from a stop my seat slides back or forward. Very uncomfortable.”
NHTSA complaint #10678155, filed 2015-01, 197,243 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10565005, filed 2014-02, 127,000 miles“The bracket for the driver side seat broke while driving making the seat rock back and forth. Had to hold onto the stearing wheel to make it home. After reviewing saw that this is a commin problem and Dodge should fix not have me pay the $400 I had to pay to fix their faulty equipment.”
NHTSA complaint #10372786, filed 2010-12, 102,000 miles“The drivers seat a slides back and forth and feels as if it is going to come off of the tracks. I see on the internet that this is a common problem, however, I talked with Dodge customer care and they say they have never heard of it. This is a major safety issue if the seat bracket fails.”
NHTSA complaint #10235170, filed 2008-07, 85,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10215519, filed 2008-01, 100,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 21 | 9% |
| 2017 | 11 | 5% |
| 2016 | 5 | 3% |
| 2015 | 91 | 18% |
| 2014 | 165 | 21% |
| 2013 | 76 | 12% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 | 4 | 0% |
| 2003 | 10 | 3% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 29 | 4% |
| 2000 | 32 | 3% |
| 1999 | 31 | 2% |
| 1998 | 43 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Durango
540 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
103 complaintsBrakes
94 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEquipment
27 complaintsSeat belts
27 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTires
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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