2001 Dodge Durango Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 29about this part
- Share
- 4%of 665 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 29 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Dodge Durango, 4% of the 665 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While I love my 2001 Dodge Durango rt, there are a couple of serious problems / safety issues the vehicle has. Number one is the passenger front seat is very loose and rocks back and forth during acceleration and braking which could cause severe injuries if the vehicle was in a wreck, whiplash etc. In doing my research the average fix that the dealers will do costs between 600-800.00 which is to replace the motor assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11183811, filed 2019-03, 192,000 miles“The power front seats after time come loose in the 20001 Durango and move back and forth on the tracks. Seems like they are moving more and more every day. I read so many other complaints on this web site. Another problem which is common is the wiring burning up connected to the resistor pack on the blower motor. I read stories about how people have to replace the blower motor, resistor pack and plug at the end of the harness. The manufacture should have used thicker wire to handle the current draw for the motor that is installed in the vehicle in the first place. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543568, filed 2013-09, 150,000 miles“When turning into a church parking lot for a wedding. The Durango was struck from behind (at about 40 MPH) and the driver seat broke and I was laid back unable to reach the brake pedal or steering wheel. The Durango traveled approx 20 feet before hitting a parked jeep. The passenger and I both received injuries and currently under care. Dodge needs to do a recall on the faulty parts in the driver electric seats that are causing the rocking back and forth causing the mounting brackets to fail and brake. I have seen not posts of deaths occurring but it is just a matter of time before it does. …”
NHTSA complaint #10488806, filed 2012-12, 165,000 miles“Jan. 28, 2004 driving home from work in my 2001 Dodge Durango when my front seat was smoking and caught on fire. A short circuit on the connector under seat same thing that the 2001 Dodge rams were recalled for.”
NHTSA complaint #10060176, filed 2004-03, 70,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle new december 2000. When driving approximately 30mph the driver and passenger seats move up and down motion, when car stops, the seats come at rest. The passenger seat is worse than drivers side. The air bag warning light dings & illuminates and then go back off..”
NHTSA complaint #10764455, filed 2015-09, 120,000 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 2001 Dodge Durango
265 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
106 complaintsElectrical system
91 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsBrakes
54 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
26 complaintsEquipment
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsEngine
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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