2014 Dodge Durango Seats Problems
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about seats problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 70,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “passenger side” (29% of reports).
- 163seats complaints
- 70,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 32mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Passenger side: mentioned in 47 of 163 complaints (29%)
- Headrest deployed: mentioned in 44 of 163 complaints (27%)
- Head rest: mentioned in 33 of 163 complaints (20%)
- Driver seat: mentioned in 14 of 163 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical seats repair on the 2014 Dodge Durango at $950, and half of them between $910 and $1,100.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2017–2024), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do seats problems happen?
Based on 103 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 163 complaints, 32 an injury.
Dodge Durango seats complaints by model year
| Model year | Seats complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Durango | 2 | 4% | 130,000 |
| 2019 Durango | 3 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2018 Durango | 21 | 9% | 48,525 |
| 2017 Durango | 11 | 5% | 101,000 |
| 2016 Durango | 5 | 3% | 56,000 |
| 2015 Durango | 91 | 18% | 69,000 |
| 2014 Durango | 163 | 21% | 70,000 |
| 2013 Durango | 76 | 12% | 90,738 |
| 2012 Durango | 8 | 1% | 52,000 |
| 2009 Durango | 1 | 8% | 145,000 |
| 2007 Durango | 3 | 2% | 55,000 |
| 2006 Durango | 3 | 0% | 69,891 |
| 2005 Durango | 5 | 0% | 53,500 |
| 2004 Durango | 4 | 0% | 95,813 |
| 2003 Durango | 10 | 3% | 35,000 |
| 2002 Durango | 6 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Durango | 29 | 4% | 88,000 |
| 2000 Durango | 32 | 3% | 79,650 |
| 1999 Durango | 31 | 2% | 57,000 |
| 1998 Durango | 43 | 4% | 121,114 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists seats for the 2014 Dodge Durango. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the front passengerâs side head restraint unexpectedly deployed and struck the front seat passenger in the back of the head. There was no crash or impact at the time of the failure. There was no…
On February 6, 2026, while driving my 2014 Dodge Durango at normal speed, the driverâs seat headrest suddenly and unexpectedly deployed/exploded, striking the back of my head. The force of the impact caused my head to snap forward, resulting in soft-tissue and muscle injuries to my neck and upper…
1. Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment Driver's side 2. seat warmers and steering wheel warmer won't turn off unless vehicle is turned off and on again.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2014 Dodge Durangos have seats problems?
No. NHTSA has 163 owner complaints about seats for the 2014 Dodge Durango (21% of the 782 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Dodge Durango seats?
No recall currently lists seats for this vehicle.
At what mileage do seats problems start?
The median reported mileage is 70,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix seats problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
Owners report a typical cost of $950 (half paid between $910 and $1,100), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about seats problems on the 2014 Dodge Durango?
The most frequent phrase is “passenger side”, in 47 of 163 complaints, followed by “headrest deployed” (44).
Other 2014 Dodge Durango problems
- Exterior Lighting problems (259)
- Electrical System problems (149)
- Engine problems (74)
- Air Bags problems (72)
- Seat Belts problems (54)
See all 2014 Dodge Durango problems or seats problems across all Durango years.