2017 Dodge Durango seats problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2017 Dodge Durango — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I had just parked my vehicle in my drive and turned it off. I opened my door then sat back in my seat to stretch my back, sitting straight up with my head against the headrest, before getting out. As soon as I leaned my head against the headrest it, for lack of better terms, exploded into the back…”
filed Nov 15, 2025
“While driving, the Active Headrest Restraint deployed on the passenger side WITHOUT accident. It appears the plastic piece that holds the pin broke. Luckily there wasn't a passenger present but this could've done serious head injury. This also puts the driver at risk for the driver side could…”
filed Oct 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Durango | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 Durango | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Durango | 21 | 9% |
| 2016 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2015 Durango | 91 | 18% |
| 2014 Durango | 163 | 21% |
| 2013 Durango | 76 | 12% |
| 2012 Durango | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 Durango | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Durango | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 Durango | 5 | 0% |
| 2004 Durango | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.