Seats — Vehicle Component Safety Report

Seats failure reports: 855 total complaints across 84 vehicles from 25 makes. See which models are most affected.

855Total Complaints
84Affected Vehicles
25Makes Affected

Seats Decision Cockpit

This component hub groups real NHTSA complaint signals by make, model year, and vehicle page. Use it as a spoke from individual vehicle reports into the broader seats safety pattern.

Top Makes for Seats Complaints

Jeep — 303 Dodge — 257 Chrysler — 76 Honda — 40 Nissan — 34 Ford — 33 Hyundai — 19 Toyota — 19

Top Years for Seats Complaints

2015 — 546 2016 — 66 2022 — 40 2017 — 38 2020 — 36 2018 — 32 2025 — 28 2024 — 22

A high complaint count does not automatically prove a defect, but it is a strong inspection signal when the same component appears repeatedly across related vehicles, years, recalls, or crash narratives.

Common Seats Issues

The seats component is one of the most commonly reported areas of failure in NHTSA consumer complaints. Issues range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards including potential crashes and fires. Below are the vehicles most affected by seats problems.

Most Affected Vehicles

VehicleComplaintsRecalls
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 245 0
2015 Dodge Journey 74 0
2015 Dodge Durango 69 0
2015 Chrysler Town And Country 61 0
2015 Dodge Grand Caravan 43 0
2015 Jeep Patriot 24 0
2016 Honda Odyssey 24 0
2020 Ford Transit 24 0
2016 Dodge Journey 23 0
2018 Dodge Durango 16 0
2022 Nissan Pathfinder 14 0
2026 Hyundai Palisade 14 0
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 13 0
2017 Dodge Journey 13 0
2015 Honda Odyssey 12 0
2018 Dodge Journey 12 0
2022 Chrysler Pacifica 12 0
2025 Toyota Camry 10 0
2015 Jeep Compass 9 0
2016 Nissan Murano 7 0
2016 Mazda Mazda6 7 0
2020 Nissan Rogue 6 0
2022 Nissan Frontier 6 0
2024 Chevrolet Traverse 6 0
2024 Kia Carnival 5 0
2022 Jeep Wagoneer 5 0
2021 Toyota Tundra 4 0
2015 Mercedes-Benz Gl-Class 4 0
2025 Kia Telluride 4 0
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4 0

Frequently Asked Questions About Seats Safety

What are the most common seats problems in cars?

Based on 855 NHTSA complaints across 84 vehicles, seats issues range from minor malfunctions to serious safety hazards. The most affected vehicles are listed in the table below — click any vehicle to see its specific seats complaint details.

Which vehicles have the most seats recalls?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is among the most affected. See the ranked table below for the full list of 84 vehicles with seats complaints filed with NHTSA.

How dangerous are seats failures?

Seats failures can range from minor inconveniences to serious safety hazards. Some seats complaints involve crashes, fires, or injuries. Always have seats issues inspected promptly by a qualified mechanic, especially if your vehicle is subject to a related recall.

How do I check if my car has a seats recall?

Search for your vehicle using our search tool or enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If a seats recall exists for your vehicle, the repair is free at authorized dealerships.