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