Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
933 NHTSA complaints about seats:front assembly:power adjust issues across 39 makes and 268 models.
The seats:front assembly:power adjust is one of the standardized component categories NHTSA uses to classify consumer safety complaints. Across the public complaint database, it accounts for 933 filings from 39 manufacturers and 268 distinct vehicle models, a footprint large enough that defect engineers can isolate part-family patterns across different platforms that share the same supplier or the same federal motor vehicle safety standard.
Among filings citing this component, owners have reported 25 crashes, 85 fires, 78 injuries, and 5 fatalities. The most complained-about vehicle in this category is the HONDA ACCORD with 26 filings, followed by JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE and CHEVROLET SUBURBAN. These severity counters are what separates a nuisance complaint trend from a pattern NHTSA is likely to escalate into a Preliminary Evaluation.
Component-level analysis is how the Office of Defects Investigation spots cross-manufacturer supplier issues — the same airbag inflator, the same takata-style ignition switch, the same brake hose material — before they become industry-wide recalls. When you see a single component accumulating large complaint volume across several unrelated nameplates, that is usually a signature of a shared supplier or a shared federal standard being stressed by real-world conditions. Use the affected-vehicles table below to see whether the pattern is concentrated on a handful of models or distributed evenly, and cross-reference each model's full recall and investigation history before drawing conclusions about any one nameplate.
Most Affected Vehicles
| # | Vehicle | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HONDA ACCORD | 26 |
| 2 | JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE | 25 |
| 3 | CHEVROLET SUBURBAN | 25 |
| 4 | FORD TAURUS | 24 |
| 5 | CHEVROLET BLAZER | 22 |
| 6 | FORD EXPLORER | 21 |
| 7 | NISSAN MAXIMA | 20 |
| 8 | CHEVROLET TAHOE | 19 |
| 9 | DODGE DURANGO | 18 |
| 10 | CHEVROLET SILVERADO | 18 |
| 11 | FORD MUSTANG | 16 |
| 12 | DODGE INTREPID | 16 |
| 13 | CHRYSLER CONCORDE | 16 |
| 14 | CHRYSLER PACIFICA | 13 |
| 15 | CHEVROLET CORVETTE | 13 |
| 16 | TOYOTA CAMRY | 12 |
| 17 | HONDA ODYSSEY | 12 |
| 18 | CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY | 12 |
| 19 | NISSAN MURANO | 11 |
| 20 | GMC SIERRA | 11 |
| 21 | GMC SAFARI | 10 |
| 22 | ACURA TSX | 10 |
| 23 | MERCURY SABLE | 9 |
| 24 | GMC SUBURBAN | 9 |
| 25 | PONTIAC GRAND PRIX | 8 |
| 26 | MERCURY MOUNTAINEER | 8 |
| 27 | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 8 |
| 28 | FORD WINDSTAR | 8 |
| 29 | FORD THUNDERBIRD | 8 |
| 30 | CADILLAC DEVILLE | 8 |
Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn LS1. The contact stated that the front driverâs seat failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the power adjust switch was inoperable. The vehicle was tow
The contact owns a 2024 Kia Carnival. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with a manual and an automatic control system that allowed the seats the move forward. The contact stated that he
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, she found that the pre-programmed driver seating position had been inadvertently reprogrammed, defaulting to t
The contact owns a 2019 Toyota Rav4. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to adjust the front driver's side seat when the seat adjuster failed to operate as nee
The contact owns a 2023 Genesis GV80. The contact stated that upon trying to reposition the front passengerâs side seat, the seat unable to be moved or adjusted. After several attempts to adjust the
The contact owns a 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact felt heat coming from the rear of the front driver seat and noticed smoke coming from the rear of the s
The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Venza. The contact stated there was a default in the driver's seat and the lumbar function needed to be adjusted numerous times. The contact stated the bottom of the dri
The contact owns a 2022 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the front driverâs seat reclined independently. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The
The contact owns a 2019 Infiniti QX50. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and attempting to adjust the seat, the seat failed to move backward or forward. The contact stated that the se
The contact owns a 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour. The contact stated that the electrical seat adjuster on the driverâs seat failed to operate without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was unabl
driver's electric seat moves on its own
The contact owns a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The contact stated that the driver seat track had become defective causing the seat to move back and forth while driving. The contact had the seat tra
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and adjusting the seat adjuster switch, the seat failed to move forward. The contact restarted the vehicle and d
TL*HE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL CASING FOR THE ELECTRONIC ADJUSTABLE SEATS LOOSENED AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SAVANNAH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 TOYOTA AVALON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE CONTROL CASING FOR THE ELECTRONIC ADJUSTABLE SEATS LOOSENED AND DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT FAILED TO MOVE UP AND DOWN. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHI
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 20005 NISSAN MAXIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE SITTING IN THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT BEGAN SMOKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT JUMPED OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND CALLED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS AND FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. ALSO, THE FRONT SHOCKS FAILED WITHOUT WA
THE DRIVERS SEAT RECLINES WITHOUT ANYONE PRESSING BUTTON WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED IRREGULARLY FOR YEARS. I HAVE A CAR SEAT IN THE BACK SEAT AND THIS SHIFTS THE CAR SEAT WHICH BECOMES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED IN REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL
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Data Sources
Vehicle complaint data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints database. Includes consumer-reported safety issues filed with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Severity counts cross-reference NHTSA FARS (Fatality Analysis Reporting System) for fatal incidents where a corresponding FARS record exists.
Component categories are standardized by NHTSA. Crash-test ratings where shown are drawn from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Complaint counts, crash reports, fire reports, and fatality data reflect consumer-submitted reports and may not represent all incidents.
Disclaimer: This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for vehicle purchase decisions. NHTSA complaint data is self-reported by consumers and has not been verified or investigated. A high complaint count does not necessarily indicate a defect. Always consult a qualified mechanic and check official NHTSA recall notices before making safety-related decisions.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.