# 2017 DODGE DURANGO — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
> NHTSA complaint `2251657` · 2026-09-29 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
- **Miles at failure:** 180,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2017 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the driver’s side headrest unexpectedly exploded. The contact stated that it felt like being struck by a ball in the back of the head.  The contact had a mild headache and treated the headache with painkillers. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*