Front driver seat fix from Nissan!!
02-13-2010, 10:29 AM
#41
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TBA (about eight posts back?) had a successful fix. There must be another thread mentioning the rocking seats, because I recall a few others who finally (took two tries with several folks) got the problem fixed right. But the rocking driver's seat, creaking double-panel roof and suspension noises are probably the three most frequently mentioned problems with the 7th gen.
02-19-2010, 08:41 PM
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Went to dealer today to change oil and spoke about the front seat movement issue. They have heard about it and I presented them with a part number that was posted on this site for possible solution. Well they told me that the part number was a complete seat frame for $1500.00 and that if I wanted they would replace it but do not see why I would just put back on what will be taking off. Anyway, they call Nissan tech. and they advised them that they are very much aware of the issue and that there will be a kit coming out to fix it as soon as the kit is "confirmed" (I believe that's the word he used). My service dealer (also friend) said that relates to around a month or so before it is posted. He told me by the time I go for my next oil change, they should be able to address the moving seat issue. Just thought I would pass along the info!!!!!
Take it for what its worth.
Take it for what its worth.
02-20-2010, 01:09 AM
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02-20-2010, 06:50 AM
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I too have the rocking seat issue in a 2010. I have gone to my dealer three times and have been told that the rocking I feel is within the normal range...BS. My dealer said that they are aware of the issue in the 2009's, but their is no issue with the 2010's. If someone gets a 2010 fixed, please let me know how you got it fixed.
02-24-2010, 07:20 PM
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Sorry for the delay. Went to the dealer on Monday. They ordered a new seat frame. Should take a week to come in. The seat frame cost $1186.00, thats crazy. Good thing its under warranty. Service advisor said it will fix my problem. I will let you know when its done.
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02-25-2010, 02:07 PM
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02-26-2010, 11:59 AM
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I've had the same problem with my 09 max. took it to the dealer a few weeks after buying and they said there wasnt a problem and that it was normal. Sort of got used to it after all these months so don't notice it all that much but am reminded that its there every now and then.
03-01-2010, 09:39 PM
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So today I notice that there is alittle movement in the seat that I have never noticed before. If I go to stop or accelerate the seat moves forward very very slightly or backwards. Is this the issue that you all are talking about with the seat fix?
03-03-2010, 11:41 AM
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There have been a few areas where 'new generation' problems have cropped up in the 7th gen Maxima, but the one that bothers me the most is this rocking seat thing. My seat has been thankfully perfect, but at this point (over 20 months after initial public sales began), I am most dismayed that Nissan has seemingly not come up with a solution to this problem that always works.
There HAS to be a reason these seats are rocking, and there HAS to be a fix that works. Nissan, the ball has been in your court for over a year on this problem. How about a good return?
There HAS to be a reason these seats are rocking, and there HAS to be a fix that works. Nissan, the ball has been in your court for over a year on this problem. How about a good return?
03-07-2010, 08:05 PM
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Hi everyone, listen I was hoping someone could help me? I posted this in its own separate forum on there but the more I read about the driver seat problems the more I think I'm having the same issues, just with the front passenger seat; I was hoping you could read my situation below and let me know if you think I'm experiencing what people are in the driver seat or if it is something different and what I should do because I already had Nissan work on it!! thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!!!
I have a 10 Maxima SV which is about 6 months old right now! When I first got the car, I noticed that the back part (the whole upright section of the seat where your back rests against and the head rest) of the passenger front seat vibrated and shaked violently at times while driving and nobody was sitting in it! Usually it gets really bad on secondary road, especially ones with any kind of bumps, rough patches etc but is still has a constant mild vibration/shake while cruising on the highway/interstate! if someone is sitting in the passenger seat there is no vibration/shaking whatsoever but once no one is sitting in it, it gets ridiculous!
last October, right after I got it, I brought it into the dealership and service advisor told me their was a TSB for the passenger seat just like for the driver seat in both the 09 and 10 Max and that they had to order new parts and detach the seat and reattach it with the new parts to tighten and fix it so that it didn't shake anymore!
had the work done last October and it seemed to help a little bit, though I still noticed the shaking and vibrating still to a mild extent even after getting it back; now, after a few months, the seat is really beginning to shake and vibrate severely again, to the point that today when I was out for a Sunday drive, when ever I went over moderate to severe bumps on 2ndary road the seat has started to make a rattle/noise when it shakes!
I don't know what to do? I'm at a lost because its been in already and its beginning to be quite annoying and distraction because the seat aligns right up with my peripheral vision when I'm looking forward and trying to drive and this seat shaking is becoming a distraction when I drive! What do you all suggest that I do? any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! I've never ever had this with a car before, and I have a FX35 which has a tremendously rougher/harsher ride then the Maxima and those seats don't vibrate at all! I don't know what my local Nissan dealership is going to do since they already performed the TSB on the seat so I was hoping someone could suggest something so that I don't go in their within the next two weeks looking like a complete idiot! look forward to hearing your suggestions!!
I have a 10 Maxima SV which is about 6 months old right now! When I first got the car, I noticed that the back part (the whole upright section of the seat where your back rests against and the head rest) of the passenger front seat vibrated and shaked violently at times while driving and nobody was sitting in it! Usually it gets really bad on secondary road, especially ones with any kind of bumps, rough patches etc but is still has a constant mild vibration/shake while cruising on the highway/interstate! if someone is sitting in the passenger seat there is no vibration/shaking whatsoever but once no one is sitting in it, it gets ridiculous!
last October, right after I got it, I brought it into the dealership and service advisor told me their was a TSB for the passenger seat just like for the driver seat in both the 09 and 10 Max and that they had to order new parts and detach the seat and reattach it with the new parts to tighten and fix it so that it didn't shake anymore!
had the work done last October and it seemed to help a little bit, though I still noticed the shaking and vibrating still to a mild extent even after getting it back; now, after a few months, the seat is really beginning to shake and vibrate severely again, to the point that today when I was out for a Sunday drive, when ever I went over moderate to severe bumps on 2ndary road the seat has started to make a rattle/noise when it shakes!
I don't know what to do? I'm at a lost because its been in already and its beginning to be quite annoying and distraction because the seat aligns right up with my peripheral vision when I'm looking forward and trying to drive and this seat shaking is becoming a distraction when I drive! What do you all suggest that I do? any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! I've never ever had this with a car before, and I have a FX35 which has a tremendously rougher/harsher ride then the Maxima and those seats don't vibrate at all! I don't know what my local Nissan dealership is going to do since they already performed the TSB on the seat so I was hoping someone could suggest something so that I don't go in their within the next two weeks looking like a complete idiot! look forward to hearing your suggestions!!
03-17-2010, 09:58 AM
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Just wanted to let everyone know that while at the dealership for a different issue today I had them check into the rocking driver seat issue and sure enough they are going to special order a new seat rail frame for my vehicle so if your having just a slight rock in your seat take your car to your local Nissan dealership.
04-18-2010, 05:40 PM
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Has anyone had any luck with a dealer in metro NYC who has been able to fix the rocking seat issue? I have made several attempts, at different dealers to no avail. Bay Ridge Nissan claims to have replaced the seat frame, but the only difference is that now most of the plastic around the base of the seat is scratched. Seat still rocks. Koeppel Nissan told me it was normal. Teddy Nissan in the Bronx struggled to change my oil, so I did not even have them attempt it. At this point, I would be willing to drive a few hours if there was a chance of getting this issue fixed, I am really at a loss.
04-18-2010, 09:14 PM
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04-19-2010, 10:29 PM
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Took my 09' to the dealer last week because XM is not working. Anyway, I had them check the rocking driver's seat and vibrating passenger seat. Didn't even have to fight about anything. Kits for both seats as well as a whole new radio console are on order for my Prem Tech. Will let you all know how it turns out by the end of the week.
04-20-2010, 03:44 AM
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I went to Nissan of Norwich... probably a bit far for you but the Service Manager knew about the issue, they had just fixed one the day before. The seat is solid as a rock now, hopefully it won't loosen up in time like others are saying.
04-20-2010, 05:11 PM
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Let's put it this way, Annino, I have already emailed Nissan of Norwich for an appointment. I'd drive to Chicago to get this fixed, it annoys me beyond words - a brand new $35k+ car should not have this issue. And, there is not a dealer in NYC that I would trust to shine my shoes, so I am glad to hear that you had a good experience up there. (I figure the afternoon at Mohegan Sun is going to be expensive while I wait for the car to get fixed, LOL.)
04-20-2010, 06:52 PM
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Has anyone tried to get any of the problems fixed at Executive Nissan in North Haven CT? What was the outcome? I have about every problem mentioned in this forum. Rocking chair,Massage chair,wheel vibration,suspension squeak left side,weak heated seats,mystery screw in acc cubby. Thanks
04-20-2010, 08:41 PM
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Has anyone tried to get any of the problems fixed at Executive Nissan in North Haven CT? What was the outcome? I have about every problem mentioned in this forum. Rocking chair,Massage chair,wheel vibration,suspension squeak left side,weak heated seats,mystery screw in acc cubby. Thanks
As for the heated seats I took it to them a while back for that (being weak) and they told me that it was operating normal.. I guess the reason they run at such a low temperature is because of the air bag sensors or w.e. sensors are built into the seat. The heaters are actually right under the sensors apparently. IMO that is a stupid place to put them because the heated seats do not heat up hot enough at all.
04-21-2010, 03:28 AM
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Let's put it this way, Annino, I have already emailed Nissan of Norwich for an appointment. I'd drive to Chicago to get this fixed, it annoys me beyond words - a brand new $35k+ car should not have this issue. And, there is not a dealer in NYC that I would trust to shine my shoes, so I am glad to hear that you had a good experience up there. (I figure the afternoon at Mohegan Sun is going to be expensive while I wait for the car to get fixed, LOL.)
Hey, That's a pretty good excuse to hit up Mohegan... it's practically accross the street!
04-21-2010, 05:50 AM
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I understood the 'seat rocking issue' on 2009 max's to be a physical moving (measurable) of the ENTIRE seat back and forth when breaking or accelerating. I've noticed on my 2010 max (2 months old) that I can lean back hard on the upright of the seat and it flexex backwards but returns to the original position. The seat pan stays put though.
Are those of you with 2010's experiencing the same 'flexure' as opposed to a physical moving of the seat or are you experiencing similar symptoms as the 2009 owners?
Are those of you with 2010's experiencing the same 'flexure' as opposed to a physical moving of the seat or are you experiencing similar symptoms as the 2009 owners?
04-21-2010, 06:35 PM
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I understood the 'seat rocking issue' on 2009 max's to be a physical moving (measurable) of the ENTIRE seat back and forth when breaking or accelerating. I've noticed on my 2010 max (2 months old) that I can lean back hard on the upright of the seat and it flexex backwards but returns to the original position. The seat pan stays put though.
Are those of you with 2010's experiencing the same 'flexure' as opposed to a physical moving of the seat or are you experiencing similar symptoms as the 2009 owners?
Are those of you with 2010's experiencing the same 'flexure' as opposed to a physical moving of the seat or are you experiencing similar symptoms as the 2009 owners?
I'm waiting though because I'm noticing vibrations throughout the car when I go faster than 50mph which I think is tire related so I'm going to have the tires rebalanced at the 7500 mile rotation and see if that helps the seat vibration, if not, another trip back to Nissan. Absolutely ridiculous that a 38k dollar vehicle has a shaking seat.
04-22-2010, 08:27 AM
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but it's all in the eye of the beholder