Got a 2012, I definitely feel the rocking in the drivers seat, its slight but noticeable especially during lift off. Heard all the stories too and until i hear of someone getting theirs fixed, i think i will plan on living with it. Maybe we should all pester Nissan for a recall, can we start a petition?

 

I noticed on my 2012 if I push my head against the head rest the middle of the seat pushes into my back. Anyone else notice that? Kind of annoys me.

 

Was it like this....


http://s45.photobucket.com/albums/f8...ps3eaae1d3.mp4

 

I got the dealer to replace the seat base after a couple of tries. That seems to have done the trick for my 2012.

 

I called the dealer today and the service advisor was very helpful. He went to talk to the mechanic about what part fixes the problem. At first he said that part isn't covered under extended warranty. Then he went back again and the parts peson gave him another part# that might be covered.. He is supposed to call Nissan tomorrow for me to determine how to fix the prolem under warranty. I will let you guys know..

 

So my Service advisor was able to find the part to get this fixed. Its part number 87351-9N24B
I hope it fixes the problem.

 

Just brought my used 2010 Maxima to the dealer today, and was told the seat frame is broken, and was quoted $2,400! I said $&@&! No, I will just live with it, I'm seriously disappointed in Nissan, I never had these problems with my Subaru. This will be the last Nissan I will ever purchase. Also have to have the electrical component replaced for the heated/cooled drivers seat, Nissan's seem to have a lot of electrical issues, and how the heck does a seat frame break?? Get your act together Nissan.

 

Got this too, my dads a welder can the seat be welded somehow anyone DIY it or attempt it?

 

I can't find the thread, but I could've swore I saw that someone wedged a 2x4 under the seat somehow and this fixed the rock. I got the same issue with my seat on my 2010, some days it bothers me some days it don't, but I will figure out a diy for this whether it's the 2x4 trick or something else. Just not on my list of top to dos at the moment

 

Safe, I will try and post a DIY if I end up getting it welded.

 

My 2011 that I just purchased doesn't rock, but I test drove one that rocked. It only had 40K miles on it. I was surprised that a car with that low of miles had seat issues. It felt just like the "rocking chair" in my expedition which I never fixed due to the cost. Hopefully my new Maxima wont have this issue.

 

HI, adding my experience with this. I have a 2013 max and am experiencing the "rocking seat " issue. I sent my car in yesterday for that and the condensation in the sideview turn indicators. The dealership told me that they had to get authorization from Nissan to fix the car (it is under warranty). The approx. cost is 3K with labor and taxes. The side view mirror units have to be changed (roughly $1000 ea.). Ill update when I know more.

 

Just wanted to let you know the turn signal LED and cover can be sourced from the 2007-2012 Nissan Altimas. For whatever odd reason according to Nissan, the part numbers for the Nissan Maxima LED turn signal require the complete kit (housing, LED, caps, etc.) and cost an arm and leg. Meanwhile on the Altima, you can purchase the parts separately.

 

I've also noticed a rocking seat motion in my 2011. I get the feeling it's the steering linkage shifting into the steering wheel causing the driver to rock the seat. Anyone ever get this impression? While holding the steering wheel, any movement into the steering wheel would be transfered to the seat.

 

lol

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No steering component is mechanically or electronically connected to the vehicle. The coincidence you are noticing is due to the amount of pressure in lbs onto the seat itself as you turn the wheel and your body adjusts from your shoulder pushing into the lower supports. Test it out. In a neutral seating position just lay your foot onto the floormats, no foot on the gas pedal or brake, and just turn the wheel. Nothing will occur because your body is not physically pushing hard enough against the lumbar of the seat. But as you drive and turn, there are slight G-forces throughout the entire car causing the seat to freely move.

Since we're talking about seats, I wanted to throw in this video as well and see if it helps anyone. I spend about 5-10 minutes adjusting to the seats in most cars I drive. The only thing I dislike about the video I posted is it does not speak in detail on how to adjust seat height properly. BMW M Performance instructors teach their drivers to place their hand above their hand flat on their head with the thumb resting on top of the head and pinky pointing straight out of the car. Move the seat up until the pinky almost touches the headliner.

 

Daaavid: can you clarify the seat height you recommended from BMW? One hand on top of the other on your head, is the thumb tucked underneath the 1st hand? Is the pinky pointing up or out?


And thx for the video - very helpful!

 

Here you go. He starts talking about seat height at 12 seconds. I should have been more clear and say that the top of your head between the headliner should be your width of your hand.

 

So that means the Maxima has turn by wire? You can feel feedback in the steering wheel going over uneven payment and so on. It's possible I'm missing something but at least to me I get the impression that feedback moves the driver who in turn moves the seat. I will say it's an odd feeling coming from the 2002.

 

I should have rephrased that by saying no mechanical or electronic component is connected between the steering and actual seat. The only vehicle that I know of that has this type of system is in another class of vehicles that moves the side bolster based on your speed and turn angle.

 

Daaavid: that is perfect. I will give it a try. Thx for taking the time to post these tips.

 

Has anyone been able to get a dealer to resolve this driver seat rocking problem? My 2011 went bye bye and my 2012 has a rocking seat.

 

Unfortunately the dealer is useless, I was quoted over $2,000 to replace the worn seat frame on my 2010, and it's way out of warranty; there's no freaking way I would pay that to fix the stupid seat. I'm beyond aggravated that many Maxima's from 2009 to 2014 are having these issues, clearly Nissan installed faulty seat frames in almost all of their Maxima's. I have learned to just live with the "rocking issue" and my biggest concern is that if I was to ever get in a bad accident, the seat would come off the frame and I could be thrown into the back of the car or even worse. This is a recall that needs to be reissued, god forbid if something like that was to ever happen, I will be suing Nissan full throttle. If anyone else has more info please advise on your stories with the dealers or etc.

 

I agree, I've been a Nissan fan but this disregard for consumers is starting to get annoying.

Not that I condone this but if an accident were reported to Nissan in which the rocking seat was found to cause *ahem* some type of problem...that might get Nissan in the mood to fix this. Companies don't care about consumer loyalty it seems.

I was told at the dealer I went to its normal that the guys Leaf does the same thing. Uhm YES thats why Nissan needs to fix it! I walked out.

 

It amazes me that they think it's a "normal thing," in my past 3 cars, I've never had this issue whatsoever. That pisses me off they said that to you; that is a completely irrelevant response they gave you. I love my Maxima, but very disappointed in this issue.