Rocking driver's seat?
#1
Rocking driver's seat?
Anyone else having this issue?
It seems that the drivers seat, when rolling over uneven surfaces, tends to "rock" in its tracks or mounts a bit. It feels almost like when you had the seat slider slightly off, and it 'clicks" into place.
It seems that the drivers seat, when rolling over uneven surfaces, tends to "rock" in its tracks or mounts a bit. It feels almost like when you had the seat slider slightly off, and it 'clicks" into place.
#3
i haven't really noticed that it's more of an issue on the FiT than w/ any other car i've driven. there are a lot of "joints" and adjustable parts on a car seat. perhaps the car's short wheelbase magnifies this occurrence. i've only had the "snapped in" event after adjusting my seat when it hasn't clicked in all the way until i sit in it or i have to use my brakes.
#4
Just a note - this is definitely NOT the seat locking into place. It will pop back and forth, particularly when there is a surface causing a side to side rocking motion.
#5
i haven't really noticed that it's more of an issue on the FiT than w/ any other car i've driven. there are a lot of "joints" and adjustable parts on a car seat. perhaps the car's short wheelbase magnifies this occurrence. i've only had the "snapped in" event after adjusting my seat when it hasn't clicked in all the way until i sit in it or i have to use my brakes.
that sounds like what i'm experiencing.
it's really not an often occurrence, it has just happened a few times over the year i've had it.
#6
i haven't really noticed that it's more of an issue on the FiT than w/ any other car i've driven. there are a lot of "joints" and adjustable parts on a car seat. perhaps the car's short wheelbase magnifies this occurrence. i've only had the "snapped in" event after adjusting my seat when it hasn't clicked in all the way until i sit in it or i have to use my brakes.
The Altima is the only car I've ever had that had seats that moved even the slightest. My hondas have all had a solid feel to the seat structure. I like sporty rides that I can toss into turns and seat movement would be awful.
If it is regularly reproducible and is actual movement of the seat, take it in to the dealer and have them fix it.
~SB
#7
I had experienced a problem with my driver's seat 12 hours after I bought by 2010 Fit in late October in Central Jersey and it took 3 trips to the dealer for them to replace the seat. I knew the seat was not "normal" and they finally agreed it was not right after the service manager finally drove in it. Apparently, the seat had an internal issue and it was replaced under warranty. But yes, these seats seem to have a bit more "play" than other seats I have driven in. I just hope its not a major problem after 100k miles and years of ownership!
#8
SB, I agree. I should have stated that vibrations are normal, a "rocking motion" is not. as for the "clicking in", that should only occur after doing an adjustment and I've failed to push in or pull the seat into it's final engagement point. when it's locked in, there should not be any extra to and fro motion.
#9
Rocking Seat - ours too!
We just bought a 2010 Base Auto for my wife 2 weeks ago.
I've driven it several times this week and noticed the rocking seat right away. It is terrible and feels like you are driving a real junky car.
I've checked out all the mounting hardware and it is tight - seems like there is just some play in the slides.
I'll need to bring it in to the dealer and anticipate it wil be a struggle to get anything done. OH NO!!
If anyone has had any luck getting this fixed by Honda please let me know.
I sure didn't notice this problem with the car we test drove!
I've driven it several times this week and noticed the rocking seat right away. It is terrible and feels like you are driving a real junky car.
I've checked out all the mounting hardware and it is tight - seems like there is just some play in the slides.
I'll need to bring it in to the dealer and anticipate it wil be a struggle to get anything done. OH NO!!
If anyone has had any luck getting this fixed by Honda please let me know.
I sure didn't notice this problem with the car we test drove!
#13
Yea, bring it in. My 2010 had a "looseness" that I knew was not right. If you go to your dealer and they have another new Fit on the lot, take it for a drive and see if it has the same issue. If not, then you KNOW your seat is defective like mine was...then they will replace the seat since it is still under warranty.
#14
I posted about this earlier this year because i had the exact same issue. I checked everything and found nothing. It creaked all the time, and then all of a sudden, just like the hiccups, it was gone. I started making it a habit each time i get in and sit down now to reach over my shoulder and give the headrest a gentile tug fwd, which moves all of the hinges and rods inside the seat for the active headrest (and actually makes the seat more comfortable on my middle back). Not sure if that had anything to do with anything, but i haven't heard a creak or felt the seat shift in over 4 months after a first month or so of sporadic insanity.
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#15
Update!
I brought in my car today into the dealership and they dealt with the clicking/rocking issue. Here's what the problem was for me: "Seat back cushion when turning hard causing body to shift. Removed driver's seat back cover. Found driver's seat back-rest spring was rubbing against the plastic backrest support. Secured driver's backrest spring with EPT tape. Re-secured and tighten down all 4 driver's seat mounting bolts."
I hope this helps somebody!
I brought in my car today into the dealership and they dealt with the clicking/rocking issue. Here's what the problem was for me: "Seat back cushion when turning hard causing body to shift. Removed driver's seat back cover. Found driver's seat back-rest spring was rubbing against the plastic backrest support. Secured driver's backrest spring with EPT tape. Re-secured and tighten down all 4 driver's seat mounting bolts."
I hope this helps somebody!
#16
I feel kinda dumb on this one.
I used a ratchet and tightened the bolt under the plastic cover next to the console.
Seems to have cured it.
Should've been an obvious check - I looked at the rear bolts because I thought that's where there was play in the mount.
I used a ratchet and tightened the bolt under the plastic cover next to the console.
Seems to have cured it.
Should've been an obvious check - I looked at the rear bolts because I thought that's where there was play in the mount.
#17
Update!
I brought in my car today into the dealership and they dealt with the clicking/rocking issue. Here's what the problem was for me: "Seat back cushion when turning hard causing body to shift. Removed driver's seat back cover. Found driver's seat back-rest spring was rubbing against the plastic backrest support. Secured driver's backrest spring with EPT tape. Re-secured and tighten down all 4 driver's seat mounting bolts."
I hope this helps somebody!
I brought in my car today into the dealership and they dealt with the clicking/rocking issue. Here's what the problem was for me: "Seat back cushion when turning hard causing body to shift. Removed driver's seat back cover. Found driver's seat back-rest spring was rubbing against the plastic backrest support. Secured driver's backrest spring with EPT tape. Re-secured and tighten down all 4 driver's seat mounting bolts."
I hope this helps somebody!
I am about 100% sure I'm getting the movement described in your post. I've had the car 3 weeks, and it's starting to drive me nuts. It feels like something is bumping the back of my seat whenever I make a moderately sudden movement in any direction. I feel it when turning, and even going over some bumps, in addition to stopping and starting. It's as if there's a little pendulum in there that swings around and bumps me whenever I upset it.
I'm debating whether I should try your fix myself. It'd be easier than leaving the car at a dealer--I need it throughout the day for my job.
Matt
#18
I think it helps me!
I am about 100% sure I'm getting the movement described in your post. I've had the car 3 weeks, and it's starting to drive me nuts. It feels like something is bumping the back of my seat whenever I make a moderately sudden movement in any direction. I feel it when turning, and even going over some bumps, in addition to stopping and starting. It's as if there's a little pendulum in there that swings around and bumps me whenever I upset it.
I'm debating whether I should try your fix myself. It'd be easier than leaving the car at a dealer--I need it throughout the day for my job.
Matt
I am about 100% sure I'm getting the movement described in your post. I've had the car 3 weeks, and it's starting to drive me nuts. It feels like something is bumping the back of my seat whenever I make a moderately sudden movement in any direction. I feel it when turning, and even going over some bumps, in addition to stopping and starting. It's as if there's a little pendulum in there that swings around and bumps me whenever I upset it.
I'm debating whether I should try your fix myself. It'd be easier than leaving the car at a dealer--I need it throughout the day for my job.
Matt
#19
They appear to be solid. It really does feel like something hitting the back of my seat--the seat itself feels stable. I may try to open it up and look at it this weekend...
#20
This is on a brand-new 2010 fit sport with ~300 miles!