Anyone having a problem with their driver seat moving around with aggressive driving?

kevr6 · 05-06-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by zilent_jay

Base with sport. Didn't notice it until I checked. Front seat rocks side to side. For any technician that says this is 'normal'... ask them why the passenger seat doesn't do it too? It's normal for the drivers seat to move around while driving while the passenger seat is solid? Hmm.. I don't think so, Nissan.

My words exactly!! It seems to be getting worse also!! I have noticed that it is more evident with the front lower cusion in raised position with side adjustment knob! My Nissan dealership and my contact at Nissan North America have not gotten back to me and apparently will not be!

We at Audi would never treat customers like this or release a product that does this!! Dam shame! (yes, I work at an Audi dealership)

pgrmstr · 05-12-2009, 10:07 AM

Had mine in for something else and asked them to check it out, the tech felt the side to side movement and has a new seat bottom/frame/track on order for it. Had no problems with them at all.....

khtso · 05-13-2009, 04:11 PM

I have same problem with my base model (non SP). To me it seems like a problem with the seat locking in after adjustment. Is it only me or does it seem like the adjustment mechanism is really flimsy.

I also have a strange creak coming from the back. I haven't placed it yet, but think it's coming from my passenger side tailight assembly.

ChrisSlicks · 05-13-2009, 04:20 PM

The driver's seat also sits higher than the passenger seat and the passenger seat does not exhibit the problem. My guess is that the slop is in the height adjuster mechanism.

KageZ · 06-17-2009, 07:12 PM

300 Miles in on my Base M/T and yup there it is. My 03' 350 had this problem. Not that big of deal, but as with the 350 I will take her in and get it fixed.

Just weird that (according to thread) The Maxima, Murano etc. are having the same issue. Seems like it should be a easy fix.

cossie1600 · 06-17-2009, 07:28 PM

Someone posted a fix for it.

Just grab the seat cushion above the forward and backward lever, rock it up and down and sideway and see if it clicks

KageZ · 06-18-2009, 10:55 AM

Going in for my "we owe you" on my Kickplates on Saturday morning. I told my sales person about the "click" and he said it would be addressed. We will see.

Premo34WV · 06-24-2009, 12:36 PM

Got my 370z just yesterday and I yep the seat click is there.
It is a little aggrevating and annoying

pgrmstr · 07-06-2009, 03:11 PM

My dealer replaced "the whole frame" and while it seemed to be fine, after a week or so, it's back.....so no joy. Service Mgr is calling Nissan and is supposed to get back with me.

On the DIY fix, has anyone confirmed if just the lock washers outlined in "seat fix" works or do you also need that flat bar?

dlmartin81 · 07-15-2009, 03:05 PM

Same problem here. I've had movement since the first week of ownership. I started my own thread (Anyone with driver's seat movement?) today but then later discovered that this thread already existed.

I too have the base + sport package.

I got the track replaced by the dealership last week. Initially, they seemed to have fixed it but it returned and has progressively gotten worse. EEEeeerrrrrrr.

And what's up with some of the posts I've been reading.......the dealership techs saying that "this is normal"??? Get the fcuk out of here....BS.

37Z · 07-15-2009, 08:26 PM

Same problem on my base 370Z. The local Nissan dealership added my 370Z to the list. I'll either wait for the TSB or try the "Mightybobo fix".

kevr6 · 07-15-2009, 09:44 PM

I haven't been back to this thread in awhile! Dam! I have a trim shop that helps me on things at the dealership I work at and he said he'll look at it with a fix it goal! I'll post what he does once I get him to look at it!

phantom21 · 08-07-2009, 11:05 AM

I've got 450 miles on my Base+Sport and just started getting the movement on left hand turns only. Going to the dealership Monday. Anyone have any luck with the dealer finding the exact fix so I can point them in the right direction?

monthtrial · 08-08-2009, 02:55 AM

My dealership in Southern California [allegedly] has not heard of this issue. I did however attend a "study" at a Nissan marketing/Research center where I mentiond this issue; they had had some awareness of the issue and one of the managers told me that he'd get back to me - I have yet not heard from him.

I have 3500 miles on my car now and the issue seems to more annoying by the miles... maybe cuz I'm aware of it and haven't taken action. I'd be interested to see if the dealership you visit would have a solution.

KageZ · 08-08-2009, 09:28 AM

Talked to Nissan AGAIN and AGAIN still waiting on the techs to post a bulletin on a fix...tick tock Nissan. How is it possible that my 03' 350 had the SAME problem?!?! Love the care and getting frustrated with this seat!

07-15-2009, 03:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
dlmartin81 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chalfont, PA Age: 44 Posts: 923 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 608	Same problem here. I've had movement since the first week of ownership. I started my own thread (Anyone with driver's seat movement?) today but then later discovered that this thread already existed. I too have the base + sport package. I got the track replaced by the dealership last week. Initially, they seemed to have fixed it but it returned and has progressively gotten worse. EEEeeerrrrrrr. And what's up with some of the posts I've been reading.......the dealership techs saying that "this is normal"??? Get the fcuk out of here....BS. Last edited by dlmartin81; 07-15-2009 at 03:08 PM.

07-15-2009, 08:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
37Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 476 Drives: 370Z MB 6M -sold Rep Power: 264	Driver's seat creak Same problem on my base 370Z. The local Nissan dealership added my 370Z to the list. I'll either wait for the TSB or try the "Mightybobo fix".

07-15-2009, 09:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 667	I haven't been back to this thread in awhile! Dam! I have a trim shop that helps me on things at the dealership I work at and he said he'll look at it with a fix it goal! I'll post what he does once I get him to look at it! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

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05-12-2009, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
pgrmstr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 131 Drives: 09 BS 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	Had mine in for something else and asked them to check it out, the tech felt the side to side movement and has a new seat bottom/frame/track on order for it. Had no problems with them at all.....

05-13-2009, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
khtso Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 59 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 17	I have same problem with my base model (non SP). To me it seems like a problem with the seat locking in after adjustment. Is it only me or does it seem like the adjustment mechanism is really flimsy. I also have a strange creak coming from the back. I haven't placed it yet, but think it's coming from my passenger side tailight assembly.

05-13-2009, 04:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 654	The driver's seat also sits higher than the passenger seat and the passenger seat does not exhibit the problem. My guess is that the slop is in the height adjuster mechanism.

06-17-2009, 07:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
KageZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z Yellow M/T Rep Power: 17	300 Miles in on my Base M/T and yup there it is. My 03' 350 had this problem. Not that big of deal, but as with the 350 I will take her in and get it fixed. Just weird that (according to thread) The Maxima, Murano etc. are having the same issue. Seems like it should be a easy fix.

06-17-2009, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	Someone posted a fix for it. Just grab the seat cushion above the forward and backward lever, rock it up and down and sideway and see if it clicks

06-18-2009, 10:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
KageZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z Yellow M/T Rep Power: 17	Going in for my "we owe you" on my Kickplates on Saturday morning. I told my sales person about the "click" and he said it would be addressed. We will see.

06-24-2009, 12:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 17	Got my 370z just yesterday and I yep the seat click is there. It is a little aggrevating and annoying

07-06-2009, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
pgrmstr Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Posts: 131 Drives: 09 BS 370z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 17	My dealer replaced "the whole frame" and while it seemed to be fine, after a week or so, it's back.....so no joy. Service Mgr is calling Nissan and is supposed to get back with me. On the DIY fix, has anyone confirmed if just the lock washers outlined in "seat fix" works or do you also need that flat bar?

08-07-2009, 11:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 17	I've got 450 miles on my Base+Sport and just started getting the movement on left hand turns only. Going to the dealership Monday. Anyone have any luck with the dealer finding the exact fix so I can point them in the right direction?

08-08-2009, 02:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
monthtrial Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fullerton Age: 48 Posts: 46 Drives: '13 370z Rep Power: 17	My dealership in Southern California [allegedly] has not heard of this issue. I did however attend a "study" at a Nissan marketing/Research center where I mentiond this issue; they had had some awareness of the issue and one of the managers told me that he'd get back to me - I have yet not heard from him. I have 3500 miles on my car now and the issue seems to more annoying by the miles... maybe cuz I'm aware of it and haven't taken action. I'd be interested to see if the dealership you visit would have a solution.

08-08-2009, 09:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
KageZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 33 Drives: 09 370z Yellow M/T Rep Power: 17	Talked to Nissan AGAIN and AGAIN still waiting on the techs to post a bulletin on a fix...tick tock Nissan. How is it possible that my 03' 350 had the SAME problem?!?! Love the care and getting frustrated with this seat!