Loose Driver's side seat track 2008 2.5SL

[DMiglia]

Hi,

When I'm taking a corner, every once in a while my seat shifts slightly to one side, as if the seat tracks are loose. Anyone else experienced this?

Thanks in advance for the help.

[sjsharky11]

yes, there are a lot of people with this issue, including me. I'd suggest trying to report it, the problem is that they don't really have an official fix for this issue.

They might replace the rails, but people have had limited success getting them to do anything and replacing the rails did not always fix the issue. I hope they have a TSB soon.

[canadiantj]

yes, there are a lot of people with this issue, including me. I'd suggest trying to report it, the problem is that they don't really have an official fix for this issue.

They might replace the rails, but people have had limited success getting them to do anything and replacing the rails did not always fix the issue. I hope they have a TSB soon.

Had my rails replaced once already. Helped for a couple of months now the squirm is starting to come back. One day they might find the solution to this problem but its better to let them know in order to fasttrack a better solution.

[mjpaltima08]

my altima had that...i took it in 3 times...they finally put a new seat in it

[sjsharky11]

my altima had that...i took it in 3 times...they finally put a new seat in it

So you don't have the problem with the new seat? Mine is getting pretty bad, I can cause it to shift now when I'm shakin my booty to the music...I mean...when I'm adjusting myself while driving...I mean...when I go around small turns.

But really, it went away?

[jackspat2]

I have the same problem with my 2.5 SL. I haven't taken it in yet. What should I say if I take it in?

[Autoconcept]

My 08 2.5 SL also have same problem but will have to tell my dealer on my next visit. I am surprised there hasn't been a TSB out yet.

[DMiglia]

Thank you all for your posts; my plan is to take it back to the dealer, and at least report it as a warranty problem. I'm willing to have them replace the tracks or seat as necessary, but it sounds like an endemic problem that may require some sort of retrofit fix.

I'll keep you posted.

[sexybeasty]

Ditto here. Funny thing how it seems to be mostly with cars with leather/power seats? I have a 2.5 SL and it's done it since day one with eight miles on it. I have 2500 on it now and it still does it. You don't even have to take the corner real hard for it to shift a little; just simple exit ramps at 20-30 MPH will do it.

[Jose3.5]

My car has been doing that for over a year now and every time I take it in for that they don't have the part and the time they did it was broken also. Now my seat and has started squeaking too

[DMiglia]

As a follow up, after a little chat with my bro (who, BTW, just to make all of us feel better about our little seat problem, just had $6,000 worth of warranty work, about a dozen different items, on his Mini), here's another thought for you all.

This is not only an inconvenience. Since it happens while you're in the middle of a turn, and often unexpectedly, it is distracting, and therefore a safety issue. It should be reported and handled as such. If they can't fix it after a few times, the lemon law may well apply. How 'bout them apples (or lemons, as the case may be)

[jackspat2]

Any fixes yet? I plan on taking mine in next week hopefully. I'll let you know what they say.

[tjmutlow]

mine also, so fed up with nissan, they have replaced my seat rails 2 time already and need to be done again, when you stop sudden seat slides forward, etc and you can grab steering wheel and pull yourself forward. They want to fix with the same faulty parts, also the swithces will not stay in the seat, but they can not fix that due to they attach to seat rails. Corporate tech told the dealer to not install new seat rails until there is a fix, the local area rep for nissan told the dealer to install them anyway. I put a buy back on that car, but nissan wants no part of that, I have had multiple issues with the car and have been at the dealer everyday this week for stuff to be fixed, It seems that the factory wants top not stand behind the product, even on day of delivery, my center console just popped off, they place no bolts in it. Actually had an 08 rental Altima and got in and what, not bolts in center console. This car qualifies fo lemon law in Texas, seat movement is a safety issue.

[Sertelegger]

And I always thought it's just because I'm 250 lbs

After taking the Altima on a very curvy canyon run it got much worse, but somehow I didn't expect it to be a common problem. Good to know, I'll check with my dealership to see what they can do about it! Good luck to everybody dealing with the same problem!

[tjmutlow]

It is a manufacture issue, mine was fixed twice already and broke again. I was told after the 2nd time they were aware of this, now I am told the same thing. I am finding that they do not want to stand up for the product. Trying to fix with the same broke parts seems stupid to me, and having lost all mfaith that they can adress the problem, they need a revolt from all owners that have this problem.

[DMiglia]

Hi All,

Took it into the dealer, and they diagnosed a broken pop rivet, which required replacing the entire seat frame, which had to be ordered, took about 5 days. They replaced the seat frame today; at least the seat travels more smoothly when I'm power adjusting it.

Will keep you posted on whether the fix takes.

[sexybeasty]

Any luck, did it work?

[soldi3rappl3]

i got that problem to and its annoying as hell abot to take it to the dealr right now and how does lemon law work? im trying to get my money back so i can get another car =P only 1500miles on this and its annoying since day one also

[DMiglia]

I am sorry to say, the fix did not work. I'm taking it back to the dealer for the second time on this problem. In Colorado, the lemon law provides that they have 4 times to fix a problem before it qualifies as a lemon; also, it has to be a problem that substantially diminishes the value of the vehicle.

My dealer's service dept. is good; we'll see what they say about this.

tjmutlow, when you say it was broken, did they diagnose a broken rivet? Or something else?

I tend to agree that this is going to require an owners' revolt. I was hoping not to have to get on a crusade just to get my 2008 Altima to be as good as my 2003 (which my wife is now happily driving!

[DMiglia]

Here is an update. I took the car back to the dealership. They checked it out, compared the seat to a car on the lot, and said that it had the "same amount of play." They notified Nissan tech assistance, which indicated that it had had "complaints of looseness." However, the dealership said that there was no repair for this at this time.

Let's remember that this involves only the power seats, which I assume are in the minority for Altimas generally. Also, some people apparently notice it, others do not. Of those who notice, not all are concerned about it to the extent of seeking a fix.

I called Nissan Customer Service, 800-NISSAN 1, and left a detailed complaint. They asked what I wanted, and I said I wanted it fixed. I conclude that this may well be a design issue, and Nissan will not implement any extensive (read expensive) fix unless enough people make their voices heard to cause Nissan to believe that there is widespread consumer dissatisfaction. So, fellow NICO forumites, if you have this problem, start making calls and writing letters! Be sure to let them know that you can be made happy, if they acknowledge the problem, and fix it.

Let's see if there is strength in numbers!

[tjmutlow]

it is Nissans issue, at 1500 miles, then 3000 then 10000 miles. Nothing worse then having to hit brakesd and seat shifts forward then back. In Oct 07 they told me they Knew of the issue, then again in mar 08. Now with under 12000, they needed to turn rotors and replace brakes because they could not find out why they squeaked. pads had almost 3/4 pad. This car was not worth the money and regret trading my 03 max on it, waste of my money.......Just not to Nissan.

[Ormand]

Here is an update. I took the car back to the dealership. Let's remember that this involves only the power seats, which I assume are in the minority for Altimas generally. Also, some people apparently notice it, others do not. Of those who notice, not all are concerned about it to the extent of seeking a fix.

The power seats are standard on all the 3.5 cars, and on the 2.5 with the convenience package, or the 2.5SL. My guess is that the majority of Altimas have the power seat. There may be differences between the seats in the SE and the SL, though, beside in the fabric.

[tjmutlow]

they want to keep playing games, so now I am, waiting on an arbitration date. Should be soon........

[DMiglia]

OK, finally talked to Nissan consumer assistance. The nice lady said that dealers are becoming aware of this problem, and that there will be a TSB. When, she couldn't say. Jeez Loueez, I wish we could just get this fixed so I could go back to mindlessly toodling down the road...

However, this is progress of a sort, with Nissan at least tacitly acknowledging that there is a problem. All those of you who have the issue but are not reporting it, report it! The more feedback they get on it, the sooner we'll have the TSB ( I hope)...

[tjmutlow]

it amazes me, they called me saying they have a fix, 2 days before we go to arbitration. But the tsb and parts are not available to dealers. makes sense to me.

[DMiglia]

At least they tell you they have a fix, and they tell me there's a TSB coming out, which is an admission of the existence of a problem, since you don't need a fix or a TSB for a non-problem.

I'm going to wait for a reasonable period of time (couple of months), and, if there's still nothing, resume making noise. In the mean time, all of you owners who have this problem, please make noise (not here, at the dealership). You might be the one who puts this over the top!

[edonissan13]

I took mine in to the dealershipthe guy was really nice and was already aware of this issueHe ordered me a new rail and only took 3 days to come ini took it in, they gave me a free rental for the day and got my car by the end of the day

gotta saymy dealership treats me good everytime i go no complaints over here

[sexybeasty]

Yeah, more people have to complain about this. I'm certainly going to call them on Monday. I don't care what a "technician" says about it being normal or within limits; it's totally unsafe. I jammed my brakes the other day as a result of it. The seat should not move period end of story. I love my car, but I'm not going to risk injury to myself or anyone so Nissan can save a buck.

REVOLT!

[DMiglia]

Now that's the spirit, sexybeasty! REVOLT, indeed!

[webman]

Have same problem with seat shifting when going around turns. Only have 500 miles on 3.5SE with Tech Pkg. Also drove a demo the dealer had on the lot with 5K miles on it, and the seat really shifted around. Dealer said they haven't heard of the issue and didn't see any TSB yet.

Anyone have any updates? I don't really want to take it in to the dealer service until there's a fix. I will call Nissan CS tomorrow to report it as well.