Jerk in the Driver's Seat - Subaru Outback

OB1995 · 11-12-2012, 09:38 PM

No, not the driver. Well maybe sometimes.

There is a "jerk" in the drivers seat of my 2012 when slowing down in traffic & then speeding up again or when at a stop & then accelerating. It sort of seems to be coming from the seat back. (Non power seats) I am not a "jack rabbit" sort of driver. This does not happen in the passenger seat.

When I had the first oil change I told them about this & they said they did something. But I think they just said that to pacify me.

Anybody else had this problem? It is just really annoying! I want it fixed while it is under warranty.

scoobydoo2 · 11-13-2012, 09:10 AM

lol...great thread title.

foxrider68 · 11-13-2012, 11:09 AM

I've heard others complain about this on the non electric seat however I'm not sure if there is a TSB or not.

mopartodd · 11-13-2012, 12:08 PM

Yes. Mine had this along with a terribly noisey/sqeeky, rattly base frame. I had the dealer change it twice before they got it fixed. Good luck, don't take no for an answer.

arizonaadam · 11-14-2012, 12:07 AM

I'm battling for answers on a squeaky popping seat right now. Called subaru after second "could not duplicate" trip to dealer.

11-12-2012, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
OB1995 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 99 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Jerk in the Driver's Seat No, not the driver. Well maybe sometimes. There is a "jerk" in the drivers seat of my 2012 when slowing down in traffic & then speeding up again or when at a stop & then accelerating. It sort of seems to be coming from the seat back. (Non power seats) I am not a "jack rabbit" sort of driver. This does not happen in the passenger seat. When I had the first oil change I told them about this & they said they did something. But I think they just said that to pacify me. Anybody else had this problem? It is just really annoying! I want it fixed while it is under warranty.

11-13-2012, 09:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
scoobydoo2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada...the great white north Car: 3rd Subaru. 2011 Ouback Limited with NAV Posts: 2,559 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lol...great thread title. __________________ The human soul, in some ways like good helium, expands to whatever environment it has. Or conversely sinks to whatever ditch it is offered. That's where the real battles are waged-and waged continually. David Adams Richards ZeeMaps - Subaru Outback.Org Owner Location: Show us where you are.

11-13-2012, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
mopartodd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Planet Earth Car: 2010 2.5i OB 6MT Posts: 846 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes. Mine had this along with a terribly noisey/sqeeky, rattly base frame. I had the dealer change it twice before they got it fixed. Good luck, don't take no for an answer. __________________ 2010 Subaru OB 2.5i 6MT 2008 Dodge Caliber SRT-4,1969 Dodge Coronet I keep the Dodge around for when my Subaru is broken. 2003 TiSport Gman, sweet Titanium XC ride. 2009 SE Racing SoCal Flyer Cruiser 2011 Motobecane CF LTD 2012 Niner Air 9

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11-13-2012, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
foxrider68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington Car: 2004 Toyota Sienna, miss my eyesight. Life moves on. Posts: 982 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've heard others complain about this on the non electric seat however I'm not sure if there is a TSB or not.

11-14-2012, 12:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
arizonaadam Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Car: 2010 Outback 3.6R Posts: 133 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm battling for answers on a squeaky popping seat right now. Called subaru after second "could not duplicate" trip to dealer.

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