[aktam]

Hello,

I'm a new owner of a 2013 Outback 2.5 (base model). I noticed that the drive seat has a slight play in it....meaning when I accelerate from a dead stop, the seat moves back slightly. The play is very small but I do notice it. I did try moving the seat a notch forward and backward but the play is still there. Wondering if anyone else experience this or I just have a bad seat.

Other than that, everything is great.

 

[jogosub]

Check the bolts that hold rails in the floor - re-tighten with torque wrench to proper specs - or have the dealer do it! The car should still be under warranty!

 

[vince is outback :-)]

Hello,

I'm a new owner of a 2013 Outback 2.5 (base model). I noticed that the drive seat has a slight play in it....meaning when I accelerate from a dead stop, the seat moves back slightly. The play is very small but I do notice it. I did try moving the seat a notch forward and backward but the play is still there. Wondering if anyone else experience this or I just have a bad seat.

Other than that, everything is great.

I have the same issue as well and will bring it up prior to my 1st scheduled service.

 

[pgh]

Wow, They still have not fixed this problem from the early 10 models. There is a TSB for a seat frame replacement

 

[AO River]

I have zero movement re: the seat, driver or passenger. Definitely get that checked out.

 

[aktam]

Thanks everyone, here's the tread with the TSB:
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums...se-model-drivers-seat-issues-print.html?pp=19

 

[mopartodd]

Wow, They still have not fixed this problem from the early 10 models. There is a TSB for a seat frame replacement

No kidding! I'm starting to wonder about how Subaru deals with stuff.

 

[OldStyle]

Thanks everyone, here's the tread with the TSB:
http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums...se-model-drivers-seat-issues-print.html?pp=19

And the TSB reads:

Slight Movement from Driver's Seat

Service Bulletin #12-116-10
Pages: 1

Bulletin Description: If you encounter a customer complaint that there is slight movement (some customers refer to it as a slight rocking motion) that could be felt in the lower portion of the driverýs seat, there is a countermeasure seat frame now available to remedy the condition.

.

 

[OBnube]

Is this something that is only on manual seats or does it show up on power seats also?

 

[AO River]

^ I imagine it could be either if it is an actual frame problem, not the seat positioning mechanism.

 

[GasGuzz]

Is this something that is only on manual seats or does it show up on power seats also?

It's predominantly reported on DS manual seats (since MY 2010), none I've heard/read on power Prem/Ltd DS seats.

 

[OBnube]

Thanks, That makes more sense. That's usually something that shows up in older cars. The "teeth" where the adjustment handle catches in wear with use and end up with a bit of play.

 

[free8135]

go to the dealer . it has to be fixed by dealer

 

[OB1995]

Have exactly the same problem in my 2012! Posted about it in a post titled "Jerk in the Drivers Seat." At my first oil change I was told it was fixed but it kept happening. Now it is weird that since the weather got colder I am not feeling it!

Intersting that there is actually a service bulletin on this. If it starts happening again I will take it back in w/ that service bulletin number -thanks to the person who posted that.