Seat hip bolster foam wrinkled....Warranty ??

[yearoftherat]

Wondering if anyone else has noticed this with the seats in their cars:

Driver's seat left bolster
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Miscellanous/IMG_0730.jpg

For comparison Driver side right bolster
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Miscellanous/IMG_0731.jpg

The cover in the seats are fine. I've had seat covers on my car since day one. If it is the way I get in and out of my car, the foam should not stay wrinked.
IIRC, there was something posted about this on the mazda3forum, but couldn't find it.
I do have passengers in my car so why its only one side is a mystery. Would this be considered warranty?

[cwp_sedan]

I get the same thing and am not happy about it. I think the seat is slightly angled so more pressure is on the area.

[Gizzmo_jr]

I to am victim of this.

[yearoftherat]

Its not like we have big asses...
But does yours stay or do they disappear after a while?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

My seats the same.

[Cardinal Fang]

Its not like we ARE asses...

Fixed it for you! :)


But does yours stay or do they disappear after a while?

I have leather seats and I can confirm the same result. The left side seems creased while the right side is fine with no fold marks. I just assumed I made more right turns than left. I think it has to do with the fact that when entering and leaving the car you put more wear on the edge. My wife's TSX has the same issue.

Or

They're not the greatest seats.....

Or

You have a huge ass Chris.

[yearoftherat]

My previous vehicle never had this issue. I know our cars are not BMW's or whatever but this is brutal.

[Olestra]

Same issue with my seats. =\ I'm 130-145 lbs.

[Go_Habs_Go]

I'm already starting to see the same thing on my seat and it's not even a year old LOL. The wrinkles appear to be there permanently and I'm sure they will only get worse with time.

Does anyone have one of those portable steam cleaners? Wonder if that would take the wrinkles out? doubt it but it might be worth a try...

In the end, I try not to let these things bother me...so many little things with this car, it would drive you nuts to get them all addresed.

In the end, as long as it starts, drives and stops when I want it to, I am happy.

As for the rest, che sera sera! :)

[mazda lover]

had my seat changed under warranty, was deforming the same as the pictures, but it has started doing the same thing...

[yearoftherat]

had my seat changed under warranty, was deforming the same as the pictures, but it has started doing the same thing...

Does the dealership know about this problem? If not, did they give you a hassle?

[DruidB]

almost every car ive ever owned has had similar issues.. and im no fat ass... its normal from entry/exit of the vehicle... ive even seen this on $100k+ Mercs and bimmers

[Soyabean]

I actually had both my seats replaced because it was wrinkled under warrenty. This was within the 3year/80k one tho. I got my driver replaced by MOT and my passenger replaced by Airport Mazda. The driver side is fine, the passenger is still wrinkled, but i know they changed it because i had a permanent spot there and now its gone.

[Aitch]

This is basically a wear-and-tear issue as others have posted, although it looks like some are getting them replaced under warranty. With the leather you'll get cracking on the leather itself as it ages. There is probably some of that on the cloth material, but it is also due to the polyurethane foam underneath breaking down with age. Unfortunately it can't always stand up to the constant pressure and twisting forces as you get in and out.

Of all the seats I've reupholstered, most have foam which is disintegrating or breaking down in this area.

[mazda lover]

Does the dealership know about this problem? If not, did they give you a hassle?

No hassle at all, dealer looked at it. ordered it and replaced when they came in..
Car was only 2 years old and 30,000KM at the time, using cheap low density foam, cost cutting...

[CFX]

I've had my car just over three months and I'm already experiencing this problem.
My previous vehicle, which was a Mazda but in leather, had no signs of wear what so ever.

sigh..

[TheMAN]

This is basically a wear-and-tear issue as others have posted, although it looks like some are getting them replaced under warranty. With the leather you'll get cracking on the leather itself as it ages. There is probably some of that on the cloth material, but it is also due to the polyurethane foam underneath breaking down with age. Unfortunately it can't always stand up to the constant pressure and twisting forces as you get in and out.

Of all the seats I've reupholstered, most have foam which is disintegrating or breaking down in this area.
won't crack if you keep the leather conditioned :)

4 years and my leather seats still look and feel new!

[WhiteSpeed3]

i got the same prob

[mazda lover]

I had the same problem with my 2005 2 years ago, had about 30,000KM. The car was still under warranty and had it replaced, driver seat only. Passenger seat still ok..
Should not look this bad as per the picture for a car thats only a few years old.

[MAZDA Kitten]

awwwwww this just started happening for me too!! :( waaaaa mine is an 04 though

[omalak]

awwwwww this just started happening for me too!! :( waaaaa mine is an 04 though

Time to look into Speed3 seats:chuckle

Still for cars that are only really 5 years old, having seat material deform is not normal.. Mazda needs to work on that!

[MAZDA Kitten]

Time to look into Speed3 seats:chuckle


Time to look into getting a new car :flaming

[cwp_sedan]

Time to look into getting a new car :flaming

You can donate your wheels to me then. Thanks.


:gone

[MAZDA Kitten]

LMAOOOOOOOOOO
I was planning on making a coffee table out of them but sure... they'd look sick on a white car too

[CFX]

At least most of you, if not all of you, got a few years out of your seats.
Like I said yesterday, my seats are only three months old!

[5_Alive]

Its doing it on mine too, don't feel bad. I'm going to get the dealership to see what they can do for me, or just replace the seat cover itself. The right side is brand new, and I always have a passenger.

When I had my Protege5, never had that problem though because it had leather. (from factory, not dealer installed)..

[Gizzmo_jr]

I'm not trying to "stir the pot" here, but are you people rolling over the bolstering as you get in/out? Perhaps it's how you get in and out of the car.

[TheMAN]

no offense to anyone... the trim materials and sheet metal on the 3s are all crap compared to the protege... they're all thin... my protege's body panels are twice as thick as my 3's and the carpet is too.. seat fabric is way better also... sneeze on the 3 and you get dents!

since I have both cars, there is no bias in this opinion... it's all observations that the *real* mazda (the protege) is built better! any time ford gets their hands in something, they screw it all up!

[cwp_sedan]

I'm not trying to "stir the pot" here, but are you people rolling over the bolstering as you get in/out? Perhaps it's how you get in and out of the car.

That is what causes it, unfortunately no on is ever "that" careful getting in/out of the car.

[5_Alive]

no offense to anyone... the trim materials and sheet metal on the 3s are all crap compared to the protege... they're all thin... my protege's body panels are twice as thick as my 3's and the carpet is too.. seat fabric is way better also... sneeze on the 3 and you get dents!

since I have both cars, there is no bias in this opinion... it's all observations that the *real* mazda (the protege) is built better! any time ford gets their hands in something, they screw it all up!

I totally agree 100%. I feel that my Protege5 was built so much better, in and out. The dash, carpet and panels were all a lot better, same with the body.

No, I don't roll on the seat like a beached whale, I'm careful, but it just seems no matter what or how hard I try, it wouldn't matter anyways.

[MAZDA Kitten]

No, I don't roll on the seat like a beached whale

LMAOOOOO :chuckle

but thats true especially when you're wearing a skirt you have to be a lady cant be throwing your legs over the bolster LOL

[5_Alive]

LMAOOOOO :chuckle

but thats true especially when you're wearing a skirt you have to be a lady cant be throwing your legs over the bolster LOL

Nope, very true! Otherwise you'd be pulling a Britney Spears! :chuckle

[Marvintpa]

I'm guessin with very little in the way of tools you could take the foam from the passenger seat and exchange it with that of the driver's seat after awhile if this issue really bothers you and the dealer isn't offering assistance.

[thanu31]

has anyone else gotten this replaced under warranty?

I have the same issue, and I hate it. Im thinking about taking it in.

[condor888000]

I totally agree 100%. I feel that my Protege5 was built so much better, in and out. The dash, carpet and panels were all a lot better, same with the body.

Especially that FS-DE engine, which we all know was the most reliable thing ever designed. :loco

[mazda lover]

has anyone else gotten this replaced under warranty?

I have the same issue, and I hate it. Im thinking about taking it in.

had my driver seat replaced under warranty...read all the posts..

[redsnoopy04]

Sigh...guess better have a look at mine and see if this is affecting my seat too..

[blackspeed3]

i have the same problem with my 07 speed with only 30K on the clock. I'm extra careful getting in and out too!

[blackspeed3]

had my seat changed under warranty, was deforming the same as the pictures, but it has started doing the same thing...


Maybe i missed it but what dealer did you have it replaced at?

[mazda lover]

Maybe i missed it but what dealer did you have it replaced at?

Dave Wood Mazda Newmarket...also changed my rims under warranty when they started to peel at the center hub, corrosion