[HandsomeStranger]

Has anyone else noticed any problems with the drivers seat crimping and fading against the plastic side piece? I have a white mark and a crimp right where I turn and step out of the vehicle. I think that it is poor seat design myself and I can only see it wearing out prematurely. Any thoughts are appreciated. Purchase on 9/25/06, 19 miles at time of purchase and now has 3600.:i_rolleyes:

 

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

Haven't noticed any thing like that. But the wife drives it more than me, and she is only about 130#.

 

[HandsomeStranger]

Haven't noticed any thing like that. But the wife drives it more than me, and she is only about 130#.

I am 6'00" and 225lbs. I know that I'm a little overweight but I'm not a wide-load so I don't understand why the cloth has crimped like it has.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

Boy I hope mines doesn't start doing that. Anyone got seat covers on theirs yet?

 

[Ramman]

Seats

My last three Dodge trucks did that also.

I had to get some door edge protector (black) and place it on the edges of the plastic were the leather (in my case) was rubbing on the plastic. That took car of the crimping.:loser1:

 

[DAYLEY/CHALLENGER]

Well stranger, I am 6' and about 245....like I said the wife drives it more than me, however we now have about 4300 miles and I looked this afternoon. No crimping and no marking. The plastic felt smooth where it contacts the seat side . Maybe yours is a little rough from the molding process. May want to check that. And Ramman came up with the easy fix. Add some protection if the plastic is a little rough.

 

[danpfay99]

Have not seen that yet, but i'm just 5'10" & 160 & boss is ten pounds lighter than me.

 

[AirJunky]

I hate to say it, but I outweigh you & I haven't seen the problem yet. I'll keep an eye on it to appear though.

 

[HandsomeStranger]

I'm thinking about taking it in to the shop and consulting the service manager because this should not be happening. Thanks for the feedback guys.

 

[lilbeautysxt]

I haven't noticed anything like that - weird!

 

[HandsomeStranger]

The services manager looked at my seats this morning, took some pictures and is going to send them to HQ for evaluation. He did agree that this is not normal for such a young vehicle. I just broke 4000 yesterday. I'll keep you guys posted.

 

[NitroTech]

Has anyone else noticed any problems with the drivers seat crimping and fading against the plastic side piece? I have a white mark and a crimp right where I turn and step out of the vehicle. I think that it is poor seat design myself and I can only see it wearing out prematurely. Any thoughts are appreciated. Purchase on 9/25/06, 19 miles at time of purchase and now has 3600.:i_rolleyes:

Noticed today that the seats in our Nitro are getting creased the same way and looking prematurely worn. Our Nitro has 3900kms, so not many miles. Wondering if others here have noticed if their seats are doing the same since this was originally posted.

 

[HandsomeStranger]

I went to my dealership and the service manager took pictures and sent them into Dodge for evaluation. I have an appointment on March 13, 2007 to get the seat cover replaced under warranty. I'd suggest taking it in and having your service manager do the same thing.

Good Luck.

 

[Scjon03]

Try using heat to get it out, ironing prob work? but thats cool dealer is replacing it..

 

[Guest]

You should get some nerf bars or running boards to step into the truck . I could see how , if I wasnt careful , someone could crease it like that if they were just "rolling " off the seat when they got out. Also , try the sill guards so you can step on that.

 

[HandsomeStranger]

I have nerf bars, put them on in October 2006. The seat was replaced and at that time I noticed that the head rest had a light spot developing on it so I inquired and this time the dealership went ahead and ordered a new headrest without even going through the channels. That was cool .

 

[RETPSP]

Mine too, and I am careful when I get in/out. Documentation and a pleasant approach with the service manager will usually get good results.

 

[Quiet Lunatic]

I tend to roll out of the drivers seat, just because of the height of the seat. Maybe with nerf bars I wouldn't tend to do that.
Anyone with nerf bars fitted have the same problem??

 

[whitegurl]

Mine did this exact same thing.......figured it was because I am so short and have to slide down the seat a little when getting out. I plan to get seat covers anyway, due to the ease of staining on the cloth.

 

[Chaos872401]

Mine is the same way. When I took my truck in for the G40 recall I pointed out the problem and the service guy took some pictures sent it to chrysler. Mine will be taken care of under waranty. I am waiting for the post card they send and then back to the dealer and they will fix it.

I say to all that is having this problem go back to your dealer tell them and let them take the pictures.

My advice to everyone that has this issue.

Andy

Still love my Nitro