Comments on: Subaru Forester Seat Comfort Problem http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/ Boon's Blog Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:06:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: John Reeds http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-33248 John Reeds Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:57:15 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-33248 I am driving a Forester 2011. Same problem with the driver seat. I tried following solution: http://www.kuhnbieri.ch/shop/products/de/Gesundheit-und-Fitness/Gesundes-Sitzen/Auto-Sitzauflage-SITBACK-Basic-Clima.html?XTCsid=tsf15tj41i6gail0tmpjtndtp6 It seems to relieve a little bit the back pain. Regards, John I am driving a Forester 2011. Same problem with the driver seat.
I tried following solution:

http://www.kuhnbieri.ch/shop/products/de/Gesundheit-und-Fitness/Gesundes-Sitzen/Auto-Sitzauflage-SITBACK-Basic-Clima.html?XTCsid=tsf15tj41i6gail0tmpjtndtp6

It seems to relieve a little bit the back pain.

Regards,

John

]]> By: Hayward http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-32926 Hayward Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:48:47 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-32926 Unfortunately I have had the same problem. I bought the 2009 Legacy but after a few weeks I could not get comfortable in the power seat so I traded it in for 2009 Forester, which was better but still had problem under my butt and thigh especially on the left side. Then I recently heard the 2010 Legacy had more leg room, which it does, so I traded the Forester in (yes I am a sucker) for that one. Although it has more legroom, I still have problems with the seat even though this Legacy has the powerseat. Ironically the Subaru dealer when I asked him about a solution told me to see if there were any blobs on this problem.... well I found this blog where others have this same problem. While I am a little happy to find out it's not just me, I wish I could find a way to get comfortable as this is the third Subaru I've bought- very expensive attempts to get a better seat in a car that I like the rest of. Unfortunately I have had the same problem. I bought the 2009 Legacy but after a few weeks I could not get comfortable in the power seat so I traded it in for 2009 Forester, which was better but still had problem under my butt and thigh especially on the left side. Then I recently heard the 2010 Legacy had more leg room, which it does, so I traded the Forester in (yes I am a sucker) for that one. Although it has more legroom, I still have problems with the seat even though this Legacy has the powerseat. Ironically the Subaru dealer when I asked him about a solution told me to see if there were any blobs on this problem…. well I found this blog where others have this same problem. While I am a little happy to find out it’s not just me, I wish I could find a way to get comfortable as this is the third Subaru I’ve bought- very expensive attempts to get a better seat in a car that I like the rest of.

]]> By: bruce zarnoch http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-31990 bruce zarnoch Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:56:15 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-31990 We recently bought a 2011Forrester with the power seats. With 850 miles on it I'm having a real problem getting comfortable in the drivers seat. My wife is suddenly having a problem with her left knee, it's a manual tranny but we in the country so there's not much clutching going on. Is foam that expensive they had to cheap out? I also have a problem with the head rest sticking too far foward. We stopped at the dealer re: the head rest with no satisfaciton. I took one of the rear head rests and put in the drivers seat, it fits but is not adjustable. It is a poor solution. We tried out the seats in the Outback to check out the head rest, it was much better. It seems to me that Subaru is cheaping out on the Forrester in order to distinguish the Outback as more upscale. I think that's called marketing or some crap like that. We recently bought a 2011Forrester with the power seats. With 850 miles on it I’m having a real problem getting comfortable in the drivers seat. My wife is suddenly having a problem with her left knee, it’s a manual tranny but we in the country so there’s not much clutching going on. Is foam that expensive they had to cheap out?

I also have a problem with the head rest sticking too far foward. We stopped at the dealer re: the head rest with no satisfaciton. I took one of the rear head rests and put in the drivers seat, it fits but is not adjustable. It is a poor solution.

We tried out the seats in the Outback to check out the head rest, it was much better. It seems to me that Subaru is cheaping out on the Forrester in order to distinguish the Outback as more upscale. I think that’s called marketing or some crap like that.

]]> By: Jason, Computer Repair NJ http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-24809 Jason, Computer Repair NJ Sat, 27 Aug 2011 20:10:28 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-24809 I've been dealing with this problem for a year and a half and I have power seats. No matter which way I position it I can't get comfortable. I've tried wedge cushions, full seat cushions, etc. I've identified 2 problems. 1) if you feel along the button cushion on the seem that goes across towards the back you'll feel to sharp points about 2inches in from each bolster...my ass bone contacts those points directly. Second, notice on most car seats you have the lumbar curve going in and then it's slightly flat in center before curving slightly forward towards the top of the seat. With the Forester seat you have the lumbar curving in and then from the center it keeps on tappering back slightly til the top of the seat, there's no foward tapper like you would expect. So when your sitting in the forester your back is always going to be slightly hyper extended unless you have the seat completely vertical but in my case that puts me too close to the wheel with no more room to put the seat back. Maybe the seats are more comfortable for short Japanese men? I'm 6' 1". I'm going to play around with making a cushion on top of the seat back to my spine curves naturally while I'm seated. I’ve been dealing with this problem for a year and a half and I have power seats. No matter which way I position it I can’t get comfortable. I’ve tried wedge cushions, full seat cushions, etc. I’ve identified 2 problems. 1) if you feel along the button cushion on the seem that goes across towards the back you’ll feel to sharp points about 2inches in from each bolster…my ass bone contacts those points directly.

Second, notice on most car seats you have the lumbar curve going in and then it’s slightly flat in center before curving slightly forward towards the top of the seat. With the Forester seat you have the lumbar curving in and then from the center it keeps on tappering back slightly til the top of the seat, there’s no foward tapper like you would expect. So when your sitting in the forester your back is always going to be slightly hyper extended unless you have the seat completely vertical but in my case that puts me too close to the wheel with no more room to put the seat back. Maybe the seats are more comfortable for short Japanese men? I’m 6′ 1″. I’m going to play around with making a cushion on top of the seat back to my spine curves naturally while I’m seated.

]]> By: Allan http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-24689 Allan Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:17:04 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-24689 I purchased a 2009 Forester, base model, in late 2008. Quickly discovered that the seats are indeed crap. For shorter trips - under an hour - I've put up with the hip and thigh discomfort. Over the past two years I've taken longer trips (twice to Chicago and back, from Denver); the seats are intolerable for journeys of that nature. My wife can't stand to ride in the car for longer than an hour. She's in excellent shape, does outdoor work for a living, etc..; still says that the Subaru seats make her hips/legs feel terrible. Due to the rear bumper being replaced on the Forester this week, I've had a Nissan Rogue as a rental for the past few days. Wow ! What a huge difference. We both took an extended ride in the Nissan last night; the seats are just right, plenty of thigh and lumbar support. Solid well made car too: I could live with the slightly lower cargo room if need be. While the Subaru is a great vehicle in all other ways, I will sell it for a Rogue unless I find a relatively cost effective way to resolve the seat problem. And I hate wrangling with car dealers; I'm good at it, but I've had enough 3 - 4 hour car buying arguments to last a lifetime. What was the 'amazon link' that the admin. mentioned ? All I've seen are the AllMed and TempuraPedic solutions.... I purchased a 2009 Forester, base model, in late 2008. Quickly discovered that the seats are indeed crap. For shorter trips – under an hour – I’ve put up with the hip and thigh discomfort. Over the past two years I’ve taken longer trips (twice to Chicago and back, from Denver); the seats are intolerable for journeys of that nature. My wife can’t stand to ride in the car for longer than an hour. She’s in excellent shape, does outdoor work for a living, etc..; still says that the Subaru seats make her hips/legs feel terrible.
Due to the rear bumper being replaced on the Forester this week, I’ve had a Nissan Rogue as a rental for the past few days. Wow ! What a huge difference. We both took an extended ride in the Nissan last night; the seats are just right, plenty of thigh and lumbar support. Solid well made car too: I could live with the slightly lower cargo room if need be. While the Subaru is a great vehicle in all other ways, I will sell it for a Rogue unless I find a relatively cost effective way to resolve the seat problem. And I hate wrangling with car dealers; I’m good at it, but I’ve had enough 3 – 4 hour car buying arguments to last a lifetime.
What was the ‘amazon link’ that the admin. mentioned ? All I’ve seen are the AllMed and TempuraPedic solutions….

]]> By: Elirnerak http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-22216 Elirnerak Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:40:53 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-22216 I'm wondering if anyone has found an aftermarket solution or cushion that works for the Subaru. I just bought a 2011 Forester after much research and am horrified to discover how much pain it causes me to drive this car, even for 30 minutes. I need to do a lot of driving, so this is a serious problem for me. Although I researched the car thoroughly, the hip pain issue did not arise in my research (until now!) and did not surface during my 10-minute test drives of the vehicles at dealers. I'm not quite ready for the DIY project-- has anyone found a solution yet? I’m wondering if anyone has found an aftermarket solution or cushion that works for the Subaru. I just bought a 2011 Forester after much research and am horrified to discover how much pain it causes me to drive this car, even for 30 minutes. I need to do a lot of driving, so this is a serious problem for me. Although I researched the car thoroughly, the hip pain issue did not arise in my research (until now!) and did not surface during my 10-minute test drives of the vehicles at dealers. I’m not quite ready for the DIY project– has anyone found a solution yet?

]]> By: Robin http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-20481 Robin Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:18:19 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-20481 Hey, Karen ... My college-student daughter and I recently bought her a used 2009 Forester Premium, and we have been shocked at the pain the seat causes her. When you say you spent $400 to have the seats padded, did you have it done by an auto upholsterer or buy some kind of cushioning to put on top? I am thinking about taking the car to an auto upholsterer, which seems like the only real solution, but I hate to spend a lot of money on it just blindly hoping that they can figure out what to do to fix the problem. What have you tried? Hey, Karen … My college-student daughter and I recently bought her a used 2009 Forester Premium, and we have been shocked at the pain the seat causes her. When you say you spent $400 to have the seats padded, did you have it done by an auto upholsterer or buy some kind of cushioning to put on top? I am thinking about taking the car to an auto upholsterer, which seems like the only real solution, but I hate to spend a lot of money on it just blindly hoping that they can figure out what to do to fix the problem. What have you tried?

]]> By: steve tenhonen http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/comment-page-1/#comment-20053 steve tenhonen Mon, 13 Jun 2011 05:22:18 +0000 http://bloggerboon.com/?p=9#comment-20053 Hi Gary I am having the same seat issue as you talk about in your post. I am wondering if you received any response from Subaru ? Hi Gary I am having the same seat issue as you talk about in your post. I am wondering if you received any response from Subaru ?

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