Are the leather seats covered under basic warranty? Heavy wear after 31.5K miles.

GodWhomIsMike · 04-05-2011, 12:55 AM

The leather on the side of the seat is cracking after 31.5K miles on my 2009 Forester XT. Is that something covered?

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Sideways · 04-05-2011, 01:43 AM

I would be surprised if they did, leather needs user maintenance i.e. cleaning and most importantly conditioning.

Otherwise overtime and use it looses its softness and cracks.

Wheels · 04-05-2011, 07:15 AM

they are covered.

RexyGirl · 04-06-2011, 09:49 AM

NORMAL wear and tear is covered....the key word being 'normal'

However, if you wear a belt or something that has sliced or put holes in seats, then that would be an iffy situation.

Eyeflyistheeye · 04-18-2011, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RexyGirl

However, if you wear a belt, then that would be an iffy situation.

That's what she said

WRX_02_227 · 04-18-2011, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideways

leather needs user maintenance i.e. cleaning and most importantly conditioning.

And this is why I don't want another car with leather seats. My 99 Eclipse had tan leather seats and I spent more time cleaning and conditioning them then I did driving the thing.

I also highly doubt they will replace worn seats. Broken yeah but not worn from getting in and out.

RexyGirl · 04-21-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WRX_02_227

And this is why I don't want another car with leather seats. My 99 Eclipse had tan leather seats and I spent more time cleaning and conditioning them then I did driving the thing.

I also highly doubt they will replace worn seats. Broken yeah but not worn from getting in and out.

NORMAL wear and tear is covered....I have covered seat upholstery under warranty for this....

island boyeee · 04-21-2011, 11:27 AM

I have 85k on my car and the stitching just separated in the middle of panel where my butt goes. was wondering if this would be covered, but i doubt it. i certainly don't want to try pulling the leather cover off myself to have it repaired.

blackfang · 04-21-2011, 07:23 PM

^ Your car is beyond the basic warranty. I doubt an extended warranty would cover a wear type item.

austinpike · 04-26-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RexyGirl

NORMAL wear and tear is covered....I have covered seat upholstery under warranty for this....

Can I bring my car to you? ;P Left back driver bolster (08 STi, 30k) is creased/wearing quite a bit more than I would expect. Not actually cracking though. Dealer shot me down; said it would have to be pretty bad to be covered. (they have been good to me in the past.) I guess there are 4 other local dealers I can try...

Shewillbemine · 04-29-2011, 04:51 AM

How's your weight? The M3 I bought a few years ago came from a 250 - 280 pound gentleman. Though the car only had 12,000 miles on it he had already worn out the side bolsters in the driver's seat because of his, ahem, portliness.

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GodWhomIsMike Scooby Specialist Member#: 102287 Join Date: Dec 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Hawley, PA Vehicle: 2011 Sportage SX AWD Signal Red	Are the leather seats covered under basic warranty? Heavy wear after 31.5K miles. The leather on the side of the seat is cracking after 31.5K miles on my 2009 Forester XT. Is that something covered? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Sideways Scooby Specialist Member#: 6295 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland Original Vehicle: 2011 SWP WRX #4	I would be surprised if they did, leather needs user maintenance i.e. cleaning and most importantly conditioning. Otherwise overtime and use it looses its softness and cracks.

04-05-2011, 07:15 AM	#3
Wheels Scooby Specialist Member#: 5410 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Wappingers Falls, NY Vehicle: 2013 BMW X1+335XI Blue and Black	they are covered.

04-06-2011, 09:49 AM	#4
RexyGirl Scooby Specialist Member#: 63616 Join Date: Jun 2004 Chapter/Region: South East Vehicle: 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo with mods :)	NORMAL wear and tear is covered....the key word being 'normal' However, if you wear a belt or something that has sliced or put holes in seats, then that would be an iffy situation.

04-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#8
island boyeee Scooby Guru Member#: 171758 Join Date: Feb 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Quincy, MA / St. John, USVI Vehicle: 2006 WRX Ltd Stg m@! Blk&Grn / 08 Daytona 675	I have 85k on my car and the stitching just separated in the middle of panel where my butt goes. was wondering if this would be covered, but i doubt it. i certainly don't want to try pulling the leather cover off myself to have it repaired.

04-21-2011, 07:23 PM	#9
blackfang Scooby Specialist Member#: 131347 Join Date: Nov 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Richmond Va Vehicle: 2007 Legacy 2.5i SE 98 Z/28, VN 900 custom	^ Your car is beyond the basic warranty. I doubt an extended warranty would cover a wear type item.

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Shewillbemine Scooby Specialist Member#: 84680 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SoCal...yeah you're jealous	How's your weight? The M3 I bought a few years ago came from a 250 - 280 pound gentleman. Though the car only had 12,000 miles on it he had already worn out the side bolsters in the driver's seat because of his, ahem, portliness.