# \#seats **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/seats/36.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ever Had a Road Trip from Hell?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178)
**Author:** [@Tom\_and\_Ray](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tom_and_Ray)\ **Replies:** 531\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ever-had-a-road-trip-from-hell/33178 "2026-03-22T13:10:24Z")
If so, we want to hear about it! (If you can bear to recount the sordid details, that is.) For the next few weeks, we'll be gathering your favorite or, rather, least-favorite tales of road trips gone by. Stories of 2,0… --- ## [Can I swap my driver seat with a bucket seat (2nd row)?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-my-driver-seat-with-a-bucket-seat-2nd-row/198935)
**Author:** [@owners4life5\_192692](https://community.cartalk.com/u/owners4life5_192692)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 12:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-i-swap-my-driver-seat-with-a-bucket-seat-2nd-row/198935 "2025-02-03T00:28:49Z")
Hello, I was recently hired by the post office and have been delivering mail. I drive on the passenger side when I am working. I want to keep a seat on the driver’s side instead of just removing it like most people do (… --- ## [Quad seat recliner doesn’t lock](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quad-seat-recliner-doesn-t-lock/191787)
**Author:** [@brian.nickel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brian.nickel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/quad-seat-recliner-doesn-t-lock/191787 "2023-07-19T14:38:22Z")
While I wasn’t in town my van was used to take a bicycle to the shop. Somehow in the process, one of the second row quad seat backs was broken. No clue but I’m guessing a lot of force was applied to the back while not fu… --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer -Seat broken](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-seat-broken/190989)
**Author:** [@Stevstaryham](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stevstaryham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-seat-broken/190989 "2023-06-06T22:28:52Z")
Seat trim at bottom outside of drivers seat and passenger seat- Poorly designed plastic clip on back side of trim has failed. It was not from abuse. It appears that any compression of the seat cushion places force on the… --- ## [2017 Buick LaCrosse - Looking for a seat part](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-looking-for-a-seat-part/190462)
**Author:** [@DonnaR](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DonnaR)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-buick-lacrosse-looking-for-a-seat-part/190462 "2023-05-06T21:48:42Z")
I have a 2017 Buick LaCrosse seat mechanism that enables seat to adjust up and down needs a part. Dealer does not support part any suggestions would help please. --- ## [2022 Subaru Outback - Upholstery issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-upholstery-issue/188691)
**Author:** [@mr.m](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mr.m)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-subaru-outback-upholstery-issue/188691 "2023-01-26T13:53:36Z")
MY subaru outback wilderness has a very large fold on the passenger side seat bottom, outside edge next to the door. With the new material also found on the XT model, does anyone have this problem. the car is 1 year old… --- ## [2000 Cadillac DeVille - Broken seat](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-broken-seat/188100)
**Author:** [@CADDYDADDY25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CADDYDADDY25)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2022, 8:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-cadillac-deville-broken-seat/188100 "2022-12-23T20:56:40Z")
Driver seat won’t work on 2000 Caddilac Deville --- ## [2020 Toyota Highlander - Hard seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-highlander-hard-seats/172821)
**Author:** [@Sojourner54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sojourner54)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-highlander-hard-seats/172821 "2022-11-03T11:16:34Z")
The driver seat in the 2020 Toyota Highlander is very uncomfortable. My right leg goes numb after one hour. I have put it in several different positions. I am going to buy a pad for the seat. Why are they making the… --- ## [2022 Volkswagen Tiguan- How do I program the seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-volkswagen-tiguan-how-do-i-program-the-seats/187156)
**Author:** [@Help54](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Help54)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2022-volkswagen-tiguan-how-do-i-program-the-seats/187156 "2022-11-01T13:30:59Z")
Cannot find personalization to program my key to the memory seat. Is it not available on this model? --- ## [2020 Ford Explorer - Broken seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-broken-seats/186948)
**Author:** [@griffin13](https://community.cartalk.com/u/griffin13)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-ford-explorer-broken-seats/186948 "2022-10-17T23:20:47Z")
Lower trim around driver seat broken. Clamps broken --- ## [2016 Subaru Outback - Headrest](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-headrest/186165)
**Author:** [@Marion25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Marion25)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-subaru-outback-headrest/186165 "2022-09-02T21:39:02Z")
the driver head rest is so uncomfortable if my upper back rests on seat my head is bent forward is there an aftermarket or alternate model year the may be less safe but will be more comfortable? --- ## [2012 Buick LaCrosse - Can I swap the seats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-can-i-swap-the-seats/186130)
**Author:** [@Ed25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ed25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2022, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-buick-lacrosse-can-i-swap-the-seats/186130 "2022-08-30T20:41:12Z")
can passenger seat be swaped with the driver’s seat in a 2012 Buick Lacrosse? --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKZ - Seat stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-seat-stuck/182928)
**Author:** [@milton4817](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milton4817)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-seat-stuck/182928 "2022-03-10T18:37:59Z")
rear 2\\3 seat locked in down position due to seat belt not functioning, Rewind stuck , are there any parts to fix this? --- ## [1999 Honda Civic Cpe - Can I swap seat sides?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-cpe-can-i-swap-seat-sides/178554)
**Author:** [@StephenPilnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/StephenPilnick)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-honda-civic-cpe-can-i-swap-seat-sides/178554 "2021-08-06T21:15:40Z")
our drivers seat worn on door side, would like to swap with the unworn passenger seat. Is this do able --- ## [2014 Ford Fusion electronics for driver seat (HELP)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-electronics-for-driver-seat-help/176661)
**Author:** [@bastertzbach\_175121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bastertzbach_175121)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2021, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-ford-fusion-electronics-for-driver-seat-help/176661 "2021-05-08T21:24:44Z")
So I need some help finding the correct parts for the electrical under the drivers seat of 2014 Ford Fusion. My brother puppy though it would be a good idea to chew some of the wiring underneath the seat, and now my s… --- ## [2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Seat problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-seat-problem/169397)
**Author:** [@My2017tiguan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/My2017tiguan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-volkswagen-tiguan-seat-problem/169397 "2020-08-31T22:17:52Z")
The driver’s seat appears to be binding against the plastic trim piece resulting in the seat beginning to crack/split apart. The rubber surrounding the door is splitting. What can be done before it gets worse? --- ## [Left Side of Bucket Seat Reclines Further - Twisting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-of-bucket-seat-reclines-further-twisting/124675)
**Author:** [@fcp4life](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fcp4life)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-side-of-bucket-seat-reclines-further-twisting/124675 "2018-09-10T14:38:21Z")
I have a car seat off a sentra ser spec v, that I’m using for a sim-racing rig, while reclining your back on it, the seat tends to twist / recline back further than the right side, I’ve looked around and the spring seems… --- ## [2011 Chevrolet Camaro seat won't recline](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-seat-wont-recline/118022)
**Author:** [@BruceKunz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BruceKunz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-chevrolet-camaro-seat-wont-recline/118022 "2018-05-29T15:12:07Z")
My 2011 Camaro SS convertible driver’s seat back will not recline. It moves forward, but won’t move backward. --- ## [Front Seat belt locks up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-seat-belt-locks-up/58913)
**Author:** [@LT2211](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LT2211)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-seat-belt-locks-up/58913 "2018-02-03T20:40:10Z")
The front passenger seat belt locks up, pinning the wife to the seat in a most uncomfortable manner. The inertia lock, locks, and can't be moved. This annoys the wife and that, of course, is not a good thing. Honda has c… --- ## [Are there any good aftermarket passenger seats solutions for a new Honda Ridgeline?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-good-aftermarket-passenger-seats-solutions-for-a-new-honda-ridgeline/2446)
**Author:** [@carole](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carole)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-good-aftermarket-passenger-seats-solutions-for-a-new-honda-ridgeline/2446 "2017-01-21T17:08:13Z")
We just purchased the new Honda Ridgeline, the driver seat has powered lumbar, seat height adjustments and feels great, but the passenger seat has NOTHING. As the passenger, I would like the same driver seat comfort as … --- ## [2007 PT Cruiser - Seat Belt latch is unlatching passenger side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pt-cruiser-seat-belt-latch-is-unlatching-passenger-side/89736)
**Author:** [@sfullman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sfullman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-pt-cruiser-seat-belt-latch-is-unlatching-passenger-side/89736 "2015-04-22T07:25:21Z")
This is for a friend of mine who helps me out from time to time. I think it may just need cleaning and there's some gunk in there, but she said it will occasionally unlatch while it's being worn. Does anyone have exper… --- ## [2000 Mercedes A190 car sEATS](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-a190-car-seats/86201)
**Author:** [@Mikho](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mikho)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2014, 9:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-mercedes-a190-car-seats/86201 "2014-07-26T09:26:37Z")
The seats on my Merc A190 are grubby. I bought some generic seat covers but when I removed the seats to cover them, I discovered there is a lot of plastic parts attached to the seats. I guess I could cover the plastic bu… --- ## [Clunky shifting VW Lupo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunky-shifting-vw-lupo/83695)
**Author:** [@Matzoh\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matzoh_Man)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/clunky-shifting-vw-lupo/83695 "2014-02-16T19:52:43Z")
I've got a 1999 VW Lupo (a 2 door hatchback version of a Golf) with a 1.4 liter 3 speed automatic. I bought the car last year with very low mileage on it, about 22000miles. Excellent shape. My mechanic thinks the c… --- ## [Airbag Light Comes On When Passenger Sits Down](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-comes-on-when-passenger-sits-down/80023)
**Author:** [@lucasm822](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lucasm822)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2013, 3:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/airbag-light-comes-on-when-passenger-sits-down/80023 "2013-06-26T03:03:58Z")
I've got an '07 Sport Trac that is throwing the airbag light when a passenger sits down. I took it in to the dealership and they said that the trac on the passenger side seat has a signal blocked when somebody sits down.… --- ## [2012 Ford Focus SEL Hatchback : Driver's Seat Misaligned](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-sel-hatchback-drivers-seat-misaligned/73580)
**Author:** [@Ulli](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ulli)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-ford-focus-sel-hatchback-drivers-seat-misaligned/73580 "2012-08-14T22:26:16Z")
Ever since we bought the car I've found the drivers seat to be a bit odd. Went on the first long road trip last weekend and was fairly uncomfortable by the end of it. Had a closer look at the driver's seat and noticed … --- ## [Bad Back and Seat Height](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-back-and-seat-height/73193)
**Author:** [@TomQA](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomQA)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2012, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-back-and-seat-height/73193 "2012-07-01T00:02:13Z")
I'm looking for car suggestions with these specifications: Easy for the driver to get in and out Distance from ground to seat bottom greater than 24 inches (premise: this distance defines how far the driver has to drop t… --- ## [95 bmw325 seat stuck](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-bmw325-seat-stuck/72517)
**Author:** [@aharbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/aharbin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/95-bmw325-seat-stuck/72517 "2012-05-19T18:06:25Z")
I have a '95 BMW 325. The driver's seat reclined and will not come back up... not digging the gangsta posture or the extra ab workout to sit up straight (luckily I don't have to drive very far at the moment). The motor t… --- ## [09 Accord Seats uncomfortable](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-accord-seats-uncomfortable/34410)
**Author:** [@Sarahaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sarahaf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2011, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-accord-seats-uncomfortable/34410 "2011-08-15T21:31:37Z")
I posted earlier about a gasoline smell in my 93 accord. Well, I traded that in and I now have a new Honda accord sedan. I found that there is a contour to the mid-back that forces my back to arch too much and creates … --- ## [Is it safe to retro-fit standard retractable seat belts on a 92 Subaru Legacy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-retro-fit-standard-retractable-seat-belts-on-a-92-subaru-legacy/66908)
**Author:** [@risingfish](https://community.cartalk.com/u/risingfish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 4:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-safe-to-retro-fit-standard-retractable-seat-belts-on-a-92-subaru-legacy/66908 "2011-08-07T04:04:37Z")
My wife's Subaru Legacy passenger side automatic seat belt finally gave out. The replacement parts for it are going to cost us $900 for the parts alone. I've been looking around and there are websites that sell retro-fit… --- ## [To heat or not to heat the car seat?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-heat-or-not-to-heat-the-car-seat/62192)
**Author:** [@Car\_Talk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Car_Talk)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/to-heat-or-not-to-heat-the-car-seat/62192 "2011-05-20T03:38:52Z")
Do women love heated seats? Do guys detest having warmed trousers while driving? That was the automotive-derriere speculation on the part of our chilly-bummed hosts, this week on Car Talk. (You can hear it right here… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/seats/36.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=seats)