2007+ Toyota Camry Seats

I bought a Honda CR-V and am pleased with it. The added cargo hauling ability has come in handy more than I thought. I think the Subaru Forester and Toyota RAV4 are also fine choices. Each has its own strong points.

A comment on switching seats, I had a Honda Accord with particularly low seats and explored changing them. Even if you're willing to undertake what is an expensive option, you will also need to assume some warranty risks. Seats are no longer just seats. Seat belt and airbag sensors, power seat motor, etc., anything that's been altered, or connected to anything altered, will no longer be covered. My dealer wouldn't touch it. It's a big step.

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gailalong (Jan 04, 2009 9:30 pm)

#24 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [wwest] by gailalong

Jan 04, 2009 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: wwest (Jan 04, 2009 4:07 pm)

I would think with all the gadgets it would not be a simple exchange. Anyway, I am not close unless you think Texas is near Seattle. Thanks anyway!

#25 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [lzc] by gailalong

Jan 04, 2009 (9:30 pm)

Replying to: lzc (Jan 04, 2009 4:50 pm)

I had a feeling it would not be very simple. Maybe I will try a Forester, used of course, on my budget. Thanks!

#26 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [andie4] by logan88

Feb 06, 2009 (7:27 am)

Replying to: andie4 (Nov 12, 2008 7:10 pm)

I just bought a 2009 toyota camry XLE last week. I test drove the car for 300 miles!!! felt fine then I bought a different color same model XLE, I have the exact same pain your are talking about. Like something is beneath the seat. I asked the dealer to switch the seat from the one I test drove and now that one has the same problem. And yes I made sure I they switched the seats. It feels like there is something beneath the seat poking me and yes it is unbearable. My daily drive to work is 91 miles so this is killing me. When I talked to the dealership they recommended an upholsterer. I have an appointment with them today.

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#27 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [logan88] by andie4

Feb 08, 2009 (7:12 am)

Replying to: logan88 (Feb 06, 2009 7:27 am)

Thank you for your email in response to seat discomfort. Please let me know as soon as you find out what the upholsterer says/does. I would like to do the same thing if it means driving comfort. I hardly go anywhere because it is so uncomfortable. At Toyota Customer Care I was given an answer that sounded like it was written out from the legal department and each time I asked a question, the answer was read aloud again. Basically they said it is the way all their cars are made and there wasn't anything they could do about it. They failed as far as any kind of care is concerned. When customers have a problem with their car, the car should be looked at individually and customer satisfaction should be a priority. I have tried sitting in different Camrys and even asked other owners if their seats were o k and all were fine. One '09 Camry Hybrid at a county fair was soooo comfortable, I had to get out and look again to make sure it was the same model as my car. Maybe the leather on my car was from an old bull and the padding is old lemons !

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logan88 (Feb 08, 2009 1:54 pm)

#28 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [logan88] by gailalong

Feb 08, 2009 (8:53 am)

Replying to: logan88 (Feb 06, 2009 7:27 am)

It is comforting to read all your responses. I am still looking. I cannot imagine how upholstery would help, unless they are filling the seat with layers of padding maybe and raising the level. I drove a 2008 Altima yesterday, and although it probably is not quite as good quality overall as the Camry, it is very comfortable for me and fun to drive. It has a better sound system than the basic Camry and good handling.
I think my main problem with the pain from the Camry may be coming from the Lumbar support hitting me in exactly the wrong place. I am short waisted.
I will probably get up the courage to try the Camry once more, feeling the seat for any metal and putting the lumbar support flat, but right now thinking I may go for the Altima.

#29 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [andie4] by logan88

Feb 08, 2009 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: andie4 (Feb 08, 2009 7:12 am)

I am going to the upholsterer Tuesday. They will take my seat out and pull the leather back. I will be there when he does the work so I can't wait to see what the heck is under the seat causing this. This guy said he has been in this business since 1959 and he said he does this all the time and there has only been one time that he was not able to make his customer happy. I sure hope I am not the second person he can't make happy. I think they need to take foam out and not add it, it feels like I am sitting on a ball and it pushes on my tail bone and it feels like there is something else towards the back of the seat cushion pushing up and this is killing me. I will be there in this guys shop while he works on my seat and I will let you know how it works out for me.

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#30 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [logan88] by andie4

Mar 09, 2009 (4:15 pm)

Replying to: logan88 (Feb 08, 2009 1:54 pm)

Hi, This is Andie4...did you get your seat fixed? I hope you were able to get the problem solved. What did the upholsterer do? I really want to get my seat fixed. I have the same exact problem you described. Let me know, please. Also, if you don't mind telling me, where is your upholsterer located? If it is within a 50 mile radius of me, I will head there soon! (100 miles will take me a little longer!)
Thank you

#31 of 71 Re: seat comfort, 2007 Camry [logan88] by gailalong

Mar 09, 2009 (11:39 pm)

Replying to: logan88 (Feb 08, 2009 1:54 pm)

I am wondering when your upholsterer says he does this all this time, is that because lots of people with Camrys have this exact problem, or does he do it for many different kinds of cars? I am still deciding if I will buy a Camry or not because of this.

I drove on the other day and put the lumbar support all the way down flat, and for this first time, I did not have pain later. However, I am not sure if it would still hurt me longterm. I am thinking of renting a Camry for 3-4 days and see if it is okay. How long did you drive yours before it started hurting you?

Thanks for your answers to my urgent questions. Good luck with the upholsterer.

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