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#5 of 10 Re: Acura MDX 2007+ Leather Seats [quality_freak] by acura07 Feb 17, 2008 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: quality_freak (Dec 18, 2007 6:50 pm) The leather on both front seats (bottom seat cushion) is wrinkled, stretched and worn looking. I purchased the MDX 07 in July. The leather everywhere else is smooth and firm (black). The dealer took pictures to send to the Acura representative. He said all of the other MDX's have the same type leather and may be a manufacturing defect. I am waiting for a reply. Any other suggestions? Replies to this message: vaughn4 (Feb 18, 2008 12:37 pm)
#6 of 10 Re: Acura MDX 2007+ Leather Seats [acura07] by vaughn4 Feb 18, 2008 (12:37 pm)
Replying to: acura07 (Feb 17, 2008 6:10 pm) New model Acura MDX = Cheapo materials and questionable build quality.. Also, plethora of issues and problems!
#7 of 10 2007 MDX Leather Seat Peeling by ibatesjr Nov 04, 2009 (11:23 am)
The vinyl portion on the driver’s side seatback has cracked and begun to delaminate and peel from the backing for the third time. It should be noted that this is in an area where it is impossible not to rub one’s backside against when getting into the vehicle. I first noticed this at around 20,000 miles; the dealer replaced the seatback. Less than 10,000 miles later the same damage occurred. The dealer again replaced the seatback. Then again at about 40,000 miles my third seatback delaminated and began to peel. This time the dealer and factory rep refused to acknowledge this as a valid warranty item, claiming that this was “normal’ wear brought on by sliding into the seat (How else does one get into a car seat?). I should point out that I am an average size person (5’8”, 174 lbs). This is not a work vehicle and the clothing I wear is not rough or abrasive; consequently there was nothing unusual which might cause excessive wear. Additionally, I also own a 2005 Acura TL, which I drive regularly which shows no signs of this type of damage on its leather seats. The peeling vinyl is extremely thin which negatively impacts durability. Additionally, the thickness of the vinyl plus its laminated fabric backing feels considerably thinner than the leather on the seating surfaces. As a retired engineer I am acutely aware of some of the cost savings initiatives which manufacturers implement without adequate testing. I suspect that this is one of those cases. Who knows what else they have under designed? Bottom line, I do not recommend anyone purchase leather seats with their new Acura. This MDX is the 4th Acura I have owned, however given my latest experience, I do not intend to ever purchase another Acura product. Replies to this message: upstatedoc (Nov 05, 2009 1:16 pm)
#8 of 10 Comfort by cestarmm Nov 04, 2009 (12:58 pm)
Do you feel that your seat is loosing comfort? How do you feel about overall comfort. I feel like mine doesn't hold me in as it used to? Replies to this message: rainbowrider (Nov 05, 2009 4:58 am)
#9 of 10 Re: Comfort [cestarmm] by rainbowrider Nov 05, 2009 (4:58 am)
Replying to: cestarmm (Nov 04, 2009 12:58 pm) The comfort level is approximately the same.
#10 of 10 Re: 2007 MDX Leather Seat Peeling [ibatesjr] by upstatedoc Nov 05, 2009 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: ibatesjr (Nov 04, 2009 11:23 am) first, do you have the base seats or the sport leather?   second, "Bottom line, I do not recommend anyone purchase leather seats with their new Acura."   I can't remember when you could get cloth seats in an Acura.

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