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#1 of 16 Leather Seat Wear by bogiejim May 12, 2008 (8:10 am)
I have a 2006 Pilot with leather seats that is now 2 1/2 years old. I noticed several months ago that the leather driver's seat back was wearing through along the side piping about 6 inches up from the seat bottom. I waited until I had the car in for normal service this past weekend to show this to the dealer. I was told that I would have to show it to the service manager which I will do later this week. I am anticipating that I am going to be told that this is "normal wear and tear" by the dealer. In my opinion this is not "normal". I understand that leather if not treated occasionally will crack, but that is not the case here. Has anyone else run into this problem and if so did you get any satisfaction from your dealer? Replies to this message: peddler1 (May 24, 2008 6:15 pm) bogiejim (May 25, 2008 7:12 am) kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:24 am) and 1 more... kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:21 am) bmedina (May 18, 2009 9:01 am) jensad (May 22, 2009 10:37 am) kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:26 am) tidester (Sep 11, 2009 2:20 pm) and 3 more... kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:16 am)
#2 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [bogiejim] by peddler1 May 24, 2008 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: bogiejim (May 12, 2008 8:10 am) I purchased a2006 pilot, the seat covers were replaced twice in 20000 miles, the same place as yours, about 6in. above the seat. I then purchased a 2007 pilot same problem. the upside is they replaced the cover both times. I now have a appointment for the second time on my 2007 pilot. My opinion is poor quality seat covers in both 2006 & 2007 pilots. Replies to this message: bogiejim (May 25, 2008 7:12 am) kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:24 am) bogiejim (Sep 23, 2009 10:48 am) kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:21 am)
#3 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [peddler1] by bogiejim May 25, 2008 (7:12 am)
Replying to: peddler1 (May 24, 2008 6:15 pm) Thanks for your input. I went to the dealer and saw the service manager. He told me that the area of the problem on the side of the seat is vinyl in order to allow the air bag to deploy if necessary. I was told that this is pretty much "normal wear and tear" as I had suspected I would be told. But that as an act of good faith by his dealership I could bring the vehicle back and he had an outside party that would repair the vinyl area. Now that I have your response I am going to push for a new seat cover as you received. Did you have to go above the local dealer to get this done, or did they offer to have it done? Can I also ask the name of your dealer so that I can give mine a reference if necessary. Thanks. Replies to this message: kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:24 am) bogiejim (Sep 23, 2009 10:48 am)
#5 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [bogiejim] by bmedina May 18, 2009 (9:01 am)
Replying to: bogiejim (May 12, 2008 8:10 am) Hello, I found your post as I am having the same issue with my 2006 Pilot, Driver side seat on left side by door has piping coming apart. i was curious if you were able to get anything resolved at your dealership or if anybody was helpful as I feel I will get the same "wear and taer" response. I am the original owner and car only has 30K miles on it. I am also having a few other issues such as rust on the inside of back passenger dorr but that is a different issue, any response would be greatly appreciated. I also have a 2006 Accord that has been flawless, a bummer on thePpilot though Replies to this message: jensad (May 22, 2009 10:37 am) kcellis (Sep 11, 2009 11:26 am) tidester (Sep 11, 2009 2:20 pm) kcellis (Sep 14, 2009 5:50 am) and 2 more...
#6 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [bmedina] by jensad May 22, 2009 (10:37 am)
Replying to: bmedina (May 18, 2009 9:01 am) My wife had the same issue and the dealer repaired it under warranty. This was in 2008. Good luck to all and stay safe.   jensad
#7 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear by aschmann Aug 14, 2009 (9:53 am)
I have a 2008 pilot, dealer replaced drivers seat cover once under warrenty , within 6 months it was seperating along the piping in the same place. Went  round and round with Honda and the dealer. ended up with me paying 25 pct of the cost.     This time the service department installed the new seat cover so it wasn't stretched as tight on the side of the seat. I can tell by Looking at the the slight gap now on the top left back of the seat, the seat cover has slight wrinkes where it can give a little when somebody heavy sits in the drivers seat.     This was done by the dealer about 4 weeks ago so we'll see how it holds up over the long term.
#8 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [bogiejim] by kcellis Sep 11, 2009 (11:16 am)
Replying to: bogiejim (May 12, 2008 8:10 am) We have a '08 TSX that is experiencing VERY similar wearing of the leather seats. ( started just months after we bought it! )    I was wondering how you made out with your dealer?
#9 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [peddler1] by kcellis Sep 11, 2009 (11:21 am)
Replying to: peddler1 (May 24, 2008 6:15 pm) We have a '08 TSX that is experiencing VERY similar wearing of the leather seats. ( started just months after we bought it! )    I was wondering if you had any tips in getting the dealer to replace the seats? I am getting the royal RUN-AROUND...
#10 of 16 Re: Leather Seat Wear [bogiejim] by kcellis Sep 11, 2009 (11:24 am)
Replying to: bogiejim (May 25, 2008 7:12 am) We have a '08 TSX that is experiencing VERY similar wearing of the leather seats. ( started just months after we bought it! )    I was wondering if you had any luck getting your seat cover replaced? Replies to this message: bogiejim (Sep 23, 2009 10:48 am)

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