Creaky seats

I’m about 12.5k miles in on my 2018 Legacy Limited. Has anyone else had issues with creaky seats? These things are getting worse and noisier with the littlest movement. I’m a heavier guy but I’ve been through several vehicles without such an issue.

Yes, exact same issue you're having. My Driver seat is on back order, with no eta. I am 5'11" 190lbs.

Same here. Dealer says it is the seat belt buckle so they had to order one. We will see. Im guessing it is the bottom seat that needs to be replaced though because that seems to be the case with a lot of the ones Ive read about on the forums.

I too have a creaky seat. I plan to get it looked at when I take it in for my first service.

Yes same issue, drivers side. On the list for first service.

My dealer said it’s an issue known to Subaru without a fix at this time. They are hopeful there will be one by my next oil change.

Same here! I noticed this on the driver side too at the bottom. Glad I’m not the only one.

My seat just arrived. Once it's installed, I'll provide an update.

At around 8,000 miles my seat got really squeaky. Go over a couple rolling bumps and it was screeching like an old spring mattress that needs to be thrown away. Felt silly going to the dealership about it but it was driving me nuts. Turns out it's a known issue they have to order me a new seat frame. Just a heads up to anyone else out there.

This is a duplicate thread. https://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/creaky-seats-275813.html

 

Yes, it's known issue and mine is getting replaced tomorrow.

 

A heads up - I was advised that the seats are on back order and mine took about 4 weeks to arrive. The driver seat bottom assembly doesn't come with the Leather or Cloth cover, so they need to install your current cover to the new seat cushion. Hoping the install of the leather cover is easy on my Buddy.

Edited October 29, 2018 by SubieN8

The seat that arrived on 10/9 was the passenger side, so the wrong part was ordered... The driver side seat is in and will be installed tomorrow.

 

A heads up - I was advised that the seats are on back order and mine took about 4 weeks to arrive. The driver seat bottom assembly doesn't come with the leather or cloth cover, so they need to install your current cover to the new seat cushion. Hoping the install of the leather cover is easy on my Buddy.

Merged threads ... duplicate topic.

I have a 2019 Forester Premium in the Bronze color, as my loaner. Comparing it to our 2018 Crosstrek and our former 2016 Forester XT, I still like my Legacy much more. Don't get me wrong, the Forester feels a smidge quicker than my Legacy, the Auto Stop/Start is cool, albeit not that smooth and the seats are more comfortable than the 2016. Much more refined! It literally feels like a slightly larger, current model Crosstrek. The interior is nearly identical and driving dynamics as well, with a little more power. Maybe if it were the Touring trim, I might like it more...Not bad Subaru, not bad

Interesting thread. I haven't noticed any creaking in ours yet (about 7000Km) but it's good to know about the available fix if any creaking problems show up.

Subaru and there $2 seats.They can do a lot better.

Got my car back, and the creaking noise is gone. Only the seat frame was replaced, so it was an easy job. Thank you Ben at Shortline/Schomp Subaru!

It only took 3 tries for the dealer to "hear" the creak but they agreed to replace my driver's seat frame and the noise is gone... at least for now!

Got mine replaced yesterday. Just in time for holiday travel.

Yep indeed the new seat frame has resolved the issue for me, it's been at least noise free for a month now.

ive had the seat frame replaced in my OB for alittle over 2 months- i loved the new feel as they replace the frame and cushion. but here it is alittle over 2 months later and its starting to creak again on and off.

I too am having this issue, so is the issue the seat itself or the seat bracket and or the seat belt harness?

^Mine was the bottom seat frame - it attaches to the bottom cushion and the floor.

Finally got mine fixed yesterday. Bottom seat base replaced.

 

Sad part is I lost my seat memory

 

It takes me forever to find the proper adjustments...

 

Hope I can make myself fit like a glove in my Legacy again, especially with a few hours of driving ahead of me Monday.

I found the cause of creaky seat on my 2018 legacy premium and the noise is completely gone now.

 

I took a picture a bottom of seat with highest seat height.

https://imgur.com/a/ihhfXzi

 

There is a rubber cable clip on the seat frame (Red squared part on the above picture). I found the rubber part was out of the frame a little bit, and it made exact same creaky noise when I rubbed the rubber. After I lightly applied PTFE spray to the rubber and seat frame, the noise was gone. I also applied PTFE spray to the linkage just in case.

I found the cause of creaky seat on my 2018 legacy premium and the noise is completely gone now.

 

I took a picture a bottom of seat with highest seat height.

https://imgur.com/a/ihhfXzi

 

There is a rubber cable clip on the seat frame (Red squared part on the above picture). I found the rubber part was out of the frame a little bit, and it made exact same creaky noise when I rubbed the rubber. After I lightly applied PTFE spray to the rubber and seat frame, the noise was gone. I also applied PTFE spray to the linkage just in case.

 

Good find! It’ll be interesting to know if that’s a fix for it, when we’re out of warranty.