Squeaking noises from rear - seats? on Sedona and Spectra5

No leather here, cushion cloth. This is the base model 'LX' in Canada.
Even when 'stowed' into the floor the squeaking is heard. It's also
more pronounced when passengers are sitting on them.



Spanner wrote:
> >
> > I'm a new owner of a 2006 Sedona after recently trading in a 2005
> > Spectra5. While content with ride and features on these models, I am
> > sadly dissapointed in discovering a recurring problem with squeaking
> > noises more than likely coming from the rear seats of these vehicles.
> >
> > Has anyone else witnessed the same? And if so,
> > How can I convince the dealership that this problem DOES exist? And
> > What are some solutions to fix it?
> >
> > On the Sedona, I suspect the problem is with either one of the 60/40
> > 3rd row seats.
> > Driving away a brand new car and hearing these noises makes it feel
> > like you're driving a 20-year old beat-up army vehicle.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> I hope my new one hasn't got any squeaks when it arrives.
> Have you got leather seats? Two separate leather seats can sometimes create
> a noise if they are not secured properly ie. slightly rubbing against each
> other.
> Gordon>
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Ref "discovering a recurring problem with squeaking noises more than
likely coming from the rear seats of these vehicles".

I am having the same problem. A LX model with leather seats. However I
have managed to determine that it noise seems to come more from the
back interior panels rather than the 3rd row seats.

Try pressing lightly on the rear interior panel about half way up. On
mine this re-create the same creaking sound as I push. After this the
car is noiseless for a while until it returns after about a week or
so....
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Hmm... I made this exact observation also during my initial
investigation. But realised later that the bigger problem must be with
the 3rd row seats since the noise is exaggerated when either they're
'stowed' into the floor or when passengers are sitting on them.

I found a temporary way to eliminate the noise: simply fold and stow
the seats, then re-lift them back into place firmly, and ensuring that
the seatback recliner strap has properly locked the seatback into
position.

Still looking for a real solution, I have yet to try:
- removing those rear side interior panels and applying some sort of
foam or padding material
- buying some sort of WD-40 type substance or grease that can be
applied to the seat catches and latches.

Another area I found produces the squeaking: if you press on the
plastic backing behind the 3rd row seatbacks. To really hear it, just
half-fold the seats and try it.



rallyman123 RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
> Ref "discovering a recurring problem with squeaking noises more than
> likely coming from the rear seats of these vehicles".
>
> I am having the same problem. A LX model with leather seats. However I
> have managed to determine that it noise seems to come more from the
> back interior panels rather than the 3rd row seats.
>
> Try pressing lightly on the rear interior panel about half way up. On
> mine this re-create the same creaking sound as I push. After this the
> car is noiseless for a while until it returns after about a week or
> so....
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Just to be fair, the statement:

"...Driving away a brand new car and hearing these noises makes it feel

like you're driving a 20-year old beat-up army vehicle...."

is obviously a descriptive exaggeration but it does speak to the
disappointment of a new car owner. After stowing and re-fixing the 3rd
row seats back in place and not having any passengers sit on them for
over a week, I must admit the squeaking noise has diminished
significantly.


abasalma wrote:
> Hmm... I made this exact observation also during my initial
> investigation. But realised later that the bigger problem must be with
> the 3rd row seats since the noise is exaggerated when either they're
> 'stowed' into the floor or when passengers are sitting on them.
>
> I found a temporary way to eliminate the noise: simply fold and stow
> the seats, then re-lift them back into place firmly, and ensuring that
> the seatback recliner strap has properly locked the seatback into
> position.
>
> Still looking for a real solution, I have yet to try:
> - removing those rear side interior panels and applying some sort of
> foam or padding material
> - buying some sort of WD-40 type substance or grease that can be
> applied to the seat catches and latches.
>
> Another area I found produces the squeaking: if you press on the
> plastic backing behind the 3rd row seatbacks. To really hear it, just
> half-fold the seats and try it.
>
>
>
> rallyman123 DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> > Ref "discovering a recurring problem with squeaking noises more than
> > likely coming from the rear seats of these vehicles".
> >
> > I am having the same problem. A LX model with leather seats. However I
> > have managed to determine that it noise seems to come more from the
> > back interior panels rather than the 3rd row seats.
> >
> > Try pressing lightly on the rear interior panel about half way up. On
> > mine this re-create the same creaking sound as I push. After this the
> > car is noiseless for a while until it returns after about a week or
> > so....
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