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2014 Toyota Prius Seats Problems

2 owner-reported seats complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Feb 2018Sep 2014
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (2)

mediumSEATS
Filed: Feb 2018

PURCHASED 'LEATHER' PACKAGE UPGRADE. SEATS STARTING SEPARATING A YEAR AGO. GOT TIRED OF RUN AROUND WITH DEALER TO MAKE REPAIRS. TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALER TO BE TOLD SEATS WERE SIMULATED VINYL LEATHER. GOT SEATS REPAIRED OUT OF MY OWN POCKET. NO MORE TOYOTA'S FOR US!

NHTSA #: 11066736
mediumSEATS
Filed: Sep 2014

I FINALLY REALIZED THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE HEAD RESTRAINT ON THIS CAR IS CAUSING ME CHRONIC NECK AND HEAD PAIN. IT PUSHES MY HEAD FORWARD, WRECKING MY POSTURE. SITTING PARKED, WITH THE HEADREST REMOVED, THE SEAT IS COMFORTABLE AND ALL THE CONTROLS ARE WITHIN REACH OF MY HANDS AND FEET. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR NEW REGULATIONS CALL FOR A MINIMUM OF 2" FROM THE BACK OF THE HEAD TO THE HEAD RESTRAINT. I HAVE ZERO ROOM, AND MY HEAD IS PUSHED FORWARD. THERE REALLY NEEDS TO BE SOME ADJUSTMENT TO ACCOMMODATE PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT BODY TYPES. I'M A MALE, 5' 9" AND ABOUT 160 LBS. *TR

NHTSA #: 10637123

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