remedy1978

Posting this as a follow-up to an earlier post on Mdxers.org.

Had the front passenger seat cover replaced. Only problem is, the new cover has some wrinkles right out of the gate:



I was going to call the dealership who installed it yesterday and complain, but I thought I would get everyone's opinions first.

Thanks!

sigp228

Try to find another car and compare. Some seats come more wrinkled than others it seems depending on the style and whether comfort or support (i.e. sporty) is the intention.

EL_PIC

There are many grades to leather and some wrink, shrink, and wear faster ... even right out the gate as you show ...
Only $200K + cars use best Top Grain
Most $50K + cars use Full Grain {as in the MDX Advance / Tech model}
Most $40K - cars use Split Grain {as in MDX Base}

Assume you had Base leather and 2nd Party is usually better and cheaper.
I think you need be concerned more with wear than those init wrinks.
Its really not bad but will prob wear poor if Split Grain.
Note - Split Grain is lower hide bonded in layers and often spray coated to look better than it is.

007Acura

It doesn't look that bad it kind of has that gathered look like in the accord and crv.

AQUAA

It's cool that I just read the same thread on Mdxers.org today. Anyway, could you tell me how you got your seat's leather replaced? My MDX currently has cuts on the leather and I'm curious on how to get it replaced and how much was it for you?

On to your question, I think it's normal because I've seen other MDXs like that too. It probably just comes down to personal preference and how comfortable you are with that level of wrinkle. If you are too worried, try talking to your dealer again.

remedy1978

Guys, thanks for all the replies! I appreciate it. Just bought the MDX little over two months ago and still trying to baby the car. (pre-owned 2008 base).

AQUAA, I purchased the bottom seat cover from OEM Acura Parts:

Here is the link

They were the cheapest I could find. It was $258 for the cover, and the dealer charged $209 to install. So total of around $470. Little expensive, but for peace of mind I am happy with the results.

dominik331

That's a good price, was that $258 shipped?

remedy1978

I believe it would be $258 shipped 7 to 10 business days. I paid $41 to have it sent two day by FedEx as I needed it installed before a family trip. Still not bad, since the dealer quoted me around $350.