Uncomfortable in my new Yaris

[LoCodder]

I bought my Yaris in October last year. (2009 model). By January i was feeling serious pain in my tailbone so that no position in the seat was comfortable (wow this post will be rife with "that's what she said" references i think). It got to the point that when I went to the gym I couldn't sit up with my legs out straight to stretch. I'm just searching the web to find out if anyone else is having this problem. I now have to sit on a folded up towel to relieve the pressure. This has worked and I got rid of the towel. Well now the pain is starting to come back, that's how I know it's the car. Is anyone else having this problem? I've read posts about uncomfortable distances etc but didn't find anything regarding pain. I'm a normal sized 30 year old female. Not overly tall or short, heavy or thin. My doctor agrees that it's the seat, but says there's not much I can do besides buy an expensive ergonomic cushion. That seems excessive.

[TinyGiant]

havent had an issue in my 08

hope you figure it out . best of luck!

[tomato]

No problem here.
I find the Yaris seats surprisingly comfy, got used to them very quickly.

[supmet]

Originally Posted by LoCodder

My doctor agrees that it's the seat, but says there's not much I can do besides buy an expensive ergonomic cushion. That seems excessive.

Did your doctor do any tests on you? Did he look at the seats? Or just tell you its the seats after you complained of back pain?? Honestly I've been in much worse cars on the back. The stock boaty suspension should be plenty of cushion, even for the geriatric.

The seats aren't memory foam, but they aren't rock hard. My girlfriend is 5'4" and I'm 6'1" and we both find it comfortable.

Do you have a sedan or hatchback? The sedan has a third seat adjustment that changes the angle of the seat.

Here's one DIY modification that raises the front of the seat which might help:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/sho...=thigh+support

[auxmike]

I love the Yari seats.
Nice and firm and you sit up high. I'm 6ft, 220Lbs. and quite comfy!

[YarisSedan]

I have a simular issue sometimes but it only happens if im on a really long trip. Once and awile i have to use a rolled up towel as well. I have been looking into getting one of these for those long trips.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Bucket-Car-Seat-...d=p3286.c0.m14

[yaris-me]

Can you be more specific? Is it the lumbar support or the angle of the seat? How can a standard seat be so uncomfortable?

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by yaris-me

Can you be more specific? Is it the lumbar support or the angle of the seat? How can a standard seat be so uncomfortable?

that is the problem i had with the yaris seats. there is no lumbar support. (that and for anyone taller putting the seat back far enough makes the steering wheel a real stretch-hopefully to be fixed with a telescoping sw in next gen).

the only real solution i found was using a folded up towel or small cushion behind my lower back.

[yaris-me]

Originally Posted by roxy1

that is the problem i had with the yaris seats. there is no lumbar support. (that and for anyone taller putting the seat back far enough makes the steering wheel a real stretch-hopefully to be fixed with a telescoping sw in next gen).

the only real solution i found was using a folded up towel or small cushion behind my lower back.

You're driving a Corolla and that's an improvement?

[LoCodder]

I don't think you completely understand. It's not exactly my back. And the seats ARE comfortable. I like how they are angled on the edges, keeps me in on tight turns. It's my tailbone. Lumbar is fine. Sounds like it's just me. Looks like an expensive seat cushion is the right answer.

[roxy1]

Originally Posted by yaris-me

You're driving a Corolla and that's an improvement?

seats are a little softer and there is a little lumbar support, so the seats themselves are a bit of an improvement, but not great. however, the comfort owing to the actual driving position is superior due primarily to the telescoping wheel, but also being able to change seat height along with a pretty well placed armrest.

[SilverBack]

Mine only gets uncomfortable if I've been sitting there for 3 hours straight. It's fine otherwise

[Bob Dog]

best seats I've ever had

[TheRealEnth]

i was feeling serious pain in my tailbone

Thats what she said! OH!

Lol j/k in all seriousness. I find that most people (about 87%, Yes exactly 87%) drive with their seat in the wrong position... Ive never been in a bad seat of a car. So whenever someone complains about the seat being uncomfortable, i blame the person.

My doctor agrees that it's the seat

Yes, the seat isnt made to be perfect with your body, but its how you position and sit in it. If you put it in an upright position and sit upright, your tailbone pains will vanish.

[Liltoaster]

I have the same issue not enough lumbar support :(

[kustom play]

i agree, on 6 hours drives my back is killing me

but it was a bit nicer with the S seats

[Lafiro]

Driving too long hurts my back. Gets unconfortable after maybe a half hour to an hour. At first its nice and firm, but in no way really supporting the back as well as it should.

But this is different for everyone.

[JohnnoEH]

I don't have any trouble with mine, unless I drive for more than 2.5-3 hours or so. Even then it's more just a bit of discomfort, in fact I get the same feeling sitting on the lounge (3yo so not stuffed, good quality too) for that long. It's probably because my back isn't 100% - I blame Coles.

Other than that, I only have back troubles if I'm sitting too far away from the steering wheel, or have the seat reclined too far back.

Your seats might be different to mine though, my ones have one lever to tilt/angle the seat forward as well as the foward/back and back tilt ones. My car has a telescopic steering column too, so that may make a difference.

The only seats I've ever had that were more comfy were the ones in my old 910 Bluebird. You sat down nice and low and they had full adjustment - tilt, lumbar, you name it - all for the measly price of AUD$100. It even had good working air con.