[AlexTheMan]

I bought a 2022 SL 3 months ago. So far it has been a nice car. It's my wife's car and it is the one used for all family trips. The main and only complaint that my wife has about it is the passenger seat height. It is way too low. My wife is 5' 6" and she likes sitting high. I have seen a few posts within some threads with same complaint. I am trying to keep this thread active so people can share any ways to raise the seat.

Although my wife likes driving the car, she is getting close to considering selling it due to the seat height. We are using a booster cushion that we bought from Amazon, but it is not an ideal scenario.

 

[JayArras]

The '22 SL does not have power front seats that can be raised?

 

[AlexTheMan]

The '22 SL does not have power front seats that can be raised?

Surprisingly, the passenger power seat can only move forward/backward and the seatback can be moved forward/backward. No other adjustments available for the passenger seat. The driver seat has additional adjustment options. It is the same way also in the Platinum. A stupid cost cutting measure from Nissan. It wouldn't have been too bad if the passenger seat level was reasonable, but it is way too low.

 

[JayArras]

So since you said this is your wife's vehicle, is the driver's seat high enough for her at the highest setting? You didn't notice this when you test drove it?

 

[AlexTheMan]

So since you said this is your wife's vehicle, is the driver's seat high enough for her at the highest setting? You didn't notice this when you test drove it?

The driver side is high enough for her, even without being at the highest setting. we did not notice the low passenger seat height during test drive. Attention was paid only to driver's seat to make sure it was comfortable enough. Live and learn!!

You see the issue mentioned in threads below. I am hoping Nissan comes up with a spacer kit to raise the seat. Wishful thinking!!

2022 Pathfinder US has NO SUNROOF & REAR BENCH SEAT...

Didn’t this post earlier, and started my own for the same problems )) Please help with the trim...

www.pathfindertalk.com

Front Seat Height & Leaking Doors

Can't believe nobody on here has mentioned the low seat height of the front driver and passenger seats. My wife is 5' and cannot safely see out without using a seat cushion. This means the seat warmer cannot be used. Have also seen others on Facebook complaining that they are 5'3" and also...

www.pathfindertalk.com

 

[Doug Vann]

The driver side is high enough for her, even without being at the highest setting. we did not notice the low passenger seat height during test drive. Attention was paid only to driver's seat to make sure it was comfortable enough. Live and learn!!

You see the issue mentioned in threads below. I am hoping Nissan comes up with a spacer kit to raise the seat. Wishful thinking!!

2022 Pathfinder US has NO SUNROOF & REAR BENCH SEAT...

Didn’t this post earlier, and started my own for the same problems )) Please help with the trim...

www.pathfindertalk.com

Front Seat Height & Leaking Doors

Can't believe nobody on here has mentioned the low seat height of the front driver and passenger seats. My wife is 5' and cannot safely see out without using a seat cushion. This means the seat warmer cannot be used. Have also seen others on Facebook complaining that they are 5'3" and also...

www.pathfindertalk.com

Yah wishful thinking...... very disappointed in this vehicle. I have owned a lot of new vehicles over the years and this is by far the worst.

 

[wjla2013]

[QUOTE="AlexTheMan, post: 277723

I think that everyone should report the case to Nissan USA and that they give them a case number, so that Nissan can investigate

 

[Chetperk]

A friend of mine was here today and I was mentioning the low passenger seat and he said he has a 2021 Altima with the same issue. Looks like Nissan has this issue with other vehicles. I had to buy a seat cushion off of Amazon, just so my wife can see out the windshield.

 

[Pedro gamboa]

Surprisingly, the passenger power seat can only move forward/backward and the seatback can be moved forward/backward. No other adjustments available for the passenger seat. The driver seat has additional adjustment options. It is the same way also in the Platinum. A stupid cost cutting measure from Nissan. It wouldn't have been too bad if the passenger seat level was reasonable, but it is way too low.

YES, it is a pain. The seat is way too low. My wife is only 5’1”, so she can only see the dashboard. I called Nissan and they said that unfortunately the SL came with that seat. I have had 5 Pathfinders SL, and this 2022 is the only one with that problem. We came to notice whan I got home with the car and took my wife for a ride…..Nissan said that they cannot fix it…..What a shame..

 

[johnnysears]

I bought a 2022 SL 3 months ago. So far it has been a nice car. It's my wife's car and it is the one used for all family trips. The main and only complaint that my wife has about it is the passenger seat height. It is way too low. My wife is 5' 6" and she likes sitting high. I have seen a few posts within some threads with same complaint. I am trying to keep this thread active so people can share any ways to raise the seat.

Although my wife likes driving the car, she is getting close to considering selling it due to the seat height. We are using a booster cushion that we bought from Amazon, but it is not an ideal scenario.

Hi there, i had the same complaint and bought 2 seat spacer kits off amazon. I bought 2 kits in order to get two sets of the smaller bolts and spacers as i raised all 4 mounting points. Took me about half hr to install, really easy and raised the seat about 1.5 inches. Buy 2 kits and use all 4 of the largest spacers and 4 of the shorter bolts. The kit on amazon was called "seat spacers lift jackers, compatible with toyota tacoma/4runner, $68 each, you need 2.
Simply remove the existing seat bolts, then install the spacer under the frame and secure using the new bolt and washer.

 

[mo_path]

Hi there, i had the same complaint and bought 2 seat spacer kits off amazon. I bought 2 kits in order to get two sets of the smaller bolts and spacers as i raised all 4 mounting points. Took me about half hr to install, really easy and raised the seat about 1.5 inches. Buy 2 kits and use all 4 of the largest spacers and 4 of the shorter bolts. The kit on amazon was called "seat spacers lift jackers, compatible with toyota tacoma/4runner, $68 each, you need 2.
Simply remove the existing seat bolts, then install the spacer under the frame and secure using the new bolt and washer.

Hello, were you able to re-use the plastic covers over the seat bolts after you installed the spacers? Do you have any pictures post install?

Thanks much,

 

[johnnysears]

Hello, were you able to re-use the plastic covers over the seat bolts after you installed the spacers? Do you have any pictures post install?

Thanks much,

No pics, the bolt covers just clip back into place. Once you put the mats back you can hardly notice the difference.

 

[San-T]

Hi there, i had the same complaint and bought 2 seat spacer kits off amazon. I bought 2 kits in order to get two sets of the smaller bolts and spacers as i raised all 4 mounting points. Took me about half hr to install, really easy and raised the seat about 1.5 inches. Buy 2 kits and use all 4 of the largest spacers and 4 of the shorter bolts. The kit on amazon was called "seat spacers lift jackers, compatible with toyota tacoma/4runner, $68 each, you need 2.
Simply remove the existing seat bolts, then install the spacer under the frame and secure using the new bolt and washer.

Hey can you please list the exact spacers you bought from Amazon? I can't seem to find the ones for $68.

 

[RDouglas]

Please link the exact spacers, I cant seem to find them either.

 

[johnnysears]

Hey can you please list the exact spacers you bought from Amazon? I can't seem to find the ones for $68.

 

[johnnysears]

I ordered two sets in order to get 4 spacers/bolts the same size.

 

[mo_path]

Awesome. Thx a bunch for sharing.

 

[Hebrew Hammer]

Hi there, i had the same complaint and bought 2 seat spacer kits off amazon. I bought 2 kits in order to get two sets of the smaller bolts and spacers as i raised all 4 mounting points. Took me about half hr to install, really easy and raised the seat about 1.5 inches. Buy 2 kits and use all 4 of the largest spacers and 4 of the shorter bolts. The kit on amazon was called "seat spacers lift jackers, compatible with toyota tacoma/4runner, $68 each, you need 2.
Simply remove the existing seat bolts, then install the spacer under the frame and secure using the new bolt and washer.

Well, that is a cool 'fix', johnnysears! I have the same concern with the passenger seat, too. When you added the spacers did it compromise the operation of the 4-way adjustment of the seat? If it did not, I think I will look into this - it sounds like a practical fix!!
Thanks!!

 

[R Scoggins]

Well, that is a cool 'fix', johnnysears! I have the same concern with the passenger seat, too. When you added the spacers did it compromise the operation of the 4-way adjustment of the seat? If it did not, I think I will look into this - it sounds like a practical fix!!
Thanks!!

just curious, after installing the spacers did the plastic molding around the front bracket that the seat slides on was it still on the carpet or was it 1.5" above the carpet? looks like this will be a place where the ladies will be cutting their heals.

 

[R Scoggins]

Well, that is a cool 'fix', johnnysears! I have the same concern with the passenger seat, too. When you added the spacers did it compromise the operation of the 4-way adjustment of the seat? If it did not, I think I will look into this - it sounds like a practical fix!!
Thanks!!

I confirmed with Nissan that it would not compromise the operation of the of the seat and it would not void the cars warranty (my wife's concern).