Steering Wheel Peeling - Page 8 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Poodles · 10-22-2014, 01:04 AM

My steering wheel is normal matte leather look, unlike the '13 I originally test drove and that people seem to be having issues with.

IMHO they fixed the issue somewhere along the line...

Ultramaroon · 10-22-2014, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poodles

My steering wheel is normal matte leather look, unlike the '13 I originally test drove and that people seem to be having issues with.

IMHO they fixed the issue somewhere along the line...

Maybe they just quit spraying the sticky shit onto it.

Composite · 10-22-2014, 01:55 AM

Mine peeled and they replaced under warranty at 9500 miles. I was pissed never had a well do this in a 25k$ car befiore in under 50k miles. Wtf. I can already notice wear on new one with only 500 miles or less on it. Not cool. Car chirps like a mofo also and im considering getting a plate that says kriket

Texas BRZ · 10-22-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by foompla

Yea, like that'd ever happen.

It'll take some processing time...

teamturbo · 10-22-2014, 01:02 PM

After fighting the warranty denial for my steering wheel peel, I just got a new one installed a week ago. Previous wheel started to peal around 4.5K miles. It's crazy how fast the wheel degrades.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 10-22-2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by teamturbo

After fighting the warranty denial for my steering wheel peel, I just got a new one installed a week ago. Previous wheel started to peal around 4.5K miles. It's crazy how fast the wheel degrades.

That's extremely stupid they wouldn't replace it originally. But weird question do you use lotion or put anything on your hands before driving?

teamturbo · 10-22-2014, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSBRZGT86FAN

That's extremely stupid they wouldn't replace it originally. But weird question do you use lotion or put anything on your hands before driving?

No, but I can't discredit that it's possible I had greasy hands from something at one point or another. Now I'm very aware of my hand cleanliness. Regardless, the wheel is very cheaply made.

FRSBRZGT86FAN · 10-22-2014, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by teamturbo

No, but I can't discredit that it's possible I had greasy hands from something at one point or another. Now I'm very aware of my hand cleanliness. Regardless, the wheel is very cheaply made.

*installs driving glove dispenser*

marcosowns · 10-29-2014, 10:45 PM

Well mine just started peeling as well. I have about 13,xxx miles and have had the car almost two years. No products ever used on the steering wheel, nor do I use antibacterial. Hopefully they replace with no issue.

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FRSBRZGT86FAN · 10-29-2014, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcosowns

Well mine just started peeling as well. I have about 13,xxx miles and have had the car almost two years. No products ever used on the steering wheel, nor do I use antibacterial. Hopefully they replace with no issue.

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If they put up a fight ask if there other cars do it and say you want to speak to the manager

Composite · 10-29-2014, 11:12 PM

I recommend using a quality leather cleaner conditioner to maintain the new steering wheel

dkstylezz · 07-07-2015, 01:43 AM

just got back from Subaru of Glendale. Dropped the car off. didn't have to explain anything. they ordered a new steering wheel gets here friday ill post pics of comparison

mynameisnick4 · 07-07-2015, 11:00 AM

I had a 14 which was totaled and replaced it with a used 13. The first thing I noticed when I test drove it was the steering wheel felt different. The 13 has a smoother glossier feeling and (though this could just be my mind playing tricks on me) felt harder thinner. I noticed pealing on my steering wheel last week and will be taking it in to hopefully get replaced.

czechm8 · 08-08-2015, 08:42 AM

Having my wheel replaced today under warranty. 8000 miles and it looks like crap!
Dealer didn't argue at all. Just ordered a new wheel!

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10-22-2014, 01:04 AM	#99
Poodles Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,781 Thanks: 88 Thanked 781 Times in 481 Posts Mentioned: 16 Post(s)	My steering wheel is normal matte leather look, unlike the '13 I originally test drove and that people seem to be having issues with. IMHO they fixed the issue somewhere along the line...

10-22-2014, 01:55 AM	#101
Composite Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Mine peeled and they replaced under warranty at 9500 miles. I was pissed never had a well do this in a 25k$ car befiore in under 50k miles. Wtf. I can already notice wear on new one with only 500 miles or less on it. Not cool. Car chirps like a mofo also and im considering getting a plate that says kriket

10-22-2014, 01:02 PM	#103
teamturbo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: FR-S Location: Missouri Posts: 218 Thanks: 137 Thanked 110 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	After fighting the warranty denial for my steering wheel peel, I just got a new one installed a week ago. Previous wheel started to peal around 4.5K miles. It's crazy how fast the wheel degrades.

10-29-2014, 10:45 PM	#107
marcosowns Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2014 Lexus IS350 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 72 Thanks: 34 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Well mine just started peeling as well. I have about 13,xxx miles and have had the car almost two years. No products ever used on the steering wheel, nor do I use antibacterial. Hopefully they replace with no issue. Sent from my One using Tapatalk

10-29-2014, 11:12 PM	#109
Composite Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: San Diego Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I recommend using a quality leather cleaner conditioner to maintain the new steering wheel

07-07-2015, 01:43 AM	#110
dkstylezz Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Hollywood CA Posts: 86 Thanks: 45 Thanked 44 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	just got back from Subaru of Glendale. Dropped the car off. didn't have to explain anything. they ordered a new steering wheel gets here friday ill post pics of comparison

07-07-2015, 11:00 AM	#111
mynameisnick4 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: Focus RS (10 Series Prior) Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I had a 14 which was totaled and replaced it with a used 13. The first thing I noticed when I test drove it was the steering wheel felt different. The 13 has a smoother glossier feeling and (though this could just be my mind playing tricks on me) felt harder thinner. I noticed pealing on my steering wheel last week and will be taking it in to hopefully get replaced.

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