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Old Dec 3, 2008, 11:39 AM
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Mine is still mint. As long as you are under warranty, this is something that they almost always will replace for you.
Old Dec 3, 2008, 12:36 PM
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if i am the 2nd owner should they replace my steering wheel? 43,000 miles on the car.

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Old Dec 3, 2008, 12:41 PM
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just buy a new one. it was not made to out last the car. it will be under the wear and tear with the dealer.
Old Dec 3, 2008, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by C_LosEvo
my stearing wheel is pealing of from 10 o'clock all the way to 12 and 3 o'clock. looks horrible.
Mine too
Old Dec 3, 2008, 03:33 PM
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the warrenty covers it. if you buy one it is $1200 . i prefer free compared to that. im a 3rd owner of mine
Old Dec 3, 2008, 05:16 PM
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My friend with a IX GSR has gotten his steering wheel replaced under warranty twice due to the bottom seam separating.
Old Dec 3, 2008, 06:42 PM
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While I shouldn't be too surprised, it would appear that "Momo"-labelled products are not in fact created with old-world traditions by the hands of fine Italian artisans...
...but seem to actually be made by the somewhat less romantic "Key Safety Systems" company, headquartered in Michigan.

This is based on some info I found on a Subie site:
http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gd-inter...ml#post1847426
so it may be entirely wrong (but it seems very plausible to me).

Aside from Mitsu itself, here are some addresses from the aformentioned post should anyone feel motivated to make their voice heard:
Everyone, please complain to ... (and if applicable MOMO), ...? Also, MOMO will blow you off stating that they didn't make the steering wheel (Key Safety Systems did), MOMO only licensed their name to be used. But, if they are going to allow their name to be on a product, they should make sure it is a quality product!

More to follow! Addresses are below to complain. The only standup company after over a month so far has been MOMO...

MOMO Complaints:
MOMO Automotive Accessories, Inc.
22412 Gilberto, Unit B
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Key Safety Systems, Inc (Who manufacturer Steering wheels for Subaru):
Key Safety Systems, Inc.
7000 Nineteen Mile Rd.
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48314
Old Dec 3, 2008, 06:48 PM
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I also had a little pealing, not to bad though..
Old Dec 3, 2008, 09:02 PM
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Had my steering wheel replaced back in september. At the bottom inside seam where the leather meets, the glue was coming apart.
Old Dec 28, 2008, 05:32 PM
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my horn stoped working on mine. still not fixed yet
Old Dec 28, 2008, 05:56 PM
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Are the ones they replaced any better? Mine is starting to peel. Sort of makes me mad. The leather is paper thin. I think paper might be slightly thicker than it actually. Sort of surprised that MOMO would be like this. I read the above post and it actually isn't a MOMO steering wheel. Sort of B.S. Putting your name on a ****ty product is not a way to build brand loyalty. If I'm ever in the market for an after market, I'll be sure to skip over them now. Going to call dealer this week though and ask for a replacement.
Old Dec 28, 2008, 08:40 PM
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These things have to be recalled, mine is pealing....Seams like a common problem.
Old Dec 29, 2008, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Blast83
Are the ones they replaced any better?
I had the steering wheel replaced ~2 weeks after I bought the SE. The new wheel shows no sign of problems and it's been more than 2 years since then.
Old Dec 29, 2008, 06:34 PM
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stock momo steering wheel has those little plastic pieces that start to come loose...
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The steering wheel on my IX is starting to come apart at the 6 o'clock position and it only has 16k miles. It doesn't look that bad and I really don't mess with it but its a little disappointing. Not to mention for some reason the sides of the steering wheel have these white marks all around it like the color fell off lol. I think I'm gonna have it reupholstered in black suede.


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