Lowell_Greenberg Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I have a new 2018 Legacy with less than 3K miles. On occasion my elbow will touch the top of the left window sill while driving. This may not be ideal ergonomically or even safetywise- but it is not uncommon. In any case, I noticed a well defined "dimple apparently caused by an impression made by my elbow on the soft touch plastic. I am debating whether to simply accept this, or file a warranty claim. It is not a defect per se- but this is the first car I have owned where this has occurred. It suggests questionable design. Advice? In any case, I will be modifying my hand/elbow position to prevent future damage. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 In any case, I will be modifying my hand/elbow position to prevent future damage. Drop the Mic or Mike/ George/ Mark / [emoji6] Laughing at oneself and with others is good for the Soul![emoji2] Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyR Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Sorry, but I doubt if you'll get anywhere with a warranty claim for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 It is not a defect per se- but ... It suggests questionable design. Unreasonable expectations. "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin3.6R Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 My left arm rests up there too. After about 5K, the black color was rubbing off which was nuts as never has this happened in any other car. I took it to dealer and he replaced the door panel no issue. Been fine ever since. I did a thread on the issue- it's around here somewhere. It did not "dimple" it turned whiteish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jsmith Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 My 2010 had the elbow holder after a couple years. I was bothered at first, but then I felt it made my Legacy more my own. It added personalized character lol. Yet to see it in my ‘17. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pronto Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I used to do the same thing in my 17... ended up with an elbow indentation. The good news is that it went away on its own with no issues once I stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rec630 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 My left arm rests up there too. After about 5K, the black color was rubbing off which was nuts as never has this happened in any other car. I took it to dealer and he replaced the door panel no issue. Been fine ever since. I did a thread on the issue- it's around here somewhere. It did not "dimple" it turned whiteish... I just noticed what appears to be the beginning of the "dimple' and I'm not at 5K yet. Will be keeping an eye on it. Of several cars, only had this once before and it didnt show up until well in tens of thousands of miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyVetMP Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Every car I have ever owned has had this happen. Based on the Soft materials used in these area's, they will form a permanent indentation eventually when they have a repeated pressure placed on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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