So I've had Pep for a week now and he's only driven 500 miles. I've noticed this creaking sound from the back right side (back passenger side). It's a constant squeeking/creaking sound. I can't hear it with the radio on (and I listen to NPR and don't crank it too loud), but when the radio is off it's noticeable. As I type I'm thinking struts, but it can't be. So I went home to show the folks the car again and let the old guy drive it. They heard it too. So while my Dad drove it and Mom was sitting in the back on that passenger side, we could hear it. Then, when I went to the back and sat on the passenger side I couldn't hear it. So I slid over to the driver's side back seat and I could hear it again. So while my Dad was driving I pulled the passenger's side back seat down and the put it back up right away. The sound seemed to go away, but then came back again pretty quickly.

So, any ideas? Anyone had this before? Do I just call the dealership and aske for the service department???

 

Two very likely possibilities.

1. Latch on back upper seat needs a little while Lithium grease on the Movable Holder. or the latch itself. Just a very tiny bit on a cloth or paper towel and wipe it on the parts.

2. Rear Bottom of seat in not fully latched into place. The catches may also need a little grease.

These seem like the most probably causes as you wadi when you were sitting back there noise was gone until you moved to the drivers side rear. When you got in you probably put enough pressure on the seat to cause it to not squeak.