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#39 of 48 Re: Honda headrests/restraints [ofionnachta] by ebroaded Aug 29, 2009 (6:59 pm)
Replying to: ofionnachta (Aug 27, 2009 7:47 am) I just posted about raising the head restraint to make the seating more comfortable and have an added comment. That worked fine for the drivers seat (EX-L model), but did not help in the passenger seat. I have the CR-V here for an extended test drive and I can't find a comfortable position in the passenger seat using extra cushions or raising the head restraint. This is a huge problem and I suggest that you also try the passenger seat when you do a test drive. Also, please post or send me an email if you find a car or small SUV that is comfortable for you. I have felt comfortable in the Prius, but was wanting more cargo space. While the CRV is great in every other way, I also need to be able to sit in it without back or neck pain.
#40 of 48 Honda headrests by ofionnachta Aug 30, 2009 (8:47 am)
We haven't visited a CR-V yet (plan to do it later in the week) but we did sit in a Kia Rondo yesterday (the weather was terrible so we didn't bother to drive; will do that later). The headrest problem was even worse in it, for me, than the Honda Civic! At the lowest position, which is supposed to be the one for me, the bottom of the restraint pushed into the back of my head---the spot where my head goes out the farthest.   I am 5'3", so raising the thing to the highest did not help me. The bulge at the bottom still nailed my head.   My 6'2" husb found he could get the bottom of the thing to hit him in the right place by adjusting its height.   However, we found that we could take the things all the way out & reverse them. I know that is a big no-no and I told the salesman to pretend he did not see us, but it can be done. This resulted, for me, in a restraint that did not force my chin into my neck, so I could actually drive the car, but of course it was too far back to protect me from whiplash and I couldn't lean my head back on it for a little break in long drives.   If I did not turn it around, the Kia would not be driveable, for me. So, both Kia and Honda need to rethink the placement of these things.   I also sat in a Hyundai Elantra Touring the other day, on a showroom floor. They did not have any outside to drive at the moment, so I said, just let me sit in the inside and look it over, etc.   It did not have these head restraint problems at all. A bump on the center console does come very close to my right knee--and I am small--I think that may be an issue for bigger people. The Elantra Touring and Kia Rondo both have ratchets for the driver to raise the seat, so short drivers can get higher up (and yes, I had it ratcheted up when I was being nailed by the head restraint, in the Rondo).   We are going to visit the CR-V and check it out--but if I can't drive it because my chin is on my chest, I can't buy it no matter how much we like other features!   I will try the passenger seat, too, as you suggest! I'm glad you mentioned it! Replies to this message: sr146260211 (Sep 01, 2009 11:50 am) ebroaded (Sep 01, 2009 3:13 pm) ebroaded (Sep 01, 2009 3:42 pm)
#41 of 48 Re: Honda headrests [ofionnachta] by sr146260211 Sep 01, 2009 (11:50 am)
Replying to: ofionnachta (Aug 30, 2009 8:47 am) For me with the Civic and now Insight, (Later will buy an addition to my fleet the CR-V 2010 model ) I have never had an issue with the head rest. I never lean my head all the way back and I sit up straight. Some individuals like to rest their heads back on the head rest but many more do not. Replies to this message: ebroaded (Sep 01, 2009 3:13 pm)
#42 of 48 Re: Honda headrests [sr146260211] by ebroaded Sep 01, 2009 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: sr146260211 (Sep 01, 2009 11:50 am) I think that this problem is hard to understand by people who it does not effect. I am not leaning my head back. I am sitting up straight and the headrest pushes into my head and pushes it forward. This is not acceptable. I love the CRV in so many ways, but will need to keep looking at other cars.
#43 of 48 Re: Honda headrests [ofionnachta] by ebroaded Sep 01, 2009 (3:42 pm)
Replying to: ofionnachta (Aug 30, 2009 8:47 am) Raising the headrest helped me with the CRV, because the part of the headrest that is the thickest and bulges is at the top and it tapers at the bottom. By raising it there is more clearance for my head, because the bulge moves up leaving the thinner part behind my head. When you check out the CRV you will see what I mean.   I went to the Toyota dealer and sat in the Prius and the Highlander. Neither of them had the headrest problem and they were comfortable. They aren't the size vehicle that I was looking for, but I will consider them. I didn't try the Rav4, because of the rear door that opens out instead of up. Loading in and out of it would not work for my situation.   I know what you mean about the Civic being uncomfortable. I test drove one about a year ago and couldn't get out of it fast enough. Honda's seats overall seem firmer and shaped in a way that isn't very comfortable for my back. This was never an issue before, but as I age a comfortable car seat has become very important. The CRV would be perfect for me if I didn't need to sit in it.
#44 of 48 You might consider by stevedebi Sep 24, 2009 (3:25 pm)
Buying a wedge shaped headrest cushion. My wife had real problems with our 2002 Civic (she is 4'10"). We bought the cushion, which has an elastic strap to keep it attached to the headrest. She has been driving with it for 7 years now. I don't recall if this is the exact brand, but ours is something like this:   Headrest cushion   However, my wife uses it upside down - the big part is at the bottom. Works great for her.   Just a thought for those of you who are having problems. Replies to this message: ebroaded (Oct 12, 2009 8:37 am)
#45 of 48 Re: You might consider [stevedebi] by ebroaded Oct 12, 2009 (8:37 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (Sep 24, 2009 3:25 pm) Thanks! I actually bought one of those cushions to try to make it more comfortable. At this point we have decided to buy a Highlander. It is bigger and more expensive, but more comfortable for both of us so we will pay the price. Thanks again.
#46 of 48 Re: CR-V Headrests [g_spec] by otarazi Oct 18, 2009 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: g_spec (Aug 15, 2009 3:25 pm) I am so thrilled to have found this discussion! Thank you so much, also, for posting this contact information. Now that I know I'm not alone, I'm going to call Honda and register my complaint as well.   I am 5' 5", female, slender, and, yes, I do sit in an upright position. I have been driving a Honda Accord since 1982. I love this car. I love it so much, and have been driving it for so long, that it never occurred to me to take a test drive in our current car (a 2004) before we bought it. My husband thought I was crazy when I complained about the headrest -- he has no problem with it. (He's taller and sits very differently in the seat than I do.) Adjusting it higher or lower did not help. I've been driving with the headrest flipped for five years now. I can't bear it in the proper position for more than a few minutes. It tilts my head and neck too far forward, so that they are no longer aligned with my spine. If Honda does not fix this problem, I will never buy a Honda again. I will be looking for a car in which I can drive with the headrest in its proper position, so that it protects my neck in the event of a collision, without injuring my neck as I drive.
#47 of 48 Road Noise by dwalsh2112 Oct 23, 2009 (1:57 pm)
Hi,   The road noise in our CR-V is really, really bad. Any suggestions on what we can do to limit this besides turn up the radio? Replies to this message: lzc (Oct 23, 2009 7:22 pm)
#48 of 48 Re: Road Noise [dwalsh2112] by lzc Oct 23, 2009 (7:22 pm)
Replying to: dwalsh2112 (Oct 23, 2009 1:57 pm) New, quieter tires is probably the one practical thing you can do. Tires with even limited off road capabilities are noisy. And Honda's OEM tire, Bridgestone's, are not highly regarded. I've read elsewhere on these boards that some people have thought the improvement was significant.

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