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#1 of 48 CR-V Headrests by carbuyer31 Jun 08, 2007 (11:30 am)
Hello all, I am interested in the CRV and am also looking at the RAV4. To me, the headrests in the CRV are placed at a very uncomfortable angle. It seems they push my head forward and my chin down toward my chest. I could not find a seat adjustment that made them any more comfortable. Comments or advice? Thanks. Replies to this message: smkg (Jun 18, 2007 6:33 am) harvey44 (Jun 18, 2007 6:24 pm) blueiedgod (Jun 21, 2007 8:56 am) bobby12 (Jun 21, 2007 4:46 pm) chelli (Dec 11, 2007 7:35 pm) g_spec (Aug 15, 2009 3:25 pm) otarazi (Oct 18, 2009 12:59 pm)
#2 of 48 Safety not comfort by harvey44 Jun 08, 2007 (12:50 pm)
It's a common mistake. The device at the top of the seat is design for safety not comfort. It's a head restraint, not a head rest. You aren't really supposed to lean on it. It is for preventing whiplash in a crash. Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Jun 09, 2007 7:11 am)
#3 of 48 Re: Safety not comfort [harvey44] by blueiedgod Jun 09, 2007 (7:11 am)
Replying to: harvey44 (Jun 08, 2007 12:50 pm) It's a common mistake. The device at the top of the seat is design for safety not comfort. It's a head restraint, not a head rest. You aren't really supposed to lean on it. It is for preventing whiplash in a crash.   I second that.   In normal driving "head rests" are not touching any part of the head. The only "head rests" make contact with the head is when the vehicle is suddenly changing its rate of acceleration, such as in rear end collision.
#4 of 48 Re: CR-V Headrests [carbuyer31] by smkg Jun 18, 2007 (6:33 am)
Replying to: carbuyer31 (Jun 08, 2007 11:30 am) I had the same problem with the CRV. When I mentioned it to the salesman, the pulled the headrest out and flipped it around. That position was more comfortable than the original position. Replies to this message: harvey44 (Jun 18, 2007 6:24 pm) blueiedgod (Jun 21, 2007 8:56 am)
#5 of 48 Re: CR-V Headrests [smkg] by harvey44 Jun 18, 2007 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: smkg (Jun 18, 2007 6:33 am) Big big mistake. I have to believe that if it was safer to use the safety devise backwards, Honda would have designed it that way. They know a lot about safety.   That's like buckling the seat belt into the seat next to you, or using a child seat backwards. The salesman shouldn't recommend overriding a safety feature. What dealership was he/she with? Replies to this message: blueiedgod (Jun 21, 2007 8:56 am)
#6 of 48 Re: CR-V Headrests [harvey44] by blueiedgod Jun 21, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: harvey44 (Jun 18, 2007 6:24 pm) Big big mistake. I have to believe that if it was safer to use the safety devise backwards, Honda would have designed it that way. They know a lot about safety.    That's like buckling the seat belt into the seat next to you, or using a child seat backwards. The salesman shouldn't recommend overriding a safety feature. What dealership was he/she with?   Unless the salesman knew that they installed the headrest backwards during pre-delivery inspection.
#7 of 48 Re: CR-V Headrests [carbuyer31] by bobby12 Jun 21, 2007 (4:46 pm)
Replying to: carbuyer31 (Jun 08, 2007 11:30 am) I have found the headrests uncomfortable too, but found that I could lift them up, turn them around, replace and they are much better.
#8 of 48 ? by harvey44 Jun 21, 2007 (5:06 pm)
Wonder how it compares to wearing a neck brace.
#9 of 48 CRV head restraint wins award by harvey44 Jul 03, 2007 (2:56 pm)
IIHS gave ratings out today for neck injuries in SUVs - the majority (24 of 39 tested) failed.   CRV got an excellent rating for neck protection.   Neck restraints were not tested inserted backwards.
#10 of 48 Middle back seat head restraint for 2003 by johnnymurph Sep 29, 2007 (10:07 pm)
I purchased this vehicle used, but the middle (small) head restraint was not included. Since the C-RV is mainly being used as a two person vehicle, it was not a major problem. I would like to find one, but I have had terrible success so far. Black interior, 2003 C-RV EX. Thanks for your help Replies to this message: fnamowicz (Sep 30, 2007 7:51 am) phisher (Oct 01, 2007 8:08 am)

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