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Honda CR-V Handling and Alignment

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#45 of 101 Re: 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L [blueiedgod] by bigm832

Apr 03, 2008 (7:02 am)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 03, 2008 5:39 am)
I understand the issue known as torque steer, I have a Mazda 6s that has plenty of it, but the thing is that it pulls to the right while driving AND pulls to the right if I gun it OR if I creep from a stop. It also doesn't matter whether or not the crowning of the road is to the left or to the right, it still pulls right. As stated before, the alignment was done first, then the camber bolt was replaced. So the question now is, what's next? I'm a patient person and don't have an issue making sure its corrected. Its just that I bought a Honda after ridding myself of my 1998 Ford F-150. With my F-150, things were predictable, and yes I know with a new car things are different and will take time to adjust, I just need something reliable with a baby on the way and I can't keep bringing my Honda in every other week to rectify a problem that shouldn't happen with a Honda, especially since my wife is the one that drives it and has to bring it to the dealership to be serviced since my job doesn't allow me to do that in a timely fashion. I also have a 1994 Honda Del Sol Si with no troubles other than a transmission glitch very late in its life, but steering issues... no problems.

#46 of 101 Re: 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L [teresimo] by bigm832

Apr 03, 2008 (7:11 am)

Replying to: teresimo (Apr 02, 2008 4:57 pm)
The camber bolt is something that has to do with your alignment. I'm attaching a link for EVERYONE to read!!! This will explain what Camber does as well as many other issues involved with your car, or in this case, our beloved CR-V's to drive straight down the road. Cut and paste into your internet browser and it should work
 
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/generalinfo/a/aa012201a.htm

#47 of 101 2008 Honda CRV by teresimo

Apr 04, 2008 (3:11 pm)

This is in reply to your reply to me bigm832, mine too pulls to the right and so when you get the 2nd Camber Bolt fixed for the 2nd time, let me know how it is.
 
Thanks for all your help!

#48 of 101 Test Drive-Pulls to the Right by toddkeller

Apr 05, 2008 (4:12 pm)

I just test drove 2 brand new '08 CR-V's on identical routes. One with 40 miles on it and the other with 13 miles on it and plastic on the seats. They both pulled to the right. I then drove an '05 with 20,000 miles on the same route and it didn't pull. I also drove an '08 Element with less than 100 miles on it on the exact same route and it didn't pull. I really like the new CR-V but won't be buying one now after test driving 2 and reading all of these posts. It would drive me crazy. Sounds like a major design flaw.

#49 of 101 Re: Test Drive-Pulls to the Right [toddkeller] by teresimo

Apr 06, 2008 (7:16 am)

Replying to: toddkeller (Apr 05, 2008 4:12 pm)
I completely understand, I wouldn't ahve bought mine either, but the night I drove it home I called my salesman and told him it pulled to the right and he said just bring it back in, plus I had put the front mud flaps on my and the rack on top....An extra 500.00, now I have over 5800.00 and I don't think I can do anything as far as a lemon law is concerned. I'm probably going to contact an attorney to get legal advice.....The car look so nice, but it is very annoying and it looks to me like they would do a recall or something.....Thanks for your post.
 
Teresimo

#50 of 101 Re: Test Drive-Pulls to the Right [toddkeller] by bj02176

Apr 06, 2008 (1:20 pm)

Replying to: toddkeller (Apr 05, 2008 4:12 pm)
I traded my 2007 Santa Fe back in Mar on a 2008 LX due to excessive gas consumption with the Hyundai.
 
My CRV was built Jan, 2008. It does not pull to the right or left, tracks straight and true on the highway and around the suburbs. No pulling when accelerating from a dead stop.
 
The steering wheel is straight. No vibration at 70 mph.
 
Also the 4 cyl engine accelerates as fast the 6 cyl 2.7 in the Hyundai, highway and suburbs.
 
I guess I got lucky, or maybe the problem is fixed on late builds.

#51 of 101 2008 Honda CRV pulls to the left and right by deontae3

Jun 19, 2008 (6:57 pm)

Teresimo,
 
I just wanted to know if you issue with your CRV was resolved. I just purchased one in March of this year and I am having the same problem.

#52 of 101 Re: 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L [blueiedgod] by dtstof

Jun 19, 2008 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 03, 2008 5:39 am)
My 2007 CRV front wheel drive has very little torque steer. I have been driving FWD European cars since the early 70s and know what torque steer is. I live in the USA and my Japanese made CRV has very little torque steer under acceleration in dry and wet roads. If Honda has a problem with suspension parts, they need to step up to the plate and fix it. I know that my Accords have always had tire wear issues in the front. It seems like front end suspension issues are one of Honda's major problems. My humble opinion!

#53 of 101 Re: Test Drive-Pulls to the Right [teresimo] by bedil

Jun 23, 2008 (6:19 am)

Replying to: teresimo (Apr 06, 2008 7:16 am)
I have a 2003 CRV with 43,000 miles. I am currently on the 4th set of tires. Right after buying the car I noticed it was pulling to the right. I took it into the dealership twice asking about the alignment. They insisted that it was fine. I have my car maintained at the dealership. After a flat tire I took the car into a tire store to get repaired. I ended up having to purchase four tires. The technician showed me the way the tires were wearing and said they were not safe. To make a long story short I had my last alignment done where I purchased my tires.

#54 of 101 Re: 2008 Honda CRV pulls to the left and right [deontae3] by plane

Jun 23, 2008 (11:33 am)

Replying to: deontae3 (Jun 19, 2008 6:57 pm)
Yes, my issue was resolved. I took it to the dealership I bought it from (Corona Honda)and they test drove it, but "couldn't duplicate" what I was talking about. Long story short, they replaced my factory tires with Michelin tires that has less straight tread. The problem was the straight treads were tracking with the lines in the freeway concrete. Problem fixed !

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