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#52 of 91 Re: 2008 Honda CR-V EX-L [blueiedgod] by dtstof Jun 19, 2008 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: blueiedgod (Apr 03, 2008 4:39 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 91 Re: Test Drive-Pulls to the Right [teresimo] by bedil Jun 23, 2008 (5:19 am)
Replying to: teresimo (Apr 06, 2008 6:16 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 91 Re: 2008 Honda CRV pulls to the left and right [deontae3] by plane Jun 23, 2008 (10:33 am)
Replying to: deontae3 (Jun 19, 2008 5:57 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 !
#55 of 91 Re: Handling Problem with NEW 2007 CRV [plane] by hondablue Aug 03, 2008 (1:44 pm)
Replying to: plane (Jul 19, 2007 5:35 am) You will find the tires that come with the CR-V (Bridgestone Dueler H/T, or Continentals) are horrible at best. I've experienced the same feeling and had the alignment checked numerous times. You will find the OEM tires will be about worn out when you reach 15,000 miles. Switch to Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza and the problem gas away. Handling is great, wet and dry traction great, QUIET ride. One caution, if you inflate the tires to the 30 pounds as recommended by Honda your gas mileage will drop like a stone. But inflating the tire pressure to 32 pounds solves that problem. I found that out after speaking to one of the engineers that designed the Alenza tire at Bridgestone. He was / is correct. Handling with this tire is almost sports car like.
#56 of 91 BEWARE of the pull to right problem!!!! by peevdwithhonda Aug 18, 2008 (11:10 am)
I have the pull to the right (PTTR) problem with my 2005 CRV big time. The night we drove it off the lot I let go of the steering wheel and it veered three lanes over on the freeway (thank goodness it was very late and there was no one on the road). I took it back to the dealership the next day to have the alignment fixed. I then took it again 3 more times over the next 6 months. The car still pulls to the right very strongly. I just figured we bought a lemon and there is nothing that can be done.   We have 25000 miles on the car and the front tires are bald on the edges from the pulling. This morning while looking for the best tires to purchase for the CRV, I came across all these posts chronicling the pttr issue. I never knew a service bulletin had been put out about this exact problem. I looked online and found it (it was published a month after I had purchased my car, the dealership should have been aware of how to fix this problem).   I just called Honda about this issue and explained my situation. They said that since I was four months over the warranty period they would not fix the problem. They said I could take it to a dealership AND PAY to have them diagnose the problem. Then once the problem is diagnosed I have to submit a claim to Honda and then a case manager will decide whether to fix the vehicle or not. The rep made a point to stress at least 3 times during the call that there is a good possibility it will not be paid for. I pointed out that it would be cheaper for me to go to a non-Honda repair facility and just have it fixed, he agreed.   I explained that I was sold a defective vehicle and that it should be repaired regardless of the warranty, he did not seem to agree. I intend to consult a lawyer about this situation. The moral of my story is...make sure you take care of this issue within the warranty period!! This IS a known problem with the CRV and if the dealership is incompetent and unaware of the service bulletin print it out and take it in to them. It is a real shame, Honda is willing to soil its name for a meager repair. Replies to this message: teresimo (Aug 18, 2008 1:17 pm) peevdwithhonda (Aug 18, 2008 2:37 pm) teresimo (Aug 19, 2008 12:56 pm)
#57 of 91 Re: BEWARE of the pull to right problem!!!! [peevdwithhonda] by teresimo Aug 18, 2008 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: peevdwithhonda (Aug 18, 2008 11:10 am) What is the actual problem, can you let me know where to get it, because I called Honda.com and reported but noone told me anything.   Please & thank you   teresimo Replies to this message: peevdwithhonda (Aug 18, 2008 2:37 pm) teresimo (Aug 19, 2008 12:56 pm)
#58 of 91 Re: BEWARE of the pull to right problem!!!! [teresimo] by peevdwithhonda Aug 18, 2008 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: teresimo (Aug 18, 2008 1:17 pm) http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SB/A05-022.PDF   Replies to this message: teresimo (Aug 19, 2008 12:56 pm)
#59 of 91 Re: BEWARE of the pull to right problem!!!! [peevdwithhonda] by teresimo Aug 19, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: peevdwithhonda (Aug 18, 2008 2:37 pm) Do you think I should print this and take it and show it to the dealer I bought mine from, mine's a 2008, I think it could possibly be the same problem. Can you find out for me it the 2008's had this same problem or who do I need to contact.   Thank you thank you thank you.   Teresimo

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