I purchased the car so I could go on long trips.I realize the safety issue. I tend to sit way back in the seat so my head would be within a few inches of a straighter headrest,Right now I am using a headrest from a 05 accord which is about an inch and a half back and my head is still hitting it. I have seen headrest on the Pilot hat have a space in that middle and look to be less angled. I'm not sure what year and if it would fit into the CRVseat.