CRV pulls to right

Discussion in 'CR-V' started by BMC, Sep 7, 2003.

  1. BMC

    BMC Guest

    Hi,
    I hope someone can help me here. I have a new 2003 CRV-LX 5sp. The steering
    wheel has to be turned slightly to the left to go straight, not just on a
    high crowned road, but on any surface. It drives to the right on the road if
    I let go of the wheel, when I accelerate from a stop, or with heavy
    breaking. I had it into the dealer at 2500 miles and they said it was
    slightly out of spec. and did a 4 wheel alighnment on it and it still goes
    to the right. it has 3000 miles on it now and I've had it for 2 months.
    Has anyone had a similar problem? I live 75 miles from the nearest dealer
    and can't be running back and forth all the time. I know there is a service
    bulletin about this but my car is outside the VIN range and not an
    automatic. I wanted to hear some other opinions before I take it back again,
    which means taking off of work 2 hours early and having someone follow me to
    the dealer and take me back the next day.
    Does Honda have a consumer help dept.? I sold my worn out Subaru and got
    this because I heard that they were trouble free.
    Thanks for any advice.
    Bob
     
    BMC, Sep 7, 2003
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  2. BMC

    G Guest

    I had this on my 2002 CRV. Dealer did alignment and then had me go for
    a ride (about 10 miles) with service technician in the car to make
    sure it was adjusted to my satisfaction before leaving the dealership.

    G
     
    G, Sep 7, 2003
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  3. BMC

    Stanjo Guest

    I have the same problem on 2003 CRV EX with 8k miles on it.
    The steering wheel is misaligned and needs to be a little to the left for
    the car to go straight. Otherwise the car doesn't pull to one side like it
    would have a twisted frame. For me this is more of an annoyance than a
    problem.
    I'll have the dealer take a look at it when I take it for the 10k
    maintenance.

    Stanjo
     
    Stanjo, Sep 8, 2003
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  4. Your vehicle is under warranty--take advantage of it. Take it to the
    dealer and tell them the problem. They will fix it for free. Don't try to
    fix it yourself.
     
    Bill B. Johnson, Sep 8, 2003
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