2002 Honda CR-V: pulls to one side

Filed Feb 15, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 149,420 miles · VA

I am 2nd owner of this 2002 honda crv-ex made in great britain for our left hand drive (right side of road) american market. Current mileage is approximately 149,500. Recent 4 wheel alignment to correct front tire wear and return to manufacturer specifications has resulted in violent pull/torque steer to right upon acceleration. Driving at cruising speed requires steering car to left to control constant pull to right. This is not a road crown issue. I see from my own internet searches that this is a very common issue for numerous years of this vehicle, but I have not yet found any complaints on file here. Many consumer stories found elsewhere document that a honda dealer won't even consider assisting this problem if the vehicle is out of warranty (like mine...). Even so, many other stories have the dealer saying that there is nothing that can be done if the alignment meets the vehicle's published alignment specifications. I am trying to get a copy of a honda tsb that might address this problem, but access to honda manufacturer websites is blocked on accessing tsb's and even this usgov service appears to require paying for such critical information. I will keep looking and hope that there is a definitive correction to this dangerous vehicle behavior and I hope the federal safety agency will take honda to task on this issue for many crv owners. I suggest the federal safety agency do its own google search for this problem as a starting point. Thanx!!

Filed Sep 16, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 91,700 miles · CA

2002 honda crv: I was making a turn from a stop light, into the freeway on ramp, and I heard a loud gear dragging sound from the engine compartment. I lost power steering and the car and it was pulling to the right. I immediately attempted to pull over just as I was ascending on to the on ramp, however the engine stalled and smoke was visible coming from the engine bay before I could safely pull over to the shoulder. I had to put the gear on neutral and push the car to the shoulder. It was nerve racking with my wife and two kids in the car. I noticed that fluid was leaking underneath the car. I inspected all the fluid levels and realized that it was from an air conditioner compressor failure, which caused the accessory belt to drag and stall the engine. The vehicle restarted but AC was not functional.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Suspension · VA

While driving 55 MPH steering wheel vibrated. This caused the vehicle to wander from side to side. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that both frontal tires needed to be replaced, and a wheel alignment was necessary.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Steering · AZ

While driving the vehicle at any speed, th steering wheel will pull right or left. Dealer has inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Sep 22, 2002 · Suspension · MD

Crv noticeably & continuously pulls to the right when driving at constant or various speeds & road conditions. This problem has been occurring since I took delivery of the vehicle. This 'pull' is not the initial torque pull that is common to front wheel drive vehicles. The honda dealer recognizes problem & using solutions made by honda tech line could not fix problem after several service attempts. Although crv has been aligned to honda specs (3 times), had the front tires switched & eventually had all 4 tires replaced, the car still pulls to the right in 3-4 seconds. The honda spec is 6 seconds. This car is unsafe to drive because I have to always firmly pull on the left side of steering wheel to keep the car in its driving lane. Honda has stated to me that the car is safe to drive but sensitive to road crown.

Filed Sep 10, 2002 · Suspension · GA

Honda has instructed their tech reps to adjust the alignment, it still pulls to the right. Honda insists that this is due to pitch in the road. It is not consistent with test vehicles I have driven.

Filed Sep 3, 2002 · Suspension · TX

From the time I bought my crv I notice that the steering wheel pull to the right at all time. I send it back 3 times at the honda dealer and they check the alignment and it is perfect, they switches the tires and it still the same, they told me that it is natural to all crv due to the tork drive system design. The last time I send it back to my dealer he drives it and told me that there is nothing wrong with my car. I took a video with me and show it many time to the manager of honda, the crv pull to the right and the manager told me that I am not the only one who complain about it. I could not trust to drive this dangerous car with my 9 month old son.