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Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop
-- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). This was addressed, so there is no pull... Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering wheel is still there. I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction control...... Thank you in advance!!! |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
I think it's someting you are going to have to get used too.
What were you doing when you test drove the car,( EX).. why did you not drive the model you bought? I think alot of people that test drive don't pay attention, there excited about the new ride, there fiddleing with the sound system, talking to there passengers. Let a couple of lbs of air out of the tires and see if there's a difference. Last option upgrade tires and steering wheel,some tire stores will sell you tires, if your not satified exchange them, if you go that route let some one at the tire store drive your car before buying a different set of tires. I think that after a month you won't notice the hum. Tom "Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com... > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > wheel is still there. > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > control...... > > Thank you in advance!!! > |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
I think it's someting you are going to have to get used too.
What were you doing when you test drove the car,( EX).. why did you not drive the model you bought? I think alot of people that test drive don't pay attention, there excited about the new ride, there fiddleing with the sound system, talking to there passengers. Let a couple of lbs of air out of the tires and see if there's a difference. Last option upgrade tires and steering wheel,some tire stores will sell you tires, if your not satified exchange them, if you go that route let some one at the tire store drive your car before buying a different set of tires. I think that after a month you won't notice the hum. Tom "Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com... > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > wheel is still there. > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > control...... > > Thank you in advance!!! > |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
Tom,
The test drive of the EX came after the test drive of the LX And the purchase of the LX -- to see if this is a problem inherent to the car line rather than to the specific vehicle. Since it persisted, this is when we came to the conclusion that it is something more globally . As for fiddling with the controls, we test drove the LX twice, for about 10 miles each time. Stereo was the last of our concerns, so no comment there... This is NOT something we are going to have to get used to, as it is clearly a problem, and getting used to is settling, which is not a solution. While underinflating the tires might help some with the problem, the question is whether it is in the design of the vehicle, engine mount and the suspension that causes this to happen. twfsa wrote: > I think it's someting you are going to have to get used too. > > What were you doing when you test drove the car,( EX).. why did you not > drive the model you bought? > > I think alot of people that test drive don't pay attention, there excited > about the new ride, there fiddleing with the sound system, talking to there > passengers. > > Let a couple of lbs of air out of the tires and see if there's a difference. > > Last option upgrade tires and steering wheel,some tire stores will sell you > tires, if your not satified exchange them, if you go that route let some one > at the tire store drive your car before buying a different set of tires. I > think that after a month you won't notice the hum. > > Tom > > > "Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com... > > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > > wheel is still there. > > > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > > control...... > > > > Thank you in advance!!! > > |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
Tom,
The test drive of the EX came after the test drive of the LX And the purchase of the LX -- to see if this is a problem inherent to the car line rather than to the specific vehicle. Since it persisted, this is when we came to the conclusion that it is something more globally . As for fiddling with the controls, we test drove the LX twice, for about 10 miles each time. Stereo was the last of our concerns, so no comment there... This is NOT something we are going to have to get used to, as it is clearly a problem, and getting used to is settling, which is not a solution. While underinflating the tires might help some with the problem, the question is whether it is in the design of the vehicle, engine mount and the suspension that causes this to happen. twfsa wrote: > I think it's someting you are going to have to get used too. > > What were you doing when you test drove the car,( EX).. why did you not > drive the model you bought? > > I think alot of people that test drive don't pay attention, there excited > about the new ride, there fiddleing with the sound system, talking to there > passengers. > > Let a couple of lbs of air out of the tires and see if there's a difference. > > Last option upgrade tires and steering wheel,some tire stores will sell you > tires, if your not satified exchange them, if you go that route let some one > at the tire store drive your car before buying a different set of tires. I > think that after a month you won't notice the hum. > > Tom > > > "Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message > news:1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com... > > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > > wheel is still there. > > > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > > control...... > > > > Thank you in advance!!! > > |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
"Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com... > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > wheel is still there. > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > control...... > > Thank you in advance!!! > No, this is not something you should 'get used to.' The dealer may have balanced the wheels/tires but that doesn't mean they're correct. Have them rotate them according to the owners manual and test drive. If problem goes away there is something with the previously front wheels at fault, if not, each wheel/tire assembly needs to be checked for lateral (side-to-side) and radial (egg-shaped) runout. If they pass that test, the hubs, driveshafts, and other steering/suspension parts need inspected. If the problem isn't fixed or the dealer is blowing you off, contact your state Attorney General, that will get a rapid response from Honda. |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
"Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegro ups.com... > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > wheel is still there. > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > control...... > > Thank you in advance!!! > No, this is not something you should 'get used to.' The dealer may have balanced the wheels/tires but that doesn't mean they're correct. Have them rotate them according to the owners manual and test drive. If problem goes away there is something with the previously front wheels at fault, if not, each wheel/tire assembly needs to be checked for lateral (side-to-side) and radial (egg-shaped) runout. If they pass that test, the hubs, driveshafts, and other steering/suspension parts need inspected. If the problem isn't fixed or the dealer is blowing you off, contact your state Attorney General, that will get a rapid response from Honda. |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
In article <1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups. com>, "Alex"
<avilner@gmail.com> wrote: > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > wheel is still there. > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > control...... > > Thank you in advance!!! I agree with the people that told you that this is a problem that you will have to get used to if you plan to keep the vehicle. If you place different tires on the car--after the tires on it are worn and need to be replaced--with tires that are NOT designed for off road use or as "snow tires"--the problem that you are having might go away or at least be reduced. I once lived in Virginia. During one winter, I placed snow tires on my my Chevy Nova. The tires made a loud buzzing noise and caused steering wheel vibration during high speeds. When the winter was over, I replaced the tires with regular tires and the buzzing noise and steering wheel vibration problems went away. Needless to say, I don't like snow tires. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
In article <1106588088.373857.82750@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups. com>, "Alex"
<avilner@gmail.com> wrote: > We just got the 2005 CR-V LX 4WD. First day in it was back in the shop > -- for tire balancing and alignment (steering wheel was shaking at > 55+mph and the car had a strong pull to the right). > > This was addressed, so there is no pull... > > Vibration, however, persists -- this one is not due tires being out of > balance. It seems to be coming from the road feedback. It is most > noticeable at 60+ mph (highway driving), to the point where ones hands > get tired of feeling this constant hum.. The car also feels very > jittery on the road -- almost to the point where it is too much work... > > We took an EX out for a test drive -- granted, it has leather steering > wheels, different disks (alloy) and different tires. It holds the road > a bit better (less "agitation"), but the humming from the steering > wheel is still there. > > I am used to driving bigger SUVs and never had a problem with this much > road noise. To me, a brand new car should be smooth... Tire pressure > verified -- 32 psi on all tires. No dirt, fairly smooth pavements > (figure, at 100 miles round trip per day, we cover all highway types). > > Is this something other people experienced? Is this worth investigating > further with the dealer or is this just "the way it is?" Almost at the > point of just returning the car and getting an Accord with traction > control...... > > Thank you in advance!!! I agree with the people that told you that this is a problem that you will have to get used to if you plan to keep the vehicle. If you place different tires on the car--after the tires on it are worn and need to be replaced--with tires that are NOT designed for off road use or as "snow tires"--the problem that you are having might go away or at least be reduced. I once lived in Virginia. During one winter, I placed snow tires on my my Chevy Nova. The tires made a loud buzzing noise and caused steering wheel vibration during high speeds. When the winter was over, I replaced the tires with regular tires and the buzzing noise and steering wheel vibration problems went away. Needless to say, I don't like snow tires. -- NEWSGROUP SUBSCRIBERS MOTTO We respect those subscribers that ask for advice or provide advice. We do NOT respect the subscribers that enjoy criticizing people. |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord LX and it has the very same problem.
Steering wheel vibrates at 2000 rpm or about 60 mph. Brought it back to dealer and they said it had 2 bad tires. They replaced the 2 and balanced all tires. It still vibrates. Brought it back a 3rd time and was told the car runs exactly the same as other new 4-cyl Accords on their lot. Dealer agrees it vibrates; but says there is nothing 'wrong' with it, as it runs just like the others. Service manager at first blamed tires flat spotting due to cold weather, now blames the 4 cyl engine. I think it is a problem that Honda needs to address. I saw something on the internet about a service bulletin and will pursue Honda for resolution. Let me know how you make out. I've only had the car for a month, it has 2500 miles or so. |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
I just bought a 2005 Honda Accord LX and it has the very same problem.
Steering wheel vibrates at 2000 rpm or about 60 mph. Brought it back to dealer and they said it had 2 bad tires. They replaced the 2 and balanced all tires. It still vibrates. Brought it back a 3rd time and was told the car runs exactly the same as other new 4-cyl Accords on their lot. Dealer agrees it vibrates; but says there is nothing 'wrong' with it, as it runs just like the others. Service manager at first blamed tires flat spotting due to cold weather, now blames the 4 cyl engine. I think it is a problem that Honda needs to address. I saw something on the internet about a service bulletin and will pursue Honda for resolution. Let me know how you make out. I've only had the car for a month, it has 2500 miles or so. |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
Likewise, if you discover anything in your communications with the
dealer or in the service bulletins, please let me know as well. I will keep my eyes open as well... It should not be like that :) |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
Likewise, if you discover anything in your communications with the
dealer or in the service bulletins, please let me know as well. I will keep my eyes open as well... It should not be like that :) |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
"Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message news:<1109624781.980964.275550@l41g2000cwc.googleg roups.com>...
> Likewise, if you discover anything in your communications with the > dealer or in the service bulletins, please let me know as well. > > I will keep my eyes open as well... > > It should not be like that :) Yet another example of poor Honda workmanship. The quality that Honda once had is gone now that they have to produce quantity. General Motors on the other hand is able to produce very high quality cars. Well, at least you don't have the trannie problem. I would NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA!! |
Re: Steering Wheel vibration - 2005 CR-V LX 4WD
"Alex" <avilner@gmail.com> wrote in message news:<1109624781.980964.275550@l41g2000cwc.googleg roups.com>...
> Likewise, if you discover anything in your communications with the > dealer or in the service bulletins, please let me know as well. > > I will keep my eyes open as well... > > It should not be like that :) Yet another example of poor Honda workmanship. The quality that Honda once had is gone now that they have to produce quantity. General Motors on the other hand is able to produce very high quality cars. Well, at least you don't have the trannie problem. I would NEVER BUY ANOTHER HONDA!! |
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