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Kent of Overland Park KS (8/8/03):
We had an accident with the CRV on a rain-slick road. Driving well under the recommended speed limit, it began to slid and when the brakes were used, it spun out, hitting guardrails along the road. It was very apparent that the rear-wheel drive kicked in and propelled the car into the spin. Why would anyone want four-wheel drive to operate at speeds over 10 mph? On wet or icy roads, everyone knows that front-wheel drive is the preferred drive train. Why would Honda install "on demand" four wheel drive which the driver can't override? Very dangerous design and short-sighted.

The car received about $10,000 damage by driving at speeds under 30 mph on a wet and curvy Arkansas road.

Hmmm ... here's how Honda describes it:

With its unique Real Time™ 4-wheel drive system, CR-V ... has all-weather performance capability. When the traction of all four wheels is needed (such as on slippery roads) the system automatically engages the wheels for maximum tire grip. Real Time™ 4-wheel drive is a hydraulically actuated system that operates only when front-wheel slippage occurs.

If, in fact, the CRV decided to engage the four-wheel drive when Kent was in a tight turn it would seem that it could indeed have unpleasant consequences. We're curious to learn if anyone else has had this problem.

Bonnie of Boulder CO writes (12/12/01):
While backing out of a parking lot into trafic I hit a light pole placed in the middle of a downramp. I was moving extremely slow. There is a blind spot on the driver's side at the back of the CRV. The damage done to my auto was extreme, considering my speed. The bumper did nothing to protect my car. It was useless. What use is a bumper that is incapable of protecting the auto?

The damage done was $2021.15, there was no physical harm done to me, but the emotional damage of this amount is stressful. I expect to replace a bumper but not the damage to the back door.

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