9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 49,450 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
forward-tilt head restraint causes neck problems
The front seats and head restraints on this car are poorly designed. In particular, the headrests tilt forward, forcing the driver's head down into a terribly uncomfortable position. I have had back and neck pain since I began driving this car. Now I have serious neck problems requiring treatment and physical therapy.There are hundreds of complaints online. Owners suggest adaptations and other fixes, but nothing is available from Honda that I can find.This is a serious problem every time I drive this car, and it causes discomfort for passengers, too. This head restraint issue is a problem with other kinds of cars, but I want Honda to take responsibility and provide a fix for its cars. There are online petitions and efforts at class-action suits. I simply want a fix that will prevent further injury, but medical costs are increasing. Consumers need help with this issue. We paid for cars that are hurting us.
Update from Nov 24, 2017: I have permanent damage to my neck due to the painful position caused by the head restraints, and my condition has worsened as I continue to drive this car. I would like to be notified of any class-action suit against Honda regarding this problem. I would like for Honda to supply replacement head restraints that do not pressure my head and neck into an abnormal position.
- Mona T., Baton Rouge, LA, US
The driver seat is the most painful design. It is as if Honda designed the seats with intent to cause this horrible tailbone pain. It starts out a little in the tail bone then the pain becomes so excruciating in the tail bone and derrière. As far as I can find out there is no fix but to get rid of the vehicle because Honda wants to sell another seat just like the original. This pain I am in, I don't want anyone else to experience.
- Ron H., Orlando, US