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1998 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (54%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 41 repairs.
1998 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (40%)
Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
1998 Honda CR-V
Engine not specified
| Honda in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 2012148300 miUS $1600 | burnt cylinder head | ||
| Honda in Colorado, United States Nov 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Dec 2011174000 miUS $255 | Replace distributor | ||
| Honda in Arizona, United States Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 2013151700 miUS $100 | The radiator had a crack in it and was leaking from the metal to plastic connection | ||
| Honda in Slovak Republic May 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013130820 mi | L/H tie rod end was worn L/H inner cv boot cracked | ||
| Honda in Texas, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018380000 miUS $160 | Starter wouldn't work | ||
| Honda in Arizona, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201497000 miUS $1500 | Replace worn out clutch | ||
| Honda in Texas, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011163000 miUS $1000 | New Struts installed Had to replace radiator and all hoses, car runs fine now | ||
| Honda in Arizona, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013177900 mi | at 120000 had to replace ac unit. at 130000 had to replace radiator, at 170000 more problems with ac had hoses and other items repaired | ||
1998 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Honda in Ohio, United States Oct 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Feb 2011125000 miUS $195 | Noticed crack in top of radiator that was slowly leaking antifreeze. Replaced the radiator from necessity and both hoses & thermostat for prevention due to age. | ||
| Jan 2012133000 miUS $20 | Replaced right and left rear door checkers (detent rods that hold the door open) because of very loud screeching noise while opening and closing doors. Noticed infrequent, very short term rough idle. Inspection of distributor revealed corrosion of both points in cap and rotor. Replaced both distributor cap and rotor. Replaced both front headlights (only driver side failed) | ||
| Mar 2012135000 mi | The dash clock would occasionally not illuminate. I disassembled the clock unit and repaired a broken solder joint on a surface mount resistor. (a new clock is $270 MSRP) | ||
| Sep 2012138000 miUS $162 | Original trailing arm bushings were rotted out. Replaced driver side & passenger side trailing arm bushings (using special extractor tool) and had wheels aligned. | ||
| Nov 2012139000 miUS $16 | Intermittent "BRAKE" indicator light after startup when cold. Performed TSB 03-078 addressing the problem. Replaced the master cylinder reservoir strainer and float. | ||
| Mar 2013144000 mi | Driver side inside door handle would not open door without extreme force. Disassembled door latch assembly from inside door, used penetrant to break up and remove rust, greased assembly, and reassembled. No cost, just time. | ||
| Jul 2013145300 miUS $110 | ABS light would illuminate intermittently. Code indicated bad rear left wheel speed sensor. Replaces sensor with new one | ||
| Apr 2014152000 miUS $30 | Oil leak from the oil pan gasket. Oil Pan Gasket replaced at same time as oil change | ||
| Honda in Missouri, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Nov 201068000 miUS $120 | Radiator cracked it lasted 12 years got moneys worth | ||
| Honda in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| May 2011164000 mi | Muffler/catalytic converter system failing, partially replaced/repaired to conserve money | ||
| Nov 2012174000 miUS $1500 | The clutch had never been replaced. Was very worn. Replaced clutch. Bushings in rear and engine mounts in front failing. Rear end thumping. Bushings and mounts replaced. Flange attaching the muffler to the manifold failed. Muffler, manifold and piping all intact so mechanic reconstructed flange. | ||
1998 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Honda in Texas, United States Jun 2017 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jun 2018175000 miUS $500 | Replaced timing belt, idler and tensioner and water pump | ||
| Honda in Tennessee, United States - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jun 2012195000 miUS $800 | Auto transmission went out. Ordered pull from Nagano parts (approx 50K mi) for 450 and mechanic put infor 350. Drain and top off trans fluid every 60K miles. Driving Great - good vehicle. | ||
| Honda in Honduras Jan 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 2011161200 mi | Transmission broke down, had to replace it. | ||
| Honda in California, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 2011116000 miUS $245 | Replaced radiator which was leaking coolant. | ||
| May 2011119800 miUS $250 | Replaced the left front axle because of a bad CV joint. | ||
| Jul 2011123000 miUS $550 | We discovered another coolant leak. It turned out to be the water pump. The water pump and belt tensioners were replaced for around $550 (ouch)--one full day in the shop. | ||
| Jul 2012130300 miUS $25 | Leaking radiator hose | ||
| Honda in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 2011198000 miUS $1000 | Replaced rack and pinion steering rack at about 190,000 miles. Car has been very worry free. | ||
1998 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Honda in California, United States Jan 2011 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Feb 2011173000 miUS $285 | Car was bucking and check engine light on. Car was driven 40 miles away to trusted mechanic. Diagnosis was clogged fuel injector(1). Replaced injector and car rental was $35/day. Cost is not included in repair bill. | ||
| Apr 2011177700 miUS $41 | HID lights needed to be repaired. Has a lifetime warranty. Had to send in all the bulbs and wires to get repaired. Also, changed fuel filter due to somewhat noticeable rough idling. Also as a precaution after replacing one fuel injector | ||
| Jan 2012US $27 | Idler pulley or part of the A/C pulley system making a shreiking noise during cold-startup. R&R idler pulley. | ||
| Feb 2012202700 miUS $75 | Engine oil sump gasket needed replacing due to leakage. It had been leaking for several years. Lengthy process involving taking off exhaust and other parts to take off oil sump. First time I did this and had to get gasket adhesive. | ||
| Mar 2012204000 mi | Intake valves needed readjusting. | ||
| Jun 2012212000 mi | Check engine light on. Coudln't diagnose problem or repair it. Still is on. Will replace throttle postion sensor when I have more time. | ||
| Aug 2014253000 miUS $900 | oil pan gasket replaced driver side cv joint replaced, | ||
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