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2004 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 173 repairs.
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2004 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 144 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

Honda in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2010 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

66960 mi

C $250
atf temperature sensor 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Jul 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2013

114000 mi
Reason for trading--very rusty on under carriage. Mechanic told us to not put it through another winter so we traded it at a young age-only 115k for a crv is young. So rusty that brake lines were going, suspension pivot points not going last long. 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Aug 2011 - Sep 2017
Sep 2011

81000 mi

US $250
Shudder on acceleration; new front axles required. Ball joint separation required for axle install; separation destroyed the originals. Drop link removal required for axle install, removal destroyed original. 
Oct 2013

109700 mi

US $250
Vehicle suffered from typical shudder on acceleration. Re-man CV axles were bad after 25k mi so I had the stockers rebuilt by CV of Ocala. Installing repaired stockers fixed problem immediately. 
Nov 2013

111000 mi
SRS lamp was on; dealer replaced passenger side buckle assembly (lifetime warrantee is what he said). 
Mar 2014

114000 mi
Got a CE lamp; pulled the codes P0341 (camshaft pos sensor) and P0301 (cyl1 misfire). These K-series engines do have chain-tensioner issues but the trouble seems to have been resolved via the addition of 400ml of oil. 
Oct 2015

138000 mi

US $1150
Throwout bearing failure leading to a clutch replacement. 
Jun 2016

147000 mi

US $300
Replace tie rod ends. Replace end links, bushing. Front lower ball joints replaced. 
Sep 2016

151000 mi

US $250
Failure of AC compressor clutch field coil. The coil went open circuit and the AC stopped working. Boot failure at out joint of driver front axle. Replaced axle w/ Cardone unit from Rock Auto; hopefully it holds up. Replace driver front lower control arm. Large front bushing was torn; may have contributed to a shimmy when accelerating. 
Jun 2017

163500 mi

US $125
Had a spark plug come out while driving on the highway. Car was drivable, but was down on power (duh) and *loud*. Plug was lost, coil was destroyed, and the threads were wrecked. Also damaged were the plastic coil cover and the underhood insulation. After buying a new plug and coil and discovering that the new plug would not thread in I bought the Helicoil spark plug thread repair kit. Seems to be working fine. I was the last one in there, replaced the plugs at least 30k miles ago, so this was pretty surprising. Glad I didn't need to take the head off! 
Aug 2017

165000 mi

US $10
After I lost a plug (see last repair) the CR-V began using oil at a truly alarming rate. It had always burned a little, maybe 1qt/3000 miles, but after the blown-plug incident it was well over 1qt/1000 miles. I tried Seafoam to see if the oil control rings were gunked up but had no success. A compression test didn't reveal anything either- 180-185psi across all 4 holes. Sold the car, bought a 4Runner. 
Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Apr 2014

122200 mi

US $800
Had to replace teh whole air conditioner in the car. 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
Sep 2007 - Apr 2011
Jul 2007

24560 mi
Master clutch cylinder was making a popping noise. Dealer replaced for free. 
Aug 2008

38890 mi
The second installed master clutch cylinder was making the same popping noise. Dealer replaced with new part number for free under Honda's good faith clause. 
Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States
- Aug 2007
Aug 2007

48000 mi
AC compressor seized-up Replaced air conditioning system twice. Cost of repairs covered by Honda though vehicle exceeded the warranty miles. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Apr 2012 - Jan 2015
Jun 2012

52000 mi
R.Rear wheel bearing making noise. 
Nov 2012

53500 mi

US $120
Check engine light & car started operating in limp mode(2700rpm limit). Diagnostic reader said #1 cylinder cam follower fault; VTEC spool valve replaced. 
Sep 2014

87000 mi

US $320
Driver side rear caliper sticking(not releasing fully) 
Dec 2014

90000 mi

US $680
AC compressor was dragging engine rpm down. Compressor hard to turn, replaced. 
Honda CR-V in Connecticut, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
Feb 2013

110000 mi

US $2500
Replacement of Compressor and condenser due to failure of seals in the system. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Feb 2016 - Mar 2017
Mar 2017

199000 mi

US $1400
Oil leak. engine seals replaced. Also, all tires balanced and rotated for a vibration. 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Feb 2013 - Sep 2013
Jun 2013

156000 mi

US $3500
Stiff clutch peddle resulted in bad slave cylinder. Due to service required I ended up having new clutch installed. Alternator died. Whining/grinding noise from right rear wheel bearing. 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States
Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
Jul 2012

79000 mi

US $1500
A/C compress went out for the 3rd time. Current repair still has knocks and pings and A/C is not working well. 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Apr 2015 - Sep 2017
Jun 2015

104000 mi

US $250
Replaced struts. Bought pre assembled strut and spring online and put in myself. Very easy to do with a jack that can get car up high enough. Don't try with jack that comes with car. Struts replaced were original. Smoother ride with new ones 
Jan 2016

108000 mi

US $110
Power steering pump went 
Jul 2017

127000 mi

US $150
Alternator went 
Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
Jul 2011

111315 mi
air conditioning not working, took car in for a pinpoint inspection. serpentine belt had cracks and needed new tensioner. Condenser Assembly - fins were coming apart - replacement recommended. Compresser clutch was rusted. 
Dec 2011

135000 mi

US $1090
There was also a problem with the axle and will be returning for replacement part. 
Jun 2012

140000 mi

US $1051
Battery light is on and vehicle lost power. Had to be towed to dealer. Replaced alternator. 
Honda CR-V in Hawaii, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2015
Sep 2012

61000 mi

US $2600
A/C malfunction. Shop said compressor went. They recommded changing the whole A/C system 
Mar 2013

63000 mi
SRS 
Aug 2014

73100 mi

US $6
third gear sensor 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2022
Nov 2014

82900 mi

US $350
Oxygen sensor was malfunctioning causing a yellow light indicating engine concerns to light up on the dashboard. A minor, but expensive repair. Great vehicle, would definitely buy again. No, I'm not employed by Honda. 
Honda CR-V in Texas, United States
Dec 2009 - Oct 2014
Jan 2010

80000 mi

US $220
Throttle body caked with carbon. Idol speed sensor not registering signal. Cleaned all parts  
Oct 2010

90000 mi

US $140
left rear strut leaked oil, bought/ordered two as replacement with delivery took a week to get it sorted out. had to buy spring compressor and certain wrench to complete job this increased cost 40 dollars 
Nov 2010

90000 mi

US $60
Alignment, 4 wheel about a degree out on all corners 
Sep 2014

130000 mi

US $1500
replaced water pump, replace both fans, fuel injectors cleaned, throttle body cleaned,spark plugs replaced, new coolant 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Oct 2013 - Apr 2018
Apr 2018

89000 mi

US $90
replaced serpentine belt 
Honda CR-V in Georgia, United States
May 2007 - May 2015
Jun 2007

120000 mi
repaired transmission that was slipping;Honda absorbed the cost as the vehicle had been serviced according to schedule. 
Dec 2007

127000 mi

US $126
same transmission problem from June 2007; Honda absorbed all costs, with the exception of tax, which I paid; total cost estimated at $1,300 
Apr 2008

135000 mi

US $650
repaired O2 sensor 
Oct 2008

140000 mi

US $3000
AC failed; total overhaul; Honda absorbed half the cost. 
May 2009

150000 mi

US $650
replaced engine and AC fans after car overheated 
Aug 2009

156000 mi
Rattle from engine when air conditioning running; present mainly during acceleration. Tech could hear the rattling, but needed the car for a day to take apart engine. 
Sep 2009

158000 mi

US $230
Replaced switch under glove compartment. 
Dec 2010

183000 mi

US $20
Gas capped leaked- failed Georgia emissions. 
Dec 2011

200000 mi

US $105
Battery replacement 
Apr 2013

215200 mi

US $606
air idle valve 
Oct 2013

220800 mi
Safety restraint system 
May 2015

237000 mi
Oil leaks 
Honda CR-V in Indonesia
Feb 2010 - Mar 2015
Oct 2010

62500 mi
power steering seal 
Apr 2012

90080 mi

$200
Fan electric motors failure 
Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Apr 2010 - Jun 2011
May 2010

103000 mi

US $850
defective camshaft 
Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States
Feb 2011 - Jun 2018
Nov 2012

90900 mi
Driver side window regulator broke down 
Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States
May 2009 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

118000 mi

US $465
Alternator 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
Jan 2014

US $400
Corrosion under gas cap, water collects. Started to eat out toward exterior. 
Mar 2014

176000 mi

US $1150
Time for the control arms to be replaced. One was broken. Bigger issue has been brakes. They have been a continuous source of problems (and cost) and they lock up frequently. 
Jun 2014

179000 mi

US $1300
Tie rods bent/damaged 
Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
May 2015

140000 mi

C $2500
compressor and radiator had to be replaced 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2014 - Jun 2018
Feb 2014

93000 mi

C $1800
Clutch went out. Repairs $1800CAD 
Apr 2015

99200 mi

C $300
CV joints got torn. 
Jun 2016

102300 mi

C $400
Master cylinder died. 
Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States
May 2014 - Mar 2017
Dec 2014

106000 mi

US $100
Tie Rod End -right side was replaced 
Aug 2015

109600 mi

US $108
Both sway bars were replaced A/C Condenser was replaced 
Sep 2015

110000 mi

US $612
Replaced alternator with rebuilt one, plus switch 
Nov 2015

110700 mi

US $478
Hood was stuck, cable was broken Dead battery 
Sep 2016

116000 mi
Power steering rack had to be replaced, plus wheel alignment 
Dec 2016

117000 mi

US $398
Tested system and determined that evaporator control was leaking, problem due to solenoid. New canister recommended. To be installed when after order comes in. Replaced charcoal canister, vent control valve and run evaporator system test 
Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Jul 2015

127000 mi

US $700
The A/C compressor stopped working and sent metal shards into the condensor. Had to replace both, and the A/C valve cores. 
Oct 2016

158800 mi

US $500
Rear strut making clunking noise and not dampening well. The bearing on the rear passenger strut had broken loose of the rubber bushing. Replaced all shocks/struts. 
Feb 2017

163000 mi

US $50
Replaced headlight bulbs, one went out 
Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Apr 2007 - Aug 2009
Nov 2007

48000 mi

US $200
Engine warning light went on: dealer replaced filter or sensor in the fuel tank (but not the fuel filter) 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Sep 2009

31620 mi

C $420
Replace lower ball joints on both sides 
Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada
Sep 2015 - Jan 2022
Apr 2017

184760 mi

C $240
Rear calipers were replaced. 
May 2021

223200 mi

C $300
front and rear brakes, complete rotor, pads and fluid. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Mar 2006 - Mar 2010
Sep 2006

8471 mi
Replaced broken driver-side armrest; center console door broken but dealer did not fix it 
Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States
Feb 2016 - Jun 2019
Feb 2016

116000 mi
The front ball joints were replaced. Oil Leak from multiple places. 
Jul 2016

119000 mi

US $450
Oil Leak 
Sep 2017

128000 mi

US $211
Oil Leak 
Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States
Aug 2015 - Jun 2017
Mar 2017

109000 mi

US $500
routine replacement of front rotors & pads 
Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
Sep 2012

100000 mi

US $500
Loose suspension in rear 
Honda CR-V in Florida, United States
May 2009 - Jul 2022
Jun 2009

48050 mi

US $800
Replaced compressor While on vacation, it 'blew up' ... cracked down the side and a piece fell out while being replaced ( with after-market ) compressor. Honda has many instances of this happening to different year CR-Vs, but to my knowledge have not sent a 'warning' letter or done a recall. But, in talking to other owners face to face not all have had the same problem. Just a note to keep in mind if you own a CR-V. 
Jul 2015

61200 mi
Master Cylinder replaced ABS replaced after the Master Cylinder didn't correct fully the problem of brake pedal fading to the floor. 
Jun 2019

66214 mi

US $639
Compressor and drier replaced 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Jan 2010 - Feb 2018
Apr 2012

101300 mi

US $500
replace right wheel bearing. Replacement of ABS sensor found to be corroded when wheel bearing was replaced. 
Apr 2013

110300 mi

US $231
rattling scraping noise from rear divers side. both sway bar links replaced. noise is gone. 
May 2014

119000 mi
replaced rocker arms and bushings, front end. replaced aft oxygen sensor 
Jan 2018

141000 mi

US $500
replaced wheel bearings on both front wheels 
Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2019
Dec 2010

80000 mi

US $150
Power steering line ruptured 
Jun 2011

81000 mi

US $786
A/C non-functional. A/C service scheduled for future date. Grinding noise from right front. Grinding noise returned "could not replicate." A/C system replaced, however now experiencing a rattle when A/C system is on. Will need another trip to the dealer to fix that. 
Jul 2011

81300 mi

US $820
Alternator fried. Honda replaced alternator. Battery was less than 12 months old from same dealership and also bad, replaced under warranty. 
Sep 2012

94000 mi

US $289
One front and one rear stabilizer bar links had snapped and needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2012

95000 mi
Cruise Control Module not functioning Back lights for dash are out, dealer service dept couldn't "see" the problem. I recommend new eyes. Driver side window will only roll down half way and then jam. 
Apr 2013

97500 mi

US $200
SRS light, a bad sensor connection, had corroded and failed. 
Aug 2013

100000 mi

US $798
Right front CV joint,  carrier, wheel hub and bearing assembly 
Sep 2013

102000 mi
Repaired the broken Cruise Control. 
Oct 2013

102200 mi

US $450
Catalytic converter developed a rust hole and required replacement. In the process of removing the old Cat, the exhaust manifold was also damaged and needed to be replaced. 
Aug 2014

105300 mi

US $200
Left Rear Caliper seized and required replacement. Left front Caliper pins seized. Just the pins were replaced and lubricated. 
Dec 2014

107000 mi

US $244
deteriorating tie rod ends replaced 
Dec 2015

116000 mi

US $200
Power steering hoses leaking. This is the second time they've been replaced. Left lower ball joint 
Oct 2016

122000 mi

US $389
Fuel line ruptured. After repair, the fuel pump had been installed incorrectly and it had to go back. Second attempt is still wrong and it will be going back again. 
Dec 2016

123000 mi
Fuel pump assembly had apparently been damaged during the previous repair and had to be replaced. Was covered under the AAA warranty provided by the shop. 
Mar 2017

125000 mi

US $200
Caliper seized up. Ruined pads and rotor. Ended up replacing rear pads, rotors, and one brake line. 
Jan 2018

130000 mi

US $700
Replaced starter. Expensive job due to location under intake manifold. 
Feb 2018

131000 mi

US $275
Front right wheel speed sensor bad and tripping ABS light. Sensor so badly damaged required removing the axle assembly to replace. Canister Purge Valve replaced 
Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Mar 2009 - Dec 2012
Mar 2010

71000 mi

US $50
broken obdii connector 
Jul 2012

93300 mi

US $4000
Compressor failed and fouled entire A/C system by distributing bits of metal throughout. Cost estimate is to replace entire system. 
Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

55000 mi

US $3500
A/C Compressor shattered and required replacement of entire A/C system. Replaced entire A/C system including compressor, condenser, hoses and evaporator 
Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Jul 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2010

49000 mi

US $216
Replaced both rear sway bar links.  
Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013

97000 mi

US $1060
ac compressor shaft broken 
Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States
Oct 2010 - Apr 2015
Mar 2012

49000 mi
Battery was down and had to be replaced. 
Jun 2013

60000 mi

US $100
In my CRV, there is this smell that comes when AC is turned on, and despite the inspection they couldn't find any problem with it. I suspect the filter needs to be replaced. also had problem with battery. but didn't get it resolved. 
Honda CR-V in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013
Dec 2013

112000 mi

US $90
Oxygen sensor needing replaced. 
Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States
Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Mar 2012

72000 mi

US $650
Had a fluctuating idle and weird shift pattern atributed to a bad throttle position sensor. Unfortunately the TPS is part of the throttle body requiring the whole thing to be changed out. 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Aug 2012

176000 mi

US $650
AC system was a total loss and not repaired. Note this was the third AC failure. First compressor failed at 50000(warrenty), 2nd at 110000($3300), now at 176000 ($3800 estimate). Radiator fan failed 
Honda CR-V in California, United States
Sep 2011 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

108300 mi

US $100
Replaced battery 
Sep 2015

110000 mi
Airbag recall, seat belt sensor replacement 
Jun 2016

112000 mi

US $600
Rear axels  Rear bearings 
Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2012 - Jun 2018
Feb 2012

66340 mi

C $990
Front wheel bearings rumbling on turns, replaced. 800.00 Daytime Running lights control module failed. Buzzing, DRL light on in dash, right headlight not lit for DRL. Nightime lights still worked 
Jan 2013

73160 mi

C $34
Replace left side door switch 
Aug 2013

76840 mi

C $400
Replace front links and bushings 
May 2014

81840 mi
Heat shield drivers side came loose and was removed. Too expensive to repair. Replaced rear differential damper 
Oct 2014

85140 mi

C $120
Battery light flashing intermittently abs light on vehicle would not start had to be towed. Dealership found problems recorded on the system log but could not find cause and symptoms were gone. Replaced battery but issue came back. TBD. 
Dec 2015

91140 mi

C $450
Replace Vtech solenoid due to oil leaking 
Jun 2016

92380 mi
Heat Shield broke loose, re attached, no charge 
Nov 2016

93617 mi

C $1929
1) Diagnose and replace intake runner control assembly 980.00. 2) Repair Gas line leak 305.00. Exhaust manifold spring kit Replace left front CV shaft - requires alignment Alignment required due to replacing CV shaft 
Jun 2017

95480 mi

C $220
Replace intake manifold solenoid, follow up to previous repair which did not clear the problem (no charge for this from the mechanic) A/C was recharged (1st time since new) appears to have a small leak, dye added to help find the leak later. 
May 2018

99944 mi

C $210
Replace rusted power steering tube 
Honda CR-V in New Mexico, United States
Dec 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012 currently needs ac canister, 
Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Jun 2011 - Apr 2017
Feb 2016

149900 mi

US $50
Replaced frozen rear brake caliper 
Honda CR-V in Maine, United States
Nov 2011 - Oct 2015
May 2012

109000 mi

US $200
CV joint boot was ripped, needed to be replaced. 
Jun 2012

110000 mi

US $80
Check engine light came on, trouble code indicated a gas cap EVAP system leak. Erased trouble code, came back, replaced gas cap. Evap trouble code reoccurred, replaced return vent valve, check engine light has not come back. 
Jan 2013

117000 mi

US $200
Tie rods needed to be replaced, typical wear. 
Oct 2013

125500 mi

US $250
Both low beams stopped working--turned out to be a bad switch, dealer claimed it was unrelated to the low beam wiring harness recall (already fixed in 2012). Rear hatch sensor switch stopped working--mechanically the lock mechanism worked, but the indicator light stayed on. Switch was replaced. 
Mar 2015

153000 mi

US $500
Valve timing sensor needed to be replaced, was causing fuel starvation and shuddering on hard acceleration. Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. 
Sep 2015

163000 mi

US $1000
A series of valve timing problems has proven very difficult to completely solve. Symptoms disappear for a few weeks, then return. 
Oct 2015

163000 mi
Valve timing problems. 
Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States
May 2013 - Dec 2016
Aug 2013

115000 mi
Oil pressure sensor failure tripped the computer to put the car into rev-limit mode. Mechanic reset the system and vehicle has been fine w/o replacing the sensor. 
Jul 2016

190000 mi

US $100
Diagnosed leak in ac system 

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