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2011 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (47%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (2%)

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2011 Honda CR-V electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (3%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $1018
Replaced A/C Compressor. 
89000 mi AC clutch failed. It was repaired under TSB, extended warranty up to 90,000 miles 
35000 mi Alternator pulley whine. Remanufactured alternator put in. Actually AC clutch set replaced due to noise. 
46500 mi

C $300
Rear wiper motor and wiring feeding the wiper motor 
55200 mi A/C SYSTEM STOP BLOWING COLD. JUST HAPPEN RECENTLY BUT ALSO SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST. Replaced the compressor, and clutch and coil assembly, along with the expansion valve and receiver dryer was replaced and a A/C recharge. 

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2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

51000 mi

US $350
Replace battery 
59000 mi Air conditioner not working properly. They said it was low on Freon. 
68000 mi

US $130
Air conditioner clutch replaced 
27900 mi POWER LOCK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE 
124000 mi

US $300
Replaced the alternator as it was totally shot and left the car inoperable. 
153 mi

US $500
Replace AC Compressor. 
32860 mi

C $375
Air conditioner blowing hot air. Compressor clutch was replaced under extended warranty. 
55300 mi

US $483
A/C Compressor 
82120 mi

US $65
A/C diagnostic and A/C Relay replaced 
98800 mi

US $10
headlight replaced 
55800 mi Noisy right rear window motor. Motor replaced 
62440 mi Car wouldn't start on two occasion. Required a boost both times. Battery needed replacing. 
64480 mi Wiper motor failed to engage when required. Windshield washer fluid came out but no action from the wipers. Wiper motor replaced. 
66960 mi AC failed to cool adequately. Coil not engaging. Replaced AC compressor as well as relay assembly. 
72200 mi Driver's side window motor assembly noisy and causing rattle in door. 
93000 mi Heater fan motor making a vibrating noise on high speed. Dealer replaced field coil and clutch. Set compressor clutch and field coil. Also, they added dye to detect a leak which they cannot locate. Have to go back Friday to assess. 
47000 mi Bluetooth microphone repaired under warranty. 
12000 mi The car stranded my wife during a shopping trip. Battery was dead. Bone dead - even automatic door unlock would not work . Allstate Car Club to the rescue. Gave it a jump and it was ok. Dealer replaced an AC relay. 2nd time car needed jump. 
62000 mi The TPMS light stays on. Resetting does not work. This is for both sets of tires and rims--winter and summer. I will try one more reset when I get a moment. 
65100 mi

C $120
I decided to have the TPMS trouble light checked out. The TPS on the right-front rim was defective. 
76880 mi

C $155
TPMS module light on for no reason. Dealer tried everything known. Replaced TPMS module. Fine for a short while. Now on all the time engine is on. Two sets of sensors all OK. Dealer will try again tomorrow. Mystery. 
21000 mi

US $130
Battery required replacement, dealer should have replaced it on warranty, but had to take it second day to an independent shop for battery replacement. 
50000 mi Compressor failed, honda had extended the warranty to cover the repair because of a high frequency of this problem with this vehicle 
1000 mi Cannot hear back up sensors . Honda states nothing they can do, That was bad news to me. My ford Taurus back up sounds loud, Try to find aftermarket help to no avail. 
3100 mi

US $100
F.Y.I. HONDA MOTOR CO WOULD NOT ALLOW DEALER TO TOUCH SENSOR.SINCE I AM DISABLED I COULD NOT HEAR IT I DID TAKE IT TO SUPERIOR AUTO SOUND , SAUGUS, MA.OWNER BILLY MADE A CALL TO HIS HONDA SERVICE MANAGER bILLY CUT WIRE SENSOR IS NOW NEAR ME 
13000 mi 3rd battery they cannot find were its draining from 
16000 mi 4th battery 
15000 mi Radio/Nav stopped powering up, tested the radio fuse and it was good. Ended up pulling the unit to test the fuse on the back and check for loose wires, fuse tested good, and the unit powered up after putting the fuse back. 
22820 mi

C $113
Battery replaced after only 37,000 K 
63732 mi

C $1071
Replace A/C compressor, Serpentine Belt. Oil and filter service. Total bill $1071.61 
80000 mi

US $250
Flapper vent broken for ac. 
52200 mi

US $100
Car sat for 2 weeks in January and when starting on a very cold day battery was dead. Was able to jump start car but decided since it was original battery that a new battery was needed for winter. 

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2011 Honda CR-V Electrical Problems

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