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2003 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

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2003 Honda CR-V brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (18%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

182900 mi

C $88
A grinding sound was noticed in the rear pass side. The brake pads were well worn, had to be replaced. They had less than 40,000 km. 
89000 mi

US $266
Burning smell coming from passenger side of car, intermittent. Right front brake caliper was locking up. Replaced caliper, brake hose, bled brake lines and added fluid. 
90000 mi

US $280
Right rear brake caliper seizing, replaced caliper and brake pads. 
159340 mi

C $120
Left front brake caliper piston corroded, replaced piston and seals. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

116200 mi Replacement of dragging rear brake calipers (2) causing excessive heat,smoke and odor. 
69000 mi

US $600
R&R'd front & rear rotors, F&R pads and front calipers. This is 3rd set of pads, and 2nd set of rotors on this car. For its very average stopping ability, it surely eats pads and rotors. Not Honda's best effort, imo. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

140000 mi

US $500
brakes 
135500 mi

US $100
Brake caliper sliding pins made calipers stuck on rotors; reduced MPG and wore rotors/pads to nothing. 
148800 mi unseize rusty caliper 
156860 mi

C $400
new pads, rotors, calipers 
162200 mi

C $300
Stuck lower slider pin on passenger side. 
209560 mi

C $25
Changed brake pad. 
217620 mi

C $80
Replace rear rotors and pads 
114700 mi

C $230
Rear brake caliper seized, replaced by mechanic. Changed rear pads at same time. 
132000 mi

US $615
Left rear caliper frozen. Replaced. Brake pads replaced. Rear differential dampener broken. Replaced. 
136300 mi

US $1441
Replace front brake pads 
94000 mi

US $110
Rear brake passenger side caliper pins began to stick causing premature brake wear(rivets) and contact with rotors - replaced brake carrier, lubed pins and new pads and rotors. 

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2003 Honda CR-V Brake Problems

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