1998 Honda CR-V Honda CR-V 1998

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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.
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1998 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 20 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

148300 mi

US $1600
burnt cylinder head 
151700 mi

US $100
The radiator had a crack in it and was leaking from the metal to plastic connection 
97000 mi

US $1500
Replace worn out clutch 
174000 mi

US $255
Replace distributor 
163000 mi

US $1000
Had to replace radiator and all hoses, car runs fine now 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

125000 mi

US $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. 
133000 mi

US $40
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. 
152000 mi

US $30
Oil leak from the oil pan gasket. Oil Pan Gasket replaced at same time as oil change 
164000 mi Muffler/catalytic converter system failing, partially replaced/repaired to conserve money 
174000 mi

US $1500
The clutch had never been replaced. Was very worn. Replaced clutch. Flange attaching the muffler to the manifold failed. Muffler, manifold and piping all intact so mechanic reconstructed flange. 
68000 mi

US $120
Radiator cracked it lasted 12 years got moneys worth 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

116000 mi

US $245
Replaced radiator which was leaking coolant. 
123000 mi

US $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. 
130300 mi

US $25
Leaking radiator hose 
175000 mi

US $500
Replaced timing belt, idler and tensioner and water pump 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

173000 mi

US $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. 
200000 mi

US $27
Idler pulley or part of the A/C pulley system making a shreiking noise during cold-startup. R&R idler pulley. 
202700 mi

US $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. 
204000 mi Intake valves needed readjusting. 
212000 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. 
253000 mi

US $900
oil pan gasket replaced 

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