2001 Honda CR-V Honda CR-V 2001

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2001 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

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

Other (3%)

Chart based on 77 repairs.
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2001 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

135160 mi

C $400
rusted muffler fell so it needed to be fixed back. Also changed rear brakes. 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

141000 mi

US $333
Radiator cracked on top. Replaced entire radiator. 
117380 mi

C $50
Valve cover seal replacement 
105000 mi

US $70
Driver's side lower engine mount failed. Audible knock noticed when shifting. Very common issue with B and D engined Hondas of the 90's and early 00's. 
162122 mi

US $40
Lower transmission mount was torn and required replacement. Replacement was had cheaply from an online source, but due to age replacement was a bit challenging. Some extra time was required, but no additional parts or expense. 
137700 mi

US $330
Oil pressure sending unit failed 
141000 mi Oil usage increased. 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

153000 mi

US $1950
rear motor mount 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

151300 mi

US $1760
Exhaust replaced Replaced the catalytic converter 
140600 mi

US $350
Replace failed catalytic converter 
162000 mi

US $478
Replaced distributor cap 
128000 mi

US $85
Thermostat needed replacement. Temperature gauge was indicating very hot engine temperature until repair was carried out. 
176000 mi

US $600
Tightened various belts 
147000 mi

US $85
The front emission pipe broke 
171000 mi

US $475
Radiator was leaking and was replaced. Upper and lower radiator hoses were replaced at the same time because they were original. The lower one had started to soften it turned out. 
114000 mi

US $6
Heat shield worked itself loose and was rattling. Two hose clamps cinched it down and stopped the noise. 
122000 mi

US $375
Ignition coils and plugs replaced 
125000 mi

US $1000
Replaced brake pads and shoes. Exhaust rusted through - pipe came disconnected from cat system. Mufflers and cats fine, replaced pipe. 
171120 mi

C $300
Exhaust, middle pipe holed after just 30 months of being replaced. Midas Muffler exhaust not good. 
124000 mi

US $3500
left lower motor mount broken 
72000 mi Exhaust heat shield rusted and was loose enough to rattle at start up. Tightened earlier stainless band clamp to take up looseness. 
163800 mi

US $182
Heat shield for convertor rattling -- wasn't sure if that was it or exhaust; and I figured dealer had seen similar before. (($ for repair included rear diff fluid change per my request, oil change, and other maintenance) 
181800 mi

US $1200
radiator cracked. replaced following failed pressure testing. $900 Exhaust replaced behind converter. $300 
138000 mi

US $100
crack in the radiator casing on top. 
182000 mi

US $450
Radiator was leaking. 
200000 mi timing belt broke, valves bent, sold car for parts 

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