| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 143 repairs.
2005 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (19%)
Chart based on 31 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Honda CR-V
Engine not specified
| 186000 mi US $100 |
Engine light was on with 420 code. Shop turned off light and it hasn't returned in a month. Probably need a new cad. |
2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 125000 mi US $1650 |
Was told timing chain jumped and full engine rebuild needed. Forced dealer to investigate cause of jump. Tension arm was broken. Replacement corrected issue, however the same part failed 1 year later almost to the day. |
| 151000 mi | Tension arm broke/failed. Timing chain jumped. Valve damage confirmed. Deciding on repair/new engine/sell vehicle, so leaving at 3 days (total time in shops). |
2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $900 |
Replace all motor mounts, transmission mount |
| 135038 mi US $615 |
Oil leak at v tech assembly Cooling fan motor failed |
| 150000 mi US $650 |
Oil leak due to Spool Valve Filter Seal bad |
| 40000 mi US $647 |
Water pump replaced 4,000 miles after warranty ended. |
| 83000 mi US $420 |
Replace belt and belt tensioner |
| 114700 mi C $300 |
Knock sensor replaced |
| 111000 mi US $600 |
Exhaust resonator |
2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 175000 mi US $400 |
O2 Sensor tripped CEL and needed to be replaced. |
| 142700 mi US $1800 |
Head Gasket |
| 87000 mi | Broken exhaust mount |
| 183000 mi US $90 |
water pump and thermostat failed. discovered this after removal of the water pump to replace the alternator. Tensioner was discovered to be bad when I went to replace the alternator and had to remove this to get to the alternator. Easier to replace when you have half the front end torn apart. |
| 86800 mi C $110 |
Engine Oil leaking from back of engine. Very cold out, -35. No seals leaking but oil being forced out but not from around filter. Garage told me oil was from the oil relief valve- didn't know that existed. Replaced oil filter and warmed crv |
| 88000 mi | VTEC SENSOR THREW A CODE - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, SLUGGISH DURING ACCEL, ETC. VTEC SYSTEM NOT WORKING BUT DRIVEABLE. SHOP LOOKED UP THE CODE AND RESET THE SYSTEM AND ISSUE DIDN'T RETURN. NO CHARGE AS WE ARE GOOD CUSTOMERS AT THIS SHOP. |
| 158800 mi US $450 |
Actuator for the Variable timing system (VTEC) |
| 180000 mi US $1900 |
Replace engine mount |
| 32000 mi | Heat shield rattled. Mech removed and discarded for no charge. |
| 47300 mi US $300 |
Replace drive belt and tensioner assembly |
| 56000 mi US $240 |
Leak in emissions |
| 47120 mi $520 |
Broken engine mounts. |
| 91000 mi US $200 |
Motor mount replaced. 90,000 maintenance performed. |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
AC did not work because of slow idle. Throttle body and intake system dirty. System was cleaned and problem was solved. |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Catalytic converter was replaced. |
| 135000 mi US $1000 |
Replace catalytic converter and oxygen sensors |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
Serpentine belt tensioner bearing wore out. Also replaced belt. Brake fluid & power steering fluid flush. |
| 56000 mi US $397 |
OBD code P0135. Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 failed. |
| 85000 mi | converter pipe flange weld broke |
| 73000 mi US $1000 |
Engine light coming on intermittently, engine rpm increasing at stops, hard to start sometimes, oil disappearing, but no sign of leak or engine use. Felt car unsafe told all past repairs were normal got rid of car bought Ford. And: Bad speed sensor. |
| 254000 mi US $350 |
Replace Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve Solenoid |
| 263000 mi US $410 |
motor mounts left side |
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