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Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 2466 repairs.
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Honda CR-V other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (1%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (72%)

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Chart based on 109 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2020 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD

10000 mi Washer fluid tank leaking 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

3000 mi Driver’s seat deformed - air bag system 

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2016 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

43000 mi The ignition key, when inserted in the driver's (only) door lock, would turn but not operate the lock. Repaired under warranty. The lock is not necessary during normal operation of the vehicle but if the key battery dies, the driver cannot get into the car. If the car battery dies, opening the hood to get access to jumpstart the car becomes problematic. 
38000 mi

US $800
Four tires replaced 
16980 mi

US $69
winshield washer not working... washer tubing chewed by rodent 

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2015 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

5400 mi the window channel was repaired 
39000 mi Seat belt failed to latch, tried to repaiur , REPLACED, car was outside warranty period seat belts were not. 

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2015 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

87000 mi

US $3
Drivers sun visor droops down will not stay up. Purchased Velcro strips. Attached one to sun visor attached one strip to cloth headliner with 3M 77 spray adhesive. Stays up OK. 
16120 mi Abnormal passenger seat rattle over bumps Cars constantly flashing me at night though low beams were on 
25600 mi Drivers window upper righ runnier curling up and get to g caught bye window at times 
64480 mi

C $150
Windshield washer fluid was not spraying. Mouse chewed a hole in the line and had to repair the fluid line. 
97873 mi

US $9
Tire had nail in it, could not be plugged tire replaced through warranty at dealership 

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2014 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

15700 mi Rear hatch not wanting to open, especially in cold weather. Took in Wed. evening, I believe problem was checked and part was ordered the next morning. Picked up Fri. after work. (Also 2 1/2 yr old dead battery replaced/under warranty.) 
9000 mi The drivers side headrest was stiff and had difficult moving. 
33000 mi Pull strap to fold rear passenger seat broke. Other latch to fold seat still worked. Warranty repair at no cost. 
30000 mi

US $100
Protection shield under engine came dislodged and drug on the highway. Used plastic ties to temporarily secure mangled aluminum shield 

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2014 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

18480 mi Keys folding mechanism sticky. 

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2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

200 mi "Check Fuel Cap" message one morning. Checked the fuel cap and re-tightened it to 3 clicks. Message went away after a couple of restarts of the vehicle. Googled the problem and it seems to be a common occurrence but not really a big deal. 
85000 mi Rear window washer hose became disconnected at the plastic union between the rubber hose on the hatch and the rubber hose on the body. Factory setup appears to have relied on hose tension only; used zip ties as hose clamps to repair. 
13800 mi Exterior key lock on driver front door inop 

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2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

2500 mi Windshield washer tube disconnected, no spray to windshield, dumped fluid in engine compartment 
4800 mi Windshield washer tube disconnected again, no spray to windshield, dumped fluid in engine compartment 
9000 mi Windshield washer tube failed again. Technician found damaged hose piece and replaced. 
11000 mi Driver's door key cylinder would not lock or unlock door with key. Rod came unattached inside door. Dealer reattached rod under warranty. 
28000 mi

US $500
Alignment 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

64000 mi Strange noise at certain highway speeds, suspected tires, diagnosis had us chasing wheel bearings, then suggestion that we needed a whole new transmission. Conflicting diags, looks like uneven tire wear on front wheels the whole time. 
27800 mi Removed Dash to replace heater core. 5 hours to complete task. A common problem on 2012 and 2013 CRV 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

41200 mi Found lug nut missing on pass side rear wheel, may have not been tightened properly at last service 

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2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

45000 mi Right Front innner fender came off from the front bumper. When driving, the inner front fender liner then rubbed against the tire causeing the liner to wear. Took to garage, and want $300 to do the repair. I declined. 
7000 mi Driver's power seat seemed loose - i.e., when accelerating from stop I feel it move slightly, and when stopping, the same movement in the other direction. Dealer service personnel said they could not find anything but they aren't 6'2" and 250lbs. Problem  

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2010 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

83000 mi

US $110
Washer fluid hose was broken and leaking windshield washer fluid. The hose was replaced. 
11160 mi TPMS sensor needed to be reset for third time. Error code inadvertently cleared so root problem still unknown. 
34000 mi

US $294
unable to open door to gas tank-broken spring. Then repair of a tire and tire rotation 

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2010 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

17600 mi

US $173
Leaking left rear TPMS sensor. Repair at Troy Honda. 
33000 mi New seat height adjustment does not work properly. Will schedule another appt. 
36100 mi Driver's seat lowering itself under the weight of a driver 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

133000 mi

US $20
back hatch liftgate supports 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

49600 mi Door latch on car was loose. Drivers door would not shut snug 
22000 mi Passenger side seatbelt had a defect in it, causing it to start to rip apart. 
89900 mi

C $310
Tire replaced due to a puncture. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

67000 mi

US $189
TPMS light came on and stayed on, no visibly low tires. Mechanic checked the system, replaced 1 defective sensor and topped up the air in the tires. Update: back on less than a week later. 

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2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

55500 mi

US $286
Unable to manually lock the car, replaced front door lock actuator. 
10000 mi Driver side windshield washer was damaged and needed repair. The dealership replaced it. These are difficult, if not impossible to adjust and it was damaged by the dealership in the first place when I couldn't figure out how to do it. 
137000 mi Recall work to fix two faulty door locks. 
92200 mi Pass. side front window worked on to correct a problem rolling up. 

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2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

83000 mi

US $85
Repaired leak to TPMS valve. 
102000 mi

US $125
A tire pressure sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. 
96000 mi

US $60
Slow leak around TPMS tire valve stem, part replaced. 
89000 mi Drive side power lock. Recall 
16000 mi Latch that holds rear seat in folded position is ineffective and causes stored seat to fall back down onto vehicle floor. This was identical to a car in the show room. Manufacturer has to decide if they can improve on original latch design. Wiper wash hose under windshield were loose and flapping with wind during movement. Solved by taping the hose to the body of the vehicle. 

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2007 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

28520 mi

€300
hatch locking mechanism came loose, causing hatch to make noise and not lock properly 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

On the way home from the dealer with my new 2007 Honda CR-V, the TPMS (tire pressure management system) light came on. Not the light indicating incorrect tire pressure, but a different light indicating a system malfunction. A 30-minute visit with the 
15500 mi

C $20
Battery in remote went dead. Screw in unit broke on removal, very common as they are tiny and glued in. Bought a new screw and battery and my remote is kind of put together again but not as new. Poor design Honda.  
27900 mi

C $750
Replace Bridgestone tires. They have not lasted or performed well. Cheap tires on a not so cheap vehicle. Bought Michelins and a big difference in tracking and traction. 
1000 mi Faulty hood seal design, which allows hot air and fumes from the engine compartment to be drawn into the passenger compartment by the ventilation system. 
175000 mi

US $300
I had a flat tire and when I went to remove the tire, two of the bolts that hold the tire broke off. 
36000 mi Tailgate not closing properly. 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

65400 mi

US $80
Dome light broken 
49400 mi Driver side door needed to be re-aligned to stop the interior lights from coming on signaling an "open" door. Driver side door needed to be adjusted to ensure proper closing so that the interior lights did not flash on during turns. 
57000 mi both hatch cylinders replaced. 
143900 mi

US $150
Replaced horn 
12400 mi Wind noise at driver's window. Second "repair" attempt. No noticeable improvement.  
118000 mi Flange was hanging off and dangerously near the fans..Had to make the dealer cover under extended warranty...Looked like they missed some bolt when they replaced transmission it seems.. 
12680 mi Drivers seat height is adjusted by a "pump" lever on side of seat. Seat lowers over time. Dealer says not a problem. 
18080 mi

C $75
Slow leaks from tires; required replacement of seals between TPM system valves and rims. 
19420 mi

C $30
Tire pressure monitoring sensors leaking. This has been an ongoing problem - dealer would not fix. 
9000 mi Passenger seatbelt was missing a button to hold buckle in place. Seatbelt was replaced. Button is attached to seatbelt, but is at the floor instead of in the middle. Apparently, seatbelt is manufactured differently for the passenger side than for the driv 
6000 mi Tire pressure warning light came on three months ago. I waited till the first oil change (free) at the dealership to get them to correct the warning light problem. At first they said the tires were low and they fixed it by adding air and that after I drov 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

10540 mi Vibration on brake pedal,gear lever,steering wheel and driver's seat. 
11780 mi vibrating issues 
13640 mi Vibration on steering wheel,brake pedal and housing for gear lever has gotten progressively worse. 

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2006 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

52000 mi

US $90
Driver side Sun visor failed to stay up and out of way due to broken internal part. Purchesed new visor unit and self replaced. 
75800 mi Rear hatch would briefly indicate open when car would travel over moderate bumps, expansion joints, etc. Unsure if rear hatch was securely closed. Dealer adjusted hinges on rear hatch - repair was successful. 
93000 mi

US $65
Driver side front window refused to move. Dealer cleaned and adjusted window, and window works. 
76700 mi

US $90
Rear hatch did not close properly, leading to rattles and open door light always being on. 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

42000 mi Drivers seat belt not retracting fully or not retracting all the way. Honda warrants there seat belts and related items for the life of the vehicle(no mileage or age limit set). 
89000 mi

US $88
Dealer reset Maintenance required light which was flashing on startup Dealer replaced seat belt paid for on previous trip. 
147000 mi

US $300
Drivers side window dislodged from track 
44000 mi right front rim cracked at the weld and caused a slow leak 
100000 mi Inside weld on steel wheel cracked and allowed a slow leak - flat within 12 hours. This is the second cracked weld on a wheel with this vehicle since purchased new 31 months ago. 
116000 mi

US $200
2 of the steel rims had interior cracks in the welds and allowed slow air leaks. This now makes all four rims with the exact same problem. Three different independent tire shops said it is not an unusual problem for Hondas. 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

220800 mi Safety restraint system 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

81000 mi

US $56
Grinding noise from right front. Grinding noise returned "could not replicate." 
95000 mi Driver side window will only roll down half way and then jam. 
110700 mi

US $478
Hood was stuck, cable was broken 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

6628 mi Drivers seatbelt didn't retract.  

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

99820 mi

A $500
service, repair noise on plastic engine cover + fan belt to be replaced. 
133000 mi

US $500
The drivers side seatbelt was no longer retracting and had to be fed back in manually. Was covered under TSB? 
78000 mi Check engine light went on and rev limiter kicked in. It happened in heavy traffic, Monday evening of Memorial Day weekend, pulling away from a tollbooth on the NY State Thruway. with the car packed full of gear and two sea kayaks on the roof. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

79360 mi Headlights not properly aimed. Had been reported to the dealer multiple times. Dealer insisted that the headlight aim was not adjustible. Found solution on the net and complete repair myself. 
113000 mi

US $200
Key would no longer work in driver's door lock. Lock needed to be replaced. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99600 mi

US $40
Rear view mirror fell off. Had it reattached. 
71000 mi driver door key lock failed- key will not slide into lock 
72000 mi

US $100
Removed and repaired driver door lock. Was told the locks on the CRV are a poor design and failure is very common. Locksmith felt Honda should be recalling and replacing them. 
131600 mi

US $28
Replaced a rod in the wiper mechanism. It is a rod down below the hood up against the firewall that keeps the wipers in sync. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

50000 mi

US $600
Replaced power window master switch 
147900 mi

US $1500
Driver seat rocking - replaced bushings 
168000 mi

US $350
Driver side door lock won't turn by key 
70000 mi

US $400
O2 sensor needed replacing sensor itself is 300 dollars Repair Driver and left rear passenger power locks. Replaced actuators 
177600 mi

C $402
Replaced leaking catalytic converter 
109200 mi driver and passenger seatbealt pretensioners do not always recoil 
75000 mi Keys could be removed from ignition with transmission selector still in drive or reverse, allowing car to roll forwards or backwards. Repairs were made under a factory TSB at no cost. Problem solved. Good dealer experience. 
135000 mi

US $200
Knock sensor bad. Replaced. 
57480 mi

US $50
"SRS" lamp came on. Repair involved diagnosis and reset of this warning lamp. No parts were replaced. 
108500 mi

C $290
March trip was to repair the gas tank which was damaged by another Honda dealership when removed to fix the emission problem with the engine light on. 
133000 mi

US $40
Replaced right and left rear door checkers (detent rods that hold the door open) because of very loud screeching noise while opening and closing doors. 
144000 mi Driver side inside door handle would not open door without extreme force. Disassembled door latch assembly from inside door, used penetrant to break up and remove rust, greased assembly, and reassembled. No cost, just time. 
88000 mi

US $69
Left front door window track weld broke and caused noise in door and sporadic problem with lock.  

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

140000 mi

US $35
Rear door handle rusted to the point that hatch couldn't be opened. Apparently a common problem for first gen CR-V's. Bought new Honda-manufactured handle off Ebay and replaced 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

183000 mi

US $33
Replaced inside drivers door handle 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

147000 mi Small spring broke in driver door lock mechanism, preventing door from unlocking and opening. Replaced. 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

126000 mi

US $96
Radiator got a crack in the top plastic and was leaking fluid. I replaced the radiator as well as the upper and lower hoses. Hoses were not leaking but i replaced them anyway. 
133300 mi

C $30
Replaced lower bushings under radiator due wear. I had not replaced them when I changed the Rad in 2013 and realized I should have due to excessive play in the Rad. Repair tightened fir of Rad and eliminated play. This was self induced. 

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1999 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

102300 mi hood does not completely latch down. 

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