2003 Honda CR-V Problems and Repair Histories
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Honda CR-V Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Honda CR-V | 18 CR-Vs, 7.8 months of data per CR-V, average 115100 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 CR-Vs, 7.8 months of data per CR-V, average 115100 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Honda CR-V
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| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 213000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 214000 | 0 | O2 sensor faulty when sold. |
| Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 137000 | 1050 | Catalytic converter and oxygen sensors replaced |
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2008 | 92000 | 500 | Compressor blew out through casing. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda CR-V in Nevada, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 3200 | diagnosis of AC; found pump seized | |
| Mar | 2011 | 73000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 350 | Cable drive for driver's side power window snapped. | |
| Aug | 2010 | 42000 | 700 | failed oxygen sensor at exhaust system. |
| Sep | 2010 | 42000 | 0 | Squeak/rattle when making sharp turn. At first trip, exhaust heat shield was suspect and removed. Sound remains. No diagnosis or repair |
| Dec | 2010 | 44000 | 0 | Trouble light indicated a component of the exhaust system needed to be replaced. Not work this shop was comfortable doing, suggest bringing to dealer. reset check engine light, has not relit in 3 weeks. Power door locks not responding to remote consistently, rarely on driver's door. Expensive repair, locks continue to work when operating with key. Chose to live with it for now. |
| Nov | 2011 | 49000 | 400 | Car began to hesitate a lot. Clogged oil line around sensor and its small filter, tripped sensor cut engine. She had only been driving short distances so the engine oil was not getting warm, hence the clog. Replaced oil line, sensor, and filter. |
| Mar | 2013 | 61000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 100440 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 104160 | 500 | Alternator had to be changed. Will have to change an O2 sensor soon |
| Jun | 2011 | 109740 | 0 | Alternator |
| Aug | 2011 | 109740 | 0 | Needed AC condenser when sold. |
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2004 | 0 | Drivers seatbelt didn't retract. | |
| Oct | 2007 | 131 | Check engine light on. Replaced third gear pressure switch. | |
| Aug | 2008 | 432 | Check engine light was on, found faulty A/F sensor and replaced. | |
| Feb | 2009 | 121 | Squeel during idle. Main drive belt was glazed and needed to be replaced. | |
| Apr | 2010 | 75300 | 102 | Tried to find source of burning/electrical smell. Was not able to find it and there has not been an issue since. |
| Jul | 2010 | 79000 | 15 | Noise coming from right rear when going over bumps. |
| Aug | 2010 | 80000 | 84 | A/C Blower quit completely. A/C Blower motor resistor was replaced. |
| Mar | 2011 | 89000 | 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. |
| May | 2011 | 90000 | 280 | Right rear brake caliper seizing, replaced caliper and brake pads. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 151000 | 19950 | Noise in rear end. |
| Mar | 2013 | 226000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 86 | Bad gear in transmission. Honda paid all repair costs. I paid for part. | |
| Apr | 2012 | 91000 | 240 | Starter bendix drive failed. |
| Jul | 2012 | 96000 | 86 | Alternator failed. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 111000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 125000 | 360 | Replaced some components on the A/C unit |
| Aug | 2011 | 127000 | 130 | Replaced Drivers side door lock actuator |
| Mar | 2012 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2007 | 1000 | Had to replace entire air conditioning system after a/c clutch disintegrated. Honda covered most of the cost with a "good faith" warranty. | |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 71000 | 240 | New brake pads and turning of rotors |
| Apr | 2012 | 83700 | 160 | Replaced pre-purchased brake pads for rear, finishing rotors, re-balance all 4 wheels. |
| Oct | 2012 | 86300 | 900 | AC compressor clutch was found defective, but entire compressor assembly was replaced in the interest of reliability since it a weak point in 2002-2004 CRV models. If compressor fails on it's own, other line components will require fixing. |
| Mar | 2013 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 84000 | 488 | Orginal brake pads replaced & rotors turned. Also oil & filter change |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 55000 | 397 | Main oxygen sensor replaced. |
| Sep | 2009 | 67000 | 230 | No heat from heater; diagnosed as a "mode motor FOE heater valve". Heat is better, but for "complete repair" the Honda Indie said they would have to take the dashboard apart, replace vent dampers, tubes, etc. I passed on that very expensive repair. |
| Nov | 2009 | 69000 | 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. |
| May | 2010 | 72000 | 0 | Traded with heat output barely adequate. Didn't drive in cold weather, so full repair wasn't worth the cost. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 85560 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 86160 | 200 | sway bar end links were replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 86800 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 164000 | 450 | there was a sensor that had gone bad and we replaced it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 93000 | 400 | Replace O2 sensors |
| Sep | 2012 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 61000 | 0 | Side airbag light wouldn't shut off no matter who or what was or wasn't in or on the passenger seat. Took it in twice, first time couldn't replicate, fixed second time after Honda extended SRS warranty. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 104000 | 472 | Replace oil pressure switch (sign of leak), replace valve cover gasket (sign of leak), Replace right front inner CV boot (damaged). |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2013 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 68000 | 650 | Failure of the Air conditioner clutch that seized that led to destruction of the compressor. (Sent debris into the system.) Replacement of clutch, compressor and dryer/condenser altogether. Purging and recharging freon also was performed. |
| Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 350 | Oxygen sensor | |
| Jan | 2011 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2006 | 950 | Throttle body assembly replaced. | |
| Honda CR-V in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 57000 | 0 | The dealer discovered a sensor had gone bad and ordered a new one and replaced it under extended warranty at no cost to me . New sensor installed. |
| Jun | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2007 | 2000 | The ac compressor froze taking the entire AC system out. Car is not drivable, Honda of America has claim and is working on case, dealer unwilling to be of assistance. | |
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 106000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 109000 | 630 | Alternator died. |
| Feb | 2008 | 110000 | 300 | Air intake clog caused engine to flood (too much fuel injected with insufficient air). Chemical cleaning of area fixed it. |
| Dec | 2009 | 155000 | 40 | Headlight. |
| Apr | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 47120 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 250 | replace O2 sensor airbag light on | |
| Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2003 | 0 | Front strut went out | |
| Mar | 2006 | 500 | O2 sensor went out. Seemed a little early for that kind of repair. Cost of the small part was very high. | |
| Aug | 2006 | 800 | Air conditioning compressor. | |
| Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 129000 | 430 | Rotors and pads (rear) had to be replaced |
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 88660 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 90520 | 100 | warped rotor, brake pad ok but changed with rotors |
| Mar | 2011 | 102300 | 70 | drl relay does not work. light is on for one side only. can be fixed temporarily by knocking on the relay housing. |
| Oct | 2011 | 111600 | 350 | Replace A/C. Bought on EBay for 200 new. Replace all 4 stabilizer links. Oil/Filter change. |
| Mar | 2013 | 136400 | 900 | Rotors and pads for all 4 wheels Caliper FL and RL |
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 92000 | 150 | Noise in rear end when turning. |
| Jan | 2010 | 92000 | 700 | Emissions control system; O2 sensors |
| Feb | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 162000 | 289 | c/v joints went out a/c quit engine cooling fan motor went out |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 142000 | 550 | Replaced Oxygen Sensor. Also replaced some small filters. I didn't understand what they were. |
| Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 94000 | 500 | Brake pads were worn, needed to be replaced. The drivers side seatbelt was no longer retracting and had to be fed back in manually. Was covered under TSB? |
| Sep | 2011 | 99000 | 749 | Rear struts failed. |
| Jan | 2012 | 102000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Honda CR-V in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 96000 | 275 | front brake pads and rotors replaced |
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 78000 | 0 | 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. |
| Apr | 2009 | 90000 | 500 | CEL went on once, then off. Asked shop to read codes. They "did not find a problem", but proposed replacing serpentine belt, various filters and fluids (at 90K) for $500. I said OK, but feel uneasy about the transaction. This is why people avoid dealers. |
| Jun | 2010 | 106000 | 450 | replaced o2 sensor with OEM part |
| Jul | 2010 | 106000 | 8 | Replaced all (10) instrument cluster bulbs after several burnt out. Great video on YouTube shows how. |
| Dec | 2011 | 127000 | 260 | passenger side rear door lock actuator replaced |
| Jan | 2012 | 660 | Replaced bad starter. Dealer offered aftermarket part, went through two defective units before getting a third that was OK. They came in under the estimate. I like them. | |
| Aug | 2012 | 143300 | 25 | EVAP code. CEL stayed on for several weeks. Shop quoted about $800 to replace entire evap system. After several weeks the code cleared anyway. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 80600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 96100 | 3000 | Needed multiple emissions related repairs SRS light on. Required an expensive repair |
| Honda CR-V in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 64000 | 5 | Power socket would not work. Changed fuse. Problem caused by faulty Verizon cell phone plug-in. |
| Jan | 2009 | 69000 | 211 | Upstream oxygen sensor (bank 1, sensor 1, code P0134. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2008 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 122000 | 0 | Check engine light had been coming on (and off) for months. Engine was running smoothly. Shop reset computer and said they couldn't get light to come back on. If it does, O2 sensor needs to be replaced. Light came on again immediately after leaving shop. |
| Feb | 2009 | 138000 | 150 | Radiator cap failure with loss of two-thirds of coolant. |
| Mar | 2009 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 87420 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 89900 | 0 | CEL came on one week after we purcased the car. Replaced sensor related to emissions. CEL came on two days later. Returned to shop, same code. Checked part and reset CEL. CEL returned after first trip. Same code, rechecked replaced part, CEL reset. |
| May | 2011 | 114700 | 230 | Rear brake caliper seized, replaced by mechanic. Changed rear pads at same time. |
| Nov | 2012 | 135180 | 340 | Exhaust noise, hole in down pipe. Down pipe replaced |
| Jan | 2013 | 137640 | 180 | Right front CV axle needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 138260 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder manual AWD
| Honda in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2007 | 42000 | 20 | Rear differential noise. Changed lubricant, problem fixed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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