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2003 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

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

Other (2%)

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2003 Honda CR-V suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (26%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

157300 mi

US $600
Replaced struts 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

112000 mi

US $200
Replaced broken stabilizer end link 
117000 mi

US $470
4 new struts, replaced worn bushing, alignment. 
162000 mi

US $6
I replaced both torn lower control arm ball joint dust boots. I learned how to do the job on the internet. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

147200 mi

US $524
upper and lower boots on front wheels. 
138000 mi

US $1000
Sway bar links were making noise - deterioration of the rubber bushings and some noise. Replaced front and rear for set of 4. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

200000 mi

US $50
Rear stabilizer link on passenger side broke. Replaced both rear stabilizer links. 
6000 mi Front strut went out 
153000 mi

US $1038
Replaced front struts - Quick struts 
176000 mi

US $99
Got a 4 wheel alignment 
86000 mi Replaced front shock absorbers and rear sway bar links with a four wheel alignment. Have to go back for the recall of both front airbags - Takata - that have been back ordered nationally as of 12/30/2014 
111600 mi

C $350
Replace all 4 stabilizer links. Oil/Filter change. 
99000 mi

US $749
Rear struts failed.  
132000 mi

US $600
Tie rod ends were worn, replaced them. 
141980 mi

C $425
Rear struts needed replacing 
147560 mi

C $230
Front control arm bushings replaced during Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection 
149420 mi

C $90
Rear right wheel bearing noisy, local mechanic replaced, I provided the part. 
134000 mi

US $537
Broken left side stabilizer bar control link. 
143000 mi

US $900
Replace right rear wheel bearing and ABS sensor. 
86160 mi

C $200
sway bar end links were replaced 
104780 mi

C $140
Replace front struts / springs replace rear sway bar links 
162800 mi

US $150
Worn out Tie Rod end. Found during an alignment. Had to replace both Inner and Outer Tie Rod 

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2003 Honda CR-V Suspension Problems

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