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2008 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2008 Honda CR-V suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

52300 mi

US $1200
Leaking steering rack 

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2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

154000 mi

US $500
rear struts 
139000 mi

US $180
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. 
161700 mi

US $380
replaced rear coil spring & struts. Also rear breaks 
64000 mi

US $380
Power Steering System failed. Dealer replaced system under ext warranty ($100 deductible), but alignment was required due to excessive tire tow out. ($280). 
62800 mi

US $495
Noticed a whining sound when making turns and sometimes when accelerating. Replaced power steering pressure hose and reservoir. Performed a power steering flush. 
77000 mi

US $553
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. 
88000 mi

US $1100
A growling type noise from rear of car as vehicle accelerated. Replaced right rear hub/bearing assembly. 
89500 mi

US $150
Both front outer tie-rod end boots torn. Replaced both outer tie-rod end boots. 
90000 mi

US $82
Lower ball joint boots torn. Replaced lower ball going boots. 
84500 mi

US $595
Found rear struts leaking. Replaced both rear struts and bumper stoppers. 
123000 mi

US $1900
Reseal leaking power steering pump, replace suction hose and reservoir, power steering flush.  

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2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

132000 mi

US $1350
Had to replace the rack and pinion. 
104160 mi

C $600
Front left & right lower balljoints Front left & right strut assemblies replaced Front wheelbearings left & right side replaced 
67000 mi

US $15
Whining from power steering pump. Replaced power steering fluid inlet o-ring on power steering pump. 
90520 mi

$576
Car is not accurately steering. Front steering components replaced plus front suspension both sides. Front brakes also replaced with hubs facing both sides done. 
80900 mi

C $300
Rear suspension brackets broken on both sides 
45000 mi

US $700
Replaced outer rear bearing 
88000 mi

US $1250
Front trailing arm bushings; front ball joint 
33000 mi

US $60
Unable to satisfactorily align rear tires 

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2008 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

89860 mi

$300
changed fuel and replaced stablizer link on the right side 

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2008 Honda CR-V Suspension Problems

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