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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%)

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Honda CR-V transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 218 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2018 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

3000 mi Buzzing noise from right front under acceleration. Repair unsuccessful. 

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2018 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD

14000 mi Bad bearing in split axle assembly. Bearing was making noise at speeds of 40 - 60 MPH. Dealer replaced bearing, seal, etc., under warranty (car is 2 years old). 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

11000 mi Shifter button broke off 
20000 mi Button on shifter that allows you to move from park to R/D reverse/drive broke a small plastic part inside cracked and could not move out of park.was about to have car towed to dealer when I figured out that I could put my finger and slide down the release, then drove straight to Dealer. Service representative told me that this is a common problem with 2017 CRV and of course no recall yet, so a 5 cent piece of plastic totally knocked out my $40,00 Honda, wonder how many people had to get their car towed to dealer for this defect?/ 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD

17000 mi Gear shift broke. 
14000 mi gear shift handle broke.. warranty work.. appears to be a defect in Hondas 
13000 mi Button on the gear selector broke leaving me stranded. The car was towed to the dealership. They had to overnight the parts for the fix. I had the car back the next day. 
33000 mi Shifter knob popped off! 
8053 mi Plastic shift lever release button broke into several pieces, rendering it inoperative. Happened while shifter was in the Drive position, so I could only operate the shifter between Drive and Neutral. Dealer replaced shifter button, stating it was 3rd one they had seen. Had I not been able to push my vehicle out of its parking spot, a tow would have been required. 
20000 mi Right front wheel bearing was making noise 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

6000 mi Shifter knob button broke. Dealer replaced under warranty. Was told a recall/TSB is imminent 

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2016 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

2000 mi Car still vibrates factory rep wanted to look at it but had to change his schedule. 
5000 mi Received a TSP from Honda to have the transmission computer flashed to upgrade a discovered problem. The dealer found no error codes flashed the tranny and sent me on my way. 
13930 mi Diagnose hesitation on acceleration. Dealership was unable to repair at this time. 
16384 mi Diagnose hesitation on acceleration. Dealership was unable to repair at this time. 
18000 mi Diagnose hesitation on acceleration. Dealership was unable to repair at this time. 

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2015 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

14500 mi Software update for Vibration (mode 1). 
13500 mi Twice before leaving out to go to work. Shifted to drive car would not move. Pressed gas pedal still would not move attempted repair nothing fixed 
33000 mi CVT not shifting properly moderate acceleration up to 30 mphrnCar shaking vibrating during acceleration, transmission slipping 
1860 mi Our transmission had a small oil leak. The first attempt to resolve the problem was tightening bolts around the transmission which did not solve the problem. The dealer had to open the transmission and re-seal it, which resolved the leak. 

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2015 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

5100 mi this car vibrates and surges. It also shudders at 1500 -2000 rpm. Jerky and unsmooth shifting. Honda says it is a known issue that currently has no fix. I've taken it in 3 times now. I am not happy with this car. 
17000 mi oassenger rear seal started leaking in rear differential in AWD CR-V 
53940 mi

C $1100
Driveshaft replaced due to defective bearings. 
17760 mi honda did a software update on the cvt transmission at no cost 
16120 mi going up hill in 5 inches snow awd light kept coming on flashing and had to sit and let cool down every 40 seconds or so. I have good tires too, Nokians. 
24800 mi Lubed rear left axel splines for loud pop on turns 
25600 mi Rear axe sometimes went pop and groaning doimd 
21080 mi Perform TSB to update transmission software, after receiving letter from Honda. {M84 in Canada) 
39200 mi Service bulletin for CVT pressure (computer update) 
110 mi Shuddering in reverse continued. Based on TSB, dealer looked at vehicle and determined a new CVT was required. 

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2014 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

68000 mi

US $1200
Transmission jutter at 1,800 RPM 
29000 mi

US $40
1st transmission fluid change 

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2014 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

13900 mi Pressure switch failed. 
34350 mi Torque converter internal clutches failing for approximately 1 year; finally got bad enough to be repaired after TSB 15-086 applied and symptoms remained. Torque converter replaced, all transmission fluid, and internal filter. This repair also fixed the sluggishness when accelerating from a stop and at highway speeds. The original problem/ symptom was that the car would vibrate under light acceleration/ light load. 
29760 mi A noise was coming from the RHS rear on turns, and after two trips to the dealer convincing them it was a wheel bearing they finally agreed and replaced it. 
32000 mi Constant Vibration 80 km and up. Known problem and service bulletin applied. Replace awd drive shaft and updated rubber cushions. No problem since 

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2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

12300 mi Differential was failing in January. Had 1 appointment for them to diagnose. took 2 months for parts to come in, partly due to severe weather in the area. Took 2 days to replace. They provided a loaner car. 
48000 mi vibration still noticed after wheel bearing replacement. Driveshaft center bearing support bad. Replaced Driveshaft, center bearing and rear differential mounting bracket per TSB 
4960 mi Awd system could not send power to the rear wheels. A servo was replaced. 
5580 mi Faulty rear differential motor assembly. 
41000 mi Touque converter replaced. Shifting from 2 to 3 caused a shuttering. This fixed the problem. 
64000 mi

US $50
Dimwitted dealer that replaced my torque converter did not properly secure the propeller shaft following the repair. My mechanic noticed only one out of 4 bolts installed. 3 blots installed. 
18700 mi

US $80
Grinding noise coming from rear differential.Dealer said fluid probably contaminated and did fluid change.Said to do every 15000 even without maintenence minder warning.Common problem with this engine. 
27900 mi Noisy drivetrain 
37200 mi Noisy transmission 5AT, part of a bad batch were a bearing was installed incorrectly. Installed new transmission. 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

97000 mi

US $200
Car vibrates badly when accelerating. Performed the transmission oil change at 95000 miles, and the symptom elevates a lot. However, it still jerks every now and then. Was told the next step would be change gear selector, which is a major job. 
75200 mi

US $70
Transmission developed shudder under low rpm load. Dealer flushed transmission and performed a software update. 
23000 mi Would experience hesitation around 25mph when the engine is cold and the outside temperature is between 45-65 degrees. 
54000 mi

US $15
Overdrive lockout button (D3 switch)stuck and had to be replaced. 
65000 mi Transmission vibrated on light throttle upshifts. Dealer reflashed computer. 
51340 mi Had a shudder after shifting into 3rd gear at around 40kph under light throttle . Dealer changed trans. fluid and performed software upgrade . Seems OK for now, hope it lasts !! 
8500 mi Recall, shifter adjustment. The car would very occasionally not start the first time you turned the key. After turning it off and retrying, it would always start on subsequent tries. 
50000 mi

US $1000
Leaky seal on transmission causing slow transmission fluid leak. Transmission seal replaced, Passenger Side axle seal needed replacement. Seal replaced. 
44500 mi

US $70
Trans felt like it was slipping in 2nd/3rd gear. Would only happen while accelerating slowly. Dealer changed fluid and updated software. Drives fine now. Had to pay for fluid replacement due to being normal maintenance. 
37300 mi

US $450
Transmission started back slipping again about a month after fluid change and updated software. Brought this back up to dealer. Dealer could not replicate the problem. Told dealer I will take them for a drive in it next time. 
59800 mi Dealer offered to replace torque converter due to transmission vibration/slipping. Will see over time if issue is fixed. 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

99000 mi

US $180
Vehicle hesitated when under light throttle and lower speed. Diagnosed as a known TSB to reprogram the transmission module. Not covered under CPO warranty according to dealership. Also required transmission fluid change. 
41000 mi Car was in for oil change and tire rotation, told dealer transmission would judder when cold, trans fluid change suggested, problem solve, car runs perfectly now 
83700 mi

C $3000
Drive shaft replacement and differential oil changed 
4920 mi Light AWD turn on. Electronic relay is replaced. Could be a problem for the CRV 2012, We was 3 Crv in same time at the dealer with the same problem. It happens during Extreme cold weather. Honda cannot be firm they fix it for long term. 
37000 mi Oil leak at CV Boot, Replacement recommended 
28000 mi

US $240
Replace torn cv boot 
46300 mi The transmission was completely replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

1000 mi purchase crv could not hear back up sensor , Honda sid cannot make it louder. I am stuck with it since i could not (nor Honda) find a louder waring say like car seat sound. very disturb since i am disabled and need it badly. 
53320 mi

C $300
Flashing "D" in shift indicator. Had transmission fluid changed, shift solenoid sensor checked and reset. Repair shop recommended replacing solenoid, did not do so. Flashing "D" went away approx. a week after having this service done. 

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2010 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

121700 mi

US $1111
Drive shaft and u-joints replaced, front right axel replaced. 
83080 mi

C $465
D light flashing, 3 RD Pressure Switch Failure 
35000 mi Transmission slipping sometimes. 
35000 mi Continued issues with transmission. 
135000 mi

US $30
3rd gear pressure sensor. 
40920 mi

C $800
Drive axle seal replacement. 

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2009 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

19840 mi Rear differential seal was leaking, leak found during regular maintenance due to negligible amount of fluid loss and no effect on driving. Problem was fixed under warranty. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

96700 mi

US $5000
Transmission cooler cracked, pumping engine coolant into the transmission. Transmission seized up / failed as a result. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

93620 mi

C $100
Noise from torque converter. 
112000 mi

US $600
The driveshaft for the AWD system needed to be replaced, caused shuddering and poor drivability 
71000 mi Strange noise on turning to right when backing up. Louder when veh cold. Suspect tranny or pwr steering. Shop said nothing wrong; tranny makes more noise as miles pile up. Don' believe shop is right about this. 
84000 mi

US $85
Noise on backing while turning, more pronounced when vehicle was cold. Traced to dirty oil in differential. Differential serviced, noise disappeared. Told this was a common problem with this vehicle. 
114000 mi

US $155
Code P0843, 2nd clutch pressure switch open or stuck off - switch replaced 
59520 mi

C $150
Replaced faulty clutch pressure switch 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel manual AWD

37000 mi Clutch master cyclinder replaced to cure a 'clicking clutch pedal' problem. 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

108000 mi

£1450
Dual mass flywheel play on crankshaft. Clutch replaced at same time 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

150000 mi

US $250
replaced third clutch pack switch 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

13000 mi TOOK TO SHOP AND THEY DRAINED 4 WHEEL DRIVE BOX AND GARNISHED GEARS AND INSTALLED NEW FLUID BUT DID NOT FIX PROBLEM MUST TAKE BACK ASAP AND LET THEM KEEP IT FOR A DAY TO TRY TO FIND OUT WHAT THE NOISE IS. 
14111 mi TOOK O7 CRV BACK FOR SAME PROBLEM AND THEY DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT'S WRONG AND WHY IT MAKES THIS SOUND SO WAS TOLD THEY DROVE A 2008 CRV AND IT MAKES SAME SOUND WAS TOLD IF SOUND BOTHERS ME LET THE REAR WINDOW DOWN A LITTLE- IF THIS ISN'T A GOOD.. TOOK BACK TO DEALER FOR SAME PROBLEM AS BEFORE, REAR DIFF. NOISE IS CONSTANT AT 50-56MPH, NOISE IS A LOW PITCH HUMMM, MOSTLY ON FLAT SURFACES. THEY CKED AND TESTED ANOTHER CRV SAME NOISE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF CAR FLUID LEVELS AND CONDITION GOOD. 5 HR 
72000 mi

US $1500
Bad cv joint 
148900 mi

US $300
Third gear pressure switch on transmission, replaced. 
17000 mi Common problem: grinding noise in differential for all-wheel drive when turning. They changed the fluid, which gets contaminated with moisture, and burnished the clutches. 
12400 mi Squeaking/rubbing sound when turning at low speeds. Rear differential fluid replaced. 
123000 mi

US $220
Shuddering transmission, performed transmission flush. 
68900 mi

US $80
Transmission rattled after a cold start when the gear changed from 2 to 3 at speed rising from 25 passing 30 mph. They changed the transmission fluid in hope it would help fix the rattle issue,but it didn't help; the rattle issue still persist and seemingly is getting more obvious. The fluid was supposedly changed in 2015. But it looked dirty, suggesting that it wasn't actually changed. 
72000 mi

US $1905
Replaced torque converter, which was the cause for vibration during gear change (from 2-3 and speed rising from 20 passing 30 mph) after cold start. This vibration issue was observed since Sep 16 but the same dealership could not diagnose it until now. Also the transmission pressure switch was failing; this issue was not related to the vibration gear change but causing D light to flash. 
16000 mi Growling noise coming from rear differential. Dealer changed out DPF fluid and noise went away immediately. 
66000 mi

£150
Replace drive shaft seal 
102000 mi

US $177
vibration from transmission or rear differential when in high gear, at low speed, and rpm <1700, under load (accelerating slowly). changed fluids in both. 
109000 mi

US $650
Worn U-joints causing severe vibration. Honda U-joints are integral to the drive shaft so drive shaft was replaced with after market drive shaft 
200000 mi

US $180
We had a small drag at about40 MPH (only). Two dealerships and an independent mechanic could not figure it out. When we had the transmission fluid changed, the drag stopped. 
93500 mi

US $478
Routine maintenance items for used car PLUS, rear differential oil changed out, excessive roaring noise. Problem appeared corrected. 
103000 mi

US $77
Another AWD rear axle oil change to stop the rumble. (If transfer case too full, noise continues until proper level is met.) 
14000 mi Made a clicking noise at low speed with the steering cranked. The first 25,000 or so 2007 CR-Vs have a problem with the all wheel drive's differential clutch pack. Most dealers try to change the fluid, but this doesn't fix it. Replaced clutch pack 
18000 mi Seemed to be some transmission issue that the dealer couldn't identify. The typical, "it didn't do it for us" syndrome. It would flash the CEL, and you couldn't move past maybe 20mph. It always did this after a left hand turn. Shut the car off and it ... 
20000 mi Vibration from the rear differential when driving in reverse especially in cold weather. This is a known issue and a TSB has been issued. 
78000 mi

US $50
One of the clutches in the rear differential had to be replaced since it was slightly leaking fluid. There was a TSB around rear diffs 2 years ago and the part was replaced, but now it started to leak. Issue has been taken care of. 
21000 mi Noise from rear differential (on 4 wheel drive rear differential). Replaced all fluid and burnished the clutches per Honda bulletin.  
5580 mi Tremor during turns at low speed; flushed and replaced fluid in rear differential. 
7000 mi Rear trans TSB 
17000 mi At 9,000 miles the rear end made a noise and Honda replaced the rear end fluid. They used the wrong fluid and it started making noise again at 17,000 miles. This time the technician used the correct fluid and told me the problem will not come back. 
12400 mi Growl noise from rear diff when turning tight and slow. 
11000 mi The rear end had a growling sound when turning...They ordered pumps/fluid etc for the rear end. Tcase kit and fluid and fluid pump replaced per work order. Havent heard the problems since. 
104000 mi

US $300
Leaking axle seal. replaced under extended warranty Right side axle seal leaking 
113000 mi Right side outer axle boot leaking. Was replaced under extended warranty. What a whine sound in 3rd gear. Transmission was replaced. 

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2006.5 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

91058 mi

£180
Rear differential Dynamic damper assessed as worn, on a previous visit to Honda Dealer - time to replace. 

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2006 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

63000 mi My transmission failed.Honda repaired it, no cost to me but stuck me with the 8 day car rental that I expected them to pick up. That transmission failure was not my fault. The replacement vehicle should not have cost me a thing.($400) 

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2006 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

29000 mi Rear differential fluid leaking (AWD system). Repaired under factory warranty. 

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2006 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

80600 mi

C $1000
Transmission and drivetrain, except computers and sensors, repair 
85000 mi

US $800
half axles 
101600 mi Unrepaired shimmy at around 30 mph 
29144 mi rear differential noise, warranty repair 
92000 mi

US $165
Rear differential pads needed burnishing--again(TSP)-- and differential fluid needed changing. Vehicle had terrible steering shimmy when turning. Diff oil will need 1-2 more changes every six months to completely fix this issue. 
144000 mi

US $2
Transmission causing vibration at constant speeds under 40MPH. Transfer case failing. Babying by changing transmission fluid frequently 
73400 mi

US $230
Boot ripped, corrosion present in CV joint. Fixed before failure occured. 
90000 mi When attempting a tight turn in a parking lot, the car would shudder near/at full turn lock. Needed a differential service. replaced diff fluid and shudder is gone. No need to change front diff. It is part of the transmission. 
63000 mi

US $400
Driveshafts were worn--replaced preventatively. 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

130000 mi

US $1500
Replaced the clutch assembly due to 3 teeth from the pressure plate having been cleanly sheared off. Honda dealership was going to charge ~2100 for repairs and labor (including 4 hours of overtime). Shop down the road was 1400 and reliable. 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

117100 mi

US $1175
Left and Right Drive Axles Need Replacement 
133000 mi

US $900
Vibration upon acceleration. Dealer demon ended replacing cv joints. Also found aging motor & transmission mounts which were not repaired 
105400 mi

C $350
Right CV joint replaced 
158000 mi

US $3500
Transmission grenaded - option to replace with a refurb unit for $3500. 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

188000 mi

US $2900
transmission and AWD unit failed. Dealer said they would have to order parts and it would take a week to 10 days to receive. Quoted double the amount of trans shop that repaired the problem. 
194000 mi

US $575
replaced rear axle bushings, rear differential gear set 
222000 mi

US $857
four wheel drive unit needed adjustment, fluid replaced per recall notice 
118000 mi whining, gear noise ... possibly indicative of misaligned gears according to honda forum. Corroborated by 3 individual mechanics - one of which was a transmission specialist. broken motor mount 
180000 mi

US $1900
Front axles 
105900 mi 3rd gear transfer switch replaced 
127000 mi The transmission needed to be replaced. But I did not want to pay for such a large repair on an old car. 
150000 mi Leak, bolt loose and tightened 
158000 mi

US $110
Changed transmission fluid as part of maintenance. 
164400 mi

US $80
Third gear pressure sensor failed and transmission warning light came on. 
139000 mi

US $600
Axle replaced; car pulled left 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

24560 mi Master clutch cylinder was making a popping noise. Dealer replaced for free. 
38890 mi The second installed master clutch cylinder was making the same popping noise. Dealer replaced with new part number for free under Honda's good faith clause. 
156000 mi

US $3500
Stiff clutch peddle resulted in bad slave cylinder. Due to service required I ended up having new clutch installed. 
81000 mi

US $250
Shudder on acceleration; new front axles required. Ball joint separation required for axle install; separation destroyed the originals. Drop link removal required for axle install, removal destroyed original. 
109700 mi

US $250
Vehicle suffered from typical shudder on acceleration. Re-man CV axles were bad after 25k mi so I had the stockers rebuilt by CV of Ocala. Installing repaired stockers fixed problem immediately. 
138000 mi

US $1150
Throwout bearing failure leading to a clutch replacement. 
151000 mi

US $250
Boot failure at out joint of driver front axle. Replaced axle w/ Cardone unit from Rock Auto; hopefully it holds up. 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi repaired transmission that was slipping;Honda absorbed the cost as the vehicle had been serviced according to schedule. 
127000 mi

US $126
same transmission problem from June 2007; Honda absorbed all costs, with the exception of tax, which I paid; total cost estimated at $1,300 
135000 mi

US $1090
There was also a problem with the axle and will be returning for replacement part. 
73100 mi

US $6
third gear sensor 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

93000 mi

C $1800
Clutch went out. Repairs $1800CAD 
99200 mi

C $300
CV joints got torn. 
102300 mi

C $400
Master cylinder died. 
109000 mi

US $200
CV joint boot was ripped, needed to be replaced. 
100000 mi

US $798
Right front CV joint,  
293100 mi

US $350
the driver's side axle broke 
81840 mi Replaced rear differential damper 
93617 mi

C $454
Replace left front CV shaft - requires alignment 
112000 mi

US $600
Rear axels  

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2003 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

155000 mi

US $500
Check engine light on with code for 3rd clutch pressure sensor error. Replaced sensor. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

167080 mi

C $900
The clutch kit has been replaced as there were strange sounds coming from the transmission and also smoke during the ride. Only the bearing was faulty but decided to replace the kit and flywheel resurfaced. Also the crankshaft seal was repld 
67000 mi

US $2000
Clutch. noisy, difficult to shift. Two of the release fingers in the pressure plate assembly were broken off completely. There was still plenty of lining left on the clutch disk. 
150000 mi

US $1300
Bad universal joint at rear differential on driveshaft. Entire driveshaft replaced as universal joint is not replacable separately. 
249200 mi

US $500
Clutch pedal and slave cylinders 
250600 mi

US $1000
Later the clutch pedal was hard to depress, so the clutch pressure plate and friction disk were replaced. Both were at the end of their life cycles. 
112000 mi

US $200
Leaking manual transmission fluid @ axle seal. Replaced axle seal. 
55000 mi

US $86
Bad gear in transmission. Honda paid all repair costs. I paid for part. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

112700 mi

US $1
Flashing "D" light in the PRNDL column. A 2nd to 3rd gear pressure switch went bad. Dealer replaced switch, reflashed computer and flushed the transmission. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

186000 mi

US $400
Driveshaft u-joint broke at rear differential. Replaced driveshaft. 
157000 mi

US $545
Rear U-joint; the whole driveshaft had to be replaced because of the way the U-joint is made. 
104000 mi

US $472
Replace right front inner CV boot (damaged). 
134000 mi

US $537
Outer CV boot, driver side, front was torn open. Empty of grease. 
137640 mi

C $180
Right front CV axle needed to be replaced 
141980 mi

C $120
Driveshaft needed repair, u joint replaced 
92000 mi

US $150
Noise in rear end when turning. 
207000 mi

US $195
"D" light began flashing while driving, dealer diagnosed as failed 3rd gear pressure switch. Part ordered and replaced next day. 
151900 mi

C $400
Front to rear axle was rusted Oil pressure switch O2 sensor 
162200 mi

C $100
CV boot replaced, Front ball joint replaced broken CV boot 
213280 mi

C $450
Inner CV boot broken. First time since 2003. Mechanic said the whole thing (axel, inner, outer boots) should be replaced because it is really old. Replaced lower ball joint as well. Drive like new now! 
221960 mi

C $650
Drive shaft to the rear 
71800 mi The "D" light in the automatic transmission display would periodically blink on & off. 
181000 mi Transmission shuddering - fluid has been replaced per schedule, but it seems that wasn't good enough. Did full system flush (drain and refill 3x), but transmission still has some shudder. It appears that the torque converter may be failing. 
190000 mi

US $70
Transmission still shuddering. Replaced transmission filter and tried a different brand of transmission fluid mixed with Honda Fluid. (Valvoline MaxLife Multi-vehicle). Seems to be a little better, but some slight shuddering remains. This may be the best it can be at this stage. 
48100 mi

$250
noise just on slow hillstart 
180000 mi

US $150
Replaced a universal joint (front right). 
196000 mi

US $300
CEL. Replaced third clutch pressure switch. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

42000 mi

US $20
Rear differential noise. Changed lubricant, problem fixed. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

91760 mi Front drive boot torn. 
96720 mi

C $490
drive boot torn 
130200 mi

C $500
boot had failed. axle replaced 
132340 mi

C $813
Noise while turning. Axle replaced.  
41000 mi

US $540
Transmission shifting handle would not unlock and could not be moved to to a drive condition. Lever would not move out of park position. Lever handle had to be removed and repaired. Shift lever unit not secured in place properly or was faulty. 
135160 mi

C $300
Universal joints went, cannot replace them, the whole drive shaft has to be replaced($1200). Shop took drive shaft off and now driving without it. 
157880 mi

C $700
Clutch assembly replaced, flywheel re-surfaced after throw-out bearing catastrophic failure. 
170700 mi

US $1600
Axle replaced 
176000 mi

US $400
3rd gear sensor 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

130000 mi

US $406
Blinking "D" light lead to diagnostic which revealed error code for third gear pressure switch. 
179500 mi

US $1600
Tranny started to slip. 
124000 mi

US $3900
front axle and boots, FEA,  
125000 mi

US $300
Starter replaced 
169700 mi

US $600
Right front CV boot replaced 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

158720 mi Assessed for free. Torque converter is wearing away. Told to turn off overdrive to compensate the shudder at low speeds. 
166160 mi

C $265
My driveshaft was replaced 
95000 mi

US $1100
CR-V would lurch abruptly when almost reaching a stop and then shifting when accelerating was late and hard. 
158720 mi

C $20
replaced 3rd clutch pressure switch, known problem (code P0845) 
204600 mi

C $450
both CV axels,  
156860 mi

C $500
CV Boots cracked on both sides of shaft - replacement of both shafts neccessary 
88000 mi

US $225
The u-joints were bad. The driveshaft was removed and taken to a driveline shop where the u-joints were replaced and the shaft balanced. The driveshaft was then re-installed on the vehicle. 
117100 mi

US $25
Burning smell from rear differential. drained and replaced with OEM pump fluid 
175000 mi

US $140
CV boot deteriorated and spun grease out of joint assembly. Replaced cv axle and ball joint on driver side. 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

98580 mi Drive shaft 

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2001 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

104000 mi it exploded and self destructed on the freeway , no repair , sold as is, needs replacement ,sold it ,no longer owner 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

112000 mi

US $12254
Replace clutch master cylinder 
115000 mi

US $400
Master Cylinder & Slave Cylinder, parts of the clutch, but not the clutch itself. Would not allow stick shift to move or shift. 
124620 mi

C $1400
Clutch friction material was almost gone but the initial problem that led to clutch replacement was a failed pilot bearing (clutch) and subsequent damage to transmission input shaft 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

153000 mi

US $1950
front axles, 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

176000 mi

US $600
Replaced both rear diferentials 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

115320 mi

A $50
Adjust clutch pedal 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

168000 mi

US $70
Driver side CV joint clicking due to wear. Replaced axles both sides with MasterPro brand from O'Reillys, $65 each. 
149000 mi

US $2840
The transmission completely died. The dead transmission was replaced with a salvaged one (89K mi.) 
155620 mi hand shift arm to engage from park to drive move freely 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

162000 mi

US $82
Had an intermittent shake in the front of the car (shake lasted approx. 2 secs and felt similar to riding over a rumble strip). Had transmission fluid drained and refilled w/Honda fluid. Shake is gone. 
167000 mi

US $236
right front cv boot leaking, had right front axle replaced. 
213000 mi

US $875
replaced front axles Transmission slipping and recognized by mechanic during diagnostic road test. 
213800 mi Front axles were replaced while having brake work done. Noticed vibration at 6mph and above. Was told by another mechanic that the remanufactured axles don't work well on Honda CRVs. 

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1999 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

191000 mi

US $833
U-joints in drive shaft had worn, causing vibration under heavier acceleration. Very typical for mileage. For now, drive shaft has been removed and vehicle is being driven solely as FWD. May repair drive shaft in future and re-install. 
193000 mi

US $725
Some part of the right C.V. axle shaft broke, causing a strong shudder when accelerating. 
197000 mi

US $225
Had drive shaft U-joints replaced with aftermarket U-joints (not designed for replacement by Honda). Old U-joints swapped out for new, drive shaft re-installed onto vehicle. 
200000 mi

US $156
Clutch master cylinder replaced after failure of original. 

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1999 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

96000 mi clutch - replaced master & slave cylinder. Not unexpected for a car w/ 96K miles, and has had a lot of in town driving. 
127000 mi too expensive (whole clutch assembly, including master and slave cylinders) to repair based on age, mileage, other factors 

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1999 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

130000 mi

US $750
Shop replaced a solenoid for $750 after a transmission problem which did not go away. Transmission assembly replacement would have cost $4,000 & decided to get rid of the car at that point. 

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1998 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

130820 mi L/H inner cv boot cracked 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

119800 mi

US $250
Replaced the left front axle because of a bad CV joint. 
161200 mi Transmission broke down, had to replace it. 
195000 mi

US $800
Auto transmission went out. Ordered pull from Nagano parts (approx 50K mi) for 450 and mechanic put infor 350. Drain and top off trans fluid every 60K miles. Driving Great - good vehicle. 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

253000 mi

US $900
driver side cv joint replaced, 

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Honda CR-V Transmission Problems

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