2004 Honda CR-V Honda CR-V 2004

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2004 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Honda CR-V transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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

73100 mi

US $6
third gear sensor 
135000 mi

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

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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. 
81840 mi Replaced rear differential damper 
93617 mi

C $454
Replace left front CV shaft - requires alignment 
109000 mi

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

US $798
Right front CV joint,  
112000 mi

US $600
Rear axels  

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2004 Honda CR-V Transmission Problems

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