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2005 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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2005 Honda CR-V transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (13%)

$1000 - $2499 (19%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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

158000 mi

US $3500
Transmission grenaded - option to replace with a refurb unit for $3500. 
105400 mi

C $350
Right CV joint replaced 
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 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

150000 mi Leak, bolt loose and tightened 
139000 mi

US $600
Axle replaced; car pulled left 
127000 mi The transmission needed to be replaced. But I did not want to pay for such a large repair on an old car. 
158000 mi

US $110
Changed transmission fluid as part of maintenance. 
105900 mi 3rd gear transfer switch replaced 
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 
164400 mi

US $80
Third gear pressure sensor failed and transmission warning light came on. 
180000 mi

US $1900
Front axles 
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 

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2005 Honda CR-V Transmission Problems

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