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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 226 repairs.
2003 Honda CR-V electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 53 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
| 92000 mi US $500 |
Compressor blew out through casing. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| 104160 mi C $500 |
Alternator had to be changed. Will have to change an O2 sensor soon |
| 109740 mi | Alternator |
| 109740 mi | Needed AC condenser when sold. |
| 162000 mi US $289 |
c/v joints went out a/c quit |
| 74350 mi US $102 |
Tried to find source of burning/electrical smell. Was not able to find it. It went away and came back later.. was a stuck brake caliper. |
| 80000 mi US $84 |
A/C Blower quit completely. A/C Blower motor resistor was replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $6 |
Replaced passenger headlight bulb |
| 145000 mi US $550 |
The starter failed. Vehicle was push started and driven to auto repair shop. New aftermarket starter was installed. |
| 164280 mi C $1200 |
Ac compressor, lines, condenser, dryer has had replaced. The system recharged after that. |
| 179180 mi C $200 |
Driving home all the lights come on my dash cluster. Also remained without power fir most of the systems. The alternator brushes went south and i had to replace the alternator. Went with an original second hand unit from ebay. Needed to unbolt the radiator to get acces but diable with it in place. |
| 91000 mi US $240 |
Starter bendix drive failed. |
| 96000 mi US $86 |
Alternator failed. |
| 62000 mi US $3200 |
diagnosis of AC; found pump seized |
| 25000 mi US $350 |
Cable drive for driver's side power window snapped. |
| 44000 mi | Power door locks not responding to remote consistently, rarely on driver's door. Expensive repair, locks continue to work when operating with key. Chose to live with it for now. |
| 73000 mi | Never fixed problem with the locks when activated remotely. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 125000 mi US $360 |
Replaced some components on the A/C unit |
| 127000 mi US $130 |
Replaced Drivers side door lock actuator |
| 67000 mi US $230 |
No heat from heater; diagnosed as a "mode motor FOE heater valve". Heat is better, but for "complete repair" the Honda Indie said they would have to take the dashboard apart, replace vent dampers, tubes, etc. I passed on that very expensive repair. |
| 72000 mi | Traded with heat output barely adequate. Didn't drive in cold weather, so full repair wasn't worth the cost. |
| 44500 mi US $1000 |
Had to replace entire air conditioning system after a/c clutch disintegrated. Honda covered most of the cost with a "good faith" warranty. |
| 132000 mi US $1100 |
Went in to replace the O2 sensor - Primary and found out that the starter took the day off permanently at the dealer. Replace starter and O2 sensor - 1100 dollar hit..... |
| 141000 mi US $45 |
Replacement of a actuator for the lock system - replaced right front, left rear already, right rear is going. Bought extra actuators for future use. |
| 147000 mi US $147 |
Dealer installed starter (Honda starter remanufactured) on Jan 2017 failed while starting the car in Costco gas station. After repeated cranking for 40 minutes, the car started and made an appointment to the dealer two days later on Saturday. Replaced starter under warranty - the cost would have exceeded $800.00! |
| 147200 mi US $524 |
Drivers side door actuator for door locks. |
| 86200 mi US $900 |
AC compressor clutch was found defective, but entire compressor assembly was replaced in the interest of reliability since it a weak point in 2002-2004 CRV models. If compressor fails on it's own, other line components will require fixing. |
2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 178000 mi US $50 |
Replaced both headlight bulbs. |
| 178000 mi US $500 |
Air conditioner failed. This is the 2nd time on this car. Known failure item. |
| 189000 mi US $400 |
AC compressor froze up. Was replaced last year with an inexpensive unit online. Got a new compressor under warranty. |
| 165000 mi US $1100 |
Compressor went bad. Replaced the entire ac system |
| 65115 mi US $2000 |
The ac compressor froze taking the entire AC system out. Car is not drivable, Honda of America has claim and is working on case, dealer unwilling to be of assistance. |
| 93000 mi | Driver side door lock solenoid stopped working |
| 95000 mi US $30 |
Right headlight burned out. Replaced right and left to match. |
| 107000 mi US $4000 |
A/C stopped blowing cold air. Dealer said A/C compressor locked up and entire A/C system needed to be replace quoted at $4000. |
| 65000 mi US $800 |
Air conditioning compressor. |
| 99300 mi | replace SRS Unit |
| 64000 mi US $5 |
Power socket would not work. Changed fuse. Problem caused by faulty Verizon cell phone plug-in. |
| 61000 mi | Side airbag light wouldn't shut off no matter who or what was or wasn't in or on the passenger seat. Took it in twice, first time couldn't replicate, fixed second time after Honda extended SRS warranty. |
| 106000 mi US $8 |
Replaced all (10) instrument cluster bulbs after several burnt out. Great video on YouTube shows how. |
| 126500 mi US $260 |
passenger side rear door lock actuator replaced passenger side rear door lock actuator replaced |
| 129000 mi US $660 |
Replaced bad starter. Dealer offered aftermarket part, went through two defective units before getting a third that was OK. They came in under the estimate. I like them. |
| 109000 mi US $630 |
Alternator died. |
| 155000 mi US $40 |
Headlight. |
| 102300 mi C $70 |
drl relay does not work. light is on for one side only. can be fixed temporarily by knocking on the relay housing. |
| 111600 mi C $350 |
Replace A/C. Bought on EBay for 200 new. |
| 50220 mi C $250 |
airbag light on |
| 69000 mi US $650 |
Failure of the Air conditioner clutch that seized that led to destruction of the compressor. (Sent debris into the system.) Replacement of clutch, compressor and dryer/condenser altogether. Purging and recharging freon also was performed. |
| 99000 mi US $420 |
Starter died due to rusting issue interior, was replaced by a OEM started from Honda. Do not use any starters from parts stores due to inferior quality. You will pay more but it will last a lot longer. |
| 99000 mi US $1200 |
A/C compressor decided to give up the ghost - began to engage very harshly, then decided not to work. Replacement of a/c compressor, dryer/filter, and clutch. April 2018 - Replacement of a/c compressor, seals, dryer, and condenser have taken for the worse - will be going back to the repair shop shortly - will update. Should have a warranty - 1 year......more to come..... Repair shop checked it and found that the A/C charge was low, filled it up and works normally. |
| 129000 mi US $999 |
Replaced air conditioner |
| 160000 mi | Dead battery |
| 118000 mi US $1441 |
Replaced battery Replace spark plugs |
| 96100 mi | SRS light on. Required an expensive repair |
| 188000 mi US $500 |
Compressor failure |
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