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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%)
Chart based on 173 repairs.
2004 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 144 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
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| Honda in Ontario, Canada Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201066960 miC $250 | atf temperature sensor | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Jul 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 2013114000 mi | Reason for trading--very rusty on under carriage. Mechanic told us to not put it through another winter so we traded it at a young age-only 115k for a crv is young. So rusty that brake lines were going, suspension pivot points not going last long. | ||
2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD
| Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201181000 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 2013109700 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 2013111000 mi | SRS lamp was on; dealer replaced passenger side buckle assembly (lifetime warrantee is what he said). | ||
| Mar 2014114000 mi | Got a CE lamp; pulled the codes P0341 (camshaft pos sensor) and P0301 (cyl1 misfire). These K-series engines do have chain-tensioner issues but the trouble seems to have been resolved via the addition of 400ml of oil. | ||
| Oct 2015138000 miUS $1150 | Throwout bearing failure leading to a clutch replacement. | ||
| Jun 2016147000 miUS $300 | Replace tie rod ends. Replace end links, bushing. Front lower ball joints replaced. | ||
| Sep 2016151000 miUS $250 | Failure of AC compressor clutch field coil. The coil went open circuit and the AC stopped working. Boot failure at out joint of driver front axle. Replaced axle w/ Cardone unit from Rock Auto; hopefully it holds up. Replace driver front lower control arm. Large front bushing was torn; may have contributed to a shimmy when accelerating. | ||
| Jun 2017163500 miUS $125 | Had a spark plug come out while driving on the highway. Car was drivable, but was down on power (duh) and *loud*. Plug was lost, coil was destroyed, and the threads were wrecked. Also damaged were the plastic coil cover and the underhood insulation. After buying a new plug and coil and discovering that the new plug would not thread in I bought the Helicoil spark plug thread repair kit. Seems to be working fine. I was the last one in there, replaced the plugs at least 30k miles ago, so this was pretty surprising. Glad I didn't need to take the head off! | ||
| Aug 2017165000 miUS $10 | After I lost a plug (see last repair) the CR-V began using oil at a truly alarming rate. It had always burned a little, maybe 1qt/3000 miles, but after the blown-plug incident it was well over 1qt/1000 miles. I tried Seafoam to see if the oil control rings were gunked up but had no success. A compression test didn't reveal anything either- 180-185psi across all 4 holes. Sold the car, bought a 4Runner. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Apr 2014122200 miUS $800 | Had to replace teh whole air conditioner in the car. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States Sep 2007 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Jul 200724560 mi | Master clutch cylinder was making a popping noise. Dealer replaced for free. | ||
| Aug 200838890 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. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States - Aug 2007 | |||
| Aug 200748000 mi | AC compressor seized-up Replaced air conditioning system twice. Cost of repairs covered by Honda though vehicle exceeded the warranty miles. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Apr 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 201252000 mi | R.Rear wheel bearing making noise. | ||
| Nov 201253500 miUS $120 | Check engine light & car started operating in limp mode(2700rpm limit). Diagnostic reader said #1 cylinder cam follower fault; VTEC spool valve replaced. | ||
| Sep 201487000 miUS $320 | Driver side rear caliper sticking(not releasing fully) | ||
| Dec 201490000 miUS $680 | AC compressor was dragging engine rpm down. Compressor hard to turn, replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Connecticut, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Feb 2013110000 miUS $2500 | Replacement of Compressor and condenser due to failure of seals in the system. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017199000 miUS $1400 | Oil leak. engine seals replaced. Also, all tires balanced and rotated for a vibration. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Feb 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jun 2013156000 miUS $3500 | Stiff clutch peddle resulted in bad slave cylinder. Due to service required I ended up having new clutch installed. Alternator died. Whining/grinding noise from right rear wheel bearing. | ||
2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 201279000 miUS $1500 | A/C compress went out for the 3rd time. Current repair still has knocks and pings and A/C is not working well. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Apr 2015 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Jun 2015104000 miUS $250 | Replaced struts. Bought pre assembled strut and spring online and put in myself. Very easy to do with a jack that can get car up high enough. Don't try with jack that comes with car. Struts replaced were original. Smoother ride with new ones | ||
| Jan 2016108000 miUS $110 | Power steering pump went | ||
| Jul 2017127000 miUS $150 | Alternator went | ||
| Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011111315 mi | air conditioning not working, took car in for a pinpoint inspection. serpentine belt had cracks and needed new tensioner. Condenser Assembly - fins were coming apart - replacement recommended. Compresser clutch was rusted. | ||
| Dec 2011135000 miUS $1090 | There was also a problem with the axle and will be returning for replacement part. | ||
| Jun 2012140000 miUS $1051 | Battery light is on and vehicle lost power. Had to be towed to dealer. Replaced alternator. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Hawaii, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Sep 201261000 miUS $2600 | A/C malfunction. Shop said compressor went. They recommded changing the whole A/C system | ||
| Mar 201363000 mi | SRS | ||
| Aug 201473100 miUS $6 | third gear sensor | ||
| Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201482900 miUS $350 | Oxygen sensor was malfunctioning causing a yellow light indicating engine concerns to light up on the dashboard. A minor, but expensive repair. Great vehicle, would definitely buy again. No, I'm not employed by Honda. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Dec 2009 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 201080000 miUS $220 | Throttle body caked with carbon. Idol speed sensor not registering signal. Cleaned all parts | ||
| Oct 201090000 miUS $140 | left rear strut leaked oil, bought/ordered two as replacement with delivery took a week to get it sorted out. had to buy spring compressor and certain wrench to complete job this increased cost 40 dollars | ||
| Nov 201090000 miUS $60 | Alignment, 4 wheel about a degree out on all corners | ||
| Sep 2014130000 miUS $1500 | replaced water pump, replace both fans, fuel injectors cleaned, throttle body cleaned,spark plugs replaced, new coolant | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Apr 201889000 miUS $90 | replaced serpentine belt | ||
| Honda CR-V in Georgia, United States May 2007 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 2007120000 mi | repaired transmission that was slipping;Honda absorbed the cost as the vehicle had been serviced according to schedule. | ||
| Dec 2007127000 miUS $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 | ||
| Apr 2008135000 miUS $650 | repaired O2 sensor | ||
| Oct 2008140000 miUS $3000 | AC failed; total overhaul; Honda absorbed half the cost. | ||
| May 2009150000 miUS $650 | replaced engine and AC fans after car overheated | ||
| Aug 2009156000 mi | Rattle from engine when air conditioning running; present mainly during acceleration. Tech could hear the rattling, but needed the car for a day to take apart engine. | ||
| Sep 2009158000 miUS $230 | Replaced switch under glove compartment. | ||
| Dec 2010183000 miUS $20 | Gas capped leaked- failed Georgia emissions. | ||
| Dec 2011200000 miUS $105 | Battery replacement | ||
| Apr 2013215200 miUS $606 | air idle valve | ||
| Oct 2013220800 mi | Safety restraint system | ||
| May 2015237000 mi | Oil leaks | ||
| Honda CR-V in Indonesia Feb 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Oct 201062500 mi | power steering seal | ||
| Apr 201290080 mi$200 | Fan electric motors failure | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 2010103000 miUS $850 | defective camshaft | ||
| Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States Feb 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201290900 mi | Driver side window regulator broke down | ||
| Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States May 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021118000 miUS $465 | Alternator | ||
2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Dec 2013 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Jan 2014US $400 | Corrosion under gas cap, water collects. Started to eat out toward exterior. | ||
| Mar 2014176000 miUS $1150 | Time for the control arms to be replaced. One was broken. Bigger issue has been brakes. They have been a continuous source of problems (and cost) and they lock up frequently. | ||
| Jun 2014179000 miUS $1300 | Tie rods bent/damaged | ||
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Apr 2015 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 2015140000 miC $2500 | compressor and radiator had to be replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Apr 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201493000 miC $1800 | Clutch went out. Repairs $1800CAD | ||
| Apr 201599200 miC $300 | CV joints got torn. | ||
| Jun 2016102300 miC $400 | Master cylinder died. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States May 2014 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 2014106000 miUS $100 | Tie Rod End -right side was replaced | ||
| Aug 2015109600 miUS $108 | Both sway bars were replaced A/C Condenser was replaced | ||
| Sep 2015110000 miUS $612 | Replaced alternator with rebuilt one, plus switch | ||
| Nov 2015110700 miUS $478 | Hood was stuck, cable was broken Dead battery | ||
| Sep 2016116000 mi | Power steering rack had to be replaced, plus wheel alignment | ||
| Dec 2016117000 miUS $398 | Tested system and determined that evaporator control was leaking, problem due to solenoid. New canister recommended. To be installed when after order comes in. Replaced charcoal canister, vent control valve and run evaporator system test | ||
| Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 2015127000 miUS $700 | The A/C compressor stopped working and sent metal shards into the condensor. Had to replace both, and the A/C valve cores. | ||
| Oct 2016158800 miUS $500 | Rear strut making clunking noise and not dampening well. The bearing on the rear passenger strut had broken loose of the rubber bushing. Replaced all shocks/struts. | ||
| Feb 2017163000 miUS $50 | Replaced headlight bulbs, one went out | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States Apr 2007 - Aug 2009 | |||
| Nov 200748000 miUS $200 | Engine warning light went on: dealer replaced filter or sensor in the fuel tank (but not the fuel filter) | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200931620 miC $420 | Replace lower ball joints on both sides | ||
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Sep 2015 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017184760 miC $240 | Rear calipers were replaced. | ||
| May 2021223200 miC $300 | front and rear brakes, complete rotor, pads and fluid. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Mar 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 20068471 mi | Replaced broken driver-side armrest; center console door broken but dealer did not fix it | ||
| Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2019 | |||
| Feb 2016116000 mi | The front ball joints were replaced. Oil Leak from multiple places. | ||
| Jul 2016119000 miUS $450 | Oil Leak | ||
| Sep 2017128000 miUS $211 | Oil Leak | ||
| Honda CR-V in Massachusetts, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Mar 2017109000 miUS $500 | routine replacement of front rotors & pads | ||
| Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2012 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 2012100000 miUS $500 | Loose suspension in rear | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States May 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Jun 200948050 miUS $800 | Replaced compressor While on vacation, it 'blew up' ... cracked down the side and a piece fell out while being replaced ( with after-market ) compressor. Honda has many instances of this happening to different year CR-Vs, but to my knowledge have not sent a 'warning' letter or done a recall. But, in talking to other owners face to face not all have had the same problem. Just a note to keep in mind if you own a CR-V. | ||
| Jul 201561200 mi | Master Cylinder replaced ABS replaced after the Master Cylinder didn't correct fully the problem of brake pedal fading to the floor. | ||
| Jun 201966214 miUS $639 | Compressor and drier replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States Jan 2010 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Apr 2012101300 miUS $500 | replace right wheel bearing. Replacement of ABS sensor found to be corroded when wheel bearing was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2013110300 miUS $231 | rattling scraping noise from rear divers side. both sway bar links replaced. noise is gone. | ||
| May 2014119000 mi | replaced rocker arms and bushings, front end. replaced aft oxygen sensor | ||
| Jan 2018141000 miUS $500 | replaced wheel bearings on both front wheels | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2010 - Nov 2019 | |||
| Dec 201080000 miUS $150 | Power steering line ruptured | ||
| Jun 201181000 miUS $786 | A/C non-functional. A/C service scheduled for future date. Grinding noise from right front. Grinding noise returned "could not replicate." A/C system replaced, however now experiencing a rattle when A/C system is on. Will need another trip to the dealer to fix that. | ||
| Jul 201181300 miUS $820 | Alternator fried. Honda replaced alternator. Battery was less than 12 months old from same dealership and also bad, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201294000 miUS $289 | One front and one rear stabilizer bar links had snapped and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Dec 201295000 mi | Cruise Control Module not functioning Back lights for dash are out, dealer service dept couldn't "see" the problem. I recommend new eyes. Driver side window will only roll down half way and then jam. | ||
| Apr 201397500 miUS $200 | SRS light, a bad sensor connection, had corroded and failed. | ||
| Aug 2013100000 miUS $798 | Right front CV joint, carrier, wheel hub and bearing assembly | ||
| Sep 2013102000 mi | Repaired the broken Cruise Control. | ||
| Oct 2013102200 miUS $450 | Catalytic converter developed a rust hole and required replacement. In the process of removing the old Cat, the exhaust manifold was also damaged and needed to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2014105300 miUS $200 | Left Rear Caliper seized and required replacement. Left front Caliper pins seized. Just the pins were replaced and lubricated. | ||
| Dec 2014107000 miUS $244 | deteriorating tie rod ends replaced | ||
| Dec 2015116000 miUS $200 | Power steering hoses leaking. This is the second time they've been replaced. Left lower ball joint | ||
| Oct 2016122000 miUS $389 | Fuel line ruptured. After repair, the fuel pump had been installed incorrectly and it had to go back. Second attempt is still wrong and it will be going back again. | ||
| Dec 2016123000 mi | Fuel pump assembly had apparently been damaged during the previous repair and had to be replaced. Was covered under the AAA warranty provided by the shop. | ||
| Mar 2017125000 miUS $200 | Caliper seized up. Ruined pads and rotor. Ended up replacing rear pads, rotors, and one brake line. | ||
| Jan 2018130000 miUS $700 | Replaced starter. Expensive job due to location under intake manifold. | ||
| Feb 2018131000 miUS $275 | Front right wheel speed sensor bad and tripping ABS light. Sensor so badly damaged required removing the axle assembly to replace. Canister Purge Valve replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201071000 miUS $50 | broken obdii connector | ||
| Jul 201293300 miUS $4000 | Compressor failed and fouled entire A/C system by distributing bits of metal throughout. Cost estimate is to replace entire system. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200955000 miUS $3500 | A/C Compressor shattered and required replacement of entire A/C system. Replaced entire A/C system including compressor, condenser, hoses and evaporator | ||
| Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201049000 miUS $216 | Replaced both rear sway bar links. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201397000 miUS $1060 | ac compressor shaft broken | ||
| Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Mar 201249000 mi | Battery was down and had to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201360000 miUS $100 | In my CRV, there is this smell that comes when AC is turned on, and despite the inspection they couldn't find any problem with it. I suspect the filter needs to be replaced. also had problem with battery. but didn't get it resolved. | ||
| Honda CR-V in South Carolina, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 2013112000 miUS $90 | Oxygen sensor needing replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Mar 201272000 miUS $650 | Had a fluctuating idle and weird shift pattern atributed to a bad throttle position sensor. Unfortunately the TPS is part of the throttle body requiring the whole thing to be changed out. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Jul 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Aug 2012176000 miUS $650 | AC system was a total loss and not repaired. Note this was the third AC failure. First compressor failed at 50000(warrenty), 2nd at 110000($3300), now at 176000 ($3800 estimate). Radiator fan failed | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2014108300 miUS $100 | Replaced battery | ||
| Sep 2015110000 mi | Airbag recall, seat belt sensor replacement | ||
| Jun 2016112000 miUS $600 | Rear axels Rear bearings | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201266340 miC $990 | Front wheel bearings rumbling on turns, replaced. 800.00 Daytime Running lights control module failed. Buzzing, DRL light on in dash, right headlight not lit for DRL. Nightime lights still worked | ||
| Jan 201373160 miC $34 | Replace left side door switch | ||
| Aug 201376840 miC $400 | Replace front links and bushings | ||
| May 201481840 mi | Heat shield drivers side came loose and was removed. Too expensive to repair. Replaced rear differential damper | ||
| Oct 201485140 miC $120 | Battery light flashing intermittently abs light on vehicle would not start had to be towed. Dealership found problems recorded on the system log but could not find cause and symptoms were gone. Replaced battery but issue came back. TBD. | ||
| Dec 201591140 miC $450 | Replace Vtech solenoid due to oil leaking | ||
| Jun 201692380 mi | Heat Shield broke loose, re attached, no charge | ||
| Nov 201693617 miC $1929 | 1) Diagnose and replace intake runner control assembly 980.00. 2) Repair Gas line leak 305.00. Exhaust manifold spring kit Replace left front CV shaft - requires alignment Alignment required due to replacing CV shaft | ||
| Jun 201795480 miC $220 | Replace intake manifold solenoid, follow up to previous repair which did not clear the problem (no charge for this from the mechanic) A/C was recharged (1st time since new) appears to have a small leak, dye added to help find the leak later. | ||
| May 201899944 miC $210 | Replace rusted power steering tube | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Mexico, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012 | currently needs ac canister, | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Jun 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Feb 2016149900 miUS $50 | Replaced frozen rear brake caliper | ||
| Honda CR-V in Maine, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2015 | |||
| May 2012109000 miUS $200 | CV joint boot was ripped, needed to be replaced. | ||
| Jun 2012110000 miUS $80 | Check engine light came on, trouble code indicated a gas cap EVAP system leak. Erased trouble code, came back, replaced gas cap. Evap trouble code reoccurred, replaced return vent valve, check engine light has not come back. | ||
| Jan 2013117000 miUS $200 | Tie rods needed to be replaced, typical wear. | ||
| Oct 2013125500 miUS $250 | Both low beams stopped working--turned out to be a bad switch, dealer claimed it was unrelated to the low beam wiring harness recall (already fixed in 2012). Rear hatch sensor switch stopped working--mechanically the lock mechanism worked, but the indicator light stayed on. Switch was replaced. | ||
| Mar 2015153000 miUS $500 | Valve timing sensor needed to be replaced, was causing fuel starvation and shuddering on hard acceleration. Oxygen sensor needed to be replaced. | ||
| Sep 2015163000 miUS $1000 | A series of valve timing problems has proven very difficult to completely solve. Symptoms disappear for a few weeks, then return. | ||
| Oct 2015163000 mi | Valve timing problems. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States May 2013 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 2013115000 mi | Oil pressure sensor failure tripped the computer to put the car into rev-limit mode. Mechanic reset the system and vehicle has been fine w/o replacing the sensor. | ||
| Jul 2016190000 miUS $100 | Diagnosed leak in ac system | ||
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