2007 Honda CR-V Honda CR-V 2007

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2007 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (11%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 310 repairs.
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2007 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (69%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

24180 mi While test driving after changing steering rack, check engine light came on for mechanic. Found and replace faulty air sensor. 
29240 mi Heat shield on catalytic converter was rattling at idle. Dealer ripped it off during an oil change and offered to replace for 150$ or leave it without heat shield. Catalytic converter now has no lower heat shield. 
21700 mi engine ping/knock since 3 months old. just after christmas, CEL came on. dealer diagnosed code as misfire cylinder 2. engine still pings. dealer can't seem to get rid of pinging. never expected a honda to be like this. absolute piece of garbage. car has been to the shop at least 5x now. pinging issue never goes away. I'm asked by dealer to fill up premium when the car is made to run on regular! as of today (jan. 5,2010)car is in the shop for 3 days already for CEL problem. extremely annoying! 
28520 mi Engine knock, check engine light coming on, transmission would not shift when going uphill causing CEL to come on and car would shake, lose power, engine computer would kick into safe mode. 
98000 mi

US $900
Replaced leaking water pump with new and new serpentine belt tensioner,removed resealed timing chain cover,new compressor belt. All but water pump preventive. 
114000 mi

US $900
fluid leak causing damage to a belt. Fixed leak and belt. 
160000 mi

US $4
Lower portion of heat shield around catalytic converter fell partly off because of rusted bolts. Purchased two 6" hose clamps to re-hang heat shield. 
35000 mi Flashing Drive Indicator light flashing denoting need for transmission fluid change. Fluid had been changed according to maintenance sched. Faulty sensor reading. 
27280 mi Replace squeeky exhaust connection at engine under warrantee. 
29140 mi Replace rotted off heat shields on exhaust. 
85500 mi

C $75
Exhaust-Was quoted whole system @ $750+. Boqus. Got another quote. Many Honda products have a gasket between two of the exhaust pipes bolted together with spring loaded bolts. The pipes flex, gasket fails. $75 dollar to replace gasket. 
111600 mi

C $350
VTEC controller. On back of engine. Not a leak, electrical failure of component suspected. 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

118000 mi Idler arms was worn out and making noises. 
151000 mi Heat shield was loose, but easily repaired for no cost. 
64300 mi

US $90
Replaced 2 piece catalytic converter cover. It has rusted at the bolts. Required 4 special bolts also. 
70000 mi

US $70
Motor Silk boron additive with oil change. 
72000 mi

US $1500
Grinding noise from engine for a few seconds when first starting the engine. I-Vtec cam sprocket replaced on engine. 
100000 mi

US $622
Rumbling sound while driving the car was diagnosed as a loose and rusted part of the exhaust system (can't remember which part) 
38440 mi the cooling fan sensor gave up, sensor is available only on order and after a delay 
78300 mi

US $90
Exhaust gasket at catalytic converter needed replacement and tightening. 
127000 mi

US $25
Rusted heat shield removed due to rattle noise 
9000 mi Noise in rear end. Dealer replaced rear differential fluid under warranty. 30 minute fix. 
21000 mi Dealer replaced a gasket on exhaust system for a noise problem. 
89000 mi

US $40
Catalytic converter heat shield mounts rusted out. 
89000 mi

US $80
The catalytic converter was a little loose so some bolts needed tightening. It occasionally caused a rattle under the vehicle. 
162000 mi

US $500
Rusted pipe under manifold 
31740 mi

C $190
Catalytic converter heat shield was rusting and rattling. Item not repaired due to cost and not being a safety issue. May try clamping it.  
30000 mi 2 problems: Knocking/ticking noise on acceleration. Extremely low gas mileage. 
73000 mi

US $150
Heat shield was rattling and needed replacement 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

69440 mi

A $500
New key (Non Remote) 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel automatic AWD

58900 mi

€130
The dealer said that the particulate filter was blocked (didn't clean by driving). They said that replacement 3600€ !!!!, I got mad and escalated...they burnt the filter in their test system (controlled by tester) seven times and got it finally clean. 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

91140 mi

€50
A part of the engine coolant rubber tube had to be replaced. Only the smaller one, that get out of the engine on the top side. 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

70000 mi

US $50
The plate over the catalytic converter rusted and needed replacing; had similar problem on 1993 Civic. 

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2007 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

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