| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2008 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 151 repairs.
2008 Honda CR-V engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 88000 mi US $1100 |
Check engine light came on and message saying check fuel cap. Replaced evaporator system canister and purge control solenoid. |
| 110000 mi US $664 |
Replaced alternator |
| 112000 mi US $800 |
Replaced starter motor assembly |
| 123000 mi US $1900 |
Replace drive belt tensioner. |
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Serpentine Belt Tensioner replaced, made ticking noises under load. |
2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| 176000 mi US $35 |
Replaced accessory drive belt due to age |
| 239000 mi US $15 |
Replaced PCV valve and breather hose |
| 104160 mi C $600 |
Water pump, leaking. Bearing collapsed. |
| 110360 mi C $150 |
Check engine light came on.Code for up stream air fuel ratio sensor.Replaced sensor from rockauto.com with a Denso sensor. |
| 140000 mi US $150 |
Oxygen sensor |
| 96100 mi $300 |
Solenoid gasket leaks |
| 129400 mi US $300 |
Vtec solenoid required replacement |
| 98200 mi US $440 |
Loud rattle from exhaust, because of rust; rear half of exhaust pipe replaced, including muffler |
| 84000 mi US $175 |
Multiple, sporadic 'check engine' light illuminations over a period of 6 weeks. Dealer could see electronic record of various light activation , but could not duplicate malfunction or find issue with any engine system. |
| 86000 mi US $500 |
multiple fault alerts attributed to possible faulty distributor and ignition wiring, |
| 80800 mi | Adjusted valves. Slight valve noise and preventative maintenance. |
| 108000 mi US $10 |
Catalytic converter shield rusted. Screwed together. |
| 50000 mi US $45 |
catalytic converter shield became loose |
| 55180 mi C $85 |
Mounting points for heat cover of catalytic converter rusted away, started rattling. Cover removed. |
| 102300 mi C $120 |
Exhaust broken. Pipe replaced between catalyser & muffler. |
| 106950 mi C $160 |
Valves check and adjusted. |
| 58300 mi | Loose muffler, tightened. |
| 100000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced Water pump, Replace spark plugs |
| 60000 mi US $750 |
Thermostat went on the blink and overheated, damaging the thermostat housing and the plumbing. Had to replace all those parts. Mechanic said he'd never seen this happen in a CRV. |
| 170700 mi US $3200 |
Intermittent 2nd fan caused overheating, slight lost of water though head gaskets. Potential risk of slight warping. I decided to follow recommendation to change the 171K miles motor for a 68K good motor. Car is running great now. |
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