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Honda CR-V repairs by problem area

Engine (24%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)

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

Other (5%)

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Honda CR-V suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 304 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT FWD

10540 mi Noise from the driver's side front strut mount, the dealership could not find the problem. Not successful. Upper strut mount was defective; had to be replaced. 
60 mi Noise in front when driving, replaced front right wheel bearing 
80000 mi Front left wheel bearing bad, replaced 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 190hp 1.5L I4 CVT AWD

3400 mi Wheel bearing noise required bearing replacement 
51000 mi

US $815
Wheel bearing making low roaring noise around 40mph. Dealer replaced passenger-front wheel bearing and performed 4-wheel alignment. 
2666 mi Steering wheel felt loose.Steering shaft had to be replaced. Was told it was a factory defect. 

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2017 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

184-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

75000 mi

US $600
Front wheel bearing needed replacement 

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2016 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

32000 mi

US $110
Stabilizer bar joint was a bit loose and make a knocking noise over small bumps when driving slow. Probably could have done the work myself. 
3720 mi Vibration at idle, felt through the steering wheel and front seats. Vibration is less noticeable when engine over 700 RPM. It's not terrible, but very noticeable. No repair whatsoever performed, tech said this is "normal with this car" (!!) 
84000 mi

US $120
sway bar link replaced 

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2015 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT FWD

5400 mi I am hearing clunking or a rattle coming from the drivers side rear a few times a day. Repair was not successful. They called Honda enginerring and they said its the way the car flexes. Going to arbitration. 
16500 mi when parking brake is applied a suspension rattle sound was coming from rear passenger wheel front maybe. Nothing done. 

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2015 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 CVT AWD

24800 mi Creaks and groans 89 percent of the time when coming to a stop and while trekking with over rough terrain slowly with brake on. Car was in a full week, mileage in was same as out. No one drove it. 
10600 mi right rear wheel bearing 
59000 mi

US $450
Replace rear passenger-side link with an adjustable one so the camber could be fixed and the car could be aligned. The camber was off 2+ degrees (visible) from the factory causing premature tire wear. Replacing the link has made a noticeable difference in both fuel mileage and stability. 

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2014 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

49600 mi

$550
Rear shocks changed 

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2014 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

35000 mi

US $260
Rear wheel bearing noise at 35,000 miles 
41900 mi passenger (right side rear wheel bearing failed) Dealer replaced bearing/hub assembly at no charge 

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2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

115000 mi

US $1070
Both front CV axles replaced due to vibration. 
99000 mi

US $700
struts replaced and related components in the rear of the vehicle 

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2013 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

48000 mi Front wheel bearing- still under drive train warranty 
59000 mi

US $300
Right front wheel bearing. 
105000 mi

US $300
Both rear wheel bearings 
76000 mi

US $320
Driver side front wheel bearing replaced. Making noise. The car drove fine. 
40300 mi rattle over even minor bumps replaced 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

40300 mi Link it Right 

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2012 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

17360 mi

C $400
noise from front right wheel. Determined to be wheel hub assembly. It is unclear if the issue was casued by a previous accident unreported by previous owner. 

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2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

115940 mi

C $400
Replaced front stabilizer links. all bushings, and rear struts and springs 
35000 mi Power steering pump made excessive noise, replaced. 

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2011 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

138000 mi

US $1444
Replaced front tie rod end and rear struts 
32860 mi

C $1500
Leaking rack and pinion seal 
51000 mi

US $600
Rear Struts 
23800 mi

US $220
Original tires were "cupping". Got new tires and alignment. Rear Passenger side camber could not be adjusted without buying a Camber Kit and having it installed. 
214000 mi

US $385
Replaced struts 
62000 mi Leaky rack 
126480 mi

C $600
Strange hammer like noise when turning. Sounds from the front of the car. 
28400 mi Steering feels vague. Vehicle wanders in lane and no feedback from steering wheel. 

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2010 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

12400 mi Noise coming from front wheel... went to dealer and they change the left bearing. Problem continues, went to my garage... problem was on right wheel. Went back to dealer and problem solve after replacement 
46000 mi

US $1250
Rack and Pinion was leaking 

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2010 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

104000 mi

US $2000
Replaced worn struts (4) 

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2010 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

180-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

141200 mi

US $2200
Shocks and struts replaced 
125300 mi

US $1500
Shocks. Noisy and not performing well. 
32860 mi

C $405
Rear suspension problem, tire prematurely worn out, changed, fixed upper bar on bolt side plus alignment. 
78740 mi

C $896
loose Tie-rod end and leaky boot. 
104160 mi

C $2000
broken springs requiring replacement of shocks and struts 
57700 mi Whining noise at speeds over 40mph. Dealer diagnosed as rigth rear wheel bearing. Replaced under drivetrain warranty. 
83080 mi

C $465
Worn tie rod, front end 
91140 mi

C $202
Worn out tie rod 
94240 mi

C $1657
Rattling type noise when steering left. repairs included machine rear rotors, replace serpentine belt, replace front links, machine front rotors, refit backing plates. 
94000 mi

US $800
Steering rack was leaking. Shop replaced steering rack with a remanufactured unit. 
76000 mi

US $800
Changed rear tie rods and control arms 
2000 mi When I first got my car, it started developing a shimmy/vibration, so took it to the dealer. The dealer was very reluctant to do the work. They rebalanced the wheel for free but still didn't fix the problem. I went to the dealership, but this time the dealership where I bought the car from and brought it in because it was still shimmying. Told after waiting for like 3 hrs that it was normal. So came back from the dealership and noticed after the wheel balancing that the steering wheel was off-center and crooked slightly to the left. So went back there and after 3hrs again, told that it was normal. How is it normal? 

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2010 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

12600 mi L/frt shock assy making noise internally. Shock assy was replaced. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

88000 mi

US $800
Rear struts were leaking a little 
100000 mi

US $2700
replaced steering rack 
82000 mi

US $1275
replaced entire rack/pinion steering system 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

65600 mi

C $700
Noise with bearings on the power steering pump. 
105400 mi

C $2300
Replaced shocks and struts 
52280 mi Rear right sway bad link 
108300 mi

US $160
Left front sway bar end link worn. Replaced both left and right end links. 
10000 mi Moaning noise from the drivers side front and feeling in the steering wheel, floor board and pedals. Drivers side front strut seal was leaking and needed to be replaced. 

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2009 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

69440 mi

US $225
Replaced power steering pressure hose that was leaking 

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2008 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

52300 mi

US $1200
Leaking steering rack 

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2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

64000 mi

US $380
Power Steering System failed. Dealer replaced system under ext warranty ($100 deductible), but alignment was required due to excessive tire tow out. ($280). 
139000 mi

US $180
Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. 
161700 mi

US $380
replaced rear coil spring & struts. Also rear breaks 
70300 mi

US $495
Noticed a whining sound when making turns and sometimes when accelerating. Replaced power steering pressure hose and reservoir. Performed a power steering flush. 
77000 mi

US $553
Replaced left rear wheel bearing. 
88000 mi

US $1100
A growling type noise from rear of car as vehicle accelerated. Replaced right rear hub/bearing assembly. 
89500 mi

US $150
Both front outer tie-rod end boots torn. Replaced both outer tie-rod end boots. 
90000 mi

US $82
Lower ball joint boots torn. Replaced lower ball going boots. 
84500 mi

US $595
Found rear struts leaking. Replaced both rear struts and bumper stoppers. 
123000 mi

US $1900
Reseal leaking power steering pump, replace suction hose and reservoir, power steering flush.  
154000 mi

US $500
rear struts 

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2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

67000 mi

US $15
Whining from power steering pump. Replaced power steering fluid inlet o-ring on power steering pump. 
88000 mi

US $1250
Front trailing arm bushings; front ball joint 
90520 mi

$576
Car is not accurately steering. Front steering components replaced plus front suspension both sides. Front brakes also replaced with hubs facing both sides done. 
132000 mi

US $1350
Had to replace the rack and pinion. 
80900 mi

C $300
Rear suspension brackets broken on both sides 
104160 mi

C $600
Front left & right lower balljoints Front left & right strut assemblies replaced Front wheelbearings left & right side replaced 
45000 mi

US $700
Replaced outer rear bearing 
33000 mi

US $60
Unable to satisfactorily align rear tires 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

126000 mi

US $1313
Power steering rack leaking fluid and had to be replaced. 
57000 mi

US $850
Steering pump broke 
135000 mi

US $600
Bushings and related parts 
104000 mi

US $2500
Power steering leaking, need to replace power steering column 
86000 mi

US $268
replaced ball joint and tie rod ends, replaced stabilizer links 
45560 mi

$168
Power steering high pressure hose developed a leaked and had to be replaced. Dealer did not have the replacement hose in stocked and had to be ordered through another shop. 
75000 mi

US $750
Power steering fluid pump replaced. 
17500 mi Worn out struts Replaced both fro struts 
130820 mi L/H tie rod end was worn 
126000 mi

US $1400
Replace rack and pinion 
56200 mi

US $225
Replace both lower front ball joints after the boots failed. 
59000 mi

US $259
Replace outer tie rod end boots that had split. 
198000 mi

US $50
Leak in high pressure hose from power steering pump 
86700 mi Wheel bearing (front driver) going bad at 86k. Will need replacement in the next 5k. 
86000 mi

US $245
replaced power-steering pump 
93300 mi

US $108
Replaced a cracked hose 
24180 mi Power steering fluid level low. Dealer found power steering rack assembly was leaking and needed to be replaced. Parts needed to be ordered, major repair, full days work. Could continue to drive by topping up reservoir. Entire steering rack assembly replace at 39,000km. Less than 1 month before warranty expired. 
42240 mi Steering column replaced due to leak. Was told this was a common issue with 2007 CR-V. Had to disassemble whole front end to replace steering column. Done under warranty. 
58600 mi

US $500
Complete Front Strut Assembly both sides 
64000 mi

US $1350
front tie rod ends and lower ball joint boots cracked and leaking. The dealer replaced tie rod ends and lower ball joint boots. 
126700 mi

US $240
Replaced leaking left rear strut 
31500 mi

US $2000
Power Steering pump had to be replaced for leaking fluid. And the rack & pinion boots as well for same reason. 
70300 mi a whirring noise, sounding like the transmission is straining. Power steering pump was replaced & transmission service was done. The noise still has not gone away. Bringing it in to be rechecked. 
66200 mi right side of car seems to be very noisy. Mech checked & told me the struts need to be replaced with next tire change. 

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2007 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

153400 mi

US $1200
I replaced all four shocks/struts and associated mounts. They were not leaking, but at nearly 160K miles on the originals, the ride quality had deteriorated. 
231000 mi

US $2002
Needed new struts. Sorry, I didn't know what subsystem that is. 
127200 mi

US $400
New front stabilizers. 
143900 mi

US $400
Rear right hand side bearing changed. 
45000 mi

US $1300
powertrain rack replacement 
55100 mi

US $400
alignment needed an extra part 
125500 mi

US $250
High pressure power steering hose started to leak. 
53000 mi

US $270
Replaced sway bar links and bushings for front and rear. Not fixed. 
146000 mi

US $130
High pressure power steering hose started leaking 
107500 mi

US $50
When purchased, a mechanic suggested before completing the buy to have the dealer replace the tie rod ends. Walser Honda in Burnsville is awesome and did this repair and some cosmetic repairs as well. 
36200 mi 7Same rear end growling when turning, worse than before. They replaced fluid last week, sound went away...for now... 
87300 mi Power steering reservoir. 
18000 mi Vibration and rubbing sound from rear. TSB was issued to replace defective differential fluid that broke down prematurely. Dealer fixed without a problem. 
53000 mi One of the front strut seals needs replacement at a cost of around £100 for parts but with 2.5 hours labour the total will be more than £300. I haven't noticed any abnormal handling or unusual tire wear. Will probably take care of that next time. 

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2006.5 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

114000 mi

£717
Clunking sounds intermittently for a year or more. Was told by Indy garage (12/14) it was suspension spring noise and not to worry. Suspected Sway Bar links. Honda Engineers Advised it was the Lower Ball Joint - O/S. Ordered from Main Stores, replaced. Wheel Bearing(Front O/S), Link Compressor, Sway Bar Link (Front L/R), ABS Sensor (Front O/S. 

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2006 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

98580 mi

R 1750
the "moaning" from the rear axle got very loud. previously diagnosed as "tyre noise" turned out to be a rear wheel bearing that failed. 
144000 mi

US $420
Low pressure steering hose 

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2006 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

123700 mi

US $1500
Struts 

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2006 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

189000 mi

US $500
Left rear wheel bearing replacement- second time it's been replaced in two years 

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2006 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

156-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

90000 mi

US $300
Replace lower front A arm bushings. Hadn't failed, but had a lot of play. Both sides. TSB. 
164000 mi

US $290
Rear wheels would not stay aligned for normal duration. Rear upper control arm bushings worn out on both sides. Shop replaced both upper arms with aftermarket adjustable units. Price included front and rear realignment and tire rotation. 
15000 mi Groan from rear end when making sharp turns at slow speeds. 
87000 mi

US $600
Compliance Bushings cracked. Replaced. Had to replace both rear wheel bearings. 
168000 mi

US $500
Power steering pump failed 
139700 mi

US $500
Rubber bushings in suspension needed replacement, as they were torn. 
189000 mi

US $500
Control arm assemblies replaced in the front 
80600 mi

C $1000
Steering and suspension, repair 
67540 mi

C $680
Rubber suspension parts had to be replaced. These re aparently normal wear items although 108,000km seemed pretty early to have this kind of repair. 
142600 mi

C $1958
Noise coming from front end turned out to be tie rod ends and sway bars needing replacement 
160580 mi

C $352
Front right ball joint worn and had to be replaced 
50000 mi Front suspension strut failed. Detected by alignment tech. confirmed by personal inspection.  

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2005.5 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

turbocharged 138hp 2.2L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual AWD

99200 mi

€300
heavy wear on rear stabiliser group 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

151000 mi

US $1500
Front and rear stabilizers broken. Found during an oil change and tire replacement. 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

150000 mi

US $650
Lower Compliance Bushings were worn/cracked. 
160000 mi

US $65
Front Alignment 
175012 mi

US $500
Replaced both rear struts 

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2005 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD

126480 mi

C $100
Stabilizer link replacement as the vehicle started making noises when driving over bumps 
122000 mi

US $300
Front control arm bushings 
130800 mi Left rear bushings and control arm. 
135000 mi

US $360
Rear suspension bushing are noisy and need to be repaced. 
142900 mi

US $2400
Replace all struts. Replace all bushings in rear. Replace spark plugs. Replace all radiator hoses. 
146000 mi

US $200
Bolt on right front strut broke. 
150000 mi

US $1100
Left front strut failed. 
60000 mi

US $50
Leaking rear shock/strut R&R rear strut 
50000 mi

US $200
Front Strut Failure 
99000 mi

US $172
Replaced anti-sway bar and suspension linkage 
139000 mi

US $90
Alignment to resolve left pull 
47120 mi

$520
Shocks worn out. 
188000 mi

US $2900
replacement of struts and motor mounts at the same time as transmission and AWD unit replaced 
238400 mi

US $1900
struts were worn out and replaced, 2 motor mounts were cracked and replaced, sensor replaced 
85000 mi corrosion of power steering fitting causing a leak. hose had to be replaced 
75000 mi

US $410
Rear right bearings went bad causing significant noise - had to be replaced 
174200 mi

US $700
Repaired ball joints. 
90000 mi

US $700
Control arms went bad. Cheap Honda!! 
73000 mi

US $1000
Also: bad wheel bearing, clunking noise from rear of car, some link on front suspension having to do with wheel was bad and making noise and would fail soon.  
67000 mi

US $350
The ball joints on the front passenger's and driver's sides were cracked. 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

156000 mi

US $3500
Whining/grinding noise from right rear wheel bearing. 
147000 mi

US $300
Replace tie rod ends. Replace end links, bushing. Front lower ball joints replaced. 
151000 mi

US $250
Replace driver front lower control arm. Large front bushing was torn; may have contributed to a shimmy when accelerating. 
52000 mi R.Rear wheel bearing making noise. 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

62500 mi power steering seal 
90000 mi

US $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 
90000 mi

US $60
Alignment, 4 wheel about a degree out on all corners 
104000 mi

US $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 
108000 mi

US $110
Power steering pump went 

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2004 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $100
Tie Rod End -right side was replaced 
109600 mi

US $108
Both sway bars were replaced 
116000 mi Power steering rack had to be replaced, plus wheel alignment 
116000 mi The front ball joints were replaced. 
112000 mi

US $600
Rear bearings 
176000 mi

US $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. 
179000 mi

US $1300
Tie rods bent/damaged 
101300 mi

US $500
replace right wheel bearing. 
110300 mi

US $231
rattling scraping noise from rear divers side. both sway bar links replaced. noise is gone. 
119000 mi replaced rocker arms and bushings, front end. 
141000 mi

US $500
replaced wheel bearings on both front wheels 
117000 mi

US $200
Tie rods needed to be replaced, typical wear. 
66340 mi

C $990
Front wheel bearings rumbling on turns, replaced. 800.00 
76840 mi

C $400
Replace front links and bushings 
93617 mi

C $454
Alignment required due to replacing CV shaft 
99944 mi

C $210
Replace rusted power steering tube 
49000 mi

US $216
Replaced both rear sway bar links.  
158300 mi

US $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. 
80000 mi

US $150
Power steering line ruptured 
94000 mi

US $289
One front and one rear stabilizer bar links had snapped and needed to be replaced. 
100000 mi

US $798
carrier, wheel hub and bearing assembly 
107000 mi

US $244
deteriorating tie rod ends replaced 
116000 mi

US $200
Power steering hoses leaking. This is the second time they've been replaced. Left lower ball joint 
31620 mi

C $420
Replace lower ball joints on both sides 
100000 mi

US $500
Loose suspension in rear 

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2003 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

157300 mi

US $600
Replaced struts 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

112000 mi

US $200
Replaced broken stabilizer end link 
162000 mi

US $6
I replaced both torn lower control arm ball joint dust boots. I learned how to do the job on the internet. 
117000 mi

US $470
4 new struts, replaced worn bushing, alignment. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

138000 mi

US $1000
Sway bar links were making noise - deterioration of the rubber bushings and some noise. Replaced front and rear for set of 4. 
147200 mi

US $524
upper and lower boots on front wheels. 

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2003 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

6000 mi Front strut went out 
86000 mi Replaced front shock absorbers and rear sway bar links with a four wheel alignment. Have to go back for the recall of both front airbags - Takata - that have been back ordered nationally as of 12/30/2014 
153000 mi

US $1038
Replaced front struts - Quick struts 
111600 mi

C $350
Replace all 4 stabilizer links. Oil/Filter change. 
86160 mi

C $200
sway bar end links were replaced 
104780 mi

C $140
Replace front struts / springs replace rear sway bar links 
134000 mi

US $537
Broken left side stabilizer bar control link. 
143000 mi

US $900
Replace right rear wheel bearing and ABS sensor. 
200000 mi

US $50
Rear stabilizer link on passenger side broke. Replaced both rear stabilizer links. 
176000 mi

US $99
Got a 4 wheel alignment 
141980 mi

C $425
Rear struts needed replacing 
147560 mi

C $230
Front control arm bushings replaced during Nova Scotia Vehicle Inspection 
149420 mi

C $90
Rear right wheel bearing noisy, local mechanic replaced, I provided the part. 
99000 mi

US $749
Rear struts failed.  
132000 mi

US $600
Tie rod ends were worn, replaced them. 
162800 mi

US $150
Worn out Tie Rod end. Found during an alignment. Had to replace both Inner and Outer Tie Rod 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

43400 mi Rear wheel bearings 
46500 mi Power steering pump 
99200 mi

C $250
Drivers side rear wheel bearing 
127720 mi

C $400
Wheel bearing 
135160 mi

C $300
Rear wheel bearing passenger side replaced. 
157880 mi

C $700
ball joints replaced 
193000 mi

US $2200
Front Struts Power steering pump 
211500 mi

US $2200
Struts shocks 
86800 mi

C $150
sway bar bushings 
91760 mi Rear suspension bushing. 
96720 mi

C $490
more clunking from rear suspension 
107260 mi

C $200
rear suspension bushings 
123380 mi

C $1500
Suspension clunking. Replaced front struts and suspension bushings. Also found power steering line leak. Replaced line. 
135820 mi

C $813
Wheel bearing replaced. 
104740 mi

C $1100
front struts were leaking and both were replaced. sway bar joint broken 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

81000 mi

US $1250
Replaced all four struts and some other wear parts. 
109000 mi

US $1500
All suspension, steering and engine mount bushings were dry and cracked. So were replaced. 
124000 mi

US $3900
4 worn struts/shocks,  

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

116560 mi front right link and rear right link 
160780 mi

C $752
Leak in power steering line Rear brake shoes,brake pads and rotors,wheel bearing,alignment 
173600 mi

C $400
struts,stabilizer 
184540 mi

C $300
shocks replaced because mechanic said this was necessary to pass inspection 
88000 mi

US $86
Replaced left front stabilizer link. 
106000 mi

US $86
Stabilizer link replaced. 
118000 mi

US $77
Left rear stabilizer bar link defective. The link was replaced. 
122000 mi

US $99
The rear right stabilizer link was bad. The link was replaced. 
88040 mi

C $462
Car, when driving between 60 to 80 kph, felt like going over a washboard. Mechanic identified problem as needing new front struts and mounts. Also said left front strut leaking oil badly, right starting to. Parts ordered. Replaced struts. Knocking sound when turning steering wheel. Figured out strut was a dud. Ordered another. 
88040 mi One wasted trip because supplier sent wrong mount. With next trip, replaced bad replacement strut, finally fixed. 
171740 mi

C $65
replaced power steering pump, bad bearing 
204600 mi

C $450
power steering return hose 
90000 mi

US $165
The passenger side rear strut was bad and I replaced both rear struts with new KYB struts. 
124000 mi

C $161
Replaced rear sway bar links 
101000 mi

US $200
Broken front sway bar link, Replaced both links even though only one was broken, as preventative maint. 
132300 mi

US $400
Lower front ball joint replaced. 
189380 mi

C $420
Replaced leaking front struts 
281000 mi

US $833
tie rod ends/ball joints replaced 
168000 mi

US $350
Wheel bearing 
129000 mi

US $2500
Needed replaced [stabilizer bar] Broke [wheel bearing] 
87300 mi

US $400
Loss of steering fluid in reservoir. Failure of seal requiring replacement of factory parts. 
88000 mi

US $400
damaged seal. Unit replaced. 
137500 mi Power steering pump seal 
130000 mi

US $400
Replace noisy right rear wheel bearing. 
173600 mi

C $260
Replaced both front struts 
184140 mi

C $350
Front sway bar mountings worn out, had to be replaced 
107260 mi

C $420
Both front swaybar links and front left ball joint 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

162394 mi

US $30
Noticed a clicking sound from rear of vehicle. Found play in both sway bar links. Replacement parts were had cheaply from an online source and the repair was simple and straight-forward. 
105380 mi

C $45
one of the sway bar link in rear of the car failed/separated. Both sides Lt and Rt sides replaced. 
117380 mi

C $50
Upper control arm + ball joint 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

153000 mi

US $1950
steering rack 

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2001 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

97700 mi Steering squeaked when the wheel was turned. Steering shaft was lubricated where the shaft passes through the firewall. 
151300 mi

US $1760
replaced the trailing arm bushings 
174000 mi

US $1200
Suspension was wearing out which included tie rod ends and sway bars/sway bar links. Everything was fixed. 
218000 mi

US $500
Lower control arm 
101000 mi Heard noise under front right of car, found tie rod broken. Replaced by mechanic. 
165520 mi

C $300
Wheel bearing needed replacement 
193000 mi

US $300
new shocks 
195000 mi

US $400
Rear struts 
60140 mi New tie-rod ends were replaced, but the noise is still there. 
163800 mi

US $250
front sway bar bushings worn out. Replaced. 
59000 mi

US $180
Right front sway bar link ball separated. Dealer mechanic had to cut parts from car. repair took 55 min. 
64000 mi

US $130
Left sway bar end broke. 
76200 mi Metal power steering return line rusted thru and fluid leaked out. 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual AWD

161000 mi

US $72
Passenger side ball joint failure. Replace lower ball joints on both sides. 
175000 mi

US $468
Replace trailing arm bushings. They were about ready to fail and the right rear made a rattling sound over bumps. 
232000 mi

US $125
Replaced Sway bar linkages and finally got rid of loud rattle! 
159000 mi

US $150
Replaced all 4 struts 
114000 mi

£70
Drop links worn and siezed 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

125500 mi

US $300
Replaced steering boots and then alignment. Replaced steering boots and then alignment. 
170000 mi

US $300
replaced struts and shocks, plus alignment 
149500 mi

US $60
Clatter, rattle under passenger floorboard for the last year. Replace stabilizer bar end links and stabilizer bar bushings. $60 Rattle gone. 
167000 mi

US $150
I replaced the power steering pump bearing. I destroyed that bearing by adjusting the drive belt too tight while doing maintenance earlier this year. 
89860 mi

$300
changed fuel and replaced stablizer link on the right side 

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2000 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

146-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

157000 mi

US $497
sound near front right tire when I would hit a bump. bushings were bad on that side, both were replaced. $13.50 for parts and $80.10 for labor. shop gave me a $40.00 discount on the total for replacing the exhaust and bushings. 
179400 mi

US $168
right side steering. 
137000 mi

US $1000
Replaced 4 struts, and suspension bushings, just normal wear out after 137,000 miles 
166000 mi

US $1200
Wheel bearing. Ball joints. Tie rods. Rear sway bar links/bushings 
293000 mi

US $60
Both lower ball joints loose, had been replaced year before and we covered under warranty, only has to pay for labor 
130200 mi

C $1400
Lower front ball joints replaced. 
125000 mi

US $160
I replaced the front shock absorbers and top mounts. Clunking sound in front end and i am trying to get rid of it. old shocks were fine. Performed the repair anyway because i had the parts in hand. Replaced the front tie rods they were shot 

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1999 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

191000 mi

US $833
Vehicle was purchased for $700 with known issues largely related to suspension. Replaced both front control arms, swaybar links, and bushings. Replaced sway bar links and bushings Replaced rear trailing arm bushings. 

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1999 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

253000 mi

US $1200
could not get my inspection sticker without the repairs  

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1998 Honda CR-V

Engine not specified

163000 mi

US $1000
New Struts installed 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder manual AWD

174000 mi

US $1500
Bushings in rear and engine mounts in front failing. Rear end thumping. Bushings and mounts replaced. 
138000 mi

US $162
Original trailing arm bushings were rotted out. Replaced driver side & passenger side trailing arm bushings (using special extractor tool) and had wheels aligned. 

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1998 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

198000 mi

US $1000
Replaced rack and pinion steering rack at about 190,000 miles. Car has been very worry free. 

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1997 Honda CR-V 4-door

4-cylinder automatic AWD

120000 mi

US $180
Steering rack was leaking. I replaced it with a re-manufactured one. 

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Honda CR-V Suspension Problems

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