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2002 Honda CR-V Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2002 Honda CR-V 32 CR-Vs, 11.2 months of data per CR-V, average 115400 miles

First model year for second-generation CR-V.
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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr Sedan

127-horsepower 1.7L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2010 123000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 125000 680 replace water pump, timing belt and tensioner leaking power steering fluid at rack assembly, replaced fluid with synthetic to reduce leaking replaced left front control arm assembly 
Feb 2011 127500 3150 Transmission failure requiring it to be rebuilt; $2400 Leaking rack and pinion assembly replaced during transmission rebuild due to easier access; $750. 
Oct 2011 135000 35 replace fuel cap that was not sealing properly which caused car to fail smog test 
Mar 2013 154000 1500 Car overheated. Radiator cap tested bad. Overheat eventually caused blown head gasket with coolant slowly leaking into 2 cylinders- caused rough idle at start up for ~30 sec. Water pump leaking slightly so also replaced. 

 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual AWD

Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2012 162000   First odometer entry
Oct 2012 171300 1600 Axle replaced Oil Valve 
Feb 2013 176700 400 3rd gear sensor 
Mar 2013 178000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 160580   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 160580 0 It was burning approx 4L of oil every 8000km 

 

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 40000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 41000 540 Transmission shifting handle would not unlock and could not be moved to to a drive condition. Lever would not move out of park position. Lever handle had to be removed and repaired. Shift lever unit not secured in place properly or was faulty. 
Mar 2013 57000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 41000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 67000 0 heat shield on catalytic converter loose - owner removed 
Apr 2011 67000 0 two problems- rattley exaust heat shield removed and air bag recall- taken to dealer for check. 
Aug 2012 72000 300 Variable valve mechanism failed - shop dismantled and cleaned valve timing parts. Said mechanism clogged due to lack of maintenance. Oil is changed every 5 000 miles. no parts except for gaskets. Engin continued in limp home mode rpm limit 
Mar 2013 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 94000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 105000 200 Needed new front brakes. 
Oct 2009 113000 200 Key would no longer work in driver's door lock. Lock needed to be replaced. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Manitoba, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2005 0 Rear wheel bearings 
Sep 2005 0 Power steering pump 
Dec 2006 0 ABS sensor 
Apr 2007 250 Drivers side rear wheel bearing 
Jan 2008 1200 Catalytic converter 
Jul 2009 127720 400 Wheel bearing 
Jul 2010 135160 300 Rear wheel bearing passenger side replaced. Universal joints went, cannot replace them, the whole drive shaft has to be replaced($1200). Shop took drive shaft off and now driving without it. 
May 2011 141360 0 Driver side parking brake assembly had to be replaced. 
Apr 2012 148580 50 Replace tension spring on hand brake drums 
Apr 2013 155000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 63000   First odometer entry
Jul 2007 69000 0 a/c compressor failed a/c compressor that had been replaced in problem 1 also failed and required replacement 
Jun 2009 88000 477 Shop diagnosed CEL and replaced O2 sensor 
Mar 2010 97000 110 CEL came on because the software had never been updated (update released in 2004) - apparently can only be updated by dealer. 
Mar 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 72540   First odometer entry
Mar 2008 79360 0 SRS warning light continuously illuminated. Corrected by resetting warning light. Radio stopped working. Not a fuse problem. Radio removed, tested and reinstalled where it worked. ABS warning light coming on. Could not duplicate. Headlights not properly aimed. Had been reported to the dealer multiple times. Dealer insisted that the headlight aim was not adjustible. Found solution on the net and complete repair myself. 
Nov 2008 86800 150 sway bar bushings 
Mar 2009 91760 0 Rear suspension bushing. Front drive boot torn. 
Jun 2009 96720 490 more clunking from rear suspension drive boot torn new front brakes (again) and service rear brakes 
Jul 2010 107260 200 rear suspension bushings 
Nov 2010 114700 500 Seized rear brake caliper. Replaced. 
May 2011 119660 200 rear calipers replaced. Were previously replaced so parts covered under warranty 
Aug 2011 123380 1500 Suspension clunking. Replaced front struts and suspension bushings. Also found power steering line leak. Replaced line. 
Oct 2011 128340 170 repaired exhaust flange between exhaust pipe and cat converter 
Mar 2012 130200 500 boot had failed. axle replaced 
Jan 2013 137300 813 Noise while turning. Axle replaced.  Wheel bearing replaced. 
Mar 2013 138880   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Honda CR-V in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 106000   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 108000 80 Brake rotos rusted. 
Dec 2009 132000 460 Driver side door lock failed along with remote. Ordered parts so far. Common problem according to Honda CRV blog. 
Mar 2010 137000 450 Driver side electric door lock quit working. Needed to replace lock actuator. Took shop several hours and they are still adjusting. Apparently a common problem. 
Sep 2010 138000 180 Replace lock and actuator 
Jun 2011 140000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Louisiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 61000   First odometer entry
Sep 2007 68000 1350 A/C failed during road trip and CR-V was taken to local auto shop that diagnosed a failed compressor. Parts ordered and appointment was set up to return the CR-V for the repairs. Return to auto shop for repair of A/C. 
Jun 2009 83000 615 The Radiator Cooling Fan went out & had to be replaced. My personal mechanic got the part from Honda & made the repair. The AC/Heater fan's blower resistor shorted out & had to be replaced. Part came from local Honda dealership & my mechanic did the repair work. 
Jan 2010 84000 145 The sensor in the driver side door had shorted out & had to be replaced. In-dash illumination lights had shorted out & were replaced.  
May 2011 87000 3200 A/C failure, entire system replaced. The shop had it 3 days to remove old HVAC system and replace it with new HVAC system. A/C works great since repair. No further issues.  
Sep 2011 88000 260 Rear brakes were making grinding noise. Took to Midas & they replaced pads, turned rotors & flushed braking system. 
Oct 2011 88700 120 Serpentine belt worn. Belt replaced for 1st time in car's history. 
Oct 2012 92300 151 Rubber trim above windshield came apart. Would have lead to a leak or worse if not repaired. 
Mar 2013 93000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 800 front brake calipers and front discs 
Jan 2010 71000 0 driver door key lock failed- key will not slide into lock 
Mar 2010 72000 100 Removed and repaired driver door lock. Was told the locks on the CRV are a poor design and failure is very common. Locksmith felt Honda should be recalling and replacing them. 
Sep 2011 86000 505 car would not idle. Replaced idle control valve and intake tube. 
Nov 2011 88000 0 defective sensor was replaced which was causing check engine light 
Mar 2013 196000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2009 141000   First odometer entry
May 2012 170700 600 Right front CV boot replaced 
Mar 2013 180000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Georgia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 73000   First odometer entry
Jun 2007 78000 200 Air/Fuel ratio sensor failed. Cheapest oem (Denso) part is $184 shipping included. Waiting the part to arrive. 
Feb 2008 91000 750 Heater core leaked anti-freeze fume inside the car. I found it out with the air/anti-freeze leaking sound. The anti-freeze fume was very DANGEROUS because it made me ill for few hours. The part was ~$200 & labor $550 because the mechanic had to ... 
Sep 2011 136000 100 A/C leaks freon. Used stop leak freon solved the problem after some diagnostics. 
Jan 2013 150700 662 Crankshaft seal leaked oil. Part: $14 Labor:$240. Drive-Belt (Serpentine belt) contaminated with engine oil so it makes loud noise. Part: $33 Labor: $45. Belt dressing (Stops slipping & squeaking) made it worse. Don't buy it waste money. replace crankshaft seal and serpentine belt 
Mar 2013 152000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2012 110360   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 113460 500 front brakes air conditioning 
Sep 2012 115940 350 electrical fire drivers side door. smoke coming out of door. parts replaced calipers seized, brake pads non existant 
Dec 2012 121520   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2005 0 replace fuel tank 
Oct 2008 81000 1250 Replaced all four struts and some other wear parts. 
Jul 2009 92000 300 cracked intake and aircleaner housing 
Apr 2011 109000 1500 All suspension, steering and engine mount bushings were dry and cracked. So were replaced. 
Mar 2013 123000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2002 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV

160-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic AWD

Honda CR-V in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2011 142600   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 149420 300 I had an intermittent coil. 
Apr 2012 158720 0 Assessed for free. Torque converter is wearing away. Told to turn off overdrive to compensate the shudder at low speeds. 
Aug 2012 160580 1456 Leak in power steering line Brake control module was leaking. Rear brake shoes,brake pads and rotors,wheel bearing,alignment 
Nov 2012 171780 802 Replaced entire original exhaust. 
Mar 2013 178560 497 Calipers on both front wheels plus pads 

 

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2002 0 Replace driver's sun visor. It would not stay "parked", but fell to a vertical position. 
Mar 2003 0 Tiny pin hole in alloy rim, allowing tire to go flat. 
Mar 2004 0 Replace passenger side mirror, which cracked during a very cold (-30 F) night 
Apr 2004 0 A/C not cold. Install freon and dye. 
Jun 2005 0 Replace A/C condenser, compressor, clutch, solenoid. 
Oct 2007 181 Replace Daylight Running Lights relay. 
Nov 2007 1262 Replace front calipers, rotors, pads. 
Oct 2010 99600 7 Replace rear left brake light bulb. I took out the entire left side panel, and part of the rear floor to get at the bulb. Altogether, it took me between 1 and 2 hours. There may be a quicker way! 
Jun 2011 102300 35 Fix exhaust leak between front muffler and cat converter. Caution that pipe and cat will need to be replaced soon. 
Nov 2011 103720 327 CEL light on – codes P1166 and P1167. Replace oxygen sensor B1/S1. 
Nov 2012 107260 420 Both front swaybar links and front left ball joint 
Dec 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2011 274000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 281000 833 tie rod ends/ball joints replaced 
Nov 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2011 106000   First odometer entry
Jan 2012 106000 900 SRS light kept coming on. Last Sept. it simply was reset. In Nov., battery was suspected to be the cause and was replaced. Now is determined that the SRS control unit was intermmitent/faulty and needed to be replaced. 

 

Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 103000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 109000 150 Driverside rear brakes were/are sticking 

 

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2011 123000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 133000 1100 Hung up caliper 
Dec 2012 139000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 1000 My a/c imploded, common problem on 2nd gen CR-Vs. Replaced entire a/c unit, drier, lines, etc. Purchased everything in one kit off of e-bay for about $400, paid a mechanic to install. 
Dec 2008 173000 411 Front O2 sensor failed, replaced to pass emissions. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2013 173000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 176000 400 Brake caliper seized. 
May 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 136000   First odometer entry
Mar 2013 153000 1500 Emissions system oxygen sensors Driver seat rocking - replaced bushings 

 

Honda CR-V in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 112000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 112000 400 O2 sensor needed replacing sensor itself is 300 dollars Repair Driver and left rear passenger power locks. Replaced actuators 
Oct 2011 112000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jan 2010 600 Replaced power window master switch 
Mar 2013 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 103540   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 103540 700 starter would not always disengage when started. strange sound remains when starting car. 

 

Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 13000   First odometer entry
Jan 2013 13000 900 Honda fixed problem 

 

Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2008 118000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 124000 400 Replace noisy right rear wheel bearing. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 89000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 98500 1200 AC compressor failed, parts on order, $1200 estimate. 
Jun 2011 101000 200 Broken front sway bar link, Replaced both links even though only one was broken, as preventative maint. 
Oct 2011 105700 480 Corroded rear brake rotors replaced 
Apr 2013 116000 280 Replaced worn/broken rear differential mounts. 

 

Honda CR-V in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 67000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 69000 40 According to OBDS II, #1 (pre-catalyst) O2 sensor was defective. Sensor was replaced but check engine light is still on. Have not yet re-read OBDS code to determine if the replacement sensor was defective or if additional problems exist. 
Dec 2009 71000 55 Replaced front O2 sensor; problem resolved. 
Oct 2012 87700 900 Catastrophic AC compressor failure; metal fragment contamination required FULL AC (compressor, condensor, evaporator, receiver & expansion valve) replacement. Parts puerchased from eBay seller at 20% of Honda OEM pricwes. 
Dec 2012 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 148800   First odometer entry
Aug 2009 151900 1050 4 sets of brake pads, 4 discs and 1 caliper 
Jun 2010 173600 260 Replaced both front struts 
Jan 2011 184140 350 Front sway bar mountings worn out, had to be replaced 
Sep 2011 196540 450 AC compressor clutch failed. Replaced entire compressor unit 
Aug 2012   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 86180   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 86800 200 Driver door actuater failed 
Jan 2012 116560 0 changed rotors and pads front and back as well front right link and rear right link 

 

Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 99000   First odometer entry
Jun 2009 108000 375 Brakes were pulsing due to warped rear rotors which were not replaced during brake job done at ~81,000 miles. Replaced all 4 rotors and both sets of pads. 
Jan 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2007 29000   First odometer entry
Jun 2008 45000 0 Air conditioning failed - only blowing warm air. It was completely repaired with a new air conditioning system. Covered by Certified Used Honda - even though it was over 12,000 miles - but under 1 year since purchase. 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in New Mexico, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2007 45000   First odometer entry
Nov 2007 51300 475 Repl emissions bypass solenoid, sensor & covers. Repl rear differential fluid 
Jun 2009 60000 225 Replaced another emission valve 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 41000   First odometer entry
Feb 2008 49000 499 Check engine light came on. Computer evaluation showed a bad oxygen sensor. 
Mar 2013 107000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 0 engine light on - emission problems - wiring harness and canister replaced as well as somekind of sensor 
Nov 2007 300 cruise control 
Dec 2007 0 emissions again - part ordered for pipes 
Mar 2008 108500 290 Also, we had a used cruise control main module replaced trying to fix the cruise control which has ... 
May 2008 110360 50 Cruise control still cutting out - worse when temperature outside is hot. Took to a second dealership who test drove and whose best guess was the dash cruise on/off switch. Part was ordered and three weeks later switch arrived-we installed. Cruise fail Replaced dash cruise on/off switch once arrived. Thought it might have fixed the problem but when temperature outside became warm - cruise control failed yet again. Unsuccessful repair for the 9th month. 
Dec 2008 115940 35 Replaced Driver Side Keyless Entry Remote Module. 
Jan 2009 116560 0 SRS Light Came on - Waiting for qualified technichian - must go out of town.  
Feb 2009 117180 250 SRS light was repaired after having to see out-of-town dealer. Also replaced Battery ( it was frozen) Seems to have solved SRS issue - SRS could have been result of old battery not holding/taking enough charge. 
Sep 2009 124000 161 Replaced rear sway bar links 
Apr 2013 145080   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 85560   First odometer entry
Oct 2009 88040 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. 
Nov 2009 88040 0 One wasted trip because supplier sent wrong mount. With next trip, replaced bad replacement strut, finally fixed. 

 

Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 66960   First odometer entry
Jan 2010 67580 100 Engine light on - engine running in "limp home mode" (max 2800RPM) Retrieved codes: P1298 ELD voltage high / P1259 Vtec System Failure / P0600 Serial Com Failure. Cleared codes, road tested P1259 code returned. Topped up engine oil (2.5l), clear code 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 82000   First odometer entry
Sep 2010 83000 170 Transmission sensor bad - replaced. 
Mar 2013 103000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Washington, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 52000   First odometer entry
Jan 2011 57000 162 Replaced pressure sensor on transmission 
Mar 2011 57500 50 "SRS" lamp came on. Repair involved diagnosis and reset of this warning lamp. No parts were replaced. 
Mar 2013 67000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 0 Replaced alternator. Sears Auto Repair center in northern NJ performed the repairs free of charge as they could not get the charging system warning on the dashboard to cancel out, and they took an extra day in getting the parts. 
Jan 2011 63000 667 Left rear brake disc pistons were stuck closed, ruining rotor and pads. Right rear piston was leaking fluid. Replaced calipers, pistons, pads and rotors on both sides rear brakes. 
Jun 2012 75000 0 Keys could be removed from ignition with transmission selector still in drive or reverse, allowing car to roll forwards or backwards. Repairs were made under a factory TSB at no cost. Problem solved. Good dealer experience. 
Mar 2013 82000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2007 61000   First odometer entry
Apr 2007 62000 85 A/C stopped blowing cold air...no freon in the system. A/C was recharged with freon and with dye to try to detect a leak. No leak was immediately visable. Scheduled follow-up appointment to recheck for A/C hose leak 
May 2007 64000 0 No leak found 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2010 202000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 203000 550 AC compressor failure 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 57000   First odometer entry
Feb 2010 79000 325 Rear rotors and pads replaced. Caliper was beginning to hang up. 
Apr 2011 88000 225 The u-joints were bad. The driveshaft was removed and taken to a driveline shop where the u-joints were replaced and the shaft balanced. The driveshaft was then re-installed on the vehicle. 
May 2011 88000 155 Replaced left front stabilizer link. Left front brake caliper stuck and damaged rotor. caliper, pad and rotor replaced. Left front door window track weld broke and caused noise in door and sporadic problem with lock.  
Jul 2011 90000 145 Engine was making rattling sound. Dealer adjusted intake and exhaust valves. Sound was reduced, but not eliminated. Dealer indicated timing chain might be going bad. 
Nov 2011 93300 0 The light behind the temperature control knob burnt out. I was told it would cost $150-200 to tear apart the dashboard to reach the bulb. I decided it was not worth that amount of money to replace the bulb. 
Dec 2012 102000 80 Driver's side rear door lock would not operate using remote. Door panel removed, actuator replaced and panel reinstalled. 
Mar 2013 103000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2010 73000   First odometer entry
Jun 2010 82000 280 front rotors warped and brakes pads worn completely through 
Jul 2011 91000 0 airbag malfunction indicator light was on. dealer knows airbag function is an issue but won't fix as another mechanic read the repair code and turned off the indicator light; Other mechanic gave dealer repair code, but dealer won't accept. 
Oct 2011 92000 250 passenger side rear door lock not working using fob 

 

Honda CR-V in Kentucky, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2009 1200 Air conditioner compressor failed. Dealer replaced compressor twice (replacement was faulty, replaced before it left the shop) and related items. 
Jan 2010 15 Rebuilt front brake caliper due to sticking brakes, DYI 
Apr 2010 92000 168 Replaced O2 Sensor 
Aug 2010 95000 110 Bad O2 sensor 
Sep 2010 95000 90 Front passenger's side brake caliper rusted up due to faulty outer seal, wearing out the brake pad. Rebuilt the caliper, replaced both front brake sets, bled brake line. 
Mar 2011 100800 15 Rebuilt other front caliper, dyi 
May 2011 103000 0 Air conditioner compressor locked up sending metal through system for the second time. Dealer would not even give an estimate for repair. Shopping for parts and labor for repair. Will update once repair complete 
Jun 2011 104000 850 Replaced condenser, evaporator, compressor, expansion valve, flushed lines, vacuumed and filled with R134A- DIY 
Aug 2011 106000 265 Fuse box/ multiplex control unit under dash went out taking a/c, door locks/ constant dash brake light, interior light. Replaced 
Oct 2012 116700 15 Brake caliper rebuild after driver side front brake seized. 
Nov 2012 117300 35 Replaced driver side door lock attenuator 
Mar 2013 120000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Honda CR-V in Utah, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 85000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 95000 1100 CR-V would lurch abruptly when almost reaching a stop and then shifting when accelerating was late and hard. 

 

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