2001 Honda CR-V engine problems

Filed Jun 16, 2026 · Engine · WA

I bought this car from a private seller and he claimed the vehicle was in good condition. A day later the car has been dying on me while driving. Nothing shows on the check engine that something is wrong with it. The car will start and able to drive but then will die on me again. How do I find if it's covered under a recall?

Filed May 9, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · FL

Engine shuts off while driving. Speeds can be low or high. 20-65 mph. While driving, engine will cut off. Sometimes the electrics remain on and I can use power steering to pull to the side of the road, other times everything shuts down. It can happen while turning or regular straight driving. Sometimes it will restart right after, other times, it won't start for many minutes. We have gotten stuck in turn lanes, middle of intersections, and busy 3 lane city roads. Mechanic says it is not showing any codes and can't find anything wrong with the car.

Filed Sep 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 201,100 miles · OH

Leaving my house came to stop sign car shut off in road. Timing belt broke for the 2 time. Also drivers window won't work 2 motors in it and still nothing and sunroof won't open. Only 2 owners and car been well kept oil on time. And there something making belts go bad.

Filed Aug 25, 2018 · Engine · 100,000 miles · NY

Our car had a burnt valve last year at about 90000 miles. We brought it to a napa machine shop and had it re-machined. About a month ago we had it repaired at our local honda dealer. They readjusted the valves which they said were way too tight. The car is stalling again and is difficult to restart. They referenced honda technical bulletin 03-038. In researching this via google, it appears honda failed to advise american-but not european-customers of a valve adjustment need that results in valves receding into the cylinder heads.

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Engine · FL

Esta denuncia esta reportada anteriormente el numero es 10888751 la vuelvo a colocar porque me falto colocar los datos del dealer que me estafo: bam bam used autos sales inc. Nombre: mike 7864597996 direccion: 1010 n 20th ave ste #d hollywood fl 33020 compre la camioneta de un dealer en hollywood, expresamente le pregunte por algun problema mecanico que le deba conocer a la honda y su respuesta fue "no hay problema mecanico, motor y transmision sin problemas" al siguiente dia fui a comprarla (07-24-2016) y a las dos horas la camioneta recalento (overheating), se la lleve de regreso al dealer y el mismo le coloco agua al radiador, y me dijo que si tenia algun problema lo llamara... Ok saqu la camioneta y la probe por 2 horas mas y el carro recalento otra vez pero ya era mas de las 7pm y el dealer habia cerrado su negocio entonces le escribi y me respondio que ya el no podia hacer nada que debia llevarlo a un mecanico y pagarlo,le indique que se la haba acabado de comprar que debia resolver ese problema, y me dijo que hablara con su esposa porque el no habla mucho espaol, al dia siguiente llame a la esposa y ella me indico que ya no podan ni repararlo ni ayudarme con el costo de la repracion que segun un mecanico es la empacadura de la camara y la reparacion esta entre 1000$ a 1300$

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Engine · FL

Compre la camioneta de un dealer en hollywood, expresamente le pregunte por algun problema mecanico que le deba conocer a la honda y su respuesta fue "no hay problema mecanico, motor y transmision sin problemas" al siguiente dia fui a comprarla (07-24-2016) y a las dos horas la camioneta recalento (overheating), se la lleve de regreso al dealer y el mismo le coloco agua al radiador, y me dijo que si tenia algun problema lo llamara... Ok saqu la camioneta y la probe por 2 horas mas y el carro recalento otra vez pero ya era mas de las 7pm y el dealer habia cerrado su negocio entonces le escribi y me respondio que ya el no podia hacer nada que debia llevarlo a un mecanico y pagarlo,le indique que se la haba acabado de comprar que debia resolver ese problema, y me dijo que hablara con su esposa porque el no habla mucho espaol, al dia siguiente llame a la esposa y ella me indico que ya no podan ni repararlo ni ayudarme con el costo de la repracion que segun un mecanico es la empacadura de la camara y la reparacion esta entre 1000$ a 1300$

Filed Oct 23, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · GA

Car starts without key when remote lock is used after driving. Does not have keyless start. Sometimes the headlights turn on also other times its just the engine. You have to put the key in the ignition and shift the gear to turn off. This has happened at least 10 times over the years. I took it to a honda dealer and they told me it was impossible, could not happen and I was mistaken. I do have a video of one incident.

Filed Nov 22, 2013 · Engine · 103,000 miles · IL

Car stalls without warning.

Filed Jun 11, 2012 · Engine · 113,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda cr-v. The contact was driving 50 MPH, when she heard a loud noise from the vehicle and smelled smoke. The contact was able to stop the vehicle and inspected under the hood. As the hood ws opened, the engine fell. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was awaiting a return call. The failure and current mileage was 113,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2011 · Engine · 110,000 miles · PA

Honda has a service bulletin (03-038) for a known issue with the cylinder head. In searching online, many honda customers with cr-v's manufactured in 2001 have experienced this issue. The remedy (as defined by honda) is to adjust the valves to specific clearances during routine maintenance, but this information was not passed down to customers & many are finding themselves in my same situation with the entire cylinder head needing to be replaced. A costly repair for a faulty part. Honda is aware of this & is unwilling to cover the repair.