While driving, the vehicle caught fire. The oil was changed on yesterday. The consumer was waiting for a response from the manufacturer.
2003 Honda CR-V engine complaints
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While driving 50 MPH engine began to produce thick black smoke. Dealer stated the oil plug was missing, and all the oil leaked from the engine.
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During a routine oil change at 17,000 mile at saccuci honda dealership on my 2003 honda crv ex, that night I noticed oil dripping freely onto the frame and exhaust pipe. Honda fixed the problem the next day, but dismissed the problem, stating that the oil filter must have been bad. The possibility of a fire starting on my car was very real.
Concerns regarding fires following oil changes in 2003 crv.*mr the passenger seat belt jammed and the drivers door lock failed.
Concerns regarding vehicle fire after oil change. *mr the consumer suggested that this vehicle was known to catch fire if the oil filter was not properly installed at regular oil changes. The consumer also requested additional information on this issue. *sc
Pe04018 regarding engine compartment fires in 2003 honda crv.*mr insurance agent request results of preliminary evaluation pe04-018.
While driving 25 MPH vehicle caught on fire under the engine area. Fire was extinguished, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Dealer informed the consumer that the problem was due to the oil leaking from the oil filter.
Engine light illuminated and vehicle started bucking. *mr the check engine light would continually come on, the vehicle would intermittently buck, smoke then shut off, oil was in the filter and the gasket blew out, the vtec system malfunctioned along with faulty solenoid valves, and the oil level was excessively low. *sc
While driving 35 MPH, the consumer was informed that the vehicle was on fire. The vehicle was pulled to the side and the fire was extinguished by bystanders. The fire department was called and no injuries were reported. The consumer later discovered that the oil filter and installation of oil filter was defective. *jb
Pe 04 018/oil filter fires: after leaving jiffy lube for an oil change, consumer noticed smoke coming from under the vehicle. Drove the vehicle back to the shop, and mechanic replaced the oil filter and the oils.
Vehicle fire regarding 2003 honda crv. *mr there was overheating of the electrical components that caused the fire. The consumers wife was locked in the burning vehicle. The locks remained activated and would not open from the inside or the outside, even though the ignition was off. The entire vehicle had become filled with heavy black smoke along with the instrument panel warning lights flashing. The consumer was informed that the damage found was consistent with a high resistance condition occurring in the crankshaft sensor oil control solenoid circuit wiring resulting in electrical overheating, resulting in a fire. Minor heat and fire damage was sustained to the right front area of the engine starting near the crankshaft pulley extending upwards towards the valve cover area. Upon examination of the fuse/relay center located in the passenger compartment revealed a 15 amp fuse protecting the ecu circuit was blown consistent with a component and or electrical failure within this circuit. *sc according to the technical report, the fire began in the engine compartment and was considered an accident not a manufacturer defect.
While driving at 40 MPH and after the very first oil change consumer felt the vehicle trembled violently. Vehicle was pulled over, and the consumer smelled something burning. Also, consumer saw that oil was dripping out of the vehicle. There had been a report on television concerning the oil filter. The problem with this vehicle was that the mechanic neglected to return the oil pan plug.
Shortly after the first oil change was performed, smoke starting coming from the engine while driving home. This occurred because the oil filter was installed with the exciting o-rings, thus creating an oil leak. The oil dripped on the exhaust. This could result in an engine fire. To avoid this from recurring when an the oil filter and the o-rings had to be replaced.
Consumer stated after the first oil change oil began to leak from the vehicle. Dealer stated because of the design of the vehicle it was difficult to change the oil filter without creating a puddle of oil on top of the frame rail.
After an oil change on my 2003 honda cr-v, the oil leaked out from the filter locatiion on the back side of the vehicle and the vehicle caught on fire and saturated the underside of the car with oil prompting a complete change on the computer and o2 sensors and other components.
My 2003 honda cr-v ex 4wd had an engine fire one morning after I started the car 10 minutes later. The weather temperature was in the teens that morning. It was a total loss, it burned completely. The only recent work done to the car was its first 3000 mi oil change. I purchased this car in september 2003, and this engine fire happened on january 07, 2004. The car had 3300 miles on the odometer. I've searched web site's database, and found that there was another incident that is very similar to my situation. I've also found messages posted to newsgroups on edmunds.com that other people had the same engine fire after oil change. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle, and would like the government to launch an investigation against the 2003 honda crv's
I brought my 2003 honda cr-v ex model in to maine mall honda in south portland, maine for routine 10,000 mile scheduled maintenance, which includes changing the oil, rotating tires and inspecting fluid levels. Within 5 miles of leaving the dealers location, the engine caught fire and the car was a total loss. I first noticed smole by looking in the rear view mirror approxiamtely 2 miles after leaving the dealers location. Thinking it was just some spilled oil, I kept on driving until I noticed the low oil light come on the dashboard. I pulled the car over and smelled oil. At that point I opened the hood of the car and saw flames in the engine. The maine state police arrived within 5 minutes and determined that the fire was too far progreesed to save the car. The south portland and scarborough maine fire departments arrived within 10 minutes to put out the fire.
The consumer's vehicle caught on fire. The consumer contacted the manufacturer for relief but they refused to provide any assistance. The manufacturer refuses to cover the fire under the vehicle's warranty. *la
The clamps on the radiator were not properly sealed at the time the vehicle was manufactured. As a result the engine over heated while driving at highway speed. The anti freeze leaked out onto the engine compartment. The dealership tightened the clamp, but the head gasket blew a day later. *jb
6 days after having throttle cable recall and a/t shift cable recall and o/c, car burst into flames (totaled) while driving 20-25 MPH. Honda says not defect? Car had 8200 miles on odometer. No evidence that oil from o/c caused fire. Honda investigations has no answer. Fire started or was first evident in drivers wheel well area.
Consumer states engine stalled on three occassions. The last time he was in the middle of an intersections making a left hand turn when the engine shut off. Ph
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