2003 Honda CR-V suspension problems

Filed Aug 7, 2025 · Body, Suspension · VT

Corrosion of the rear frame led to the trailing arm separating, and I nearly hit a tree.

Filed May 29, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · 7 miles · LA

"takata recall" the air conditioner goes out when the car hits any pot holes are bumps in the road. Also the suspension systems didn't work very well.

Filed Aug 16, 2017 · Driver assistance, Suspension · 2 miles · CA

Check engine light appears when driving, car misfires when RPM reaches 300

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Suspension · 134,000 miles · MO

Took 2003 cr/v to honda dealer for wheel alignment. Dealer stated: right rear camber is out of tolerance. Unable to align. Recommend installing adjustable camber control arm. Parts and labor estimate $389. Looking on the internet, this seems to be a problem with very many cr/v owners. It causes excess tire wear.

Filed Oct 31, 2012 · Suspension · 127,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. The contact stated that the rear end of the vehicle started shaking abnormally. The contact was unable to maintain control of the vehicle as it swayed abnormally and crashed into a median wall. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the tow assistant advised that the rear axle was not lubricated and seized, causing the failure. Additionally, the rear tires exploded during the failure. The contact sustained neck injuries from the crash. A police report was not filed of the incident. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 127,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2011 · Suspension · CA

I am a proud owner of a 2003 honda cr-v. I've always heard a loud noise from the rear of the vehicle when my rear windows were rolled down and didn't think much about it, until I had some body work done and the mechanic told me that my differential is bad and I needed to replace it. I decided to do some research and almost every honda cr-v owner I spoke to say they've encountered the noise too. I believe this was a flaw honda know all along and refuse to disclose, even when I bought my vehicle, I was not made aware of this problem.

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Suspension · 1 miles · KY

Front end pulls hard to right on uneven pavement, or on highway if small cut lines are on roadway. Vehicle has always pulled to right since new and I have had to have wheel alignments more than twice a year. Vehicle has never been in an accident. Vehicle had warranty work for clunking noise in front end when new. Have went through several sets of tires prematurely because the tires on the front always wear out on the outer and inner edge. Tires are always properly inflated to mfg specs. After getting new tires and alignment the vehicle operates fine for about a month or two then it gradually gets worse. After a couple months when releasing the gas peddle the car slows down quickly and the pulling to the right gets worse.

Filed May 18, 2006 · Suspension · 16,448 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while having the vehicle inspected, the independent repair shop determined there was noise coming from the passenger side strut. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealership. Updated 06/01/2006.

Filed Feb 25, 2005 · Suspension · NC

Having to replacing a strut assembly in a honda crv 2003 that I brought new. And also told that the bearings in this vehicle is a common problem.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Suspension · 18,000 miles · IL

While in motion consumer notice a clunking sound coming from the vehicle. It was taken to two separate dealers. The first dealer could not locate the problem. The second dealer informed the consumer that the problem was the sway bar link.