2004 Honda CR-V: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Mar 1, 2015 · Engine · CA

While driving from southern california to northern california, the AC was working just fine when a high pitched squeal started coming from the engine. Lifting my foot off the gas seemed to help and the noise went away, but the noise came back, and a thumping sound started to come through and a small pop happened, sending some sort of black canister shooting out from under my car and onto the freeway. I pulled over and checked the car for damage, not seeing any major marks on the engine and no liquids leaking from the car. Only when I reached my destination and the car would blow boiling hot air out of the vents did I notice and issue. The dealer did an inspection of the car, and told me the AC had literally fallen out of the engine block. I don't understand how a major piece of a vehicle can fall out, and not be able to be replaced without paying $2,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 53,802 miles · OR · crash

I was driving through my area at or near 15 MPH. When the car suddenly accelerated on its own to a speed of 30-35 MPH. The brake pedal felt very stiff and was difficult to hold the car at 30 MPH with constant braking. There was no traffic and the incident occurred not far from my home, so I proceeded back home. The car would not decelerate. I have a very long driveway that I pulled into, put the car in neutral, turned off the key and pulled the emergency brake. There was a loud grinding noise as the engine wound down. I immediately contacted the dealership where the car was purchased and told them what happened. They sent a tow vehicle to pick up the car since it was not safe to drive it to them. They said they drove the car multiple times and performed diagnostic tests on the vehicle finding no problems after having the car for three days. The invoice however showed identical mileage in and out of their facility when it was picked up jan. 2, 2014. On feb. 11, 2014, I was in traffic stopped at a red light, my right foot pressing on the brake pedal. Without warning the engine revved, the brake pedal stiffened and the car lurched forward hitting the rear of the vehicle in front of me, doing damage to both vehicles. Both the dealership and honda of america have been notified and a claim has been filed. Research shows that this is not an unheard of complaint or occurrence for this make, model, year vehicle as evidence buy complaints to you. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained by the dealership and I am the original owner and only driver. This is my first accident in over 50 yrs of being a licensed driver.

Filed Sep 26, 2013 · Engine · 150,000 miles · TX

Thunk noise from engine on passenger side. Worse with turning, happened intermittently at all speeds. Dealer said "something" was not tightened properly, muttering about engine mount. I was not given a service record for the repair and am in the process of trying to get one after the fact. At the same time hear a grinding noise that was not resolved. Cr-v at repair shop now and said it looks as if air compressor, clutch and fans for AC are not right. If not resolved will blow and damage engine. I have searched and found this is an alarmingly common problem. Is there any move to investigate or initiate a recall?

Filed Sep 13, 2013 · Engine · 78,000 miles · PA

I have a 2004 honda cr-v. I had my AC on and it began to grind. At first I thought it was my motor, but soon realized it was my air conditioner unit. I took it to the honda dealership, and they checked it out. Cost for the diagnostic - $106.00 cost to fix it: $4000.00 diagnosis:A/C compressor failed. All the A/C parts are internally contaminated with metal from the compressor. Needs A/C kit (c) and clutch and coil. I have been checking online and many 2003 and 2004 honda crv's have had this problem, but no recall. I don't have that money to spend, yet need air conditioning. Is this fair for honda to ignore this issue and cost their faithful customers so much money when this problem did exist in those year models? Can you help?

Filed Oct 26, 2009 · Engine · 84,000 miles · WA

While driving to portland, or. From wa heard a loud squeal from the front of the engine. Turns out the A/C compressor is burned out at 84k miles. Honda said it was my problem and not a safety concern. The one serpentine belt drives the water pump, power steering pump, alternator and the A/C compressor at the bottom of the engine. The portland dealer would not advise me to drive it at all. If the belt burns off do to the A/C compressor seizure the power steering pump would stop possibly causing a serious accident.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · 44,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. While driving 50 MPH, the contact noticed a squeaking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the air conditioner compressor failed. She did not notice any differences prior to the failure. The vehicle has not been serviced for the failure. The current and failure mileages were 44,000.

Filed Jul 19, 2008 · Engine · 72,239 miles · FL

2004 cr-v experienced grinding noise with AC unit the clutch assembly froze all occurred within two days. Repair was completed that required the entire AC system, compressor, evaporater and condenser were replaced. All occurred at 72,000 miles. Total cost of repair at non-dealer location using all new parts $1,059 dollars. First honda I've ever owned that needed a costly repair. Then again this on is assembled in england not USA of japan.

Filed Jul 3, 2008 · 51,000 miles · AR

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact heard a loud grinding noise coming from the air conditioning system. The dealer stated that the air compressor caused the clutch assembly to fail, which contaminated the entire air conditioning system. The manufacturer stated that they would assume liability for 75% of the $3,000 repair cost. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure and current mileages were 51,000. Updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 08/05/08.

Filed Feb 1, 2006 · Brakes · IL

In the first three months after purchase in 2003, the passenger side rear brake started making a loud rubbing/grinding noise through certain brake pressure. Our first oil change and tire rotation the noise stopped only to reappear on the driver side rear. Noise is the same, jacobs twin has replaced the entire brake assembly once, replaced the pads once and, refinished the rotors once. Each time the noise subsides for a period only to come back within 3 months. Everytime I have I go in for my oil change I have to have the brakes redone as well. I believe I have purchased a faulty product.