I'm the first owner of a 2004 honda crv with a 5 speed manual transmission. From june 2008 to the present (september 2008) the vehicle has experienced a stall problem during every single use. Current vehicle mileage is 115,000. All the stalls occur during the same period relative engine startup, between about five and ten minutes after starting the engine, and when the vehicle comes to a stop. This stall period basically occurs at stop signs for a multi-minute period after the choke comes down. Unfortunately this stall period coincides with typical stop and go driving after departure: near home, workplace, schools, and retail outlets. I consider this a safety concern. The stall occurs suddenly and without warning. Power steering and braking systems become difficult to use. I have narrowly avoided a number of accidents while trying to recover from a stall. The vehicle often does not start back up immediately after stalling. I'm concerned the starter will degrade and further inhibit timely restarting. Repair efforts have been unsuccessful. An independent shop and a honda dealer have been tried. The honda dealer in exeter, new hampshire, blatantly avoided the problem and charged about $600 for unrelated work that was also not ordered. Apparently the diagnostic computer reported a voltage drop. The independent shop has attempted to determine the problem at three separate occasions. Spark plugs and wires have been changed and other regular maintenance has been completed. An immediate fix is desired for this 2004 honda crv stalling problem. My young family is put at an elevated risk every time we drive somewhere, we cannot easily sell a vehicle in this condition, and we cannot afford to buy an extra vehicle.
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Driving on local highway with my wife, two year old and three year old in the back when loud rattling noise was heard, followed by air conditioner compressor blowing out, causing heavy metallic pieces to go rolling down the highway at high speeds. Thankfully, no other cars were in the immediate area. Whole A/C unit needed to be replaced due to exploding parts and, after much complaining , was only given partial credit to cover costs. Honda knows about problem and knows all A/C compressors made with during certain years will fail but is handling on a case by case basis and is not upfront in telling consumer about problem. Please check site listed below to note how common this problem is. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-cr-v/tu0okfjgv9v3f3fgl.
Heard a "pop" sound while driving. A/c stopped working, warm air, heater only. After being checked by midas, a replacement cost of the compressor/condenser (same part) was quoted for over $2,000. I have been without AC since (happened in 2007). Honda quote is over $2,000 as well.
Air compressor "exploded" on 2004 honda cr-v. Car bought new. 68,500 miles. Taken to dealership last year A/C problems. Problem not uncommon with cr-v. Honda response inconsistent. Some customers reimbursed 100%,some 0%. My car to be repaired thursday(if parts in). Cost to me $1400 +.recall needed.
A/c condenser on 2004 honda crv imploded while driving on interstate. Service station told me that I was very lucky b/c there was nothing holding on a certain belt other than tension. If the belt had come off, I would have lost power steering and alternator would have died. Found this is a widespread problem on this model vehicle and honda should be held accountable and issue recall. Besides it being a very expensive repair, there are obvious safety issues here.
Air conditioner began to rattle, then ruptured and fell off while driving down highway, sending debris out on the road in the path of oncoming traffic.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact heard a loud revving noise that did not stop until the engine was turned off. The following day, the contact activated the air conditioner and heard a loud rattling noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The air conditioning system eventually failed. Prior to the failure, the contact did not notice any warning lights illuminated on the instrument control panel. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the clutch on the air compressor failed. The repair would cost $1,500. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. He called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.
Please visit this link as it shows hundreds of complaints about the same issue: http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-cr-v/tu0okfjgv9v3f3fgl/p16#lastpost. Honda is selling a faulty air compressor and they are charging thousands of dollars to fix it. A loud bang occurs, which throws metal fragments that mechanics say could seize the engine, then the air conditioner blows hot air. Some of these compressors have gone three and four times per vehicle. American honda does not offer to recall the part; instead, they only pay some of the charges to repair the problem if the customer tells them they know about this faulty part. Everyone is being charged different prices for the same problem, and most of these break downs are happening on practically-new vehicles! Please visit that link and look at some of the complaints. Someone has to help about this. Thanks much.
The honda cr-v truck has an air conditioning compressor that is a safety hazard and they refuse to do a recall on it, even though mechanics repeatedly say that the metal fragments it throws after it breaks can cause an engine to seize. There are hundreds of complaints about this at this link. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-cr-v/tu0okfjgv9v3f3fgl/p16#lastpost. There are many posts before this page; I sent the link to the last post. There was no accident in my case, but they're going to wait until someone gets killed, then they'll do the recall out of fear. Honda will not do a recall on this, but they are refunding money only if customers tell them they know about this problem. Otherwise, they charge $800-$2500 for this faulty part of theirs. It is criminal! Thanks, if you can help.
Driving on highway and A/C quit working....compressor had to be replaced quoted $1400 to replace...honda what is going on with all these???
Air compressor failure. Could have caused an accident. Still in the shop for repairs.
While driving in my honda crv 2004 with the A/C running, I notice that the air was not getting cool. About 2 minutes later, I heard a buzzing and thumping sound. I shut the air conditioner down and took my car in for service the next day. I was told the compressor and clutch were going bad and it would be $1500 to get it fixed. After some research online I found that this is not an uncommon problem. I hope honda is looking into this issue. I know it's not life threatening but it's certainly expensive to have fixed.
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.
A/c compressor failed. Clutch broke off from compressor.
A/c compressor went bad. Ac was working great all of a sudden on one hot day, it just stops working when it was working perfectly fine. Thought I needed to get the AC charge, took it, and they today me the AC compressor went and I would need to contact honda since they are the only one who deals with this. Call honda and they told me that it would 1200.00 to start. This is outrageous with a know problem. There should be some type of recall on this, if he has happened to so many other people.
2004 honda crv. Began driving in 98 degree weather, heard loud clatter in engine, A/C began running warm air, car stalled. Took it to honda dealership and was told that the A/C compressor "blew up" and it sent shards of metal throughout my entire A/C system. I was told that the entire system needed to be replaced. The repair cost would be $3500.
A/c compressor shelled/failed & sent metal shavings through-out system. System contaminated, 3k to replace whole system. In my opinion, honda admits liability w/ "goodwill warranty" & agreed to pay 75% to fix A/C. A/c compressor defective car only has 50k mi. I want full compensation.
Check engine light came on. Brought the car to the dealer. Was told the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced (sensor #1) at a cost of $498.
Loud rattling noise from engine upon starting the vehicle; had cr-v towed to lia honda in enfield, ct; lia said either engine fire or misfired spark plug - couldn't tell for sure, but that it shouldn't have happened and that I did nothing to cause it; machine shop is investigating to determine if cylinder head, which was melted, can be repaired, or if replacement is needed; checking for additional engine damage; investigation by lia is underway - so unsure how this will end.
The air conditioner compressor implode and seized. Large metal particles circulated throughout the system. The repair required replacement of the compressor, condenser and receival dryer assembly. The lines needed to flushed out which resulted in very costly repair of over $1200.00.
Air conditioner compressor imploded and seized. Large metal particles circulated throughout system. Repair required replacement of compressor, condenser and receiver dryer assembly. This resulted in $1207.43 in damages on a 3 year old car.
My family and I were coming back from vacation from florida, when all of a sudden there was a loud noise and sounded like something fell out of my car. As we were driving we noticed that the air wasn't cooling like it should be. So for the next 2 hours we had to drive without any air in 100 degree heat. I took it in the next day to get it looked at and they said the whole air compressor completely fell apart and fell out of the car and ruined the air conditioner so that the whole thing would have to be replaced. About $2500 to replace, so I called american honda corp and had to haggle with them for over a week so that I would have to only pay $600.
Air conditioner failure. Compressor seized and entire AC system has been contaminated. Needs replacement of AC compressor, all lines, evaporator, expansion valve and condenser. Approximate cost $2800.00. Mileage on auto 48,264.
About 2 weeks ago my honda cr-v 2004 stalled in a car wash and wouldn't start. After about 20 minutes I was able to get it started. Since then my cr-v has had trouble starting. I've also noticed my heater not working as effectively and just recently the car started to over heat. I took it to the mechanic immediately. After a day they said I had gotten water in my gas tank and a water bubble in my coolant system. They flushed everything out, dried it and replaced my coolant. So far my car seems to be running smoothly again.
Dt: the caller said while driving vehicle stalls. It happens at any speed and without warning. After struggling to get it off the road it will start back up. This has happened twice. Dealer said they couldn't duplicate the problem ,there was nothing they could do. Manufacturer said they will have someone look into it and be a go between the caller and the dealer.
My honda crv-ex 2004 went on fire on the highway. Total loss. Insurrance covered some of the personal lost items and some of the car rental cost. Honda refuses to cover the difference (just doesn't answer). I called, faxed and mailed my itemized request. Thank you for your help and understanding, victor prutu
I am reporting poor gas milage during cold months. I purchased this car in august 2004 and with my driving found that I got 25 miles on the highway and 20 miles per gallon with mixed highway and local streets (50-50 mix). When cold weather arrived with temperatures in the 30s and 40s, I noticed that my milage was very poor. The highway remained the same. The mixed driving was barely 14 miles per gallon. I took the car back twice to the dealer and was told that there is nothing wrong. At the second visit I spoke with the service manager of honda and was told my driving style and/or using the heating had this effect on the milage. My driving style is not in question - it has not changed. That leaves the heater. I find this very hard to believe. I use the AC in the summer and my mixed driving milage was at 20.
While the vehicle was positioned at the stop sign consumer noticed black smoke coming from under the hood, and smelled something burning. Passing by driver came to get the consumer out of the vehicle. Consumer turned the vehicle off and stepped out of the vehicle. Within a 2-3 minutes the fire went out on its own. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that the fire was due to oil leaking from the oil filter seal onto the manifold. *ak *bf
I'm a 2004 honda crv ex owner and purchased the vehicle on 10/18/2004. I noticed a burning smell from the exhaust after driving the vehicle. I receiveda pamphlet when at purchase stating a smell will be evident for the first few hundred miles. However, it was the first thousand miles. Current mileage apr. 8009 miles. I still smell it occasionally. Not knowing about all the previous damage from other owners, from the doubling the gasket. I think it might be that. Maybe oil leakage or something. Haven't brought it in for a check on that however. But I will asap. I have already got my first oil change(04apr05) at the dealership where I purchased vehile, and have not had any problems from anything catching fire. Also didn't bring up the smell, but I should have. Still do smell a burning scent from the exhaust after driving the car. Also, my 5th door(trunk) I noticed a thuping sound when opened all the way and brought it up during oil change and dealership fixed problem with no questions asked. They over charge me though($103.92). Don't go to "poway honda " in california. Actually writing to consumer reports as well. Also have to say this is a great website and will reccommend to others. Thank you.
The consumer was driving on the freeway going approximately 60 MPH and suddenly the dashboard illuminated in red and smoke was coming from the engine compartment. The consumer pulled over and called for assistance. The consumer was informed by the fire fighter that there were nuts and bolts missing from the engine. Owner later called the dealer and was told to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. The consumer was informed that there would be a few changes made to the engine and the vehicle would be there for a couple of days. Provide further details.
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