2004 Honda CR-V: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 20, 2017 · Suspension, Transmission · 115,000 miles · FL

During test drive the vehicle stalled upon braking. Thus leading to 3rd party inspection request. Upon receipt of photos and estimate for safety repairs notice a counter offer was sent to the dealer to which they declined to repair or reduce the vehicle. I have concern that the vehicle will return to the lot and an unknowing buyer will be at risk.

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Engine · 105,713 miles · NY

On february 20, while driving on the new york state thruway our car shimmied and then the engine light came on. Simultaneously, my wife heard a sound coming from the engine. We quickly pulled onto the exit (just south of buffalo) into an automobile repair shop that was right off the exit ramp. When we pulled into the repair shop, the car stalled. A quick diagnosis by the repair shop concluded that the issue was not repairable that day as the shop was closing in 15 minutes. On monday, the repair shop reported that the spark plug in cylinder 2 had blown out. To attempt a fix, they inserted a heli-coil and plug but were still unable to get the pressure above 40 p.s.I on the cylinder. A deeper diagnosis indicated scouring/scarring on the cylinder 2 bore as well as the cylinder head caused by the spark plug debris. I was told the only cost effective fix for this was to get a replacement engine. To get another opinion, I contacted a local honda dealer in the buffalo area (ray laks) and they confirmed over the phone that scarring on the cylinder sleeve would require a replacement engine. The plugs that were on the car were the oem factory installed. I had planned on replacing these at 110,000 miles per the honda maintenance schedule. My car had 105,713 miles when the failure occurred. I am the original and only owner of this automobile. The fix was to replace the entire engine. The failure of this oem component at highway speeds could have resulted in serious injury or death.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Engine · 60,000 miles · GA

I have a 2010 honda crv the AC compressor failed at 60k and destroyed the entire AC system the estimated cost of repair is $2500. I live in atlanta and can not own a car without AC. I have been reading on line and this seems to be a common problem with the vehicle. The compressor belt is driven by the engine and if the compressor locks up the engine will stall. If this happen in traffic on the highway this will certainly cause an accident. Honda needs to recall their compressors and replace them with a re-designed unit. If you scan the web you will finds hundreds of similar stories regarding the honda crv compressors.

Filed Sep 26, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · AR

Driving down the highway, there was a loud pop that you could feel throughout the vehicle. It sound like a gun had been fired at close range. The engine died immediately and the car was difficult to keep under control because of the loss of power steering and brakes. The car would not restart until the defroster was turned off. If the heater, A/C, or defroster was turned back on the vehicle would immediately stall again. The dealership found the A/C compressor suffered catastrophic failure and littered the entire air conditioning system with metal debris. We were quoted a repair cost of $3500. Our extended warranty covered the compressor (although aftermarket) but were stuck with the bill for the high pressure lines and other small parts that still totaled nearly $1000. A search of the problem proves this is extremely common for this generation of cr-v, with thousands of complaints in online forums, chats, message boards, enthusiast clubs, and even dot the federal safety agency complaints. There are no similar complaints on other honda A/C compressors that are this widespread. The fact that this particular compressors part number is not used on other honda vehicle indicates that there is: a) problem with the design, b) a problem with the manufacturing process, c) a problem with the initial install or maintenance of the compressor, or d) some combination of the previous stated possibilities. These systems are failing at high rates for such low mileages, they last much longer on other vehicles (even other hondas). In addition to the problem there is also the fact that many owners get varying responses from the dealerships and from honda corporate as to how the situation is handled. Some owners are covered 100% by a "good faith" warranty as the representative acknowledges the problem is common. Some owners, such as me, are on our own or have to rely on a limited extended warranty that covers the failure but not the parts that the failure took out with it. Please help us!

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · NH

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.

Filed Jul 14, 2008 · Engine · 30,800 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 29,847 miles · CO

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.

Filed Aug 19, 2006 · Electrical · OH

I had driven about 61/2 miles when the drive light (light showing the gear you are using) went out and the car started to stall. The gear light came back on and the car continued to run. About 30 seconds later the same thing happened. I continued the 2 1/2 miles home. I called the honda dealership where I had purchased the car in aug. 2003, and explained the problem. I was told that it probably had something to do with the fact that I was very close to needing the 40,000 mile maintenance. I was told to drive it over the weekend and see if the problem persisted. My husband and I drove it to indiana like we had planned, to bring back some items from his grandmothers, garage. We had no problems on saturday, but on sunday just outside of ft. Wayne the engine light came on and the gear light went out. We took it to the honda dealer ship about 4 miles away. We left the car and rented a vehicle to get home. The honda mechanics had the crv for a week but could not find a problem. We picked the car up the following saturday and by the time we made it to the highway, the car was acting up again. We drove back to columbus pulling over ever 7 or 8 minutes to turn the engine off for 5 minutes. About half way home the car stalled at a red light. This happened several more times before we made it home. This problem has persisted over the last 10 weeks. It has been back and forth to the dealership. The thought that the problem had been solved when some wiring was replaced but the following day, the problems continued. Today is august 19th and it has been 11 weeks of headaches and stress.

Filed Aug 26, 2005 · Engine · 18,500 miles · VA

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.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalled intermittently. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Consumer advised the mechanic that oil changes could cause a fire. *ak see 10100386 also.

Filed Sep 17, 2004 · Engine · 26,735 miles · SC

2003 honda crv slips out of correct timing frequently resulting in unreliable engine performance and a loud tapping noise coming from the engine when running. This defect in the engine has been brought to the attention of the piedmont honda dealership service department on 2 separate service visits (9/13/2003, 4/30/2004). The piedmont honda dealership refused to correct the defect and stated checked vehicle and compared to a new vehicle. Sound is not abnormal and is characteristic of vehicle. Performs as designed piedmont hondas refusal has directly resulted in the engine stalling out on one occasion (8/16/2004) and refusing to start on 2 other occasions (7/28/2004, 8/1/2004). Both times that the vehicle refused to start the owner was stranded at the least opportune time.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Engine · 400 miles · NY

Vehicle was stalling and skipping at times on long trips especially when the weather was hot. *ak the vehicle was taken to a local honda dealer but they found no computer codes to specify the problem. They then claimed that the gas tank had water in it and charged the consumer $560. Within an hour of leaving the dealer the vehicle stalled again. The vehicle was taken back tot he dealer but they were unable to determine the cause of the stalling. The vehicle on has 6000 miles.