2004 Honda CR-V fuel system problems

Filed Jun 10, 2018 · Fuel system · 134,000 miles · OH

Fuel leak

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Fuel system · 126,888 miles · PA

This has happened more then once. I would be getting gas, and when the pump clicked to indicate that it was full I would take the nozzle out and the gas would come spilling out of the tank all over the side of the car and down the tire. This is very concerning to me. Im affraid of a fire. I haven't taken it to my mechanic yet. I have seen several complaints about this. I really hope honda looks into this.

Filed May 16, 2012 · Fuel system · 182,284 miles · CA

Recent (may 15, 2012) replacement of the throttle body to my 2004 honda crv by hoehn honda in carlsbad, ca has created within 5 miles of driving a severe sudden acceleration problem. The "idle" speed is now 2,800 RPM. The car accelerates and tries to obtain a speed that matchs amost a 3,000 RPM level. A driver with less than many years of experience could easily lose control of the vehicle as in its repaired condition by the dealer.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · OH

The gas overflows when filling the tank. It literally fountains out of the tank. The gas runs down the side of the car onto the tires and brakes. I am very concerned about the risk of fire when that gas hits hot brakes. I see several other complaints about the same problem on various websites, including honda's site. I bought the car new in 2004. I had no problem for a year. Then suddenly the gas overflowed one day when filling the tank. I took the vehicle to the dealership immediately. They couldn't replicate the problem and said there was nothing they could do. Over the next four or five years the gas overflowed sporadically, probably 3 or 4 times over five years. I almost always use marathon gas. I don't overfill the tank. When the pump clicks off, I typically wait a second, and then remove the nozzle. I will put the nozzle back on the pump and then turn to put the gas cap on, and sporadically, I find the gas literally fountaining out of the tank. In june or july 2009, it happened again on a very hot day and I was extremely concerned. I drove immediately to the dealership again and this time they informed me that a valve, integral to the gas tank, had gone bad and that the entire tank would have to be replaced. That was done. All was fine for the next 20 months. But just last week, the same problem happened again. I am very, very concerned about a possible fireball happening because the gasoline fountains out of the tank, runs down the side of the car, hitting the tires and brakes, and then pools onto the ground. I've had probably a half liter of gasoline fountain out like that. Please look at the other complaints that have been filed. This is truly a safety hazard. I am beginning to think it would be safer for me to have my child outside of the car when refueling this vehicle. It's truly scary when it happens. Thank you very much for looking into this problem. I am waiting for honda's resolution and repair now.

Filed Jul 8, 2009 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · RI

Bought a 2004 honda crv. Warning light indicated problem with gas cap but dealer couldn't specify cause. Can't add any gas after it initially stops, regardless of how full tank is, otherwise spillage occurs.

Filed Jun 18, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · 74,346 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Fuel system · 43,000 miles · CA

On august 20th, 2007 at 7:30 am while I was driving my 16 year old son to school my 2004 honda crv began to speed uncontrollably. According to the dealership there was a throttle cable malfunction that LED to the cars uncontrollable speeds of up to 80 miles an hour. This was the most horrific experience I have ever endured. While on the freeway I was forced to weave in and out of cars all while having both feet on the brake. After deciding to apply the hand brake we decided to get off the freeway. We ran one stop sign and before coming to a dead end street thankfully we made an abrupt stop after being forced to just turn off the car. This was after having my son call a friend for help and advice. My son and I were completely shocked that nothing worse came of this. Thank god that no one was harmed in this incident. The dealership says that it was a malfunction that was not caused by the operator and there was no way to detect that this was going to happen. The dealership has agreed to pick up all cost related to the malfunction but truthfully I am not looking to get back in that car. We are currently trying to negotiate a trade-in. Thank god nothing happened to my son, me, or anyone else.

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 Oct 10, 2005 · Fuel system · 11,300 miles · WI

When fueling the auto shut off does not work leading to fuel spill. If it does click off there is always a backwash of excess fuel spilling out of filler tube.

Filed Aug 18, 2005 · Fuel system · VA

Purchased 2004 honda crv ex 8/04. Upon filling the gas tank, gas spurts out while pulling out the nozzle from the tank. I've had gas land on my legs and quite a puddle on the ground. Talked with services advisors at honda twice about it and was told they've never heard of such a thing -- try holding the nozzle in for 3 seconds after filling -- should take care of the problem -- it didn't! This problem occurs every time you fill up. The only time it doesn't is when you don't put the nozzle all the way into the filling neck. Seems a vacuum is made when you do and upon retracting the nozzle it releases and gas spurts out. I reported this again to a service advisor at honda 8/05 and I've been requested to bring the vehicle in on 8/19/05 to take a look at it. I noticed one other complaint about this issue on your website. Whatever happened to their concern?