2005 Honda CR-V engine problems

Filed Apr 2, 2026 · Engine · IL

The vehicle becomes a hazard due to faulty PCM/ECM software. The sudden loss of power and hesitation creates an unpredictable driving environment, leaving the driver and others vulnerable to T-bone collisions or rear-end accidents. This is a documented software glitch identified in Honda TSB 08-089 "MIL comes on with DTC P1009" yet the manufacturer refuses to provide the necessary software flash to rectify the safety hazard. The issue has been reproduced through live data logging. It is a persistent failure that occurs when the vehicle reaches operating temperature (188 degrees F) Timing advance will retard into the negatives, causing unpredictable hesitation, struggle with going up hills, and inappropriately retards when deaccelerating. Honda refuses to preform the software update despite a recent $3703 engine rebuild, citing the vehicles age as a reason to ignore the service warranty and known software defect.

Filed Mar 31, 2025 · Engine · 209,300 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure recurred, and the contact parked the vehicle and had not driven the vehicle due to the safety concern. The failure mileage was approximately 209,300.

Filed Dec 9, 2020 · Engine · 136,367 miles · OK

Bought vehicle in august, used with 136,000 miles. The first week, the A/C compressor went out. The 2nd week, the condenser. 2 weeks later the car stalled out. Check engine light, vsa and warning light came on. Was able to get it restarted and it was throwing 4 codes. P1009 61-1 62-1 83-1. Took it in under dealer warranty. The changed the o2 sensors and gave it back. 2 weeks later, same thing only now it was burning oil and gas and running really rich. The oil smells like gas even. They did a whole engine swap and a new starter, among other things. And 2 weeks later it stalled out again. And the crank shaft and vtec solenoid needed replaced. As well as the starter. 9 times I've had it and now after the same burning through oil and gas issues it's started smoking and making a grinding sound while idling.

Filed Aug 23, 2019 · Engine · 240,000 miles · TX

While on a road trip driving home on a major interstate highway, the A/C compressor went out. After a few miles warning lights went off and the engine temperature shot up and it started overheating. We got off of the highway as fast as we could. When we pulled over, my husband opened the hood and intense steam blew out from the radiator area. Turned out that, unbeknownst to us, the compressor seized up and caused the serpentine belt to break, which disabled the water pump. It ruined the damaged the radiator and warped the head gasket. We were 2 1/2 hours from home! Once were able to get it repaired and home, we took it in to the mechanic so he could look at the A/C. Metal shards were in the condenser and it eventually got into the line and into the compressor. Another A/C issue has been the condenser fan. It has to be replaced every 3-4 years. It was replaced 3 years ago. It is out again.

Filed Jul 12, 2019 · Engine · 147,000 miles · PA

Ac compressor / condenser originally went bad summer 2017 and was replaced. Worked for remainder of season into start of next season. Summer 2018 went bad again and mechanic replaced it again, stating possible defective part. Worked again for remainder of 2018 season. Beginning/mid 2019 car heat / defrost started to work improperly, not defrost, caused engine to make stressing noise but noise would stop if I turned off system (AC/heat/defrost). June 2019 engine started to make same stressing noise even when AC system wasn't on. Finally, monday, 7/8/2019 while driving to a car rental place, my 2005 honda cr-v shut down completely at least 5-6 times til it finally began smoking from the engine and I was forced to pull over and get it towed to my mechanic. I am told by my mechanic that it is yet again the AC system. The is now the 3rd time I am being faced with having to repair this defect in the car's AC/heat/defrost system, each time at an expense ranging from $800.00 - $1,700.00. Now I am without my vehicle facing another costly repair bill and having to spend money on a rental vehicle while waiting to find out how to proceed with my honda cr-v. My mechanic has also informed that over the last nine months or so, they have seen at least 6-7 other customers with honda cr-vs, come in with the same recurring problem. Something needs to be done to address this problem especially if it's occurring to more and more honda cr-v owners. As a side note, my honda cr-v only has approximately 147,000 miles on it.

Filed Dec 9, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · CA

I purchased a 2005 honda crv in 2018 of february in ozark missouri. It went through a missouri safety check and passed a few months later I needed to come back to california and since I've been back within three months time my engine my belts my brakes my starter my electrical sensors my fuel they have all seem to have failed and been replaced by a mechanical I paid in december 2018 I received a recall notice to take my car in so the airbags can be checked the whole engine and exhaust system and electrical system need checking as well because it's not a safe car to drive and I've been feeling that for a couple of months. It started off as a good car but once I change the engine oil everything seem to malfunction and go down like dominoes car has failed to start several times has shut off without notice

Filed Sep 8, 2018 · Airbags, Engine · 150,000 miles · AZ

Takata recall. I took my honda crv to the dealership last week to have the airbags replaced due to the recall. Now my air conditioning went out. I took it back to the dealership to have them fix the issue, but they told me the problem was unrelated. They said the compressor locked up. I have never had any issues with the air conditioning until after I took it in. Too coincidental. After doing some online research it apears many other people have had the same problem in which honda does not cover the cost. People are paying roughly $1000 to replace their compressors. I am submitting a complaint because this is not right. I hope I am not dealing with a corrupt organization.

Filed Mar 18, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · CA

Had to replace engine mount2x , suspension, ' control for window on drivers side half works. . For no reason driver side window some how fell out of the support or guiding track and and broke inside the door problem now 3/17/18 for 5 months tge window control on the driver side doesn't roll up the window on the passenger side you can kind put it down . Then last night tge window on the drivers side fall out of the track and breaks inside the door. So now we can not really safe lick the car, leaving it open !! With possible rain. ' headlight cable- head light bulb keeps burning out . ' engine mounts

Filed Sep 18, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 202,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Engine · 89,000 miles · NJ

Air conditioner compressor locking up