My husband was on the way home after a visit to georgia,he was just west of tallahassee when thee car started acting like it was out of gas, jumping and bucking. He managed to get it off the interstate and that was it no pulling no nothing. We called our insurance because, back in april we had a accident and the car had to go back into the shop several for different reasons, each time my husband said "the transmission is not acting right, there is slack action even on the day he left which believe was 29th of september he stopped at the honda dealership here in pensacola and was told "you have a little water but should be ok. Well by the end of the week, in the middle of the night the car is on the side of the road and undrivable. Towed back to tallahassee and found a motel (only room available 200$ a night. I got my car back yesterday to the tune $4607.00 wow!!!!! Is there any information on transmission problems? We think it was caused by the accident or at the least the accident helped the demise of the transmission. In your opinion is this possible? Still very hard to steer. For several months there was severe pulling to the left, they finally found the front strut was pulled out of the arms that holds it in place, just lying on top, I believe the force of the other car hitting ours caused this problem, and the insurance paid this but they are saying the accident did not cause the transmission problems.
2005 Honda CR-V engine complaints
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I stopped at a gas station and got gas. I turned off the air conditioning before turning off the engine, as always. Got in and started the car, turned on the A/C, and it blew hot air. I kept trying it all the way home and nothing but hot air. The next day I noticed a ticking sound under the hood when it was idling. Mid summer, but no money to bring it in. One month later the ticking under the hood got progressively worse so I took it in for a free A/C check. Turns out the whole A/C system needs to be replaced (estimate $1000) compressor w/clutch, orifice tube, receiver/dryer, and re-charge. Thousands of online complaints and potential hazards. Ticking could be caused by all of this, or loose valves, exhaust manifold, etc... Contacting honda, to see what they can do...
The car was making noise diagnosed by honda as the transmission pump. Car had only 79,000 miles and was serviced regularly and all fluids are changed regularly. I had the transmission fixed elsewhere for half the price honda wanted. I n,ever heard of a transmission problem at such a low mileage. Very disappointed in honda.
After starting the car I put my foot on the brake pedal, took off the emergency brake, and put the car into drive. My foot was still on the brake, but the car took off at a high speed as if I had floored the gas pedal, and would not stop with my foot still on the brake pedal. I threw the gear into park and turned off the ignition. This same thing happened to me in september 2009 while I was driving on the long island expressway. At that time the brake would not stop the car, so I put the car in neutral and pulled off the road, put the car in park and turned off the ignition. In september 2009 I called the honda dealer about the problem and was told not to bring the car in, that I must have had the mat jammed on top of the gas pedal. That was not the case today or in 2009. This isba deadly dangerous problem. Please investigate this and put out an alert on tv to all car owners that if their car should get stuck in acceleration mode they should put the car in neutral and turn off the ignition. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The contact stated the air conditioner made a high pitch sound. The dealer recharged the air conditioner; however, that did not stop the high pitch sound. The dealer also checked the compressor and belts, but found no problems. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000. The current mileage was 62,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while parked with the key out of the ignition, the engine continued to run. After the engine stopped running, there was a clicking sound. The contact noticed smoke coming from the driver's side door panel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was included in the recall under the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system , visibility). The contact stated the recall may be related to the engine failure she experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.
Ac complete failure with no warning at 90000 miles. Its twin car, 2006 crv had exact same problem at same mileage almost a year to the day later. $1400 repair, system totally shot with no warning. Honda denies problems in these vehicle years, but paid part of the cost of repair as we noted to them that it was a known issue in the 2003 and 2004 crvs.
The air conditioner stopped blowing cold air. An independent service technician diagnosed the problem as the compressor bearings failing internally and causing a hole in the casing. The estimate is $1350.00 to replace the compressor, condenser, expansion valve and flush the system of fragments that may have entered the system. After a phone call to american honda I am told there is no safety recall on this issue and my vehicle is outside it's warranty period. Since the repairs have already been started, I am unable to take the vehicle to an authorized honda dealership for diagnosis. Honda's position is they do not have contracts with independent service providers so they are unable to assist me.this 2005 honda crv has 90,000 miles and joins the ranks of other hondas with similar uncompensated repairs for air conditioner failure.
Parked in a spot in front of party city, foot was on brake and I put the car into park. Removed my foot from the brake and the car accelerated into the building. When the car finally stopped because I hit a brick wall I went to shut the car off and it was still in park. I removed the key. Fortunatley no one was injured, my 2 grandsons were in the back in their car seats and my daughter was in the passenger front seat. My car is going to be repaired by a honda dealer and I will stress what happened but do not feel confident that they will look for the problem. They will probably say that I am a crazy lady and must of stepped on the gas instead of the brake. I absolutely know that did not happen, the car took off on me. I almost felt like it went into auto drive. What can I do-this car is not safe!
2006 honda crv consumer found an engine oil leak. *bf the valve cover gasket was leaking. Oil was found leaking from the engine area for the second time 5 months later. The engine valve assembly was replaced.
2005 honda crv airconditioning system complete failure
My 2005 cr-v had the "black death" issue last may of 08. That seemed odd enough to me that a compressor would go that soon in such a "reliable" car. My whole family owns hondas. The dealer told me that it would cost 3200 to fix it. That my compressor "exploded" (lol, I am not an idiot, unfortunately for him). I immediately took it to my personal mechanic, who showed me the locked springs inside the compressor, and said it was indeed "odd" to see an AC failure that soon. After he fixed it up for 1300. I got a call from the honda serviceman offering to maybe "work something out". Well, with a small child. I could not afford to bargain for AC in may in south florida, so he was a tad too late. I did not know, until my compressor went out again today, that there was this issue and was known. I have contacted honda america, who were no help at all, and the dealer wanted to charge me 105.00 to diagnose it, and I would not be charged if I fixed it there. Hmmm. Honda america says they will only take estimates from honda dealers and not other state licensed mechanic. Sounds very fishy to me!! I am now out AC (driving 40 miles to work at the tail end of the flu), and who knows how much money next. They are not willing to pay for it all they said already, and they hadn't even gotten a quote. I feel like I need to do something! I am so angered that they would just brush it under the rug like that. There are so many people out here that have the same trouble. I have signed the lawsuit petition, but not sure what to do next. I know it's october, but it's hot here in fl!!! Any ideas?? At this point, I am definitely not buying another honda!!!! Never thought I'd say that, but I can't afford to replace this thing every year, and neither should I!!
2005 honda cr-v. Condenser fan motor shorting out. Some have even burnt wires in the harness to this motor. After seeing this problem on one of my customers cars and finding out that the dealers have seen several of these and even worse I seem to find this to be a large problem with honda's.
My 2006 honda crv spontaneously combusted while sitting in front of my home. It had not been driven for at least 8 hours. The fire started in the engine compartment and consumed the entire front of the car before the fire department put it out. The car had no mechanical problems, had been serviced by a certified honda dealer regularly (the lat time was in april 2009), and was turned off and locked when it ignited. The car is totaled. The firemen who put out the fire indicated that there was no sign of vandalism, as the car was parked and locked, no sign of accelerant was found, and the fire was in the engine compartment, which was locked.
My A/C compressor in my 2006 honda crv blew up causing damage to the entire air conditioning system. This happened on a 9 hour trip through texas summer heat with young children in the back seat. After doing some research on the internet I found out that it is a common problem among second generation crvs. Honda is selling these cars knowing that the compressor is defective and has not issued a recall and they refuse to pay for the full cost of repair. In addition, a repair does not guarantee that it won't happen again.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda crv. The contact noticed that there was an oil leak in the head casket. The dealer repaired the failure; however, another oil leak was found near the ze ch actuator casket a few months later. The contact stated that the failure was related to the oil pressure regulator. The failure was previously repaired and now it is easy to observe if the failure was repaired correctly. The failure mileage was 8,524 and current mileage was 10,003.
Our insured took their 2006 honda crv for maintenance. One week later after oil change & differential service - auto caught on fire while in travel. Insured auto fire originated at right front under hood.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled on september 6, 2005, april 30, 2006, and may 4, 2006 at various speeds. Each time the vehicle was moved safely to the side of the road and immediately restated. Following each incident the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who has been unable to identify or repair the serious safety problem.
My wife was driving a 2005 honda crv and the car starting smoking and leaking oil. The honda dealer stated that an oil change was improperly done. However, I have heard that this has been occurring to other people and wanted to report it so it was on file at the federal safety agency..
Driving down the on ramp onto I-95 my 2005 srv se engine caught on fire. The last time I serviced the car was last week for an oil change. Since then I have driven over 300 miles with no problems or warning signs. The car is not totaled and I am dealing with the insurance.
The consumer experienced several mechanical problem with the 2005 honda crv ex. *nm the center bearing was replaced because it caused the vehicle to vibrate/noise while idling. The consumer still heard noise in the rear of the vehicle while driving at any speed. The technician said the noise was a characteristic of the vehicle. The vehicle runs rough with the A/C on. The dealer said this was normal. The consumer would like the manufacturer to replace the vehicle or proved a full refund since the dealer cannot find the source of the noise. The windshield wiper would drag across the windshield and failed to clear the windshield of rain.
I took my car for a wash and while I was waiting for my turn, I started hearing some noise coming from the engine-pitch sound. I got alarmed and I thought it will go. Later when I drove home, I parked my car in the garage and the noise continued. On the 03 oct 05 the sound increased in pitch but I am unable to diagnose where its coming from. For those who are familiar with sonar sound(navy ships), the noise sounds the same and high pitched.
2005 honda cr-v makes a "roaring" noise when between 1500 and 2000 rpms. This occurs every time. Dealer has replaced the exhaust system and the center bearing of the drive shaft. The problem continues.
Dt: the consumer owns a 2005 honda crv. The honda crv's have been prone to catching fire after oil changes and he has seen other complaints for this problem on the federal safety agency website for the 2003 and 2004. He had his oil changed on 6-21-05 and his vehicle caught on fire on 6-23-05. While driving he stopped and looked back and he saw a trail of fuel for about 100 yards and 1ft and half wide until the vehicle stopped. The fire occurred in the engine compartment. The fire was first noticed from the engine compartment. There was no unusual activity noticed before the fire started. He thinks this might have been a fuel fire the fire department and police department suspected the same type of fire.
Our 2005 honda crv's engine caught on fire approimately. 300 miles after the first oil change. The dealer performed the oil change not us. The dealer blamed it on a faulty oil filter.
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