My complaint is with the rear differential. I have had to replace the fluid several times since I have had it, due to low fluid. I now have a "case halve" in the rear differential is leaking. A very costly expense. I have researched this problem online and it seems that a majority of cr-v owners are having the same problem.
2005 Honda CR-V transmission complaints
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I own 2006 honda crv. My complaint is about rear differential fluid. The owner's manual states that rear differential fluid needs to be changed every 60,000-90,000 miles. First time had to replace it at 19000 miles because of the noise when the wheels were turned right/left at low speeds. The same problem resurfaced at 53000 miles again. The dealership pushes a $250 dollar procedure (rear differential change 2 times and burnishing the clutches) to fix the problem as the vehicle is not under the warranty anymore. The dealer also recommends changing the rear differential every 15000 miles. Honda misled its customers with its low maintannace schedule.
2005 honda cr-v. Consumer states repeated and troublesome torque converter lockup. *tgw recently, while turning on an icy road, the vehicle lost traction during another lockup.
2005 honda cr-v vehicle accelerated*cw the consumer stated she parked in a parking space. With her foot on the brake, she placed the gear into park, removed her foot from the brake and suddenly, the vehicle accelerated into a building. When the vehicle finally stopped after hitting the wall, she went to shut it off and the gear was still in park.
2005 honda cr v ,130,000 ks, at 1500 RPM veh.mshutters then smoothes out at 1800 RPM occurs when going about 50 km/h ,dealership said this occurs its a 1800$fix or change tranny fluid 2 or 3 times , at 100 ks, intervals, did this it stills occurs but fewer times, im worried tranny will go, its a default in manufacturing.
At 17,000 miles on my 2005 honda cr-v I noticed noise when I made sharp turns to the right or left. The dealer could not diagnose. Any problem. He thought it was from turning on the painted stripes on asphalt parking lots!!!!!!!!! At 17,684 miles the noise sounded like broken dishes rattling in the rear of the car. I looked online and found similar descriptions on websites related to honda cr-v issues. I took it back to the dealer. Dealer finally diagnosed rear differential problem. They performed rear diff. Service, burnished clutches in rear diff and drained and refilled fluid. Problem solved! The car was under warranty, so no charge. Why don't dealers know more about this problem?
Three years from date of purchase, at 28486 miles, my honda crv was taken to the dealer for service. I mentioned noise when making turns if the car was cold. The dealer said the car needed the differential fluid replaced and the differential clutches burnished, (as per bulletin). My maintenance manual recommends this at 5 years or 90,000 miles. I read that other drivers have had the same problem. I was not charged, because the car had 5 days left on the initial warranty. I assume this is some kind of manufacturing defect.
Own a 2005 cr-v ex awd. I to have experienced the cr-v rear differential contamination problem. Howling noise while turning became evident from the back end during the winter of 07-08 and approximately 25000 miles. Dealer determined the differential fluid was contaminated and flushed/replaced the fluid and performed a clutch burnishing procedure...fortunately under a goodwill warranty per a tsb. No problems since but based on other complaints I fear it's just a matter of time. Rear differential contamination appears to be a real problem with this cr-v version (02-08) which honda really needs to address.
Chatter in differential when turning tightly at low speed.
This is a problem in the rear differential system in honda crv 4-wheel drive model made between 2002 and 2007. After about every one and a half years, the differential fluid becomes so much contaminated that the whole vehicle starts to shake. According to the vehicle's owner manual, the differential fluid only needs to be changed every 5 years or 90,000 miles. Obviously the differential fluid becomes dirty too soon. When this happens, it is difficult to make a turn. I consider it unsafe. As I know, it is the problem to all vehicles of the same model not only my car. So I think it is a design problem. In my case, the rear differential system had to be reflushed three times and the rear differential clutches had to be burnish as well. Luckily, no injury so far.
When driving at a low rate of speed when making turns, the 2005 honda crv grinds or chatters due to a problem with the rear differential (according to the dealer here in blacksburg,va). I was told a service bulletin exists for this problem but have been unable to find it. I was told it would cost $150 to fix. My vehicle has 40,000m on it.
When driving at a low rate of speed or making turns, the 2005 honda crv would grind or chatter due to either incorrect fluid or incorrect clutch clearance. Bulletin exists for newer models with no service charges for this service.
2005 honda crv VIN # [xxx] pulls to right, excessive torque steer. 5 service reports out of aligment. Struts relocated in front end. *nm updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
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.
This new 05' honda cr-v ex has had numerous problems with no resolve from the dealer. It has a continued problem of pulling to the right as well as vibration at higher speeds. Also, the passenger side cv boot has been repaired twice as well as the transaxle. The vehicle came new with these problems. The dealer has tried diligently to fix the pttr problem with new tires, axle, rotation, alignment, wheels from other 05' cr-v's. But, they have said the vibration is within manufacture's specs!!!! I have spent more time with my car at the dealer since I bought this car in dececmber of 2004 and it is now april 2005! The vibration comes about throughout the cab, especially through the steering wheel at around 50-70 MPH. I'm very upset that I pay good money for a car that brings me grief each and every time I drive the car on the hi-way. Around town it's fine. This car is not right, and has never been right from the factory. This ib the worst honda purchase I have had after owning 5 other honda's!
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