2008 Honda CR-V: check engine light

Filed Oct 31, 2023 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle briefly lost motive power before returning to normal functionality. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 11V395000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 190,000

Filed Sep 15, 2021 · Electrical, Transmission · IL

Hello Sir/Madam, I own 2008 HONDA CR V. Yesterday when I tried to start my car, I head loud abnormal loud noise and the MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT LIT ON the dash board. Since the noise was very abnormal and very loud, I decided not to drive the car. Next, I searched on internet to see if other Honda owners have same issue. I went to https://owners.honda.com/servicemaintenance/recalls?id= website and found the following. HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION. SAFETY RISK: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THERISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF AROL LING VEHICLE. Then I called AutoNation Honda O'Hare dealer in Des Plaines , IL and explained my issue. I was told by the dealership that my VIN number is not covered in spite of me having exactly the same issue as described in HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER R89 and that I will have to pay for the diagnosis and repair. Next I called American Honda corporation and explained my issue. I was told that my VIN number is not covered in spite of me having exactly the same issue as described in HONDA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER R89 and that I will have to pay for the diagnosis. This is serious SAFETY ISSUE and American Honda Corporation is putting my safety as risk.

Filed Jul 3, 2019 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MA · fire

Car was parked and burst into flames from engine compartment. No check engine lights no issues with car. Some building damage from fire. Car totaled, engine block melted from fire.

Filed Nov 30, 2018 · 123,000 miles · TX

My crv has acceleration problems when it idles in traffic for long periods it looses the ability to accelerate. It starts to sputter and then dies. But does start back up after sitting for a few minutes it also drives great when outside temps are below 68 degrees but has poor acceleration when outside temps are 70 degrees and above also I noticed there is a gas smell on the oil dip stick. Honda mechanics say they don't know what's wrong with it and there is no check engine light coming on to give me an idea of what is going on with the vehicle this happens no matter if I'm driving on a city road or private road my experience with this is in stop and go traffic that causes the vehicle to have to sit for long periods of time and idle when the acceleration problem happens I can only go 5 MPH also vehicle stalls while trying to cross intersections after waiting on a traffic lights to change can someone help me please.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Engine · 178,000 miles · AZ

While driving, when I stop at a traffic light, the engine light, vsa light, and the ! Warning light would turn on and after that when I try to accelerate, the car will barely respond and fastest it will go is 10 MPH! I literally have to put on my hazards and wave cars by then find a place I can stop my car, turn it off, restart it, then the warning lights are gone and I can drive again. This has happened 2 times in the past one month. I took to a mechanic & he stated I need to replace the accelerator pedal position sensor & v-tec solenoid. I believe this is a manufacturing defect.

Filed Sep 26, 2017 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. While driving 35 MPH, the vsa and check engine warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle violently jerked. The contact had to release the accelerator pedal or pull over, shift into park, and wait a couple of minutes before shifting back into drive in order for the jerking to stop. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic testing was performed, but the contact was unaware of the failure codes. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Engine · 73,000 miles · FL

I was driving my car on the highway when all the lights on the dashboard turned on (check engine, check batterry, check tires etc). So I pulled over to the side of the highway and turned off the car and tried turning it back on and it would not turn on. You could hear the engine cranking but it would not turn on. After several attempts I called a tow truck and had my car towed to the rick case honda dealer where my car had recently been serviced. After having my car checked for a whole day I was told that my engine had blown and I needed a new engine. The honda svc advisor told me the car had overheated and that's why the engine blew. I explained to him the car never overheated bc the temperature gauge never went past the normal temperature. When I went to pick up my car I spoke to the shop foreman and he told me a metal pipe that holds the coolant had cracked and all the coolant leaked out and that's what caused the engine to overheat and blow. He couldn't tell me what caused the metal pipe to crack. After taking my car to have the engine replaced I was told that the metal pipe that cracked was worn out at a specific spot and that's what caused the metal pipe to crack. I tried calling the honda dealer to explain this bc not too long before my car had some hoses replaced in the same area where the metal pipe was located but the dealer and corporate honda say I have no proof that the work they did prior was what caused the friction to the metal pipe leading it to crack. I explained it was odd that the rest of the metal pipe was in good condition except that one spot where the crack was but they refused to listen. Had I not pulled over when the lights on the dashboard turned on and I kept driving on the hwy who knows what could have happened to me or others on the hwy. I feel this is a serious safety issue but honda states not enough pple have complained about this.

Filed Sep 10, 2012 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection and could not pass the smog testing. The vehicle failed the smog testing due to a failure with the vehicle stability assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic a year prior to the state inspection because the check engine light, vsa and TPMS warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. The technician replaced the stability control sensor however the check engine, vsa and TPMS warning lights continued to illuminate intermittently on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Sep 22, 2009 · Driver assistance · 9,394 miles · VA

Involving a 2008 honda crv, new; purchased in texas/reg. In texas. 8/19/09 driving at approximately 30 miles per hour the vsa light and symbol came on, I felt the brakes or tires grabbing while trying to accelerate; immediately went to the honda dealer. They checked the vehicle while I waited, "cause: m99, codes p0102, p0141 p0340, cleared light and test drove. 9/14/09,one month later the lights came on again as I was entering the highway; the tires or brakes grabbed again resulting in my having to pull off to allow the highway traffic to pass until it was safe to enter the highway slowly. I went to the dealer the next morning 9/15/09. "cause: f, m99 see notes 16 w93, 9814 had same codes as before; performed available software update and test drove. If codes come back again will need new ecu." that evening, started the car up to go to work, the lights came on, vsa, vsa symbol and engine light; I called the dealer and they said they would order the ecu. When I came out from work and started the car the same lights were on plus the battery light. On 9/16/09 I went to the dealer, "cause: e m99 replaced ecu and test drove 16 w93, 1 913931 ecu. Codes p0141, p0340, p16bc, 83-1. I was assured not guaranteed, it was taken care of. 9/21/09 after a stop light, starting to accelerate, at approximately 20 miles an hour making a left turn the lights returned and stayed on until I reached home. I called to speak with the service representative, he was not available. On 9/22/09 when I started the car the lights came back on, I took the car to the dealer. It is being kept overnight so that they can have a full day to work on it.

Filed Nov 13, 2008 · Transmission · 45 miles · CA

A newly purchased honda crv 4wd 2008 model in manila. Driving was practically immobilized when malfunction indicator lamp(mil), vehicle stability assist (vsa) light,vsa activation light, and ABS light were illuminated was an abnormal gear engagement, we were nearly hit from behind because of delayed, short-intermittent engine acceleration. Most of the warning lights deal with wheels and brakes but practically there was no engine rev when you step on the gas pedal.

Filed Aug 4, 2008 · Electrical · 200 miles · VA

Purchased a new honda crv on friday july 25th. Two days later, with less than 200 miles on the odometer, the battery light, exclamation mark, vehicle stability light and check engine light came on, the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate, and rolled back when the transmission was in the drive mode. I took the crv to the honda dealership where they cleaned the alternator terminals, that did not fix the problem. They have now changed the alternator but the check engine light is still on. Now they think that the engine air 'intake' may be the problem.