2008 Honda CR-V: engine failure

Filed Jul 13, 2023 · Body, Locks · 402,685 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and an unknown door latch recall; however, while driving after the vehicle was returned, the contact became that the doors were no longer closing securely, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer had stated in the recall repair work order that the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) could not be completed on the vehicle due to severe frame corrosion and that the sub frame needed to be replaced; however, the dealer installed support braces on the vehicle and marked the recall as Complete. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper had seized. The independent mechanic notified the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 402,685.

Filed Jul 19, 2017 · Body · 55,950 miles · NM

Rear passenger door (right side) became totally locked, which automatically also locked the lift-up rear hatch; the door latch had seized. Repairs cost $461.03 (labor portion was $376.74) before a 10% discount. This was the 3rd of the 4 door latches to require replacement, only one of them covered in an earlier recall. The remaining front passenger side original latch is now making loud noises and could probably fail at any time. This current reported incident was discovered when the car stopped and a passenger tried to exit on a city street.

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 Apr 7, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 33,000 miles · IL

In line with the recent mazda recall for yellow sac spiders found in the evac canisters, my honda cr-v had the same problem. Apparently, this is a problem that has affected honda accords in the past because honda has issued a service bulletin on installing a special filter for honda accords to prevent the spiders from entering. However, no such bulletin or part exists for the honda cr-v. As such, after paying nearly $100 at the dealership for them to diagnose and remove the spiders, there is no guarantee that this can't happen again because they did not add a filter to prevent spider re-entry. At the minimum, these spiders with their resultant webs can severely limit gas mileage. At the worst, a fire or engine failure can result. I petition that honda issue a recall for honda cr-v's and cover the labor and parts costs for placing a specialized filter to prevent spider re-entry.

Filed Sep 12, 2010 · Body, Engine · 32,000 miles · NC

Honda crv 2008 32,000 miles no history of accident or damage. While turning onto the highway engine failed and stopped vehicle. Vehicle towed to dealership. Major engine damage due to broken motor mount bolt. Dealership claims it was due to abuse of vehicle. There is no history of accident or damage done to the vehicle.