2008 Honda CR-V: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jun 27, 2023 · Body, Steering · 135,500 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed that the power steering fluid level was low. The contact filled the power steering fluid reservoir; however, two days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the passenger’s side front ball joints were replaced, the power steering kit was installed, and the drive belt was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,500.

Filed Oct 9, 2022 · Body · MI

Honda is aware of an issue affecting many CR-V's. Honda has recently issued a recall of the 2007-2011 model-year CR-V's in Canada for a rusting problem that could result in a rear suspension control arm separating from the vehicle. This recall applies to vehicles in all provinces from Ontario east, which experience heavy road salt usage and humid operating environments. Dealers were instructed to inspect the rear frame stiffeners and to apply corrosion protection. When a vehicle does not pass the inspection, Honda will offer to repurchase it. My son is 17 years old and is driving an affected CR-V. We live near Detroit in Michigan. I contacted Honda USA and lodged a complaint. I was given the following case #013293139 and instructed to set an appointment with a local Honda dealership for an inspection. Following the inspection, I was told and given a service invoice which stated, "SUBFRAME INSPECTION FOR HONDA CASE NUMBER 13293139 TECH FOUND REAR OF FRAME RUSTED THROUGH, TECH ADVISED STARTING WITH REMOVING REAR PART OF FRAME AND WELDING IN NEW METAL. VEHICLE NOT SAFE TO OPERATE IN CURRENT CONDITION. AMERICAN HONDA WILL NOT COVER REPAIR." This rust problem also affects other Honda vehicles and Honda is slowly issuing recalls. Recently, American Honda recalled 2006-2014 Ridgelines for "Rear Frame Corrosion." I would like Honda to repair my son's CR-V. This is not normal wear and tear. The corrosion problem continues to be focused on the rear driver side (subframe mounting to frame) of Honda vehicles. This is not safe for the public and this is not an acceptable response from American Honda as noted in the service invoice response listed above.

Filed Apr 14, 2022 · Suspension · 166,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving 62 MPH, a popping noise was heard and the steering wheel became uncontrollable. The driver was able to pull to the shoulder and stop the vehicle and noticed the steering wheel was positioned at an angle and the vehicle could no longer be safely driven. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the front control arm had fractured due to severe corrosion. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 166,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2021 · Suspension · PA

While driving my 2008 CRV this morning, the right rear wheel became disengaged from the frame rail. When I had it towed to a local garage, the mechanic took one look and said that corrosion had allowed the rear control arm bolt to rust through and that is could probably not be repaired. We went to his computer and punched in recall information for my car. He said that there had been a recall for this extremely dangerous flaw but that it was limited to Canada. That makes no sense to me. I could easily have been in a very serious accident, as there was virtually no warning that this would happen. I’ve been researching this issue since I returned to my home, and there are 100s of complaints about this exact issue! Please help me understand how this has not generated a Honda recall. Thank You!

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Body, Suspension · 153,000 miles · KY

2008 cr-v subframe/rear control arm rusted so severely came apart while driving. Very fortunate there was not an accident, this caused sudden loss of control of vehicle. Had to be towed and is now inoperable and unable to be repaired. There is a recall in canada to address this condition, why not the united states? We contacted honda customer service to inquire and no response from them. This is a very dangerous condition that gave no warning. The body is not rusted.

Filed Jan 8, 2016 · Steering · 71,406 miles · TX

Boots and inner bellow boot clamps and inner tie rod lock washer needed to be replaced.