1. Honda CR-V
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Engine

2004 Honda CR-V Engine Problems

9
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 9 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • engine compartment · 4 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
100–150k mi3
30–60k mi1
1–30k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 4, 2016 · 30,000 miles

    Body · Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that a sensor for the catalytic converter also illuminated. The contact also stated that the front passenger's side door lock seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…

    ODI 10837445

  • November 6, 2014 · 78,722 miles

    Engine

    I was driving along ,the car started making a noise like an airplane ,i pulled over ,there was an explosion in the engine compartment. On inspection it was found that the air conditioner compressor had a catastrophic failure. The job involved replacing the compressor,the condenser,receiver/dryer,expansion valve, contaminated drive belt, complete flush of the system, evacuation and recharge of system. Quite a costly…

    ODI 10662490

  • October 30, 2014 · 137,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train

    My cr-v ex was serviced by the dealership i bought it from. The engine, cat converter, and cv-boot needs to be replaced, because the engine has a server oil leak internally. This oil leak my also cost me a transmission. These issues cost over $8,400.00 and counting. I only owned the car 66 days before i was told that the engine is junk. A firmly believe that the dealership owes me my money on this issue, because it…

    ODI 10670836

  • October 18, 2014 · 140,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. While stopped at a traffic light, there was a sudden increase in engine rpms and the oil and battery warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer diagnosed that the imrc valve was at fault and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated…

    ODI 10658690

  • December 31, 2013 · 53,802 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes

    I was driving through my area at or near 15 mph. When the car suddenly accelerated on its own to a speed of 30-35 mph. The brake pedal felt very stiff and was difficult to hold the car at 30 mph with constant braking. There was no traffic and the incident occurred not far from my home, so i proceeded back home. The car would not decelerate. I have a very long driveway that i pulled into, put the car in neutral,…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10566367

  • September 11, 2013 · 85,000 miles

    Engine

    Ac compressor stopped working. Honda dealer said the compressor is cracked. *tr

    ODI 10543395

  • September 6, 2013 · 150,000 miles

    Air Conditioner · Engine

    Thunk noise from engine on passenger side. Worse with turning, happened intermittently at all speeds. Dealer said "something" was not tightened properly, muttering about engine mount. I was not given a service record for the repair and am in the process of trying to get one after the fact. At the same time hear a grinding noise that was not resolved. Cr-v at repair shop now and said it looks as if air compressor,…

    ODI 10545495

  • September 3, 2012 · 69,700 miles

    Engine

    While decelerating on a highway exit ramp, i heard a large whirring noise coming from the right side of the engine compartment. Then a large bang from the engine compartment followed by a thumping noise which started in the engine compartment and ended bouncing underneath the body over several seconds. Stopped the car and looked underneath and on the road, but could not find any belts or material. Took the car into…

    ODI 10475180

  • July 6, 2012 · 75,000 miles

    Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Air conditioning quit in high temperature 100 degree..$1200 dollars to fix somewhat..shop aid shards of metal sent into system...had to continue trip without air conditioning with an elderly person because seattle honda unable to fix. Parts had to come from portland... If whole system replaced over $2300.. *tr

    ODI 10483757