2008 Honda CR-V Engine Problems
- 18
- 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 18 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
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.
Fire reported
ODI 11229333
Engine · Power Train · Steering
Car cut off no steering everything locked down had serpentine belt fixed but the tpm light is on app need rack and pinion as well. Need struts and shocks and car rattles terribly. It's about 4 thousand dollars i am disabled this is a safety hazard i don't know what i can do. Is honda not responsible for defect
ODI 11231607
Engine
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…
ODI 11102339
Engine
My suv will intermittently won't start. I have a new battery, and the starter and alternator are good. I cannot reproduce the problem when i am on the shop. So he shop cannot fix it. I checked the google site and there were numerous issues with honda cr-v.
ODI 11053695
Engine
TRANSMISSION MODULE.
ODI 11052512
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 11029875
Engine
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…
ODI 10894233
Engine
Air conditioning is not working. My husband found a video regarding this model year & make which said that honda had a recall going on for this problem. Called to make an appointment, couldn't get in till july 13. Went away from the phone for a little bit, the dealer called back & left a message to say my car isn't included in any recall for air conditioning and i can make an appointment for a diagnostic. After…
ODI 10731765
Engine · Power Train
I had driven the car from florida to ny with my dog. While travelling north on i95 i noticed some intermittent bucking, hard shifting, and going into neutral. It was intermittent so i assumed it was some anomaly. After stopping at my families residence in yonkers ny. I drove the car to riverdale to visit my mother. After leaving the nursing home i proceeded on the return trip to yonkers. I was northbound on the…
Crash reported
ODI 10705241
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving from my home i got to a toll booth and after paying the toll placed my foot on the accelerator and the car simply revved as if it was in neutral with rpms varying indiscriminately. Suddenly the car jerked forward with a loud bang and moved normally i pulled to the shoulder and checked fluids and for signs of any problems. We received no dashboard warning lights. We continued our trip but the car would…
ODI 10672348
Engine
Ac compressor /clutch is broken, no cold air, only hot air blowing from ac. Expensive to fix. Honda needs to replace this free of charge!! I understand there is a major problem with the poorly placed ac compressor. *tr
ODI 10606074
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
This has been a repeated problem with unwanted acceleration. I have filed several complaints with your agency to no avail. I have contacted honda and they insist there is no problem. This is a safety issue and it needs to be addressed. *tr
ODI 10568671
Engine · Power Train
This is my third complaint to your agency. My previous complaint numbers: 10561753, 10560625, and 10548352. My cr-v has an unwanted acceleration problem. As i am applying the brakes to stop, the engine speed increases and requires very hard braking and shifting the transmission into neutral. This has occurred several times in the past 6 months. I have taken my car to the honda dealer and it was examined by a factory…
ODI 10565387
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
This is with reference to my honda care case number # [xxx] dated june 14th 2013 recall id number 76438.failed part: p/n 38900-rza-014 defect code: 5f100 symptom code: s5700 parts information a/c compressor clutch kit: p/n 38924-rwc-a01 required special tools: a/c compressor repair kit : t/n 07aaf-000a150 reference honda service bulletin 12-072 vin #[xxx] make honda model crv 4wd ex-l year 2008 mileage: 36086…
ODI 10522971
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
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…
ODI 10577861
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. While driving at low speeds, there was a clicking noise near the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.
ODI 10716443
Engine
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.…
ODI 10474464
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake violently. The technician diagnosed that the engine was tilted and that there were two broken motor-mounts both needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the air compressor was defective and was replaced. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10512854