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Honda CR-V Engine And Engine Cooling Problems

186
Owner complaint records in our dataset
19
Years with records
1999–2018
Stored years

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 186 stored complaint records:

  • 3 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 18 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • stopped working · 8 records
  • entire system · 7 records
  • under warranty · 6 records
  • compressor failed · 6 records
  • failure mileage · 6 records
  • blowing cold · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi62
60–100k mi51
30–60k mi24
100–150k mi18
150–400k mi4

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • February 26, 2019

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline

    2017 honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to gasoline odor on dipstick. *ld *tr

    ODI 11185273

    2017 records in this system

  • December 10, 2018 · 2,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Started smelling an odor of fuel inside the vehicle then noticed the oil level was over the full mark. The dipstick smelled like fuel mixed with the oil. I had taken the same vehicle in for a recall that was supposed to take care of this issue. During the cold months the vehicle never really warmed up the heat guage would hardly warm up with one bar and sometimes the bars would go down as i drove with the heat on…

    ODI 11204590

    2018 records in this system

  • December 1, 2016

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    2013 honda cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle hesitates when gear shifts into drive, responds normally after several seconds, dealership unable to duplicate issue. *smd

    ODI 10927933

    2013 records in this system

  • March 21, 2016 · 35,755 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    Vibration in drive. Stationary and driving. Vin.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    ODI 10853104

    2015 records in this system

  • August 14, 2015 · 121,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling

    There was a loud banging sound and the air conditioner, which was on and working great, stopped blowing cold air. I researched the problem and found that this has been very common on honda cr-vs. From my experience and the four different failure modes that have been identified, it sounds like the ac compressor exploded or imploded and could have left shards of metal on the highway i was driving on. Two other failure…

    ODI 10749708

    2008 records in this system

  • May 4, 2015 · 109,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling

    The a/c compressor unit has failed and honda kept the recall quiet now my vehicle has gone just outside the warranty coverage repair window this unit has a design flaw and honda should have given a no limit on the repair like they did with the window actuator i forgot to mention that recall only happened due to a class action lawsuit. *tr

    ODI 10714586

    2008 records in this system

  • April 14, 2015 · 235 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Seats

    I just purchased the vehicle on april 13, 2015 and after operating the vehicle for approximately two days. I have noticed that when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light or stop sign in (drive) idling, there is a vibration coming from the front seats and when i proceed to drive it dissipates and stops. *tr

    ODI 10705881

    2015 records in this system

  • April 13, 2015 · 55 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train

    Engine rpm drops at idle in drive creating very strong vibration. Honda is aware of problem but does not have a fix yet. This car is brand new. *tr

    ODI 10705641

    2015 records in this system