By Yam on 08/03/08 22:12 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I have my CR-V now for almost 4 years and I'm happy with it. But just 3 days ago, the AC system gave up at 49,000 miles. Mechanic told me to take it to the dealership because he'd seen at least 4 Hondas with the same problem. The dealership, after contacting Honda, decided to charge me just $160 to change the whole AC system as they realized that this thing has been becoming too common for 3 to 4 yr. old CR-Vs. If ever your CR-V AC gives up on you, contact the dealership before shelling out thousands of dollars at private auto shops. Big chance they will cover it for you even if your car is passed the warranty period.
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By Martha Christensen on 07/26/08 12:04 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
My whole ac unit in my cr-v crystallized after only 4 years old and only 36,000 miles. If I would not have had extended warranty on this car I would have to have paid $4,000.00 to fix it! This is terrible.The mechanic that fixed it said all honda cr-sv do this after 35,000- 45,0000 miles! This is terrible! I am not a happy Honda owner now! Martha Christensen
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By fored on 07/16/08 14:56 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
Yes, the air conditioning unit will fail abruptly. Just my luck it blew out in mid-July in CA. I took it to the family mechanic who said this was the 4th CR-V he's seen recently with this exact problem. Bottom line-you can get a new compressor for $250-$800 (depending where you get it), but it's the WHOLE UNIT that needs to be repaired. After so many complaints, Honda still does not have a recall on it. I can go with mechanic who will charge me $1,300. Others that have gone to dealer pay about $3,000. I called my dealer and was told they'd try their best "to take care of it" for me with "no additional cost." We'll see after I take it in. Brakes have also been repaired a couple times.
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By Brian D. on 07/02/08 18:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The vehicle has been all that I expected and more. I am not one of the morons who buy a car thinking that I will never have a problem. The few issues that I had were either diagnosed as normal or fixed under the warranty. The CR-V is a pleasure to own and drive. It handles well and is good on gas. I am 6'-3" and fit in the car well. The interior is well designed (except the silly gear shift lever) and comfortable. The sound system is great. The sun roof is a great feature, never a leak. The fold down tray between the front seats is very handy. There is great small item storage. Mechanically, it is a solid car. Take care of it and it will run and run and ...
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By bshannon on 06/10/08 20:59 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This suv is fun to drive, has plenty of room. It's a bit noisy, but way less than any truck I've owned. Bought it with the miles of 2006 (as an '04 in 2008), and am very happy with it.
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By SOUP FAMILY on 05/28/08 18:23 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
We are very disappointed in our CR-V. It is our first Honda. Even with perfect maintenance, we have had two oil sensors go out which causes the engine to choke. We were traveling at 70 mph the second time and were almost hit. We have had to replace the cam shafts also which is very unusual. At 65000 miles, our air conditioner blew a whole in the condenser. As you can see, we feel ours was built on a Friday at 3:00 p.m.!
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By Carrie on 05/21/08 13:20 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought this car brand new in 2004. Have loved it ever since. Live in MI so more cold than warmth. Great car for the snow.AC just blew up on the road in the middle of Nov07. Wasn't even being used.Car has 104,000 miles on it. Called Honda after researching and finding out this a well known problem w/ the Air Compressors. Honda said because the dealer found clutch in April of 08 Rusted out in my bumper my car must have been in a collision. HELLO! Salt, SNOW.Yeah it rusted. No GOODWILL WARRANTY FOR ME. I have never had a single warranty claim and Honda can't help me out. Car has NEVER been in an accident. If I lived in Florida this would have happened a lot sooner. Will not buy a Honda again!
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By Scall0way on 05/07/08 13:06 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car after deciding to downsize from my Dodge Caravan, but I still needed room for my 3 dogs. This car holds the dogs, and all my stuff, and I still love driving it after 4 years. I had to replace the original tires after 33,000 miles but other than that have had to do nothing but regular oil changes and recommended service. I hope to keep and drive it for many years to come.
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By Fla Rider on 04/22/08 20:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
AC Compressor needs to last more than 47,000 miles. Bought the car recently at 46,500. Less than 1000 miles ac went out. Where is the Honda reliability???
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By Josh on 04/04/08 19:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
Review
I just purchased a 2004 Honda crv lx.. Had owned 3 Toyotas previously. And a Honda Prelude at one time. Was always reliable. I thought the same would be true for the Honda crv. I was mistaken. Bought it with 46,500 miles. AC went out at 47,400. Never had this problem with my Toyotas or my 1988 Honda prelude. Very disappointed. Starting to Wonder why I am considering imports anymore. Reliability is not the same but they are still at a premium in cost.
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