Used 2004 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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Beware of the A/C issues
ashowee28, 01/24/2012
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my CRV used in 2009 when it had 88,000 miles on it. On a trip back from Minnesota to my home state of Ohio, the A/C compressor blew out when we were 3 hours away from home in 95 degree weather!! It cost $750 to fix, even with us having a friend who is a Honda Certified mechanic who did the work for us practically labor-free.Honda knows of the A/C problems and wouldn't help me. Also began to have oil leakage issues and O2 sensor failure (check engine light coming on because of that) around a 100,000 miles. I've owned a lot of Hondas, but this one gave me more trouble than all my others combined. Just traded it in for a '06 Odyssey.
Great design, terrible gas mileage
Santa Barbara, 12/29/2008
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love the car for its utility and versatility. it can carry three mountain bikes in the back and is great for our big dog. But the low gas mileage shocked us - 15 mpg for largely suburban driving (school runs, errands etc.) Has done really well off road when we've needed it to, and handled very well in snow and ice, with and without chains. The super expensive ($500) oxygen sensor went out just after the warranty expired and that was a disappointment.
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How Could This Be?
Eric Chung, 08/15/2009
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my CRV brand new and have always driven it very gently. From day 1, I noticed there is significant wind noise and road noise. I didn't think much of it at first, but then other mysterious noises began to show. I can't get the dealer to figure out where a rattling sound is coming from whenever I drive on rough surfaces. Then there is this high pitch whining noise that is very noticeable when the car is going 40-55mph. They say it's a normal sound from the transmission. I don't believe it because it wasn't there for the first 4 years. And now the car averages 16 mpg. I know there are just annoying problems but they really reduce my enjoyment of driving this Honda.
Probably Not Again
Scott, 09/26/2008
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle new in Nov. 2003. I now have 98,000 miles on the car. At 97,000 miles the entire A/C compressor, clutch and coils blew. After fighting with Honda they ended up paying $600 or the $1500 price tag to replace the A/C. The cars fit and finish are sub par for a Japanese car. Squeak and rattles abound. The exterior paint is easily scratched. Honda has known about the faulty A/C problems with the CR-V but refuses to extend the warranty on them. I owned 2 Subaru's before this car and will go back to Subaru once this car dies for good. Honda gets high marks in most of these postings but most of the postings are from people who just bought their cars.
A/C compressor blew up at 55k miles
Ed C, 04/28/2009
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A/C condenser blew up with 55k miles requiring a complete replacement of the entire A/C system costing $3500. Honda refused to pay for any of the repair costs although this is a common issue. Car had other minor quality defects with the window controls and control panel. I liked the way the car looked and handled but the overall quality for this model is way below what I would expect from any manufacturer.