Used 2004 Honda CR-V Consumer Reviews
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65k miles and I'm still lovin it!
Jack, 03/01/2009
2004 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I'm reading that people have had issues with their A/C but mine works as good now as it did when I first bought it. The engine still purrs and the transmission is as smooth as silk. I put a heavy-duty hitch on it and haul approx. 1700lbs on occasion without any hesitation from the engine. Routine maintenance, good mpg and decent fit and finish continues to make my CR-V a winner for me. Just to add, mine was assembled in England and the engine/transmission were manufactured in Japan. Maybe this makes a difference.
Beware of AC compressor
ncgator, 11/05/2009
2004 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have almost 110,000 miles and my AC compressor imploded. I was totally unaware that this was a known issue. Shame on Honda for not doing a recall for this. I called Honda and they denied any knowledge of problems. Pointed out that it was pretty well documented on the web, and asked him for the zone manager name and number. Within 15 minutes I had a call back and was told to bring it in for diagnosis and Honda paid for just over 50% of the repair. Still cost me $750 but at least they admitted there was a defect.
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AC problems
Nancy Moore, 08/06/2016
2004 Honda CR-V LX Fwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Before purchasing this CRV, be VERY CAREFUL. The air conditioner has gone out the past three years every June. I have a great foreign car mechanic that will work with me and keeps great records. He was able to get a compressor for half price since I have had such poor experience with the AC unit in this car. I amnow considering something I never thought I would, changing brands to a Toyota. These AC repairs are killing me.
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My first and last Honda
Hondas no more, 05/11/2009
2004 Honda CR-V LX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This Honda is a lemon! Sensors failing, defective parts, high maintenance requirements (rear differential fluid often needs changed), defectively designed A/C system. I will never buy a Honda again. I had a Ford Ranger for 10 years and apart from routine maintenance never had to replace anything. I'm going back to Ford.
Evil A/C's
Shawnzee, 03/19/2009
2004 Honda CR-V EX AWD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2004 CR-V new and took delivery in Nov. 03. Basically a good car but not a great one. The well known A/C problem became a problem for me in the 90,000 mile range in August. I live in Connecticut and we don't use A/C much but in August you really need it. The repair was $1500 and Honda covered $900 of it as good faith. At about 105,000 the throttle body went and I shelled out $1000 for that repair. Based on the dealers absolute confusion on what was wrong I don't think this was a common occurrence for the CR-V. The sun visor broke off in my hand and cost $100 to replace. The drivers seat belt broke but was covered under the lifetime guarantee on seat belts.