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2008 Honda CR-V repairs by problem area
Engine (18%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (44%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
Chart based on 151 repairs.
2008 Honda CR-V repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 132 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Honda CR-V
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| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Oct 201552300 miUS $1200 | Leaking steering rack | ||
2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Aug 201135400 mi | Replace navigation unit under warranty. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Louisiana, United States Jan 2013 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Mar 201339000 miUS $400 | Paint on the car keeps failing. Paint and primer flake off and rust spots emerge. The car has now had 3 areas painted in 4 years. Honda denies there is an issue. | ||
| Nov 201344000 miUS $60 | Driver's side power locks failed, thus shutting down all locks After repair to driver's door power lock, door rattles when closing and occasional during drive. Dealer can't fix. | ||
| Mar 201449000 miUS $193 | Air conditioning just quit working one day. Compressor clutch would not engage, then randomly it would come on for 1 minute. Tech diagnosed an open circuit in the AC relay. Replaced relay. | ||
| Apr 201449000 mi | Paint once again (4th time) started flaking off. This time on the rear drivers side door. Honda dealer denied TSB on earlier paint problem. Told I'm not a valued customer. Traded car. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Jun 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 2017126000 mi | Airbag Recall work | ||
| Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201117000 miUS $150 | Battery was failing. | ||
| May 201846000 miUS $900 | Replace alternator and associated belts. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Nevada, United States Sep 2014 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 2015137000 mi | Recall work to fix two faulty door locks. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States May 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jun 201361000 miUS $200 | Door lock malfunction. Would automatically shut within a second of opening. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Apr 201362500 mi | drain plug for AC unit clogged. | ||
| Aug 201593300 mi | rattle under vehicle; rear windshield fluid motor making noise. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Trinidad and Tobago Jul 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Aug 201589860 mi$300 | changed fuel and replaced stablizer link on the right side | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Aug 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201364000 miUS $380 | Power Steering System failed. Dealer replaced system under ext warranty ($100 deductible), but alignment was required due to excessive tire tow out. ($280). | ||
| Honda CR-V in Hawaii, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201355500 miUS $286 | Unable to manually lock the car, replaced front door lock actuator. | ||
| Jul 201357300 miUS $55 | Intermittent warm and cold air blowing from AC. Replaced relay assembly. Problem still exists. May have to replace AC compressor/clutch. | ||
| Aug 201358000 mi | Intermittent warm and cold blowing from AC. Replaced the AC clutch and coil. | ||
| Jan 201555300 miUS $495 | Noticed a whining sound when making turns and sometimes when accelerating. Replaced power steering pressure hose and reservoir. Performed a power steering flush. | ||
| Sep 201577000 miUS $553 | Replaced left rear wheel bearing. | ||
| May 201688000 miUS $1100 | A growling type noise from rear of car as vehicle accelerated. Replaced right rear hub/bearing assembly. Check engine light came on and message saying check fuel cap. Replaced evaporator system canister and purge control solenoid. | ||
| Jul 201689500 miUS $150 | Both front outer tie-rod end boots torn. Replaced both outer tie-rod end boots. | ||
| Aug 201690000 miUS $82 | Lower ball joint boots torn. Replaced lower ball going boots. | ||
| Jan 201784500 miUS $595 | Found rear struts leaking. Replaced both rear struts and bumper stoppers. | ||
| Jan 201899552 miUS $673 | Air conditioner was blowing warm air. Replaced clutch relay assembly and condenser motor fan. | ||
| Apr 2020110000 miUS $664 | Replaced alternator | ||
| Dec 2020112000 miUS $800 | Replaced starter motor assembly | ||
| Feb 2022123000 miUS $1900 | Replace both front sway bar end links. Reseal leaking power steering pump, replace suction hose and reservoir, power steering flush. Replace drive belt tensioner. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200910000 mi | Driver side windshield washer was damaged and needed repair. The dealership replaced it. These are difficult, if not impossible to adjust and it was damaged by the dealership in the first place when I couldn't figure out how to do it. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States May 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 2018154000 miUS $500 | rear struts | ||
| Apr 2022179000 miUS $450 | Car wouldn’t start reliably in cold or when left for a few weeks unused. The problem was the starter windings were bad and the starter was replaced | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Jul 2008 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Oct 20095000 mi | A/C was blowing warm air when car was stopped (i.e. at a light) but was otherwise working properly. Dealer recharged system, added or replaced coolant, problem solved. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Mar 2013 - Jul 2020 | |||
| Jun 2018121000 miUS $800 | A/C Compressor Failed. A/C Compressor replaced. A/C charged. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Arizona, United States Feb 2009 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Sep 201384000 miUS $250 | Serpentine Belt Tensioner replaced, made ticking noises under load. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Mar 2008 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015104000 mi | Recall - door lock system | ||
| Honda CR-V in Texas, United States Dec 2007 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jan 200873600 mi | Pass. side front window worked on to correct a problem rolling up. | ||
| Jun 201297000 mi | Compressor clutch field coil. Magnetic field was failing. | ||
| Mar 2014139000 miUS $180 | Right rear wheel bearing had to be replaced. | ||
| Feb 2015161700 miUS $380 | replaced rear coil spring & struts. Also rear breaks | ||
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2013 - Aug 2021 | |||
| Jul 201883080 miC $350 | AC blows warm. Recharged - worked for a few minutes. Switch replaced - worked for a few minutes. Now looking to replace the compressor clutch AND the condensor and drier. Looking like $2000 repair. | ||
2008 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
166-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201560000 miUS $750 | Thermostat went on the blink and overheated, damaging the thermostat housing and the plumbing. Had to replace all those parts. Mechanic said he'd never seen this happen in a CRV. | ||
| Jun 201672000 miUS $750 | Right rear caliper failed, in turn both the pad and rotor on that side needed replacement as well as the left read brake pad | ||
| Jul 201672500 miUS $1 | Compressor clutch failed - needed complete AC overhaul/replacement.rnThe part in question had been under a recall that expired 1 year prior. | ||
| Mar 201783000 miUS $85 | Repaired leak to TPMS valve. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States May 2014 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 2014100000 miUS $1200 | Replaced AC clutch Replaced Water pump, Replace spark plugs | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Dec 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 2014102000 miUS $680 | Ac compressor clutch failure, It seems the Honda CR-V has history for this failure and Honda actually was forced to extend the warranty to 100K miles. Just so happens mine failed at 106K! | ||
| Honda CR-V in West Virginia, United States Dec 2020 - May 2022 | |||
| Jun 202198000 miUS $1500 | Dealer replaced ac compressor. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Apr 201658300 mi | Loose muffler, tightened. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Florida, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201495000 miUS $177 | A/C would occasionally blow hot air (not good in Florida summer!). Shop did a freon evac and recharge. Problem solved. | ||
| Dec 201498000 miUS $1191 | A/C stopped working. Determined compressor had to be replaced. (Repair shop had tried recharging freon a few months earlier; it seemed to work temporarily but didn't solve it permanently.) | ||
| Honda CR-V in Maryland, United States May 2015 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Jun 201588000 miUS $1250 | Front trailing arm bushings; front ball joint | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Jun 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201781000 miUS $1400 | Air conditioning compressor ceased working and was replaced with a remanufactured unit (along with ancillary parts like A/C clutch). | ||
| Honda CR-V in Bahrain Jan 2016 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Mar 201790520 mi$576 | Car is not accurately steering. Front steering components replaced plus front suspension both sides. Front brakes also replaced with hubs facing both sides done. | ||
| Mar 201896100 mi$300 | Solenoid gasket leaks | ||
| Honda CR-V in Alabama, United States Aug 2015 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Apr 2017128000 miUS $1594 | AC condenser failed and supposedly shot debris through the condenser, expansion valve, and some other AC part. About 40% parts 60% labor. | ||
| Jul 2017132000 miUS $1350 | Had to replace the rack and pinion. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States Nov 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 2018140000 miUS $150 | Oxygen sensor | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States May 2018 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Feb 201896000 mi | Airbags had to replaced in front driver and passenger sides due to recall. Dealer paid cost. | ||
| Jun 201898200 miUS $440 | Loud rattle from exhaust, because of rust; rear half of exhaust pipe replaced, including muffler | ||
| Nov 2018102000 miUS $320 | New rear pads, rotors. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017152000 miUS $1100 | Air conditioner compressor replacement | ||
| Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States Jun 2015 - Jun 2020 | |||
| Aug 2016125000 miUS $850 | AC quit working, and it needed a new compressor. Over 500 for the part, but it works now. Does not seem as cold as it once was, but it works. | ||
| May 2018129400 miUS $300 | Vtec solenoid required replacement | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016170700 miUS $3200 | Intermittent 2nd fan caused overheating, slight lost of water though head gaskets. Potential risk of slight warping. I decided to follow recommendation to change the 171K miles motor for a 68K good motor. Car is running great now. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Quebec, Canada Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 201479360 mi | Only on hot days, a/c was blowing warm air. Warranty extension campaign covered replacement of a/c clutch and coil. As an auto tech, I have trouble believing this was the real problem. | ||
| Nov 201480800 mi | Driver's door lock actuator replacement. Door wouldn't open with key and intermittently would lock from inside. Eventually, wouldn't open with remote or by accessing actuator with door panel removed. Had to break actuator to open door. Adjusted valves. Slight valve noise and preventative maintenance. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Hampshire, United States Feb 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Mar 201233000 miUS $60 | Unable to satisfactorily align rear tires | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ohio, United States Dec 2009 - Jul 2022 | |||
| May 2013106000 miUS $865 | AC compressor failed. Compressor and clutch replaced | ||
| Mar 2015130000 mi | Door lock actuator recall. Replaced all 4 | ||
| Mar 2018176000 miUS $35 | Replaced accessory drive belt due to age | ||
| Jun 2018178000 miUS $60 | Rear pads stuck and not retracting. Replaced pads slides and rotors | ||
| Jan 2022235000 miUS $200 | Replaced headlight assemblies due to hazing | ||
| Jun 2022239000 miUS $15 | Replaced PCV valve and breather hose | ||
| Jul 2022240000 miUS $125 | Replaced brake master cylinder due to spongy brake pedal. | ||
| Honda CR-V in California, United States Dec 2008 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 201234200 miUS $1500 | AC compressor went out and required replacement. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Nov 2007 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 200829500 mi | Replaced two tire pressure sensors. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Feb 2010 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Apr 201356000 mi | Air conditioner failed- compressor and clutch replaced by manufacturer even though out of warranty | ||
| Jun 201357040 mi | Manufacurer recall for rust on rear deck lid--it was covered even though out of warranty | ||
| Nov 201680900 miC $300 | Rear suspension brackets broken on both sides | ||
| Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2018 | |||
| May 201565000 mi | AC compressor relay | ||
| Jul 201784000 miUS $175 | Multiple, sporadic 'check engine' light illuminations over a period of 6 weeks. Dealer could see electronic record of various light activation , but could not duplicate malfunction or find issue with any engine system. | ||
| Apr 201886000 miUS $500 | multiple fault alerts attributed to possible faulty distributor and ignition wiring, | ||
| Honda CR-V in Illinois, United States Jul 2010 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jul 201369500 mi | A/C was not blow cold air. Replace A/C coil set and clutch. | ||
| Mar 201589000 mi | Drive side power lock. Recall | ||
| Honda CR-V in Virginia, United States May 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 200936000 mi | Loss of freon, replaced seal. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States May 2008 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Mar 200917500 miUS $26 | Replaced Speedometer and electronic control module (Warranty Item). The repair was due to the fact that all electronic displays stopped working even though the car was still operable. Replaced Speedometer and electronic control module (Warranty Item). The repair was due to the fact that all electronic displays stopped working even though the car was still operable. 3rd oil change was also performed. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Washington, United States Mar 2008 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Mar 201119000 mi | TPMS light on. | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Nov 2007 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 200816000 mi | Latch that holds rear seat in folded position is ineffective and causes stored seat to fall back down onto vehicle floor. This was identical to a car in the show room. Manufacturer has to decide if they can improve on original latch design. Wiper wash hose under windshield were loose and flapping with wind during movement. Solved by taping the hose to the body of the vehicle. | ||
| Feb 201033000 mi | When two months old, the right mirror was replaced. The door panel wasn't put back properly and it developed a buzzing/rattle which was fixed with a piece of duct tape and some felt pieces in and around the glove compartment. Great vehicle overall! | ||
| Honda CR-V in Michigan, United States May 2008 - May 2023 | |||
| Dec 201470000 miUS $80 | Replaced battery | ||
| Mar 201578000 miUS $120 | Rear brake pads were worn out and replaced the pads and rotors. | ||
| Nov 2017910000 miUS $10 | replaced right burnout headlight | ||
| Jan 201891000 miUS $10 | Replace left burnout headlight | ||
| Oct 2021135000 miUS $180 | Replaced the front and rear brake pads and rotors | ||
| Mar 2022142000 miUS $95 | replaced Left rear caliper and pads | ||
| Honda CR-V in Indiana, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 20086000 mi | A/C does one maintain temp consistantly. Dealer said they could not find anything wrong, however it was a cold day and when the problem was first discovered it was quite hot out. Decided to wait till summer to have it checked again. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Wisconsin, United States Nov 2008 - Mar 2021 | |||
| Apr 20099000 mi | Moon roof stuck open. During first trip to dealer, they closed the moon roof, and ordered parts under warranty. Moon roof stuck open. Fixed during second trip to dealer. | ||
| Apr 201867000 miUS $15 | Whining from power steering pump. Replaced power steering fluid inlet o-ring on power steering pump. | ||
| Honda CR-V in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jun 201262620 miC $130 | AC suddenly started working intermittently. Intermittent power to the AC drive clutch & fans. Mechanical AC relay had failed. $15 part from Honda to fix. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Alberta, Canada Apr 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Sep 201366960 miC $250 | door lock acctuator | ||
| Jul 201477600 miC $250 | ac clutch relay and recharge | ||
| Honda CR-V in Great Britain Sep 2011 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Oct 201154000 mi | Relay replaced for aircon system Battery replaced, not holding charge | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Nov 201472000 miUS $80 | Passenger rear door lock will not stay locked whether using driver's lock switch on door, key fob, or manually locking; unlocks on its own or after pulling outer door handle a few times. Purchased and replaced the door latch/actuator. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Minnesota, United States Nov 2012 - May 2017 | |||
| Nov 201370000 mi | Replace AC clutch | ||
| Honda CR-V in Quebec, Canada Feb 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Jul 201347720 miC $220 | A/C do not cool. Mechanic charge the system & try to find the leak with no success. | ||
| Mar 201455180 miC $85 | Mounting points for heat cover of catalytic converter rusted away, started rattling. Cover removed. | ||
| Jul 201459500 miC $240 | AC piping & fittings leaks. | ||
| Dec 2017102300 miC $120 | Exhaust broken. Pipe replaced between catalyser & muffler. | ||
| Jun 2018106950 miC $160 | Valves check and adjusted. Recharge of refrigerant gas. | ||
| Jul 2018107880 miC $300 | Rear brake pads and rotor worn. Parts replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Ontario, Canada Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 2016103540 miC $620 | Right rear wheel locked up,dragged in snow.rnRear pads were at 2mm(1mm is min)They claimed it was the worn rear brakes causing it.When picked up car adviser said that the right rear park brake cable is seized and it will need to be repl.$150! | ||
| Jul 2017104160 miC $600 | Water pump, leaking. Bearing collapsed. Front left & right lower balljoints Front left & right strut assemblies replaced Right rear park brake cable replaced. Front wheelbearings left & right side replaced Front rotors & brake pads replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018110360 miC $150 | Check engine light came on.Code for up stream air fuel ratio sensor.Replaced sensor from rockauto.com with a Denso sensor. | ||
| Aug 2021133920 miC $220 | Rear brake calipers and rear brake hoses were replaced.Parts from Rockauto.com | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2011 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Jul 2011US $30 | replace washer pump motor | ||
| Dec 201543000 miUS $150 | Change starter motor | ||
| Honda CR-V in New York, United States Apr 2010 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Jan 201230000 miUS $10 | CRV started in morning normally, driven for 5 or 6 miles & then parked. Low battery condition, unable to start. Towing service called, upon arrival was able to jump start battery & engine, advised to run for 15-20 min. No further problems. | ||
| Jan 201343000 miUS $140 | Engine/starter will not start, clicking sound, dash warning lights & panel in flashing mode. Battery tested & under 12v w cold outside temperature. Attempted reset battery & ECM memory, etc. Jumped start engine, replaced battery w new one. | ||
| Jul 201673500 miUS $1100 | AC blowing hot air, sensor switch replaced first & cool briefly. Return to shop & found compressor motor failed & not turning. Worn parts replaced, system recharged & leak checked. A month later, everything works & ice cold. | ||
| Dec 201679000 miUS $20 | Dead battery, will not start. Starter & ignition systems checked diagnosed OK. Boost to jump start. | ||
| Dec 201789000 miUS $145 | Replacement of battery (2nd. one since new as original owner, 1st. one replaced in 2012) this one is almost 5 years old and had indication of not holding up charge as outside temperature dropped. Diagnostic test results from mobile AAA response vehicle for a battery boost reconfirmed shrinking battery life remaining. Restarted & drove to AAA approved facility at nearby Mobile station/service center for a prompt replacement, slightly better CGA & reserve power - with further diagnostic test done to verify charging system not failing. Terminals cleaned. | ||
| Jun 201896000 miUS $60 | Slow leak around TPMS tire valve stem, part replaced. | ||
| Honda CR-V in Pennsylvania, United States May 2011 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 201250000 miUS $45 | catalytic converter shield became loose | ||
| Sep 201578000 mi | Driver door lock actuator | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201545000 miUS $700 | Replaced outer rear bearing | ||
| Honda CR-V in Delaware, United States Mar 2011 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Mar 2014108000 miUS $10 | Catalytic converter shield rusted. Screwed together. | ||
| Aug 2014115000 miUS $800 | Replace compressor and other ac parts. | ||
| Nov 2014118000 miUS $60 | Replaced brakes and broken bolt | ||
| Honda CR-V in New Jersey, United States May 2011 - Apr 2021 | |||
| Feb 2015102000 miUS $125 | A tire pressure sensor was bad and needed to be replaced. | ||
2008 Honda CR-V 4-door
4-cylinder automatic AWD
| Honda CR-V in Great Britain Aug 2011 - Jul 2016 | |||
| May 201232300 mi | Vibrating window and rattle in drivers door | ||
| Jul 201338300 mi | A/C not working, Compressor, Actuating Coil and Clutch replaced under Honda warranty as a known fault with this specific model. | ||
| Jul 201658000 mi | Intermitant opration of air con | ||
2007.5 Honda CR-V 4dr SUV
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic AWD
| Honda CR-V in Greece Dec 2015 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 2018120900 mi€1000 | water temp thermostat, engine mount, xenon bulbs | ||
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