engine problem
9.6
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$4,000.00
Average Mileage:
102,200 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
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2008Feb 13
CR-V EX 2.0L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
In 2007, I had a check engine light come on and car running very rough at idle. I had a co-worker (a diesel mechanic) look at the vehicle. As a courtesy to me he offered to check the vehicle out and see what the problem was. I mentioned to him that I wanted the valve compression checked and advised him of the earlier problems I had with the valves in 2005. Again, I had to have a valve job on #2 and #4. I am still paying him for his work in 2008, as he agreed to take payments for this costly repair and I have very little in savings.
2005Jan 12
CR-V EX 2.0L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
In the latter part of 2004, I had my check engine light come on. Took the vehicle to a mechanic, had a tune up, and the problem check engine light came on again two days later. The mechanic checked the car again and could not find the problem, so reimbursed me for the tune up. I took the car to another mechanic, who could not locate the problem either. Finally, on a trip out of state, the check engine light came on again. This was pretty scary as I was in the mountains. I ended up having to leave my car out of state with a mechanic and it took him 1 week to determine that the problem was a valve compression issue. It took another week to repair valves 2 and 4 at a cost of $2000.00. Not to mention my having to borrow a car and the hassle of switching vehicles after the repairs were completed. The mechanic mentioned that he had found an obscure reference on the internet that the 2000 Honda CRV should have the valve compression checked every 30,000 miles or so. This is what led him to the repair.
2008May 18
CR-V EX
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
my Honda CRV alot on here,. hell, I sang her praises many times. She is 8 years old and has 139,000 miles on here. All I have had to do so far is fix the AC compressor. Well, Just before I left for vacation with her in May, I got a check engine light. I took her to Auto Zone and had the guy there help me get a code hoping is was something stupid. We changed the spark plugs and wires, and i got an Oil change. The light was reset. Two days later, the light is back on and the car is idling like it wants to explode. My dad was going away and he wanted to be involved with the car, so I was told to take it to Fl and we'll fix it when I came back.
When i got home the light started flashing. I decided to sit down and do some research on known problems with my CRV. I was shocked to learn that not only were their known defects, there was a recall in 2000. !! For faulty wiring and bad valve seats that burned and ruined the head. Since these vehicles usually don't have problems till they roll over 100,000 I never had an issue with her.
Well we took it into the Honda dealer and were told that they had to run a diagnostic on it to prove what was wrong before they would touch the situation. well, let;s see... 100.00 bucks to get told the same thing the guy at the auto zone told me... Cylinder Misfire 1. I am not stupid., and I have some experience with cars. I know what is wrong with her. They said even if it is in the recall. they will still only pay for half of the repairs. (about 900.00)
Well, since they claim they cannot tell if it is the INTAKE or the OUTPUT they won't pay for anything. they also wanted 1800.00 for the repairs. Apparently, once they get the car apart.. you are stuck with the repair and the 85.00 an hour labor fee. I am told by another shop that they CAN indeed tell the input and output valves. I will never let a HONDA dealer touch my car again.
My dad and I have found another shop that will rebuild it for me for about 900.00. (that's 1/2 of Honda's charges). I have to wait a few weeks until the guy can get it in... but he has been doing this for 45 years and has a good rep. I will be using my mom's car in the meantime.
Honda customer service is only out to get you to trade it in on a new car and take a loss. So.... god forbid your valves go... they don't honor the recalls or the Service Bulletins....!!!
I love my CRV.. but she will be the last Honda.... I ever buy,
2007Feb 09
(reported on)CR-V EX V4
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
i have a 2000 Honda CRV w/ 91,000 miles. My Honda had been great to me until a few days ago when the motor started running roughly, followed by the check engine light. I took my car to the dealer and was informed an internal service bulletin had been issued to all Honda dealers that apparently the valves on 1999-2001 Honda's are defective. they graciously offered to cover 1/2 of the $4,000 price tag it would cost to get it fixed. i disagree and feel if they already know it's a problem on their behalf they should cover the entire cost. Guess what Honda i have 4 four kids that will never drive a Honda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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2008May 31
CR-V EX 2.0L 4 cyl
Ok, so 5-6 weeks ago, coming back from a visit with friends, the check engine light comes on coming out of the mountains and I still have a long way to go. A rest stop reveals the engine at idle running extremely rough, but can't feel the roughness at freeway speeds. However, we did notice not much ooomph when accelerating or on grades.
So last week, I finally received the funds from my employer for cashing out my vacation, and took the car to a mechanic for a diagnosis. Valve #3 is mis- firing. Ok, that cost me $95.00. The estimate for the repair - a valve job- is $2000.00.
Or I could buy a Cylinder Head from a auto dismatler for $650.00, but then have to pay the mechanic to install OR I could spend $1350.00 on an engine from the auto dismantler and again pay the mechanic to install.
I have not spoken to the Honda dealership, but am certainly going to do so about this problem. I noticed another persons complaint on this web site and frankly was shocked to learn that Honda has known about the valve problem. Apparently there is an internal Memo about it. Why weren't owners notified?
When is Honda going to step up to the plate and recall the 1999, 2000, 2001 Honda CRV's for defective valves? Offering to pay only half of the cost of repairs is NOT fair.
Hondas are supposed to run great up to 300,000 miles. That's why I picked their vehicle. I also looked at the Rav 4, Mitsubishi, and others.
I am going to e-mail everyone I know about this problem and request they e-mail everyone they know as well.
Stephens R.
San Jose, California, USA
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