10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,521 miles

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2004 Honda CR-V steering problems

steering problem

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2004 Honda CR-V Owner Comments

problem #9

Jan 012019

CR-V

  • 160,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the front driver's side door lock, power steering, and ignition switch malfunctioned. Wolfchase Honda (2982 N germantown pkwy, bartlett, tn 38133, (901) 255-3700) stated that the door locks needed replacement, but there was no guarantee that this would remedy the failure. In addition, the power steering was leaking fluid, but the dealer did not know if it was the steering pump or hose. The dealer stated that they would have to disassemble the power steering to diagnose the failure. The contact was informed that the power steering may last until March. The contact also had difficulty placing all four keys in the ignition. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #8

Aug 172017

CR-V

  • 190,992 miles
Upon buying this car repairs started immediately starting with full brake system and now both ball joints, power steering return line, timing chain and tensioner. This car is only 13 years old and in my theory these items should have lasted a lot longer.

- Dublin, OH, USA

problem #7

Dec 222014

CR-V

  • 103,000 miles
Both my low beam headlights stopped working I could smell a rubber burning smell and smoke was coming from the steering column.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #6

Dec 012010

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Letter from congresswoman giffords on behalf of constituent regarding problems with her Honda 2004 CRV (attachments not imaged) the consumer experienced problems with the air condition unit freezing, the engine blew spark plugs into the cylinder head, the propeller protection shaft was installed incorrectly, the vehicle would accelerate at times and the hood release latch failed while the consumer was driving.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #5

Apr 012010

CR-V

  • 50,700 miles
The lever which locks the steering wheel in the up or down position does not stay in the locked position. It slowly loosens, even while driving. This is scary, especially if I'm making a turn when the wheels moves. I think that this should be a safety recall. I've never had a car do this.

- Chittenango, NY, USA

problem #4

Apr 182010

CR-V

  • 48,800 miles
The lever which locks the steering wheel into an up or down position is slipping causing the steering wheel to move up or down while driving. My fear is that this unstable wheel will cause my wife or I to have a serious accident. Can the manufacturer be made to correct this potentially dangerous condition?

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #3

Jan 142010

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tilt steering lock mechanism will fail and allow steering column to float. This float condition leads to a loss of steering control. The condition is intermittent but most often occurs at temperatures below 40 degrees F.

- Morton, IL, USA

problem #2

Dec 212005

CR-V

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Honda CRV. While driving 60-65 mph, the steering veered to the right. The vehicle crashed into a ditch. A police report was filed. The contact's insurance company would not pay for the damages. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 25,000.

- Oyster Creek, TX, USA

problem #1

May 222005

CR-V 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,200 miles
Our 2004 Honda CR-V pulls hard to the right when accelerating. It will change lanes on it's own unless you fight the steering wheel. It appears that other owners of the CR-V have the same issue. I'm afraid that this is a safety concern and hope that Honda can come up with a fix.

- Bend, OR, USA

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