Engine Exhaust System problems of the 1999 Honda CR-V

I have a 1999 Honda Cr-v with approximately 120k miles on it. The #4 cylinder has low compression due to a burned exhaust valve. The owner's manual fails to state that the valves need to be checked every 15k miles (Honda has acknowledged the misprint but fails to assist in repair costs). The vehicle idles very low and stalls occasionally, putting me and my family at risk.

I own a 1999 Honda Cr-v. The check engine light came on around 102,000 miles. The car began losing power, shaking while idling and chugging loudly during gear shifting. One day the engine just died, right in the middle of the parking lot I was driving through. No warning. I then took it to a mechanic I trust. They first had me replace the distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs and wires. It took them two visits to finally realize the valves were burnt and the head now must be replaced. Average cost to replace is $3500 to $4000. I have been researching this and it is a common complaint for 1997 to 2000 plus models. This problem must be stopped before someone is seriously injured.

At 71,655 miles, my 1999 Honda Cr-v had the engine check light come on. Took it to the dealership who checked it on the cpu and found misfire codes for all of the cylinders. Exhaust valves were very tight. Valves were adjusted. Was told that the valves started to burn. We were told that this is very common with all 1999 Honda Cr-vs. Was told that head assembly will need to be replaced for $3265. 00. Since the Honda technician has seen this problem numerous times before, as well as technicians at many other Honda service departments that were called about the problem, Honda should be paying for this repair. Up until this point, we swore by Honda, but now believe that we will switch to toyotas.

With 57k miles and all recommended maintenance, my Honda crv had a burnt exhaust valve on the #3 cylinder. In researching this problem, I found several similar complaints all referring to the #3 cylinder and the valve tightness from the factory. If Honda realized this may be a problem, could they have not adjusted these valves during regular maintenance? I'm not happy in paying for a repair that Honda could have prevented but didn't inform me that might happen.

#3 exhaust valve burned and chipped on my 1999 crv. 98,000 miles, perfect service history. Understanding is that this is a common event on this model. Engine rebuild required to correct problem.

Consumer stated that his 1999 crv has the same problems as stated in TSB 03-038. ***** the TSB was for poor engine performance due to exhaust valves receding into the cylinder heads. The consumer feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for replacing the faulty parts.