Table 1 shows 13 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2001 Honda CR-V. The number one most common problem is related to the check engine light on (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (four problems).
Check engine light came on to my 2001 Honda Cr-v. Identified as a misfire in cyl #1, and low compression in that cylinder. The head was removed, and one of the exhaust valves in the #1 cylinder was burned. The valve clearance on that cylinder was zero. Read details...
Honda has a service bulletin (03-038) for a known issue with the cylinder head. In searching online, many Honda customers with Cr-v's manufactured in 2001 have experienced this issue. The remedy (as defined by Honda) is to adjust the valves to specific clearances during routine maintenance, but Read details...
Our car had a burnt valve last year at about 90000 miles. We brought it to a napa machine shop and had it re-machined. About a month ago we had it repaired at our local Honda dealer. They readjusted the valves which they said were way too tight. The car is stalling again and is difficult to restart. Read details...