Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 2001 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2001 CR-V.
Events leading up to failure: engine running poor failure: burnt valves, lost 1 cylinder, 2 valves correction: rebuilt head and do valve adjustments sooner than maintenance records require and $1,500 in repairs plus rental car costs.
I've had two valve jobs done on my 2001 crv, once at around 45,000 miles and than again at 95,000 both times it was the number 3 valve that had to be replaced. The owner's manual I have indicates that the valves need to be adjusted at 105,000 miles but according to the dealer where I had the work done it needs to be done every 15,000 miles. I find that this type of maintenance on a non-performance car ridiculous not to mention expensive and time consuming.
Honda crv 2001, air conditioner problems . During an oil change, the consumer was informed that the engine oil dip stick container had detached from the motor and broken at the engine block. The consumer was told the oil dip stick had been tampered with and was not covered under warranty.