One problem related to engine noise has been reported for the 2003 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2003 CR-V.
My 2003 crv was making a strange faint squealing sound. Shortly after that the air conditioner stopped working, and was running funny. I took it straight to my mechanic. He had to replace the entire unit, at an overall cost of 1,200. 00 a week later the same thing happened to my friend with her crv and as I began to search on line, it has happened to 100's of others with the '03 and '04 crv's. I am angry that Honda hasn't issued a recall after covering the cost for most of these persons. Clearly they are aware of the consistent problem with the air compressor. I am currently waiting to hear back from Honda.