Two problems related to engine grinding noise have been reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2004 CR-V.
I was driving through my area at or near 15 mph. When the car suddenly accelerated on its own to a speed of 30-35 mph. The brake pedal felt very stiff and was difficult to hold the car at 30 mph with constant braking. There was no traffic and the incident occured not far from my home, so I proceeded back home. The car would not decelerate. I have a very long driveway that I pulled into, put the car in nuetral, turned off the key and pulled the emergency brake. There was a loud grinding noise as the engine wound down. I immediatly contacted the dealership where the car was purchased and told them what happened. They sent a tow vehicle to pick up the car since it was not safe to drive it to them. They said they drove the car multiple times and performed diagnostic tests on the vehicle finding no problems after having the car for three days. The invoice however showed identical mileage in and out of their facility when it was picked up Jan. 2, 2014. On Feb. 11, 2014, I was in traffic stopped at a red light, my right foot pressing on the brake pedal. Without warning the engine revved, the brake pedal stiffened and the car lurched forward hitting the rear of the vehicle in front of me, doing damage to both vehicles. Both the dealership and Honda of America have been notified and a claim has been filed. Research shows that this is not an unheard of complaint or occurance for this make, model, year vehicle as evidinced buy complaints to you. This vehicle has been meticulously maintained by the dealership and I am the origanl owner and only driver. This is my first accident in over 50 yrs of being a licensed driver.
2004 Cr-v experienced grinding noise with ac unit the clutch assembly froze all occurred within two days. Repair was completed that required the entire ac system, compressor, evaporater and condenser were replaced. All occurred at 72,000 miles. Total cost of repair at non-dealer location using all new parts $1,059 dollars. First Honda I've ever owned that needed a costly repair. Then again this on is assembled in england not USA of japan.