Ten problems related to engine 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.
Air conditioning compressor failed, no noise,no indication of any problem. Replaced the compressor and inspected the system for debris. The system would only cool to about 75% of what it was before the failure. Replaced the second compressor under parts warranty , with this compressor it blows cold (42 deg. ) about 80 % of the time,the other 20% it will only get to 50deg. No further repair attempts were made.
Heard a "pop" sound while driving. A/c stopped working, warm air, heater only. After being checked by midas, a replacement cost of the compressor/condenser (same part) was quoted for over $2,000. I have been without ac since (happened in 2007). Honda quote is over $2,000 as well.
The consumer would like to know what is Honda doing about the vehicle fires in 2003-04 Honda crv's.
After my first oil change of my 2004 Honda Cr-v I noticed the oil light come on while driving the Cr-v home,because I had asked the asst. Service manager about the oil change fires and he said that was no longer a problem, I thought there was something else wrong with my Cr-v. About a block away from the dealership I noticed a white smoke coming out of the dashboard vents, I quickly pulled the vehicle into the checkered flag service entrance and exited the vehicle. Calling the asst. Service manager over to show him the vehicle smoke was commons out of the engine compartment. The complete underside of the vehicle was covered in oil. I asked to watch as the service technicians put it on the lift (after they had replaced 4 quarts of oil in the engine). The service tech. Then showed me the double oil ring gaskets on the oil filter. I asked how this could happen? I had researched this vehicle and the only negative remarks I could find were about the first oil change. I had purposely not had my children in the vehicle for this reason. I don't know how many failsafes a system needs, but this vehicle needs way to many. To add further insult I received an alert from Honda requesting that I give the service tech a notice to return the old oil gasket to the customer, does Honda even track that this already happened to me?.
Complaint received via e-mail. "while driving, a passing driver alerted me to the fact that my car was on fire. By the time I pulled to the side of the road, the front undercarriage of my car was in flames. I jerked my son out of the burning car and ran away from it. As I ran away, I saw flames coming out the sides and top of the hood. The entire car was eventually engulfed in flames. We barely escaped with our lives. ".
While driving, the vehicle caught fire. The driver was able to pull over. The fire department and police was called. No injuries. The driver called the tow company, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the oil filter started the fire inside of the engine compartment. The vehicle was first taken in for maintenance on 8/17/04 and was picked up on 8/19/04, the vehicle was driven for 20 minutes, then the fire occurred.
Having seen the news reports on television and in my local newspaper about the fires resulting after the first oil change on 03-04 Honda Cr-vs I was more than apprehensive about my first oil change. I called my dealer to make an appointment and mentioned the fire problem. The dealer was unaware of any such problem. Now I'm even more concerned! how can this be? isn't Honda doing anything about this potential life-threatening issue?.
After having the oil changed, the vehicle caught fire.
While driving 50 mph, the consumer noticed smoke coming from the rear. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The vehicle caught on fire and the fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The insurance company informed the consumer that the double gasket caused the vehicle to catch on fire. Please provide further details.
Took new 2004 Honda Cr-v into dealer (bob barbour Honda of greenville, nc) for first oil change on Saturday, may 15 2002. On Sunday, while driving across town to church with my wife and two young children, I noticed a large amount of smoke. I pulled out of traffic and a man at a nearby business came running out yelling that my car was on fire. We exited the vehicle, unbuckled the children from the saftey seats and got away from the car. The fire dept was called to extenguish the fire. Police officer also arrived on the scene. As it is a Sunday, I have not been in contact with the dealer yet to determine how they intend to correct the situation. This is a very dangerous situation.