Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Air conditioning quit in high temperature 100 degree. . $1200 dollars to fix somewhat. . Shop aid shards of metal sent into system. . . Had to continue trip without air conditioning with an elderly person because seattle Honda unable to fix. Parts had to come from portland. . . If whole system replaced over $2300. .

On April 25th, 2009, the a/c compressor in my 2004 Honda Cr-v ex imploded, sending metal shavings throughout the system and requiring a complete replacement of the system at a cost of $3500. There were no noticeable events prior to the seizing of the compressor. Other than this was the first warm day of the season (@85 degrees). The dealer is refusing to pay for the repair, despite the frequency of similar reports across the internet. We have done all factory scheduled at the dealer and have taken very good care of the car.

I'm the first owner of a 2004 Honda crv with a 5 speed manual transmission. From June 2008 to the present (September 2008) the vehicle has experienced a stall problem during every single use. Current vehicle mileage is 115,000. All the stalls occur during the same period relative engine startup, between about five and ten minutes after starting the engine, and when the vehicle comes to a stop. This stall period basically occurs at stop signs for a multi-minute period after the choke comes down. Unfortunately this stall period coincides with typical stop and go driving after departure: near home, workplace, schools, and retail outlets. I consider this a safety concern. The stall occurs suddenly and without warning. Power steering and braking systems become difficult to use. I have narrowly avoided a number of accidents while trying to recover from a stall. The vehicle often does not start back up immediately after stalling. I'm concerned the starter will degrade and further inhibit timely restarting. Repair efforts have been unsuccessful. An independent shop and a Honda dealer have been tried. The Honda dealer in exeter, new hampshire, blatantly avoided the problem and charged about $600 for unrelated work that was also not ordered. Apparently the diagnostic computer reported a voltage drop. The independent shop has attempted to determine the problem at three separate occasions. Spark plugs and wires have been changed and other regular maintenance has been completed. An immediate fix is desired for this 2004 Honda crv stalling problem. My young family is put at an elevated risk every time we drive somewhere, we cannot easily sell a vehicle in this condition, and we cannot afford to buy an extra vehicle.

It was just 2-3 weeks after purchasing my 2004 Honda SUV when the first story came out on the washington post about the crv's bursting into flames. I was told by Honda that I could no longer take the car back I would have to try to re-sell it and take the loss myself. Here I am getting close to to the 5000 mile, which will be my very first oil change, and I see another follow up story on the washingtron post regarding the same thing. And still nothing being done about it. Depending on some emails and letters being sent by Honda is not resolving the issue. I am completely afraid of getting my first oil change, especially when I see that other consumers are taking their crv's to the Honda dealers and the problem still occurs. What guarantee do I have? how safe am I suppose to feel when the Honda dealers still don't do the oil change right? I am in awe that your organization is waiting for a high death toll to finally do something about it. How many deaths will it take for you guys to wake up and tell Honda to do a recall? how many lives have to be taken for you to see that this is of high importance? I am scared of even parking my car in the garage after my first oil change. It absolutely ridiculous that you and Honda are trying its best to save thousands of dollars and prefer to risk thousands of lives. And yet, the consumer is stuck with the problem and footing the bill if that occurs. I'm surprised I haven't heard of any lawsuits. It's to time to take action. I am completely dissapointed with Honda and regret ever purchasing my vehicle from them. They have not come forth for the consumer. I hope the next time I write to you is not because I'm having to complain and write a detailed report of the same thing happening to me.

1. In April, 2004, I took my new 2004 Honda crv to a Honda dealership for its 5,000 mile scheduled service. 2. The engine caught fire about ten minutes after leaving. I pulled off the road and almost immediately an off duty fire fighter pulled over and rendered help. Thus, the only major damage was to the manifold, electrical harness, hood assembly and windshield. 3. The dealer accepted responsibility for the faulty oil change (they showed me the double o-ring that caused the incident) and paid for repair and related expenses. I would like to commend tampa Hondaland for their integrity, concern and professionalism. 4. I received an official notification of the defect today from Honda and am glad to see the system works.