Eight problems related to differential unit have been reported for the 2005 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2005 CR-V.
Honda crv 2005 ex model started lately (2010 late) to have rear differential noise, especially when making big turns at very low speed (starting from stop). This is the design problem.
My complaint is with the rear differential. I have had to replace the fluid several times since I have had it, due to low fluid. I now have a "case halve" in the rear differential is leaking. A very costly expense. I have researched this problem online and it seems that a majority of Cr-v owners are having the same problem.
I own 2006 Honda crv. My complaint is about rear differential fluid. The owner's manual states that rear differential fluid needs to be changed every 60,000-90,000 miles. First time had to replace it at 19000 miles because of the noise when the wheels were turned right/left at low speeds. The same problem resurfaced at 53000 miles again. The dealership pushes a $250 dollar procedure (rear differential change 2 times and burnishing the clutches) to fix the problem as the vehicle is not under the warranty anymore. The dealer also recommends changing the rear differential every 15000 miles. Honda misled its customers with its low maintannace schedule.
Chatter in differential when turning tightly at low speed.
This is a problem in the rear differential system in Honda crv 4-wheel drive model made between 2002 and 2007. After about every one and a half years, the differential fluid becomes so much contaminated that the whole vehicle starts to shake. According to the vehicle's owner manual, the differential fluid only needs to be changed every 5 years or 90,000 miles. Obviously the differential fluid becomes dirty too soon. When this happens, it is difficult to make a turn. I consider it unsafe. As I know, it is the problem to all vehicles of the same model not only my car. So I think it is a design problem. In my case, the rear differential system had to be reflushed three times and the rear differential clutches had to be burnish as well. Luckily, no injury so far.
Three years from date of purchase, at 28486 miles, my Honda crv was taken to the dealer for service. I mentioned noise when making turns if the car was cold. The dealer said the car needed the differential fluid replaced and the differential clutches burnished, (as per bulletin). My maintenance manual recommends this at 5 years or 90,000 miles. I read that other drivers have had the same problem. I was not charged, because the car had 5 days left on the initial warranty. I assume this is some kind of manufacturing defect.
When driving at a low rate of speed when making turns, the 2005 Honda crv grinds or chatters due to a problem with the rear differential (according to the dealer here in blacksburg,va). I was told a service bulletin exists for this problem but have been unable to find it. I was told it would cost $150 to fix. My vehicle has 40,000m on it.
When driving at a low rate of speed or making turns, the 2005 Honda crv would grind or chatter due to either incorrect fluid or incorrect clutch clearance. Bulletin exists for newer models with no service charges for this service.