Differential Unit problems of the 2007 Honda CR-V

Loud noise from rear end differential when making slow sharp turns.

Rear differential noise when backing and turning, could escalate to a dangerous handling of the car. Second time that I have to take my Honda Cr-v 2007 to the dealer for the same reason.

This is a 2007 Honda crv_ex-l. There was no accident involved. This complaint is in regards to the differential problem with the crv. This vehicle has only 28,000 miles on it but is 3 1/2 years old. Started have a noise problem when turning at slow speeds. Brought into dealer and they told us the differential lubricant needed to be replaced at a cost of $125. Dealer would not stand behind the problem even though car had extended warranty, because it was past 36 month. Service rep said there was a service advisory posted internally for this problem that said the lubricant needed to be changed every 15,000 to 20,000 miles, even thought the manual say 60,000. No notification was sent to owners of this advisory. Had to pay to have it fixed, but do not know if there was internal damage and service rep did not know.

I have a 2007 crv, 45000 miles on it, and I experienced a moaning or groaning comes from the rear differential when making a sharp or tight turn at low speeds.

2007 Honda Cr-v 4wd, rear differential noise. It starts right at the beginning at slow sharp turn. I thought all 4wd drive are the same. The dealer service people never mentioned any problem when we did regular service until it ran out of the warranty. Now they "noticed" the noise and advised us to change the fluid. I suspected if this would solve the problem since I started noticing it right from the beginning. When I checked online, I found it is a bigger problem.

We are a two car ownership family and one of the vehicle is a 2007 Honda crv and around 40,000 miles the car began vibrating at speeds between 38 to 43 mph. Contacted my Honda dealer, lee Honda, and they are vehement in stating that there is no issue with crv and the vibration maybe due to differential fluid needing flushing. Also dealer stated it may be due to front-end alignment. New tires were installed, front-end alignment done and what was an infrequent occurrence is not an everyday occurrence. Honda dealer is still adamant it maybe differential fluid needing flushing. My personal mechanic has found the bulletin that references the need to flush the differential, possibly twice. Why are they simply not upfront with their problem and address the issue. After several unsatisfied conversation with the dealership,I am having my mechanic do the work on 9/1/2010 and leave the Honda dealer chatting about "it's not a Honda issue" to himself. What poor customer relationship Honda advertises the dealership by not being honest about it's problem. It will be my last Honda. I am currently seeking to trade our other vehicle and it will not be Honda. When the vehicle was less then 6 months, we reported problems with the differential. The dealer replaced the differential per Honda's recommendation. Apparently there was a bulletin about the 2007 differential problem and it wasn't until our third visit to dealer that the problem was diagnosed as Honda bulletin, not a recall. Could these two issues be related?.

2007 Honda crv rear differential noise began at about30,000 miles. I took vehicle in to Honda of turnersville, NJ. They told me the noise was due to wear of the rear differential fluid, that it had to be changed whenever the noise appeared, or every 20,000 miles. They replaced the fluid free of charge, and burnished the bearings for the first time, but I was told I would have to pay for the service in the future. I was told it did not represent a safety hazard and that it did not do mechanical damage to the vehicle, nor would it in the future. There is nothing in the service manual regarding this service change requirement. I have noticed significant complaints from other crv owners on websites and blogs. I have also seen reference to "inferior subgrade" rear differential fluid use by Honda on the same vehicles.

2007 Honda crv turned out to be very bad on snow and/or ice covered roads. Rear end feels like it wants to kick out to the right. Took it to be serviced and was told the rear differential fluid needed to be drained and the clutches burnished. Drove better after that, 6 weeks later car making noise like a bearing was going out. Was told that my rear tires were cupped due to not having rotated them. Car had 20,000 miles on it. Since tires were already ruined, I waited to take it in again till 30,000 miles. Now the front tires were bald in the center and rear tires still cupped. They drained the rear differential fluid again and again burnished the clutches as well as performed the 30k suggested maintenance. 4k miles later, while driving on bad roads, the rear end once again feels like it wants to slide off the road to the right. Feels like it needs a couple hundred pounds of extra weight in the rear. Oh, forgot to mention, have had the tires replaced and today had it aligned. I have had 2 other Honda's (accords). Very pleased, but absolutely can't stand this car. I don't feel safe driving it.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Honda Cr-v. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated without warning. The vehicle was taken to don jacobs Honda (2699 regency rd, lexington, ky 40503, (859) 276-5555) where the oil, plates, and rear differential were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.