Two problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) have been reported for the 2008 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2008 CR-V.
After several days of intermittent air-conditioning (cooling) function, the ac compressor failed. Dealer mechanic reports the compressor coil failed (melted?). Conditions at the time were high ambient temperatures (CA. 90-100 degrees f). I'm filing this report to corroborate numerous online accounts of similar failures in newer model Honda Cr-vs with 50,000-60,000 miles of use.
Ac suddenly stopped working - blowing hot air on 100-degree day dealer found that compressor had failed, and will replace it.