general problems of the 2008 Honda CR-V

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall; however, the contact was informed that the dealer had observed a 3x8 inch hole located 2 inches away from where the support brace was installed. The contact stated that despite the hole, the dealer determined that the vehicle was safe to drive, and the vehicle passed inspection. The contact believed that the recall repair failed to adequately address the safety concerns of the recall, potentially leaving the vehicle with a rear trailing arm that could still detached in the future. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed regarding a possible buyback; however, the request was denied due to the age of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 211,600.

The contact’s son owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while his son was driving 45 mph, the vehicle aggressively veered over to the right side of the road. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear axle had detached from the frame. The driver was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who was unable to fix the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure); because parts were not available, and there were additional damages that needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and was working with the dealer to have the vehicle inspected. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that there was an extreme amount of rust to the frame of the vehicle. The bolts failed to release due to the extreme rust. The vehicle was not able to be placed on the lift due to frame rust. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 133,267. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle into an independent mechanic for service, the contact was made aware that the rear trailing arm had severe frame corrosion, potentially compromising the vehicle safety. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnosis and advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that they could not install a support brace on the vehicle because unknown bolts failed to loosen for the repair. The dealer had not provided any additional information regarding the failure. The contact was informed that photos had been sent to the manufacturer and the dealer was awaiting a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that an assessment and follow up would be made. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) however, the remedy to do the repair could not be completed due to the extent of corrosion damage. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago and the inspection was completed 8 months ago. Also, per the recall notice, depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that remedy could not be completed due to the extensive corrosion damage. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact stated no offer was made, however a case file was opened. VIN tool confirms 1 unrepaired recall, recall incomplete.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repairs of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) and an unknown door latch recall; however, while driving after the vehicle was returned to her, she noticed that the doors were no longer closing securely and the vehicle failed to respond immediately when depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer had stated in the recall repair work order that the recall repair of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) could not be completed in the vehicle due to severe frame corrosion and the vehicle needed to be replaced; however, the dealer had installed support braces on the vehicle and marked the recall as complete. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper had seized. The independent mechanic advised the contact that the vehicle was undrivable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 402,685.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that he received recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair. However, the dealer broke the rear trailing arm bolts while inspecting the vehicle, and informed the contact that they could not complete the recall repair of the vehicle due to corrosion. The dealer advised the contact that the manufacturer was notified and they were awaiting for the manufacturer to determine whether they would repurchase the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable and he had not received assistance from the manufacturer and the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not contacted.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed that the power steering fluid level was low. The contact filled the power steering fluid reservoir; however, two days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the passenger’s side front ball joints were replaced, the power steering kit was installed, and the drive belt was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,500.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number:  23v228000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact experienced a failure. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while having an inspection performed on the vehicle, she was informed that the rear sub frame was corroded and had holes. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure). The contact stated that the rear support brace was added. The vehicle was repaired but the mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was not drivable. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while her son was driving at 35 mph, the rear subframe detached. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

The contact's son owned a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 35 mph, the rear axle detached from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The vehicle was then towed on two occasions to two separate independent mechanics, who related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 23v228000 (structure) and deemed the vehicle inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired and was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. The VIN was not available.

Nov. 2008 - noted when at a stop, car in drive, severe rattling in the rear headliner behind sunroof, along passenger side roof handle. Noise stops with light touch on headliner and returns when released. 1st warranty - adjusted sunroof bar, 2nd warranty repair - removed headliner and padded wiring for xm radio and lighting. Still no repaired.