Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe Problems of Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V owners have reported 14 problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the CR-V.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2018 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 12/27/2018

Have a 2018 Honda crv with the 2. 4l engine, I keep getting a gas/ exhuast smell inside the passenger cab while it is idling (statioary) and fuel smell in engine oil. Took it to the dealer they said they were unable to duplicate customers concern and thos motor does not have a recall on it. Mybe it should. The promblem just happened again, I am going to take it in again. This is my family car, this should not be happening it is supposed to be safe. If my county l live in, had emission testing, it probably wouldn't pass, the tail pipe has black carbon on it.

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2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 02/03/2017

I was driving down a steep hill about a block from my homewhen all of the "trouble" lights came on. I immediately tuned around and the engine power was so low that I barely made it the block home. I parked and called Honda service. Whe I found out that since my car had 47,000 miles on it and Honda towing would cost $160, I had the car towed by a local service for $100 to the dealer. When I called the dealer on the following Monday (it happened on a Friday or Saturday), they informed me that the mechanics could not reproduce the problem by starting the car. No attempt was made to drive it. The company informed me that there was corrosion between the engine wire harness and the sensor connector. The parts to replace were the crank sensor connector, the o ring, and intake manifold gasket. This cost $1002.

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3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/01/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2017 Honda Cr-v. The contact noticed an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle during short road trips. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the tail pipe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to russell & smith Honda (2900 s loop w, houston, TX 77054, (713) 481-3063) where it was diagnosed that fuel was in the oil and the rust was normal. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 5,000.

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4 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2010 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 07/21/2016

The first time we became aware of any issue was around 3/3/16 (64224mi) when we started hearing engine/muffler noise and we mentioned it when we brought car in for airbag replacement. By 7/21/16 (67233mi) we were hearing very strong motor noises and the car began to drive very rough. When we took it in they advised us we were 3qts low. From the last oil change at 60742mi that amounts to 1. 0qt/2164mi. They told us we needed to do an oil consumption test. On 8/10/16 (67942mi) we were already 1qt low after only 500mi and they asked us to do an oil change when we were only at 40% according to the "oil life" indicator. By 12/2/16 when we finished the oil consumption test and they took several weeks to get back with us, they said our oil consumption was "within normal limits" according to the factory. On 1/9/17 (73743mi) we requested Honda check our oil and sure enough it was down 1. 8qts after 2790mi. That's 1. 0qts/1500mi. They suggested we do another oil consumption test. Clearly, Honda has set convenient "normal limits" in order to delay repairs that could mitigate future engine issues after our warranty (or extended warranty) has expired. We have requested that they fix this problem once and for all so we do not have to be guessing as to when we need to add oil and most importantly because it has most definitely lowered the resale value of our car and made it much harder to sell. The number one reason we purchased this car was for it's high resale value which it can no longer live up to.

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5 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2005 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 07/09/2014

I stopped at a gas station and got gas. I turned off the air conditioning before turning off the engine, as always. Got in and started the car, turned on the a/c, and it blew hot air. I kept trying it all the way home and nothing but hot air. The next day I noticed a ticking sound under the hood when it was idling. Mid summer, but no money to bring it in. One month later the ticking under the hood got progressively worse so I took it in for a free a/c check. Turns out the whole a/c system needs to be replaced (estimate $1000) compressor w/clutch, orifice tube, receiver/dryer, and re-charge. Thousands of online complaints and potential hazards. Ticking could be caused by all of this, or loose valves, exhaust manifold, etc. . . Contacting Honda, to see what they can do. . .

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6 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2000 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

The contact owns a 2000 Honda Cr-v. While driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the muffler, and radiator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,000.

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7 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 03/24/2005

While the vehicle was positioned at the stop sign consumer noticed black smoke coming from under the hood, and smelled something burning. Passing by driver came to get the consumer out of the vehicle. Consumer turned the vehicle off and stepped out of the vehicle. Within a 2-3 minutes the fire went out on its own. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed consumer that the fire was due to oil leaking from the oil filter seal onto the manifold.

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8 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2003 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 03/05/2005

On March 2,2005, I had a routine oil change performed on my 2003 Honda crv ex ( 27000 miles) at saccucci Honda in middletown ,ri . Upon next startup (four days later) , my wife noticed a oil & smoke smell coming from the vehicle after a few miles. The smoke was apparently from oil dripped onto the tail pipe. The oil also dripped onto my garage floor. This is the second incident at the same dealership with this same issue ( see odi id number 10090704). Not sure if this is fresh oil or old oil spilt during change. Dealer is cleaning frame rail.

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9 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2002 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 01/26/2005

The engine stopped while traveling about 30 mph. There was no prior indication of any problems. I had the vehicle towed to power Honda in valencia CA. It was determined the #1 exhause valve retainer was broken causing the valve to fall down and into the cylinder. Honda said I needed to replace the engine. Honda refuse any reimbursement because the vehclie had 74,000 miles and no extended warrenty. This appears to be a product defect that Honda refuses to accept responsibility for. Honda engines should not fail within 30 months ownership or 74,000 miles.

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10 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/20/2004

In morning daylight, 50 degree temperature in columbus ohio, I was astonished to see a Honda crv traveling at 65 mph beside me on the freeway with it's exhaust system glowing so brightly, I first mistook it for an orange neon lighting system. The first thing that came to mind was "this poor guy's car is going to catch on fire". Imagine my surprise when I did a search on the internet and found that Honda crvs are being investigated by the NHTSA for mysterious fires. Ttp://motortrend. Com/features/news/112_news18/. The reason why Honda suvs catch on fire is because of incredibly high exhaust gas temperatures that cause in the manifold collector and exhaust pipe of the vehicle to glow cherry red at highway speeds. Something in the engine management system is amiss causing either incredibly lean mixtures that raise exhaust gas temperatures, or overly retarded timing that is letting excess fuel burn in exhaust system instead of the engine. Either way, it is a disasterous problem based on what I saw. Please feel free to contact me if you would like any additional information on what I witnessed. Btw: I called the direct trouble reporting number for NHTSA, and was told I could not file any report on safety issues unless I could supply a VIN number. . . Pretty lame.

11 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 09/01/2004

The vehicle leaked oil onto the engine manifold. The consumer noticed a pool of oil under the vehicle. In taking the vehicle in to get serviced the mechanic found that when getting the previous oil change the technician never removed the old oil filter gasket and placed a new gasket over the old one. When the engine got hot the oil leaked between the two gaskets. See odi 10092496 also.

12 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 07/15/2004

Knowing that there is a potential hazard in getting the oil changed in my 2004 Honda Cr-v, I have been researching a solution. In that process, I have been told by several auto service places that they will not service my car due to the liabilities involved. They told me that other vehicles do not catch on fire when a gasket is left on or some oil leaks out, so something was changed in the Cr-v engine that is allowing the oil to now reach the manifold. I will not feel safe when the time comes to deal with this. Honda must take ownership of this problem.

13 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2003 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 03/15/2004

During a routine oil change at 17,000 mile at saccuci Honda dealership on my 2003 Honda crv ex, that night I noticed oil dripping freely onto the frame and exhaust pipe. Honda fixed the problem the next day, but dismissed the problem, stating that the oil filter must have been bad. The possibility of a fire starting on my car was very real.

14 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 03/04/2004

The consumer's vehicle leaked oil onto the engine manifold. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where it was determined that during a previous oil change the technician failed to remove the original rubber gasket before installing the new one. See odi 10095399 also.



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