2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,418 miles

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problem #1

Jan 262005

CR-V 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,418 miles
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.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA