At approx 147,000 miles, check engine light came one. After determining it was not due to leaking gas cap, ran a diagnostic on it. It produced error codes of P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 and P1399 (all misfire codes). Took it to a highly recommended mechanic where they also ran their own diagnostic with same error codes. The checked the valves right away because there is a known issue (defect) with the first gen CRV head. Honda has admitted the problem and re-designed the head for my year model to eliminate the value problem. My heads had already been adjusted at 95K (as recommended by the Honda dealer service dept) although the recommended adjustment is at 105K miles. With mine requiring adjustment 10K miles sooner, this should be a red flag of a problem with my engine. But now there is no room for further adjustment; only solution is to replace the head with the re-designed head. In earlier years (2006) Honda was replacing at no cost through their goodwill program. They won't assist me in any way - in fact, american Honda customer service told me there was no such thing as a Honda goodwill program. I found out about the program because my dealership told me about it and that american Honda and denied my request! I had every single required maintenance service performed at our local Honda dealership; on time or early as recommended. The only time it was ever taken somewhere else was for a few oil changes and that was only because Honda couldn't work me in according to my work schedule. The reason I purchased a Honda in first place was because we were told that any Honda that was maintained per the recommended service manual should last 300-400K miles. I didn't even get half of that! never again - no more Honda's for me.

- Rescue, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2000 Honda CRV. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle check engine warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the exhaust valves were out of adjustment and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 147,000.

- Rescue, CA, USA

My Honda vehicle, 2000 CRV, is one of many Honda that has a defective cylinder head within the engine. This caused multiple breakdowns in my car of which many occurred at an intersection and became very dangerous to my safety and others on the road. Honda posted a technical bulletin, 03-038 that there was a defective cylinder head but most Honda owners are unaware of it. I didn't receive full consideration for this part to be replaced and requested it despite my warranty being up. I feel very strongly that Honda is not taking this defect seriously enough and have found many Honda owners experiencing the same problem. The part needs to be recalled and addressed because Honda has failed to take this bulletin more seriously given the fact that it put my safety in danger and others as well.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

At 85,000 miles, exhaust valves had to be replaced. Seven were worn by heat. One was cracked. Inquiry with dealers and firm which actually repairs engine valves said they have been seeing a number of CRV's-which have recessed valves-with the same problem as mine.

- Teaneck, NJ, USA

The CRV will have the motor just stall - even while traveling at highway speeds. Sometimes it will also stall while ideling. Sometimes it is hard to start, requires a jump. This has been happening for over a month. Dealership can't fix.

- Wayne, MI, USA