10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,205 miles

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problem #25

Mar 132019

CR-V

  • miles
The air conditioner blows hot air. I took it in to dealership and they stated that it is cooling correctly. Check air system stated nothing is wrong. I am asthmatic patient and this cause me to have asthma attacks

- Conyers, GA, USA

problem #24

Feb 262018

CR-V

  • 93,000 miles
The temperature of the air coming out of the driver's side heating vents is significantly cooler than the temperature coming out of the passenger side. No adjustments to the heating controls improve this situation. It is becoming more difficult to defrost the window, which impacts visibility when driving and therefore impacts safety. I have read online that Honda is not covering repair of this issue and that consumers are spending hundreds of dollars to correct a known design flaw.

- Weare, NH, USA

problem #23

Feb 022019

CR-V

  • miles
The AWD sensor light is coming on due to the rear differential service pressure sensor. Other 2013 and 2012 models are included in this recall

- Nashua, NH, USA

problem #22

Dec 172018

CR-V

  • 33,000 miles
I purchased at 2013 Honda CRV from pohanka in salisbury md with 30K miles. The other day I noticed my driver side vents were blowing cold air with the heat on.I took the car to the dealership where they told me it was the heater core and was going to cost me 400$ I purchased bumper to bumper warranty on this vehicle which should cover that expensive but doesn't. I've done a lot of research and have found that this particular model has a tsb 14-063 which states a factory defect.factory! many CRV customers have reported this problem and it has yet to become a safety recall.I can not defrost my windshield during cold temperatures or fog/humidity, that is a safety problem to me and many others who own this model.ive owned probably 15 Honda and have never had a heater core problem especially at 30kmiles.I, nor should anyone have to pay for a factory mishap.the technical service bulletin for this model needs to be passed as a safety recall immediately before someone gets in an accident.its not a if it's going to happen its when.I've read atleast 100 complaints about this specific problem and cant understands why Honda wont own up to this problem and take responsibility!

- Laurel, DE, USA

problem #21

Nov 072018

CR-V

  • 50,000 miles
Drivers side vents blows cold air when heat is on. Difference between passenger and driver side is approximate 30 degrees.

- Youngsville, NC, USA

problem #20

Dec 102018

CR-V

  • miles
Tsb 14-063 code. Affects the heating element. In my instance, it does not blow hot air at all. This is a known issue with Honda and they have not issued a recall. This could be quite dangerous if in cold, inclement weather. Heater never switches to hot air.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #19

May 012018

CR-V

  • miles
Engine rattles at early morning start up, Honda aware of vtc actuator default and needs to open a recall cases to all CRV made between 2012-2014

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #18

Jan 032014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
The heat -system has never worked properly. This includes the windshield defrost mode that does not clear the windshield for safe visibility.. hot air will only blow out of the passenger side vents and cold air blows out of the driver side vents. The windshield does not defrost enough for good safe visibility. Honda Corp.and dealers know about this issue on 2012 to 2017 models and is avoiding any recall or offer to fix this safety issue. Please help us to get this fixed so these cars are safe to drive in cold months. Thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #17

Jan 312013

CR-V

  • miles
Bluetooth mic never worked. All you hear is static noise.

- Toluca Lake, CA, USA

problem #16

Jan 032018

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
The heater core is clogged and needs to be flushed in accordance with tsb 14-063. Getting the CRV to operating temperature and driving hundreds of miles has no affect getting heat. The lack of heat poses a significant safety hazard due to extreme freezing temperatures and windshield defrosting. It makes it near impossible to defrost the windshield while leaving all occupants inside the vehicle frozen. This known heater core problem is not covered under Honda new vehicle limited warranty.

- Midland, MI, USA

problem #15

Oct 182016

CR-V

  • 64,555 miles
Driver's door lock makes a loud rattle upon locking, sounds like a machine gun. Rear left door can only be manually locked or unlocked, does not work with the remote or will not lock or unlock automatically.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #14

Feb 112015

CR-V

  • 75,000 miles
Sunroof glass exploded while driving on the interstate.

- Palmyra, NE, USA

problem #13

Jan 012016

CR-V

  • miles
At times when I am trurning on the car I hear a grinding noise. I'm not sure where this noise is comeing from but it's loud and scrachy grindy. Sometime is comes on when I first start the car in the morning, but yet sometime is dose the same thing later on in the day. Some days it dose not do that noise at all, but some days it does it a few times in the day. I have asked the dealer about it but they don't know why. The form requires a date of when this happens, but there is no exact date this issue happens whenever no worning and no reason why it should happen

- Spring Valley, CA, USA

problem #12

Jan 122017

CR-V

  • 48,052 miles
A squirrel ate through my windshield washer hoses. I got the hoses replaced, then 3 months later it happened again, and I had to replace them again. One time I was moving when I discovered I had non-functioning washers, and the other time it was while my car was stationary. There is a class action lawsuit against Honda for the soy-based coating Honda uses, which attracts rodents. The Honda service manager pretended he knew nothing about this situation, even though Honda makes a rodent-deterrent tape for this very reason. Although the safety factor was minimal due to never knowing whether I have functioning windshield washers unless I test them each time I turn on the car, I have read about Honda owners who have had rodents eat through their main harnesses.

- Sandy Hook, CT, USA

problem #11

Mar 162016

CR-V

  • 0 miles
When I shift from parking to reverse I hear a loud clunking sound.

- Philadelphia, TN, USA

problem #10

Feb 152017

CR-V

  • 26,000 miles
Hesitation when vehicle has come to slowdown as if to stop but gas is pressed to continue, vehicle will hesitate as if it completely loses all power for a few seconds, then it will regain power. This if extremely frightening when traffic is coming. Car is in motion when this happens. It happens occasionally.

- Salem, VA, USA

problem #9

Nov 012016

CR-V

  • 49,850 miles
The car has failed to start several times. I have had the battery, alternater and started checked out. They are fine. It appears that the battery is not charging at the proper voltage.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #8

Aug 262016

CR-V

  • miles
Ac compressor, alternator, belt is defective, replaced, (car have just 41000 mi )

- Dewitt, NY, USA

problem #7

Aug 252016

CR-V

  • miles
My back righ door does not open form the inside or outside. Something is wrong with the locking mechanisim. I have also had issues with the back hatch down not latching. Suddnely startied happening. Waitign to hear about my extended warranty. Its seems like a sefery issue to me, since kids cant exit the car on the correct side at school. Were recalls on same issue in previous years.

- Helena, AL, USA

problem #6

Mar 102016

CR-V

  • miles
Having this problem since June 2015. Already have purchased two tensioner and now 1 pulley. Since I have gone over the warranty is over 12,000, I drive 4K miles a month. I have it back to the shop still making a strange sound when I take off and drive between 20-40 mph. Now brought it back saying product is defective again. How many time is the product going to be defective. Whats really happening

- Port Jervis, NY, USA

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