11 of the
603 complaints about the 2004 Honda Cr-V are about the
steering — 2% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
49,750 miles.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK, POWER STEERING, AND IGNITION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. WOLFCHASE HONDA (2982 N GERMANTOWN PKWY, BARTLETT, TN 38133, (901) 255-3700) STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS NEEDED REPLACEMENT, BUT THERE WAS NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS WOULD REMEDY THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE POWER STEERING WAS LEAKING FLUID, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW IF IT WAS THE STEERING PUMP OR HOSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO DISASSEMBLE THE POWER STEERING TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MAY LAST UNTIL MARCH. THE CONTACT ALSO HAD DIFFICULTY PLACING ALL FOUR KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11171787 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 190,992 milesDublin, OH
STEERING
UPON BUYING THIS CAR REPAIRS STARTED IMMEDIATELY STARTING WITH FULL BRAKE SYSTEM AND NOW BOTH BALL JOINTS, POWER STEERING RETURN LINE, TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONER. THIS CAR IS ONLY 13 YEARS OLD AND IN MY THEORY THESE ITEMS SHOULD HAVE LASTED A LOT LONGER.
NHTSA complaint #11019930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesPalmdale, CA
STEERING
BOTH MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING I COULD SMELL A RUBBER BURNING SMELL AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN.
NHTSA complaint #10681954 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tucson, AZ
STEERING
LETTER FROM CONGRESSWOMAN GIFFORDS ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH HER HONDA 2004 CRV (ATTACHMENTS NOT IMAGED) *TGW THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITION UNIT FREEZING, THE ENGINE BLEW SPARK PLUGS INTO THE CYLINDER HEAD, THE PROPELLER PROTECTION SHAFT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE AT TIMES AND THE HOOD RELEASE LATCH FAILED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10368840 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,700 milesChittenango, NY
STEERING
THE LEVER WHICH LOCKS THE STEERING WHEEL IN THE UP OR DOWN POSITION DOES NOT STAY IN THE LOCKED POSITION. IT SLOWLY LOOSENS, EVEN WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS SCARY, ESPECIALLY IF I'M MAKING A TURN WHEN THE WHEELS MOVES. I THINK THAT THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. I'VE NEVER HAD A CAR DO THIS.
NHTSA complaint #10328427 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,800 milesVirginia Beach, VA
STEERING
THE LEVER WHICH LOCKS THE STEERING WHEEL INTO AN UP OR DOWN POSITION IS SLIPPING CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE UP OR DOWN WHILE DRIVING. MY FEAR IS THAT THIS UNSTABLE WHEEL WILL CAUSE MY WIFE OR I TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. CAN THE MANUFACTURER BE MADE TO CORRECT THIS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION?
NHTSA complaint #10326837 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesMorton, IL
STEERING
TILT STEERING LOCK MECHANISM WILL FAIL AND ALLOW STEERING COLUMN TO FLOAT. THIS FLOAT CONDITION LEADS TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. THE CONDITION IS INTERMITTENT BUT MOST OFTEN OCCURS AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREES F.
NHTSA complaint #10310204 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,000 milesOyster Creek, TXCrash
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CRV. WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH, THE STEERING VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY WOULD NOT PAY FOR THE DAMAGES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 25,000.
NHTSA complaint #10247850 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 26,200 milesBend, OR
STEERING
OUR 2004 HONDA CR-V PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT WHEN ACCELERATING. IT WILL CHANGE LANES ON IT'S OWN UNLESS YOU FIGHT THE STEERING WHEEL. IT APPEARS THAT OTHER OWNERS OF THE CR-V HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. I'M AFRAID THAT THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND HOPE THAT HONDA CAN COME UP WITH A FIX.
NHTSA complaint #10121845 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 800 milesFlushing, NY
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHEN MAKING A LOW SPEED EVASIVE MANUEVER THAT REQUIRES TURNING SHARPLY FROM ONE DIRECTION TO ANOTHER, THE STEERING LOSES ITS POWER ASSIST TEMPORARILY. FEELS LIKE STEERING IS JAMMED. PROBLEM MANIFESTS WHEN TRAVELING BELOW 20MPH WITH BRAKING AND A SWERVE TO ONE DIRECTION FOLLOWED BY ACCELERATION AND ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OUT VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10090903 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 6,250 milesSaint Petersburg, FL
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WHILE DRIVING, AND TRYING TO MAKE A TURN STEERING WHEEL FROZE AND THE CAR BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. DEALER'S SERVICE MANAGER DROVE THE VEHICLE, AND AGREED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS DEFECTIVE. HONDA WILL NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE, AND STATED VEHICLE HAD NO DEFECTS.
NHTSA complaint #10081680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.