2004 Honda CR-V Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“For the last 3 years we have had three (3) main issues with this vehicle, 1) air bag srs light has been on, 2) the front passenger window will not roll down and 3) the air conditioning system has not operated. From the begining I have checked on recalls/ campaigns for these items and the only recall we received for this vehicle VIN # was the air bag recall (btw we took it in for the recal and the srs light is still on). …”
NHTSA complaint #10783260, filed 2015-10, 60,000 miles“I first heard a noise from the front of the car under the hood, and later I felt many metallic pieces banging inside the car and falling off, when I was driving on a city street. Later when I took it to the mechanics, I was told the air compressor was exploded, and some of the metallic pieces from the explosion partially cut my belt. The mechanics said it is necessary to replace the entire air compressor, condenser and belt, and do a complete flush of the system. The worst case, if some small pieces residue inside the system, it could hurt the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10889095, filed 2016-07, 62,000 miles“As I was driving, without warning I heard a loud metalic noise that sounded as though I had run over something. As I was seeking a place to turn off of the road, the sound stopped for a few seconds then returned. At that time, I lost my power steering and had difficulty pulling off to a side road that I found several hundred feet from where the incident occurred. When I got out of the car, I noted that there was a chunk of metal protruding from the bottom of the car near the passenger side front tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10462499, filed 2012-06, 107,000 miles“I was driving about 30 MPH and heard a loud bang coming from the front of the car. The air conditioning started to blow hot air .I pulled over and found upon opening the hood that oil from the A/C compressor had been forced out of the compressor on to the engine. I brought the Honda crv to my service station immediately. Upon their inspection, they found that the A/C compressor had exploded,sending refrigerant oil and pieces of the compressor housing down to the ground under the front tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10428528, filed 2011-09, 75,000 miles“My air conditioning was not working well. I took my car to the Honda dealership and they said I needed to have the AC clutch pulley replaced. Calling around, other car repair shops said that if I didn't get it replaced immediately there could be a catastrophic failure. Honda then investigated further & found out that I needed to have the entire AC system replaced because the AC compressor went bad. Looking online, this is a common issue for Honda cr-vs. There are multiple websites/blogs discussing the issue and also a class action lawsuit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10300361, filed 2010-01, 66,307 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021968May 9, 2008Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08.
- 10015277Feb 1, 2005Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set.
- 10013983May 1, 2004Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10014220Feb 16, 2004Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password.
- 10014206Dec 16, 2003Grind or growl noise at right front when turning left.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 26% |
| 2025 | 52 | 20% |
| 2024 | 70 | 18% |
| 2023 | 34 | 7% |
| 2022 | 19 | 7% |
| 2021 | 39 | 12% |
| 2020 | 36 | 10% |
| 2019 | 140 | 13% |
| 2018 | 209 | 10% |
| 2017 | 267 | 15% |
| 2016 | 86 | 22% |
| 2015 | 144 | 21% |
| 2014 | 108 | 18% |
| 2013 | 49 | 13% |
| 2012 | 52 | 13% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 45 | 9% |
| 2009 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 | 74 | 8% |
| 2007 | 50 | 6% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 23 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 5% |
| 2002 | 22 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda CR-V
142 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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