2007 Honda CR-V

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  • mac55mac55 Member Posts: 1
    I had an oily leak near my rear left tire. The shop could not find anything. I said I was going to be driving to Canada and they had better be sure. A strut was then discovered to be leaking. It was replaced under warranty.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Hope the warranty covers it. Keep us posted. Good luck.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Cr V diagnosis from the dealer was stabilizer bar needed some repair. They ordered parts and will be ready Tuesday afternoon. They did give me a free loaner (albeit a civic) which is OK,can't complain,the price was right. Will let you all know if they got it right.(It's covered by the warranty)Thanks for the input!!!
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    The sway bar itself? Really? Not the bushings?

    Usually the bushings or the mounts will shear before the bar itself suffers damage.

    When you get it back make sure to inspect the (usually 4) mounting points and bushings.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Dealership called and said "come on down". Your right they replaced the bushing and re-torqued the bolts. and Whallla. Nope, nope, took it for a test drive with the tech and still the same rattle. don't think they have a clue!!! So still have the Civic and they have the CR V. Will keep you posted!!!
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    The dealer called this morning to inform me that they are putting new struts on the vehicle and will also do front end alignment... fancy that... Nice Call!!!
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    5 pm. dealer called and they put on the new struts and that did not fix the problem. They admitted they don't have a clue.Servive Tech will call Honda America and see if they can tell them something. Getting a little tired of this civic!!!
  • kipkkipk Member Posts: 1,576
    Great news is that they are actually working toward getting the CR-V "Fixed".

    Seems you have a dealer that takes their responsibility and customer satisfaction seriously.

    >"Getting a little tired of this civic!!! "

    What don't you like about the Civic? A Civic is on our "Short list" of a scoot around car, along with Fit, Yaris, and Corolla. .

    Thanks,

    Kip
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    The Civic they gave me is a 2004,so I can't speak to the newer models. The 08's look a lot bigger and the M.P.G. is real plus. But sitting is this Civic as opposed to the CR V is like (Civic like getting out of a Corvette,you have to pull yourself up)The CR V is a little step down and easy to exit and enter, and the view of the road is much more panorramic.The only thing that would enhance the CR V would be folding flat seats like the Ody.Driving on the E-Way is a little different also,check it out!!!
  • stevedebistevedebi Member Posts: 4,098
    "A Civic is on our "Short list" of a scoot around car, along with Fit, Yaris, and Corolla. "

    I would personally vote for the Fit; much better MPG. Provided you "fit" into it - my wife and I didn't like the seats, though we didn't try the sport model Fit.

    The Yaris also has good MPG, but I think the Fit has a more versatile design.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Was at the Dealership and there was a new Fit 5 speed getting prepped for delivery .I can tell you that sucker was sharp! Still unable to diagnose the problem with Cr V. They said they need the car for another day. Maybe they will give me a new one. Yeah right!!!
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Dealer thinks they have solved the problem. His diagnosis is "loose pins in the brake calipers". The problem I have is why do they want to take me out of the Civic and put me in a Enterprise Rent A Car of my choice. They expect to have my CR V ready Monday...(hopefully) It seems that putting in new pins is no big deal,and hoping for Monday just makes me wonder if they are sure that is the problem. How long does it take to do this kind of job?There is rumor that car dealers are not the most honest profession!!! "ONLY THE SHADOW KNOWS"
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    The problem I have is why do they want to take me out of the Civic and put me in a Enterprise Rent A Car of my choice. They expect to have my CR V ready Monday...(hopefully) It seems that putting in new pins is no big deal,and hoping for Monday just makes me wonder if they are sure that is the problem.

    Perhaps so that they can put the used Civic back on the pre-owned lot for weekend shoppers to see. At $3.59 a gallon (here in Birmingham), it makes sense.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    You got to hand to them used car salesman,always thinking. Here in Michigan $ 3.64 is the going rate. I wonder why (if it's possible) to incorporate in the CR V fold flat 2nd. row seating. The arrangement they have now sure seems like it take up much need space. I'm wondering if there would be some technical problems that make that type of seating impossible.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Hang in there, seems like the dealer is doing everything they can. I actually think they've handled it well. You've had a loaner the whole time and they're not saying "they all do that" or some other lame excuse.

    Be patient and let them fix it for good.

    They should be able to rebuild a brake caliper in a day, though I've only replaced entire (already) rebuilt units.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Your right!! Axman.Hopefully they located the problem. If they have not,well it's not from a lack of trying .I know they want to get it right,and sure don't want me coming back. Good news is this civic get @34 m.p.g.and the wife has been driving it to work which is a 60 mile round trip commute. Let's see what happens Monday.. Sure glad this fix is not charged to me on an hourly rate.
  • bcaptain78bcaptain78 Member Posts: 10
    Don’t purchase your new Honda at Hennessy Honda in GA. They ripped me off. They sold me a new CRV with a defect. A piece of front wheel well trim was cut out. They don’t want to pay for the repair. They knew about this defect. Theservice mgr. there told me that I should have caught this when I did the inspection of the vehicle. :mad: :mad: :mad:
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    That Sucks, I would call Honda America or Honda International customer service. I know for a fact they have one of the better customer service departments. Good Luck!!!
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    New development with the 07 CR V. The caliper pins did not get the job done. The Big Guys (whoever they are)Honda Tech Center. Suggested they order a Power Steering Rack!!!!!!What!!!!!! never heard of this thing and does it even rattle if defective. So this part will be in Tuesday and we shall see. They assured me there would be no charge for my 2nd. scheduled maintenance ($260.00) that was done.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    You mentioned you purchased a Forester, do you now own both?

    Or did you trade in the CR-V?

    Either way, congrats.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    The power steering rack did the job.(did not have to purchase KMaxGuy secret foam) We did have a 05 CR V that we sold, and turned it over to purchase the 09 Bean (Luv IT) We had a 06 Ody that we did not need that big of vehicle so that went for the 07 CR V EX. Both are Xcelent for their SUV niche that they appeal to.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Cool. Nice fleet. Congrats.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Yep, it's back. It seems the power steering rack cleared up 85% of the rattle. Still notice some rattle that does not happen with other vehicle. Am taking it to another Honda Dealer (bigger) Not sure the first dealer new his stuff. For one thing, when taking the test drive so he could hear the noise,he stops the car,opens the hood, loosens one side of the hood levelers ,close the hood and continues to drive and we still hear the rattle. Get the car back now with a cocked hood. My question if that was how they thought they could fix this problem I'm going elsewhere. Should of looked in his tool box,maybe found KMAXGUY FOAM & DUCT TAPE..!!!!
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    Check out the Motor Trend comparison test including the RAV4, CR-V, Forrester, Vue, and Rogue. It is all 4-cylinder models, and makes an interesting read. I won't spoil the ending unless you ask me to do so. :)
  • marig0107marig0107 Member Posts: 92
    do you have a link? I'd have to see if the guys even get that magazine. They get quite a few car ones. What issue is it in?
  • thegraduatethegraduate Member Posts: 9,731
    It is the most current issue (June I think), so probably isn't on the website for Motor Trend just yet. You can search their site and try though!
  • richk6richk6 Member Posts: 87
    Here is a link to the article in the online Motortrend site.

    http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/suvs/112_0806_compact_crossover_comparison
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Picked up my 07 Crv.They could find nothing wrong. They sprayed the under carriage twice because they thought little pebbles from the dirt road may have contributed to the rattle... There was N/C that was cool!!! maybe I'm rattle paranoid?
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Still hearing rattle going over bumpy gravel road. Took CR-V back to the dealer and took the service mgr. for a ride. He confirms that I am not hearing things. The noise was definitely noticeable. Dealer called and said two techs. we be coming in Tuesday to check it out. Meanwhile they gave me a rent a car (focus) not bad.
  • hondabluehondablue Member Posts: 5
    Anyone out there having a problem with premature tire wear on the insides of the back tires? Dealer has done two alignments and claims all within specs. Car does not pull and tracks straight even on crowned roads. Problem started at 7000 miles. Has the OEM Bridgestones mounted. Dealers says to rotate more often. That bites! Any suggestions?
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Picked up the 07 CR V they replaced the left front caliper assembly, that along with the other fixes looks like they may have gotten it right! Now worried about the differential.,
  • phisherphisher Member Posts: 175
    Just get the rear Differential. fluids changed every 12-15,000 miles. The dealership shouldn't charge you anything. If they try find a new dealership and point out in the owners manual that it lists the rear diff. not needing to be changed for 60,000 miles. It's just listed as needing to be changed every 60,000 to make it look like there isn't much maintanece cost. If Honda would only change the recommended service interval in the new CRV's it would eliminate almost all the differential problems. Oh well at least by not changing it in the manual it means the educated CRV owner will get free rear differential fluid changes for 60,000 miles
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I doubt it would be free, but...

    It's very easy to do, folks. I've done this on a Mazda Miata and on a Subaru, and all you need to do is remove 2 bolts, put one back on, pour in a quart or so of gear oil, and put the other bolt back on.

    It's actually slightly easier than an oil change, IMO. Why? No filter to mess with.
  • phisherphisher Member Posts: 175
    it actually is free. I have had mine changed 2X by the dealership. Just point out that the manual says it only needs to be change every 60,000 and then ask why yours needs to be changed at 12,xxx then 24,xxx. I'm sure after 60,000 miles it won't be but until then let Honda pay for the changes.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I must've missed something, but 12k miles seems ridiculously early to change gear oil.

    It's very thick, and lasts longer than engine oil. It's usually 75w90 or 80w90 in these rigs.

    Each 30k is plenty, even 60k is OK if that's what Honda calls for.

    Any how, I found the pics, this guy did a great job documenting all the fluid changes for a Miata, I'm sure the CR-V's rear diff is similar:

    http://www.miata.net/garage/trans/13.htm
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    What can let me know that I might need to change the differential fluid??
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    You can "inspect" the quality of the gear oil by removing only the top plug.

    To really see if any metal shavings are in there, though, you'd have to drain it.

    CR-V sales were through-the-roof in May. Best month ever, nearly 20k units! :surprise:
  • marig0107marig0107 Member Posts: 92
    I was wondering about CRV sales since the news had coverage on trucks and SUV sales going drastically down. So I thought, well, we are a crossover, and not really a truck so are CRV sales down? And what about toyota trucks? Dh just got one and believe me, the demand was not down at all. It's not a major gas guzzler, takes about as much fuel as the caravan we owned before.

    I never sleep by they way thinking about such nonsense. ;)
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Well, are things are relative.

    The CR-V uses more fuel than, say, a Civic, but a lot less than an Explorer.

    The market has accepted the CR-V as a reasonable alternative to those true SUVs, hence the boom in compact crossovers. RAV4 was up, too. Forester was up 66% compared to last year, but it is a new model.
  • phisherphisher Member Posts: 175
    My clue was a grinding noise from the rear driver side occasional. I'm not sure why it happened around 12 and 24,xxx miles on my crv. Could be that the differential fluids are less viscus when it gets to -40 around here or because all the snow I've driven through here in Minnesota. Another thought is that my differential may not have been driven the suggested 5 miles and then flushed again 2 or 3 times. I believe that is what honda suggests for the rear differential flush.
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Hey, thanks for your input. Can't understand if there is problem why it should not be a easy fix... as they say in C hi.(forget about it!)
  • tkaytkay Member Posts: 99
    Hey THANKS FOR THE INPUT. WONDER WHY HONDA DOES NOT JUST FIX THIS IF THERE IS A MAJOR PROBLEM. SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD NOT BE THAT BIG A DEAL, AND PR WISE MOVE.
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    It's very thick, and lasts longer than engine oil. It's usually 75w90 or 80w90 in these rigs.

    The "differential fluid" in the CR-V is actually a dual pump fluid. It has very different rheology that gear oil. It is very thin and runny. It is designed the provide hydraulic pressure when there is a pressure differential between the engine driven pump and the wheel pump. If there is a difference in pressure, the fluid activates the clutch pack and engages the rear end. Most of the time it is just circulated through the system, freely.

    A thicker fluid would probably result in lower fuel economy, and possible unpredictable rear end engagement.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    I meant rear differential, I think you're referrring to the center one (the AWD system itself). Sorry I wasn't more specific.
  • blueiedgodblueiedgod Member Posts: 2,798
    I meant rear differential, I think you're referrring to the center one (the AWD system itself). Sorry I wasn't more specific.

    Rear differential in the CR-V is where the AWD unit is located. There is no center differential in the CR-V. The transmission have a take off shaft that powers the drive shaft (propeller shaft). Once there is a pressure differential between the propeller shaft powered pump and rear wheels powered pump AWD is activated.

    It is a very simple design.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Cool.

    Thanks for the edu-ma-cation. :shades:
  • crv2007burnedcrv2007burned Member Posts: 2
    Does anyone have knowledge of a great place to purchase new floor mat sets for the 2007 CRV . The original front drivers side mat has completely worn through.. I want to replace with better quality, less expensively than the dealer wants for the same cheap mats and something which will last more than 8 months.
  • crv2007burnedcrv2007burned Member Posts: 2
    It looks like I need to replace these awful tires (I replaced one of the 4 after just five months of ownership). Any recommendations for someone who wants great traction and durability? I live in the Chicago area and drive a great distance to and from work on bumpy, pot holed roads.
  • marig0107marig0107 Member Posts: 92
    You are not the first. My tires lasted a little longer, about 16 mos. I was told at 14 month maintenance that they would need to be replaced by the end of the year. I reacted basically, WTF? Are these starter tires or WHAT? I had my crap [non-permissible content removed] caravan last at least 3 years. My girlfriend, her brand new caravan, top of the line, less than a year on the tires. :mad:

    I conclude, in my less than expert opinion that this is where auto makers are skimping and putting donut like quality on models right off the assembly line.

    DH finally got new tires on my CRV when I ran over yet another tire in my stupid subdivision that is still under construction. He went to Firestone, spent a fortune on them but got a 3 year warranty I believe and they repair them for free or give you a new one while under warranty. That piece of mind is worth the extra cost.

    Of course watch now I'll never run over anything til after the warranty ;)
  • marig0107marig0107 Member Posts: 92
    Well, my poor DH, I got Betty Boop rubber mats in my car. They are right over the mats that came with my EX-L Navi. Cheap things. We left the dealership and went straight to autozone before the kids could step foot in those cheap mats. Please, that's what I got for FREE? LOL I bought the two for the front, two small mats for the rear and one clear plastic one to sit in the middle. Doesn't keep my carpet 100% clean because kiddie feet move them around and they don't keep said feet on the mat but overall, my carpet is clean. :)

    Hit walmart also. Anything big and rubbery is better than the ones provided by Honda. Cost less too.
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