Honda CR-V is widely popular in many countries around the world. But when buying a car, any potential owner of a future car studies weaknesses. Accordingly, the main problems of the third generation Honda SRV will be considered below. It is important to remember that this material describes exactly those weak points, the elimination and repair of which is more expensive. And everything else is either consumables or requires replacement due to the spent resource.
Weaknesses of the 3rd generation Honda CR-V
- Rear springs;
- Steering rack;
- Lambda probe;
- Catalyst;
- 2nd or 3rd gear clutch pressure sensor;
Now more…
Rear springs.
Car owners often notice that the springs sag after 3-4 years of operation. We can say that this is not critical and not expensive, but it has a place to be. Accordingly, before buying, you must check the condition of the springs.
Steering rack.
In the steering rack, as well as on other racks of other car brands, the bushing is the weak point. Very quickly, this element wears out and requires repair. It is important to remember that replacing the steering rack in the future will cost a round sum, but it must also be remembered that if the bushing is worn, it can be changed. Signs of wear on the bushing in the steering rack are knocks on the steering wheel when turning the steering wheel.
Depending on the age of the car you buy, you need to pay attention to the oxygen sensor. The ideal option would be to test this element in a car service. External signs may indirectly indicate a malfunction of the lambda probe, such as jerking or jerking, fuel consumption increases and the catalyst fails prematurely. Not to say that Honda sensors fail quickly enough, but you need to know about this before buying.
Catalyst.
In general, catalysts on many cars cost decent money. On a car with a mileage above 100-120 thousand km. mileage, it is necessary to pay attention to the operation of the engine, the color and smell of exhaust gases. As you know, when the catalyst “dies”, the engine at idle starts to work unstably, power decreases, a sharp specific smell appears and the engine malfunction lamp or a spiral on the console lights up.
2nd or 3rd gear clutch pressure sensor.
This already applies to the automatic transmission. The box itself does not cause any complaints, but on cars older than 4 years, this automatic transmission element may be asked to be replaced. When the sensor fails, “D” lights up and blinks. Therefore, when buying, you need to pay attention to the absence of a flashing letter "D". For the future, it is important to remember that it is not necessary that “D” lights up when the sensor fails, it can simply be clogged.
Surprisingly, the Honda CRV paintwork is weak. On cars manufactured in 2007, it is quite common to find small pockets of corrosion. Particular attention must be paid when inspecting the tailgate. It was there that a broken paintwork was noticed, which in the future leads to the appearance of pockets of rust.
Typical disadvantages of Honda CRV 2006–2011 release
- Oil consumption is higher than stated;
- Weak plastic in the cabin (easily scratched);
- Pouring side windows in the rain;
- Weak heated windshield;
- Noisy suspension work;
- Over time, feed sags.
Conclusion.
In general, it can be noted that the Honda CR-V is quite reliable and takes its rightful place in the first places of its competitors of other brands and models. The most important thing to remember is that when buying a car, in addition to the above places, you must carefully pay attention to the condition and performance of all systems and assemblies of this car. The ideal option would be to check the car in a reputable car service or service station.
P.S. We will be grateful if you describe in the comments the noticed shortcomings of this car model, identified during operation.
Weaknesses and shortcomings of the third generation Honda SRV was last modified: May 2nd, 2019 by Administrator
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Test drive of the new Honda SR-B
During the test drive, the presenter talks about technological features, ride comfort, features of the tested configuration, problems that the car owner may face and what distinguishes this car brand from the rest. It is said about the main and additional options that are important for drivers, may be of interest to them or become key when choosing a car.
Inevitably, there was a comparison with the previous model: the developers improved many options, modernized existing functions and added new ones. The host talks about the most significant changes for the car owner, their pros and cons.
The first thing that focuses on when reviewing the interior of a car is the driver's seat. It is told about the convenience of the driver's seat itself, the possibilities of its adjustment. A review of the control panel from the point of view of convenience is made, its main functions are demonstrated. The audio system is considered, additional functionality is given. The quality of the finishing material was assessed. Suggestions for possible further improvements have been made.
The back row of seats is considered from the point of view of its spaciousness and convenience for passengers with different builds. Ways to adjust the chairs are given. Demonstrated additional features for passengers sitting in the back.
Separately, the presenter talks about the trunk. It tells about its capacity and the possibility of increasing the usable volume. The convenience of loading and unloading, as well as the possibility of transporting bulky goods, was appreciated.
During a test drive of a car, the comfort of driving around the city is checked. The stiffness of the suspension, cornering and other important points for the driver are evaluated. The host talks about his own feelings, as well as about what the other driver might like and dislike.
Separately, driving on uneven road surfaces is tested and it is told about the features of control when driving on an unpaved road. The presenter compares the difference between driving in an urban environment and outside the city. The viewer can see what to expect from the car when driving through the countryside or along forest roads.
The Honda CR-V, presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1995, became one of the first representatives of the "crossover" class, although at that time this name was not yet used. In October of the same year, the novelty appeared in Japanese car dealerships, and in 1997 its sales began in America, Europe and Russia. In connection with the increase in demand in 2000, the production of the Honda CR-V for the European market was organized at a plant in the UK.
When creating the crossover, components and assemblies of the fifth generation model were used. The only engine is a two-liter 129–130 hp. with., he worked in tandem with a five-speed "mechanics" or a four-speed "automatic". Honda CR-V had two versions: with front-wheel drive or plug-in all-wheel drive, but only all-wheel drive cars were delivered to Russia.
In 1999, a slight restyling of the model was carried out (only the shape of the bumpers changed), and the engine power increased to 140 hp. With. (performed for the Japanese market - up to 150 forces). The release of the first generation Honda CR-V ended in 2001.
2nd generation, 2001–2006
The second-generation Honda CR-V, which debuted in 2001, grew in size and became heavier, suspension layouts changed. In addition to the old 2.0 engine (150 hp), the car received a new 2.4-liter engine with 160 hp. with., such cars were equipped only with automatic transmissions and were sold in Japan and America. Especially for the European market in 2005, a turbodiesel version of the crossover was prepared, equipped with a 2.2-liter power unit that develops 140 hp. With.
In Russia, the "second" Honda CR-V was available only with a two-liter engine, all-wheel drive and a manual or automatic transmission.
3rd generation, 2006–2011
In 2006, the next generation of the model debuted. The car became a little shorter and lower, lost the “spare wheel” on the back door, and the choice of options expanded.
In Russia, the "basic" Honda CR-V was offered with a two-liter engine with a capacity of 150 hp. With. paired with a six-speed manual gearbox or a five-speed "automatic". Cars equipped with a 2.4-liter engine (166 hp) were equipped with automatic transmissions only. We were supplied with all-wheel drive crossovers produced at a factory in the UK.
In Europe, cars were sold with a two-liter gasoline engine or a 2.2 i-CTDi turbodiesel with a capacity of 140 forces. In the American market, the Honda CR-V had only one version - with a 2.4-liter engine. The drive could be front or full.
As a result of restyling in 2010, the design of the front end barely changed, and a new i-DTEC diesel engine of the same volume, developing 150 hp, appeared on European cars. With. In total, up to 2012, approximately 2.5 million cars were produced.
Table of Honda CR-V car engines
In Russia, sales of the new model began in 2007. At official dealers, the car was presented in five trim levels. In the simplest equipment, the Honda CR-V Comfort is equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and has power steering, air conditioning, 16” aluminum wheels, headlight washers, power side mirrors with heating and turn signal repeaters, telescopic steering wheel and audio control buttons, h i- f i radio with CD / MP3 player. In the Elegance package with a manual or automatic transmission, in addition to the options already presented, there is a dual-zone climate control instead of air conditioning, cruise control, parking sensors, fog lights, 17-inch alloy wheels. The most luxurious version of the Executive is complemented by electric seats, leather upholstery, and a sunroof.
In Russia, the Honda CR-V was offered with two types of gasoline engines: with 2.0- or 2.4-liter "fours" with a capacity of 150 hp. or, respectively, 166 hp. The CR-V is available with two transmission options: 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic with Grade Logic, with the automatic transmission providing exceptionally smooth shifting and low fuel consumption. A distinctive feature of the model is the transmission control lever integrated into the panel, which allows the driver to easily exit or take his seat through the passenger door.
The suspension here is exactly the same as on the previous model: McPherson in front, “multi-link” in the back. In normal mode, the car is front-wheel drive, but if necessary, part of the torque (but not more than 35%) is transferred to the rear wheels. Ride comfort is very high. Thanks to the new suspension settings, the Honda CR-V gives the owner a sense of complete control and demonstrates a benevolent behavior. In all trim levels, the Honda CR-V is equipped with a TSA (Trailer Stability Assist) stabilization system. When driving with a trailer, the vehicle will usually roar along the road when it loses stability. In this case, TSA brakes the wheels "diagonally" (front left - rear right or front right - rear left) in antiphase of vibration, while reducing the speed of the machine by reducing the fuel supply to the engine.
In the basic configuration, the third generation Honda CR-V is equipped with a Vehicle Stability Program (VSA), ABS with EBD, and eight airbags. The crossover uses the Collision Mitigation Braking System (automatic brake control). ISOFIX child seat anchors allow you to install either two child seats at the edges of the rear seat, or one in the center. According to the results of Euro NCAP and IIHS tests, the car received high marks.
The Honda CR-V has a modified all-wheel drive system - the rear axle is connected, but unlike the previous generation, the turn-on delay is now minimal, which many competitors using the Real Time 4WD system cannot boast of. This is one of the significant advantages of the model. A powerful engine, a successful interior and exterior, and quite modern security systems allow even a used Honda CR-V to win the hearts of new fans, given their adequate cost in the secondary market.
Honda always has its own special way and its own vision of the basic principles of model development. But the story of their CR-V crossover sometimes resembles a funny anecdote. It didn’t work out to make the car passable, because the transmission scheme was strange, which means it should be so! Let's make the third generation even more "minivan", and forget about cross-country ability at all! Why do you need this all-wheel drive? Well, if you want - order it, all the same, if at least one front wheel slips, the rear ones will no longer help. But the interior will be even larger, and the trunk. And, of course, there will be a flat floor and beautiful appliances.
It cannot be said that the third generation of the car was not successful. Almost all owners of the car do not have a soul in it. And at the same time, you read a list of not the rarest problems, and it seems that everything, Honda “merged”, did God knows what…
The third generation of the model in the back of the RE received mixed reviews. On the one hand, there is a clear recognition in the United States and good sales in Europe, and on the other hand, an equally obvious decrease in the quality of finishing materials and a further departure from “crossover ideals”.
In terms of technology, the car has not changed much in comparison. Here are the same series of motors, similar suspensions, the same layout is used. And the list of problems in this part has not become shorter.
The new body is more comfortable and more beautiful, but the ground clearance has become less than that of other hatchbacks, and the bumpers, despite the stylish plastic inserts, are in fact afraid of primers like fire. But the car became better to steer, there was more space in the cabin, and they even added something like soundproofing.
There are three engines, as I already said: petrol 2 liters and 2.4 liters and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel for stubborn Europeans who do not understand that Honda is primarily gasoline. Four-wheel drive is necessarily present in almost all markets. Of course, it is useless, but it helps to distance itself from other models and the Civi platform as well.
The Americans were offered only a new five-speed automatic transmission, the Europeans also relied on the “mechanics” and even the older automatic “four-speed”. But all the boxes here are of the traditional shaft scheme with a mandatory first gear overrunning clutch. In general, everything is as always. Quite conservative by the standards of the brand, but very strange for those who did not own a Honda.
Body
Traditionally, Honda cars have been regarded as one of the finest painted Japanese cars. But if you want, you can find something to complain about.
Firstly, the thickness of the paintwork has become less, and its strength is no longer enough to resist stones and grains of sand flying from under the wheels. Fortunately, the body is well covered with plastic in the areas of arches and sills. But the hood and front fenders suffer from “sandblasting” more than usual. And they are massively covered with "liquid glass" or simply repainted.
Front wing
original price
15 550 rubles
Corrosion from the outside can not be particularly looked for. Small bubbles can only be seen near moldings in poorly washed areas, for example, under side mirrors, sometimes near the plastic lining of the side doors or at the “hood” of the rear door, and this is rare. If you remove the outer plastic and the tailgate trim, then you can find a lot of interesting things there. Unfortunately, Honda has come up with nothing better than hiding especially problematic areas out of sight. In our climate and on our dirty roads, this decision will come back to haunt us soon enough. A few more years - and pre-styling cars with visible corrosion will be on sale at a low price. But those who are going to buy a car today should be very attentive to the inspection of hidden areas, raise the “jabot” of the over-engine niche (there is also a clogged drainage), inspect the car from below, climb under the plastic sills and especially into the attachment area of the “sickles” of the wheel arches.
Leaky trunk seams are the rule rather than the exception. Moisture gets in there from above. Moisture at the bottom of the spare wheel well is already unpleasant, but the rear seam of the niche will corrode over time, which in such conditions is not surprising. In fact, other seams in the lower part of the body are not too tight. During production, they obviously saved on joint sealant or used non-optimal schemes for its application. But just here such a misfortune helps, as the almost complete lack of sound insulation in the car. A solid part of the owners decides to eliminate this drawback by pasting the floors with a complete disassembly of the interior. Usually, all associated problems are eliminated.
Pictured: Honda CR-V "2006–09 The tailgate often shows signs of corrosion on the inside, even on machines that are otherwise in perfect order. Therefore, it is worth removing the inner lining in any case. By the way, at the same time look at the end of the door: the presence of an abnormal seal on the end that prevents water from pouring onto the back is a good sign. The previous owner tried to improve the car a little. Non-standard anticorrosive on the bottom is also a good sign, without it, quite a lot of unpleasant small foci of corrosion form in the lower part of the car in places where the paintwork is damaged from stones. If it has not been done before, then this thankless task will have to be done by you.
In general, in terms of corrosion resistance, the car is a confident middling, but outwardly, at first glance, everything will be fine. Unless peeling "chrome" and faded paint on the hood and front fenders will clearly give out age.
A special surprise from Honda lurks in the left wheel arch at the front. On the back cover of the automatic transmission there is a gear selector, which is covered with a plastic lining from dirt from under the wheel. But dirt insidiously penetrates under the lid and does its dirty deeds there. Aluminum cover, copper wires. If the lining was not removed, then the back cover of the automatic transmission slowly but surely corrodes. And since this is the lowest part of the automatic transmission, in the end the box may be left without oil. And the repair price is rather big: a new cover costs from 15 thousand rubles. TIG welding can help, or it can ruin the part due to thermal deformation, here - as lucky with the master.
A small surprise presents the windshield. It does not rub off here, but it readily takes on stones and often cracks.
The front optics of the CR-V is a delicate thing. And it’s not so scary that the outer surface of the headlight “overwrites” over time: this is an inevitable process and here it goes quite slowly. Worse, the material of the reflectors does not withstand the thermal conditions of the headlight and peels off at a very good pace. It will be especially unpleasant for those who have "xenon" installed. Lamps and ignition blocks here are more than reliable, they last for five to six years of operation and a hundred and more thousand kilometers. But the reflector already after three years thoroughly burns out, and by the age of seven the car becomes frankly “blind”. In the case of using conventional halogen lamps, the burnout process also goes on, but the lamp connectors also burn out along the way. In general, there is something to check. The price of optics is quite high, and non-original headlights are noticeably worse: serious brands do not offer replacements for regular ones.
Pictured: Honda CR-V "2009–12 Body position sensors for cars with gas-discharge optics also turned out to be among the “consumables” - they fail too often, and they are inadequately expensive. As a result, “collective farming” flourishes here: economical car owners buy Opel’s PPU stabilizer rods, modify them a little by installing a remote bushing and op-la, you’re done! But, as for any Japanese car, they often practice buying used suspension parts, but “from Japan”, which also disgusts my sense of beauty.
Weak door stops are a common problem for many cars. On the CR-V, they are trying to solve the problem with new limiter bushings or new limiters “from Lifan”. Already with a run of 60-70 thousand, the driver's door usually suffers, the rest are pulled up later.
Also pay attention to the condition of the door seals. The original ones quickly crumple and start whistling at speed. New seals are expensive, like many Honda parts, and not available to everyone. But the need for inventions is cunning: a silicone tube of a suitable diameter is put into a regular sealant, and everything works quite well.
Salon
The interior of the Japanese crossover of those times is supposed to be beautiful, but quite simple. Just with simplicity, they obviously went too far.
In any case, the peeling coating of the door skins and the armrest, the peeling paint on the door handles is already too much. These problems appear at runs of less than a hundred thousand kilometers. Fortunately, there are Chinese repair kits, or you can order leather upholstery from workshops.
The driver's seat is also not a model of strength. If the driver is heavier than 80 kg, then it quickly slips, the leatherette cracks on the sides. The appearance of the driver's seat with runs up to hundreds of thousands is often several times worse than that of Europeans with runs well over 250.
In the photo: Torpedo Honda CR-V "2009–12 As for reliability, everything is fine here, except that the driver's seat frame is rather weak (it breaks and knocks) and multimedia systems on cars before restyling have a weak DVD drive.
Electrician
I would like to say that there are no problems at all. Moreover, the car really does not get troubles in this part. But, nevertheless, even here there is something to pay attention to. The alternator voltage regulator must be changed regularly. It arbitrarily underestimates or overestimates the voltage of the on-board network. The consequences are typical: either undercharging and periodic problems with starting, resetting adaptations due to a power surge, etc. or reload. In this case, you will learn about rapidly dying batteries, lambda sensors, rear window heating and electronics “glitches”. The headlights also get it, but in order to change the bulbs in the front optics, you need to remove the bumper ... However, the first lambda dies quite often during normal operation of the generator. Just buy in reserve, on these motors it is at risk.
Pictured: Honda CR-V "2006–09 Headlight
original price
34 381 rubles
The air conditioning clutch and the air conditioning relay also fail here more often than usual. There are no particular difficulties with the relay, but sometimes it can warm up and ruin the fuse box. You can buy a similar relay from VAZ relatively inexpensively, and the original does not cost millions. But the air conditioner clutch is not well located, it quickly becomes dirty, corrodes and slips. In the summer, tapping on the muff is a secret ritual of the “servant breeders”. The part is not so expensive (on aliexpress the price starts from 1700 r), but with the replacement, a completely different amount will come out. And many services offer only a replacement with a compressor assembly for 35 thousand. In practice, an independent bulkhead helps a lot. It is enough to clean up the corrosion on the clutches, adjust the gap and remove the oiling, but this work is not particularly interesting for most services.
The driver's airbag is from Takata, so it will have to be changed. As part of a revocable company, they change it for free, and this is really worth doing.
In the photo: Torpedo Honda CR-V "2006–09 Parktronic sensors are not made in the best way. They have bad connectors that quickly lose their tightness and corrode. Yes, and the sensor itself fails due to peeling of the surface. But if you do not start the process of aluminum corrosion, then cleaning and re-painting will help.
This concludes the list of regular CR -V problems, and random failures are rare. And for the most part, the owners of this side of the car are absolutely satisfied.
Brakes, suspension and steering
The braking system on the third generation of the car has been significantly redesigned and strengthened. She is no longer afraid of an active style of movement, the discs are not so easy to overheat, the resource of the pads has grown noticeably. But caliper fingers are a real headache for owners. They need cleaning and lubrication, as well as regular replacement of anthers. The reason for their short life is also that such large brakes already require a more advanced circuit than with a single cylinder and a floating caliper. Of course, our eternal dirt on the roads does not add longevity either.
Pictured: Honda CR-V "2009–12 Lever front lower
original price
17 939 rubles
There are no complaints about the work of ABS, the disk resource is about 100-120 thousand kilometers. This run will take three to four sets of pads, with the rear pads usually wearing out earlier.
The suspension is quite reliable and up to a run of 120-150 thousand kilometers, it usually does not require attention. Unless sagging rear springs can upset even those who do not carry serious loads. Original components are not cheap, but the choice of non-original parts is quite wide.
The quality of the components for the repair of the front lever is high, the ball joints are changed separately from the lever, and the most expensive part is the rear support, which is produced for this machine both in Belarus and in Russia. And they don't ask for much.
Pictured: Honda CR-V "2006–09 Rear suspension arm transverse
original price
21 586 rubles
Only shock absorbers failed, which after 60 thousand run noticeably lose their efficiency, and after hundreds they can even leak. And here there is practically no non-original choice, and the price, in any case, “bites”. The poor design of the anther contributes a lot to the rapid wear of the shock absorber; it must be checked regularly and replaced if necessary. The boot from the VAZ 2108 is even slightly better than the original.
At the rear, the suspension after a “warranty” hundreds of mileage begins to lose geometry, sometimes even replacing the lever assembly does not help, but a thorough study of wear can help in this case too. Check the bushings and the condition of the bolts, pay attention to the condition of the subframe silent blocks and the rear pillar supports, and it will be possible to do without adjustable levers.
Steering in general does not cause trouble. The rail may tap a little after a run of a hundred and a half hundred thousand, but there will be no obvious blows. The resource of rods and tips is sufficient, the power steering pump is reliable. The rail suspension system is not the most reliable, it requires regular revision of the bushings, and the developed power steering pipelines “sweat” a little. But so far, it has not come to serious problems.
Pictured: Honda CR-V "2006–09 At first glance, compared to the second generation, everything has only gotten better. But we will draw a final conclusion only after we consider the features of the CR-V engines and transmissions of this generation. Well, what if...
