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Honda CR-V Rear Differential Problem?

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Re: differentiating differentials [tedtcb] by jpettibone
Jun 11, 2009 (1:38 pm)
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Replying to: tedtcb (Jun 11, 2009 11:34 am)

This was my first Honda, and we were pretty upset at the reliability of this car. I very much agree with your last point- I wish they would at least come clean on the AC compressor issue. When there is a single violation of a rule, people tend to either think of it as an exception that does not disprove the rule, or they defend the rule to the point of excluding data to the contrary. I don't see how anyone could see the last model CR-V as anything but sub-par reliability wise for Honda standards, although maybe not by GM standards. Just look at consumer reports for the '02 to '05 year, and you'll see a handful of black and open circles- unheard of for Honda products. If they'd be honest about this, then I'll take it as the exception and continue to buy honda. But to continue to bang the gong of user error, especially when that claim is not falsifiable by the user? I did not expect that from Honda either.
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Re: differentiating differentials [blueiedgod] by jpettibone
Jun 11, 2009 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jun 11, 2009 8:51 am)

Not what I said at all. You are arguing against a stereotype- not me.
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Got my fluid changed today by Francisder
Jun 11, 2009 (7:18 pm)
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Replying to: mickd (Jun 11, 2009 10:59 am)

My 2006 CRV is up to 57K miles, and I thought I should get my complaint in the system before the 60K mark. They first told me that it would be $150, especially because they would have to change the fluid 3 times, and I had sure waited a long time to get this done.
 
When I came to pick it up, they didn't give me the bill, they just walked me over to the cashier. When I finally got to see it, I pulled out the TSB (thanks to whoever posted it) and said "This tells me it is under warranty". They answered "This tells me it's not". I said "Why? the car is less than 5 years old, and less than 60,000 miles. This is a drive train problem." Then, he looked at me and said, "You have a point, let me write out a new bill for you." And he did. For zero.
 
It looks as though they try a couple of times to get you to swallow their warranty cost, and see if you back down. If you don't (and it sure helps to have a copy of their TSB) they change gears, presumably pretending it was an honest error. Another dealer (the one I had bought the car from) had also told me on the phone this was maintenance, not warranty work.
 
I'm happy with the outcome, but still annoyed they try this sleazeball crap.
 
Thanks for all the discussion. Without this board, I would never have had enough info to exercise my rights.
 
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Re: differentiating differentials [tedtcb] by mickd
Jun 12, 2009 (3:46 am)
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Replying to: tedtcb (Jun 11, 2009 11:37 am)

Just regular 87 octane. I got this before I hit the states with higher ethanol in their fuel. My tires needed to be replaced by the time I got back. Tire tread REALLY makes a difference.
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newer CRV have same problem?? by vincel1
Jun 12, 2009 (4:03 am)
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I'm considering a 2009 CRV AWD auto. Has there been any differential problems with the later model CRVs? The service bulletin addresses the 02 - 07 model years.
Thanks, vincel
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Long time Honda owner by dtstof
Jun 12, 2009 (4:52 am)
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I have a 2007 CRV, and have owned 2 Accords over the years. I live in SOCAL and don't need AWD, even though my last car was an Audi Quattro and ran flawless without any yearly differential oil changes or problems. If I needed an AWD vehicle, I would have not chosen the CRV. I am really surprised that Honda has not changed the design. Must be economics...
Poor excuse.
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Re: differentiating differentials [mickd] by tedtcb
Jun 12, 2009 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: mickd (Jun 12, 2009 3:46 am)

Mickd writes: Just regular 87 octane.
Do you notice an increase in acceleration/MPG when /or of you use Plus or Premium..I absolutely do, but then again it could all be psychological or just plain psycho
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Re: Long time Honda owner [dtstof] by blueiedgod
Jun 12, 2009 (11:51 am)
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Replying to: dtstof (Jun 12, 2009 4:52 am)

I have a 2007 CRV, and have owned 2 Accords over the years. I live in SOCAL and don't need AWD, even though my last car was an Audi Quattro and ran flawless without any yearly differential oil changes or problems. If I needed an AWD vehicle, I would have not chosen the CRV. I am really surprised that Honda has not changed the design. Must be economics...
 
Sounds like someone has no clue what the difference is between "quattro" and "Real Time 4WD"
 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quattro_(four_wheel_drive_system)
 
http://www.hondanews.com/categories/844/releases/3653
 
Ignorance is truly bliss...
 
Two completely different system using different approaches and different technologies. Very similar to someone complaining that apples taste like oranges, while in reality one is eating an orange, but thinks it is an apple.
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Re: Long time Honda owner [blueiedgod] by dtstof
Jun 12, 2009 (4:27 pm)
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Replying to: blueiedgod (Jun 12, 2009 11:51 am)

Fortunately I do know the difference. Thank you for the information. Bottom line here is : "Real Time™ 4WD is also low maintenance. The Maintenance Minder system will indicate that the dual pump fluid should be changed at about 60,000 miles. " From the posts on this board, Honda has failed,
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Re: Long time Honda owner [dtstof] by isellhondas
Jun 15, 2009 (10:04 am)
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Replying to: dtstof (Jun 12, 2009 4:27 pm)

This differential "problem" has been blown way out of proportion as is common on these boards.
 
The guys in our shop do suggest 30,000 mile rear diff oil changes instead of the 60K in the manuals. Not expensive to do.

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