Watch This Before Buying a Honda CR-V 2012-2016 4th Gen
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- Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
- Welcome back! Today I break down the common issues within the Honda CRV in a calm laid back fashion. Hope this this will guide you on the right path to fix whatever issues you may have with your 4th gen Honda CRV from 2012-2016.
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0:00 What? I talked about the three pervious CR-Vs already?!
0:34 Weird rattling noise
1:07 Similar noise?
1:27 These transmissions are.....
2:22 Autos with Hondas
3:40 No start
4:07 WARPAGE
4:22 Tailgate - Авто та транспорт
Thank you for this! Our CRV however, has stayed extremely reliable, without a single breakdown. We have had this car for 7 years. Non of the issues we have experienced!
I will keep all this in mind
what year ? is it the automatic 5 speed or the CVT
@@EgHatchK24a2 auto
I have had the same reliable service from my 2012 Honda CRV with no problems. I believe it is critical to change the engine oil at 4000 to 5000 miles, change the 5 speed automatic transmission fluid every 30,000 miles to achieve reliability and long life from these components.
I have a 2016 CR-V EX and had a short that kept draining my battery. Dealer wanted too much to 'find' it so I took it to a local shop who spent over a day trying to find it. Finally found it was in the harness in the back tailgate. Dealer had it instock which meant they most likely knew about the problem. So don't make it a habit to slam the tailgate or you might create a problem.
I have a 2013, and while I never experienced and rattling noise on start-up, I used Amsoil Signature Series full synthetic oil on the last oil change, and the engine instantly ran smoother & quieter.
The VTC actuator is not a timing chain issue. It is an oil consumption issue. At around 70,000 miles these engines will burn oil at around 2 quarts every 3,000 miles. This causes the lack of lubrication of the timing chain. Check your engine oil frequently; once a week minimum.
I’ve owed 3/ 4th gen CRV’s. The only major repair was a replacement of the starter around 60k mikes. Otherwise my 2016 Touring has been a great car. I find if I run 93 octane gas once every couple months it smooths out the idling.
My 2014 CR V 2.2 SE DRIVE VERY SMOOTH AND I LOVE IT
We bought a 2002 CR V and it’s been good. Most problems have occurred due to poor driving skills. It’s a 5 speed manual so just changed the oil recently but working fine. The clutch binds slightly but the hydraulic fluid can be changed to fix this. Probably the most rugged and tough car we have ever owned. Now at 400,000 km and running well. Just needs some TLC.
2012 Japanese CRV with RM engine. I have or have had the following:
1) vibration at idle especially when cold due to low idle rpm
2) Pulley belt tensioner needs replacement every year or other year (with oem part)
3) suspension bushing doesn’t last long
4) It’s best to change transmission oil filter with every other oil change. This helps with the shifts.
5) the rear seats locks breaks easily and expensive to replace.
6) The original mic for hands free calls has a buzzing sound and needs replacement.
Has been okays thus far.
7) engine mounts burst easily (I guess due to the excessive vibrations)
I am experiencing the 1st one. Any fix?
My 2012 crv used to have this problem rattling sound in the morning start until I switched oil and make sure engine oil is always in full line and change it every 4k-5k. No rattling sound anymore
I have a 2012 model and do to the noise I ended spending 28hundred to fixing the noise on my local Honda dealer, I still super happy whit my cr-v never broken and I think is fine spend some money to keep it running smoot.
I had ratting problem plus transmition vibration. By changing oil in transmition vibration fixed but now i have high fuel consumption. Somebody has this problem with crv 2014.
What oil brand did you use?
I do not know. I've had many Honda crv's, none of them have ever had any problems. Apart from oil changes and brakes, nothing has ever failed. If the owner pays attention to the car, then there shouldn't be much trouble.
Do the same video on a 2015 -2021 charger all models 👍🏾 keep up the good work
I’ll look into it 🙏 thank you!
2016 crv about 86k miles with all regular maintenance with no problems at all
The tailgate button? The latch is circled in the video. Is it the button or the latch? What is it that won’t function and is there a solution. Thanks.
Thx Forest
My 2013 does have a transmission filter looks like a fuel filter on the return line right under air filter housing on top of trans there’s a 10 mm bolt holding it and 2 hoses with clamps
Yes, below the air box
I changed the oil in both diffs and the auto gearbox. Honda recommend the auto gearbox change but it doesn’t come with the normal servicing schedule, I think that’s the reason it gets missed.
Another question. Is there a recommended front rotor that is less prone to warping. I’ve never seen this in Gen1,2,3 ever. Even when worn to a knub. What in the heck did Honda change to create this problem? My Excursion has this all the time but it’s a truck, still irritating though.
I got this car, really low mileage for now, barely 40,000 and in 2 years it will be a decade old... in all that time, I managed to change the transmission and 4wd differential oil for about 3 to 4 times i forgot... since my car is low mileage, most of the maintenance I do it by time instead...
my oil changes used to be every 6 months with the honda semi synthetic oil... changed to mobil 1 advanced fulll synthetic and 15,000 miles purolator filter, now i do the change once per year instead...
i guess that starting this year, i will change trans and differential oil every 3 to 4 years maximum, flush the brake fluid in about the same time too. the coolant i dont know if i should wait a little bit longer, mine hasnt been changed yet.
the car runs perfect i guess, but like you said in the video, it has a bit rough shifts from 1 to 2, sometimes to 3 , but it isnt that bad honestly, i am intending to keep this car for 10 more years, its a great car.
i have a 2012 crv with 140k miles on it and none of these problems happened to me it seems a good car for me
Did you buy it new and if so, have you replaced the timing belt and water pump on it yet?
Thanks
2012 CRV dose not have timing belt or CVT transmission. The 2015 & newer has both of those.
My Bro has a 2014 CRV with no problems.
So which year of CRV would you recommend?
Also is CRV better then Acura RDX ?
We bought our 2013 CRV new and itwill be 10 years old in March. It has just shy of 84000 miles. I have owned Hondas since 1979, e.g. Civics, Accords, Ridgeline. We have had to have the heater core flushed out due to apparent slag from their casting process; $800+, transmission jutter at speeds between 25 to 30 mph caused by slipping between 2nd and 3rd gear which requires us now to have transmission fluid changed out every 30,000 miles and an additive, "instant shudder" added to increase "lubricity", had to have an alignment camber kit replaced in rear, almost $500..this was done by a trusted alignment shop. They said this is a common problem with CRV. I change my own oil, use Honda filter at 50% oil usage; 3800 - 4500 miles. I replaced our truck with a 2022 Mazda CX5. Didn't even consider a Honda nor will we when we replace the CRV in the future. My wife drove the CRV but not anymore..we both love the CX5.
That transmission judder is very anoying. And I should say even dealers dont know shit how to fix it. I fixed mine by a 3x drain and refill and using dw1 and amsoil transmission oil 50-50. didnt happen again for at least 10k miles so far
I have a 2016 honda crv with 86,000 miles on it, and I had to replace Valve cover gaskets and replace the lower ball joints
I have a 2016 crv with 95000 miles. Haven’t done a single repair so far and I abuse the thing everyday.
yours is the facelifted version with CVT transmission, make sure to change that oil frequently...
Drain and fill transmission fluid. I had it done at dealer for less than $100. Was fine before change but shifting was noticibly smoother, particularly when downshifting. Cheap peace of mind
The rattling is actually a small spring inside the actuator… easily replaced
Tengo una 2016 y jamas me falla es lo mejor que Etenido claro con un buen mantenimiento
Eso mismo es lo que yo digo y la transmisión si tiene un filtro pequeño el dijo que no, y la transmisión se llama fluido no aceite
Eso mismo pienso yo
Honda’s will always look after you as long as you look after them.
I did experience some shifting issue with CVT transmission, but after changed the transmission fluid, it feels much better though. I think the reason is cause by the worker who changed my tire did a non stop gear shifting from D to R and R to D while moving my car.
the car should be at complete stop before shifting, lol.
@@neometalx9 Yes, should never do that to a CVT transmission. It should always be completely stopped before shifting.
@@Iennal to no transmission it should be done honestly, but I've seen young people do it all the time because they feel more like racers that way
no wonder i got shaken so much when my mom drove me to school
Thanks. 2016 CRV w/ 40K miles....very reliable....just changed battery. I think I'll have the CVT oil changed soon. Average cost $$$ ?
I have a 2016 CRV Touring it has been great no problems. Regular oil changes and it seems to be sensitive to a slightly dirty air filter, it will run a little rough at an idle. Change the filter and it’s back to running great again. The only thing I noticed right after buying it new, the exhaust pipe ware it goes over the rear axel it looks like they took a hammer to it to make the bend. This can’t help the gas millage, so I took it in to the dealership and to my surprise all of them were like that. I told them I thought I would replace the exhaust tube from the muffler back, but they told me that would void the warranty. Not sure if that was true or not, I didn’t want to take the chance so I have lived with it till now. It just went out of warranty so I would like to change that out. Has anyone else noticed this or fixed it? I would think the restriction would not help the gas milage.
I just did a whole timing chain vtc and tensioner with guides on mine I’ve owned it since newi have 217,000 miles on it plan to get 1 million miles out of it
How much did the repairs cost?
Timing chain and tensioner with the hardware was about 500 plus oil and gasket maker sealer I used the grey stuff I use on my diesel trucks
If you replace vtc that’s extra
So about $700 for a shop, including labor...
@@jimsmallish4013 dealer will charge about 2000 with parts and all
The 2016 CRV certainly does have a transmission fluid filter.
What he is tryin to say is don't get the 1st or 2nd yrs of any generation. As yrs past Honda finds way to improve these inconveniences. There are always recalls on the first years models. You're better of with a 2015 or 2016 models
What do you think about 2014s since they did make sizable changes in the 15s and 16s?
Failed driver/passenger door unlock sensors, and rear seat latches seems to be a common issue in Gen 4s too.
I notice that with my driver door
When I start my 2015 CRV I will wait for 3-5 seconds before I crank the starter or engine ,,,no unusual noise inside the engine
Have a 2015 with about 20k miles on it, the car vibrates heavily during idle. Honda does have a fix but no recall so they will make you pay, gonna see if my mechanic can do it for me within the next few weeks.
They do have tsb bulletin were they have to replace it without you paying
I have the 2014 CRV diesel 2.2ltr luxury model. The gearbox vibration only happens when I am accelerating at low speeds. It feels like I am driving on a cattle grid. The vibrations stops, when I take my foot off the gas.
I’ve experienced the same issue, changing all the oil transmission boxes cured the problem.
@@lewiswilliamson5996 Do you mean the front and rear diffs, or the auto transmission?
Link to Chrisfix video please ?
The transmission does have a filter in the 2012-14 models behind the air filter box
Correct, but the dealership told me that they rarely replace them, as it's been found to be unneccessary. I tried to replace mine anyway, and found it to be a bear to do (mainly the last step of removing the bottom hose), so just put it all back together and returned the filter.
This doesn’t apply to Britain we have our own Honda factory and our Honda CR-V 2.2 turbo diesel AWD has a 6 speed manual transmission option if you get a sport cat instead of DPF and a remap done 200bhp fun and 40mpg In town driving
Sounds amazing!
Which year model is without DPF?
@@The_Touring_Jedi any diesel Honda vehicle up to around 2005-2006 diesel will have no DPF , on Hondas and most other diesel vehicle DPF was mandatory after that hope this helps , dpf is not really a big issue as long as it’s serviced or cleaned out once or just blast it down the motorway in a lower gear using a cleaning detergent in the tank
Can you tell me please I have 2013 honda crv ex awd and I have problem vibration noise in dashboard by speedometer cluster when I drive can you please help me how to fix and what is it...
Did you fix it already? Coz same prob with my 2013 crv awd
My 2013 crv shudders a lot around 30mph but it shifts generally fine, and sometimes it rattles when I cold start but not nearly as bad as it was in this video, any suggestions on my tranny? Should I try to get it fixed? Can it be fixed?
I've read others say to change the tranny oil every 30,000 miles. One person changed trans oil ever 4th oil change. There's grit getting into the trans. It's coming from a part up line. Keep reading. You'll find the comment on one of the 4th gen crv videos.
I had the shudder on my 2014 automatic and did a tranny flush then new fluid. Shudder went away. There’s lots of people out there that have done the same thing.
I just bought a 2013 and I definitely feel that rough gear change around 2nd and 3rd gear.
auto or manual transmission ?
Try to change the transmission fluid and filter to see if it fixes the problem.
@@Iennal the guy in the video says it has no filter... last time i had it change i brought the fluids but they did not ask me for filter, i will ask next time i go to the shop if the 2013 one has filters.... mine is exactly 2013, non facelift version, uses a regular automatic transmission, not the CVT that comes with the facelifted 4th gen CRV.
Gen2&3s had auxiliary filters. No idea why gen4 doesn’t. Possibly can be added by an experienced shop. Or frequent fluid jobs but that filter, as long as it is replaced with every other fluid job does the job for gen2,3.
Trans filter is under the air box..it's in a hard to reach area. honda part # 25430-r5l-003
Got a 2012 crv. The rattling start is definitely a thing. No major major issues. But the car is getting louder amd wonkier at 140k miles
I would get ready to get the job done. Save up for some tools or a mechanic bill. The car is worth fixing 100%
I ignored the rattling and eventually the engine blew up
@@blahblahblah517 I never heard anyone had that issue I have a 2014 crv with 97k with that noise no major issue
Try Amsoil Signature Series oil (and a high quality filter), I bet the rattle will vanish.
I got a 2014 honda crv and I noticed a noise when changing gears ⚙ I hope it doesn't broke down on me
Just change transmission fluid and put synthetic engine oil. Your car will outlive you. That's the problem with Hondas ...they are joyful boring and they last
2015 CRV starter failed at 65,000 miles. Replace using honda shop procedures, removing front exhaust, not youtube videos for small hands. Change the oil at 40-50% and differential and transmission fluids every 30-40K and you should be OK.
My 2014 FWD (35K miles) start vibrating above 65 mph like I have unbalanced tires. Tried everything, from getting new tires, balancing them more than once. Honda dealership did everything they can think of. Still vibrating?
Its normal
Look at your front half shafts, had this problem on a gen 2. Replaced and was smooth as silk. Not cheap if done at dealer though
@@familymueller7620 I am also very suspicious of the drive shafts. But most likely will be selling the car in a month. Will leave it for the next owner.
Nice cars
I agree
@@AutoMotivate Do the 6th gen accord
Literally the 2012 to 2014 came with external transmission filters that are serviceable 😂
Would you buy a 2014 C-RV that has 202,000 Km ? Could I expect expensive problems?
I have a 2014 with 203,000 kms and it’s amazing. Starting to get a faint VTC rattle noise when cold starting but I live in northern Ontario and it’s -28°c.
They’re great cars and you’ll have very minimal, if no issues for a very long time.
So the 3rd Gen should be a quite a ride and reliable. Also the 3rd Gen AWD works better then 4th Gen.
Yeah right lmao
This is only the 2.4 engines
Are you talking about your CRV problem or somebody else’s? You are the only one have the engine problem noise. You need to disclose how many percentage of CRV has this problem or it just yours
The problem exists. If there was a stat on this, it would not be accurate.
Just an issues you should be aware of. I scrolled down the comments for one second and saw three comments stating they had the issue.
This a BS model and car I own one and the transmission switching to eco status and that shit gives out after 50k miles I got it out the lot and the transmission gave out after 5 months..with warranty..I took it to get it fixed and it’s been over a month and they haven’t gave it back yet
Which year?
I never use the eco mode. What year is yours?
What year?
Never use eco
Bullshit, you need to do a good maintenance, 2016 crv still in excellent shape
What happens when people do not maintain their vehicles?
When someone buys a car off of the lot, the dealer does not walk you through every step to maintain the vehicle. Why? So the owner can take it back to the dealer and get it fixed at a crazy price. Because of that, majority people do not know how to maintain their cars.
@@AutoMotivate It's called read the owners manual. Service intervals are not a suggestion.
Have been working on and building vehicles for 4 decades.
If you do not adhere to the service recommendations any issues are on the owner.
But hey, it is always the vehicle smfh.
@@rivercityrambler7751
Someone who works on and builds cars you should know already that certain cars are more prone to certain issues, especially if those maintenance intervals were not met. Guess what? Most cars do not come with a full history report of repairs. Someone looking to buy this car should definitely look over all the POTENTIAL issues it may have. What am I missing?
@@AutoMotivate while you make a valid point that is a risk the buyer accepts if they buy a vehicle that does not include full service records so I am missing your point here.
@@rivercityrambler7751 I create these videos as a buyers guide. If I were to guy buy a 2002 Jeep Cherokee, what are the most common issues I should look for to avoid major headaches.
That is all.
Not good. Buy Toyota.