Overview & Reviews

Other than a new seatbelt reminder there are no significant changes for 2004.

• Highly versatile and roomy interior, stable handling, comfortable ride, high crash test scores.

• Limited off-road ability.

User Reviews:

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  Evil A/Cs - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By Shawnzee - March 19 - 11:22 am

  I bought my 2004 CR-V new and took delivery in Nov. 03. Basically a good car but not a great one. The well known A/C problem became a problem for me in the 90,000 mile range in August. I live in Connecticut and we dont use A/C much but in August you really need it. The repair was $1500 and Honda covered $900 of it as good faith. At about 105,000 the throttle body went and I shelled out $1000 for that repair. Based on the dealers absolute confusion on what was wrong I dont think this was a common occurrence for the CR-V. The sun visor broke off in my hand and cost $100 to replace. The drivers seat belt broke but was covered under the lifetime guarantee on seat belts.

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  65k miles and Im still lovin it! - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By Jack - March 1 - 2:17 pm

  Im reading that people have had issues with their A/C but mine works as good now as it did when I first bought it. The engine still purrs and the transmission is as smooth as silk. I put a heavy-duty hitch on it and haul approx. 1700lbs on occasion without any hesitation from the engine. Routine maintenance, good mpg and decent fit and finish continues to make my CR-V a winner for me. Just to add, mine was assembled in England and the engine/transmission were manufactured in Japan. Maybe this makes a difference.

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  Great design, terrible gas mileage - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By Santa Barbara - December 29 - 4:48 pm

  Love the car for its utility and versatility. it can carry three mountain bikes in the back and is great for our big dog. But the low gas mileage shocked us - 15 mpg for largely suburban driving (school runs, errands etc.) Has done really well off road when weve needed it to, and handled very well in snow and ice, with and without chains. The super expensive ($500) oxygen sensor went out just after the warranty expired and that was a disappointment.

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  Honda CR-V rate 8 out of 10 - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By art_card - December 9 - 2:00 am

  I bought my honda crv ex AWD 1 month ago, and its not so great as other reviews, Pros: great engine, fun to drive, Cons: bad windshield with distortions on the right side, bad off road capabilities, bad gear shift handle on the way of radio, bad seats very tight.

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  Never another Honda - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By John Grogard - December 5 - 7:44 pm

  Gas mileage much lower than what I was originally told, too frequent on the fill ups. Acceleration weak but tolerable, car runs smooth. Speakers make a buzzing sound. Car jack difficult to crank, panel that holds jack regularly opens and jack slides out. At 62,000 miles radiator, engine heads and all radiator hoses all broke at once just months after the full 60,000 mile service overhaul.

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  Almost 4 yrs later and going strong. - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By michelleinmo - September 17 - 8:23 am

  Have leased this vehicle for nearly 4 yrs now and its been pretty good! No mechanical issues or anything and at 42K miles its still going strong. We are upgrading to a new 2009 Pilot and Ill miss the zippiness of my CR- V! What I wont miss is the discomfort of the drivers seat. I cant get any lumbar support and the seats just seem small. My son sits in his car seat forward facing in the back passenger side and therefore the passenger seat needs to be nearly all the way forward in the front, total pain. Love all the cargo space!

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  Less than thrilled - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By Artman - August 30 - 11:33 am

  Today is my CR-Vs 4th birthday and I have noticed fading paint, rock chips on the nose that have started to rust, and scratches all over the car. This alone will bring my resale value down at least $2000. I will take the vehicle into Honda but Im sure they will not take care of it. I would recommend not buying the midnight blue pearl color. Better yet buy a Toyota.

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  Loyal Honda Owner - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By msln - August 27 - 8:57 am

  Bought new in 04. At 71,000 miles, the A/C compressor blew, contaminating the whole system. Estimates cost anywhere from $1800-3000 to fix.

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  Shame on American Honda ! - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By formerhondafan - August 9 - 6:02 am

  As a huge Honda fan and owner for the last 15 years, I was thrilled when I bought my 04 CR-V. Sadly, that excitement only lasted as long as the warranty. 2000 miles past the warranty it just stopped running. Took it took the dealer and they said it was a "sensor" and it cost me $280! But as frustrating as that was, it pales to what just happened to me. Just like all the other CR-V owners out there, my AC compressor blew up, and American Honda just snubbed their nose at me like they have every other owner. Shame on you Honda! Fortunately, my dealership helped me out with the whopping $3,000 bill, but Honda is doing nothing to help its loyal fans. As a result, I am selling all of mine!

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  Dependable Car but short-lived AC - 2004 Honda CR-V
  By Yam - August 4 - 12:12 am

  I have my CR-V now for almost 4 years and Im happy with it. But just 3 days ago, the AC system gave up at 49,000 miles. Mechanic told me to take it to the dealership because hed seen at least 4 Hondas with the same problem. The dealership, after contacting Honda, decided to charge me just $160 to change the whole AC system as they realized that this thing has been becoming too common for 3 to 4 yr. old CR-Vs. If ever your CR-V AC gives up on you, contact the dealership before shelling out thousands of dollars at private auto shops. Big chance they will cover it for you even if your car is passed the warranty period.