Childhood diseases Honda CR-V of the third generation (2007 - 2010, restyling 2010 - 2012).

Honda SRV 3 - produced at factories: Japan, United Kingdom, USA and Mexico. Cars assembled in England were imported to our country. 2008 - official sales started in Russia. Compared to its predecessor, the new generation is "swollen", the fifth door has turned into a massive trunk lid, and the interior has finally become pleasing to the eye.

In the Russian Federation, two gasoline engines were officially sold: 2.0 l (150 hp, acceleration to 100 km / h - 12 seconds, average fuel consumption - 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers), 2.4 l (166 hp, up to the first hundred for 10 sec, mixed consumption per 100 km - 9.5 liters). There was also a turbo - diesel 2.2 l (140 hp), offered only for Europe.

There are also two transmissions - a five-band torque converter and a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Of the features: the variable valve timing system - VTEC (at low revs - fuel economy, medium revs - maximum torque, at high - maximum power), ground clearance - 185 mm (which is not enough for our conditions), four-wheel drive is implemented through a clutch (triggered when the front wheels slip and is disabled at a speed of more than 40 km / h), the rear seats are longitudinally adjustable and allow you to adjust the backrest tilt, 4 safety stars - Euro Ncup.

In the basic configuration: 6 airbags, ABS, exchange rate stability system, four el. windows, air conditioning, el. adjustable heated mirrors, alloy wheels, on-board computer, heated seats.

In the maximum configuration will be added: panoramic roof, 2-zone climate control, xenon headlights, Bluetooth multimedia MP3 / AUX / USB with navigation, cruise control, electric folding mirrors, leather interior, el. front seat adjustment, light and rain sensor, parking sensors, keyless entry, rear view camera.

Sores Honda CR-V III or what to look for when buying a used one.

Sores	Solutions
Suspension
knock (dull) steering rack (on small irregularities)	replacement of rail bushings
rear springs sag	installation of spacers or reinforced springs and rear adjustable levers
front shock absorbers often break	put anthers (Balakovo) from 2110, "go" longer than the original
Engine
often the air conditioner does not work	start by replacing the relay (in the fuse box) of the air conditioner clutch control, if it does not help, adjust the pulley clearance in the clutch or replace the pulley bearing
engine knock on "cold"	there are no hydraulic lifters in the engines - valve adjustment every 40,000 km
Exhaust camshaft cams "crumbling" (depletion) 2.4	replacement of the camshaft (or restoration) to prevent illness - check the "cams" with each valve adjustment, change the oil with a viscosity of 0w20 every 8000 km
when opening the tailgate (in rainy weather) - water flows from it	installation of a seal - 68111 SWW ZS00 (installed under warranty), an alternative option - a Gazelle windshield seal
creak of the driver's door	grease the door lock with silicone
Transmission
hum (vibration) when reversing with inverted wheels - clogging of the gearbox	flushing the gearbox, changing the oil every 30,000 km
Electrician
"Grinding" of the starter (at subzero temperatures)	cleaning and lubrication
"Squeak" of parking sensors (optional) - paint swells around the sensor, oxide	clean, paint, coat the plugs with conductive grease or install NOT the original
headlights become cloudy, inside (exclusively with halogen lamps)	disassemble, clean with alcohol, polish if necessary
the rod of the headlight range sensor is bursting	we restore the carburetor thrust for the "classics" with a repair kit or we are looking for disassembly, was
incorrect operation of the automatic transmission selector, contamination of the position sensor	disassembly and cleaning
Brake system
creaking and souring of brakes	cleaning and processing with "anti-creak" paste
cracking "skin"	alter

For some reason, Honda seemed to me even more reliable than Toyota. I was personally familiar only with the first generation of SRV (there was much more strength there). Toyota stands out in terms of reliability (simplicity of design, quality parts, increased fees). I will not say that I am very disappointed, but it could have been better. CR - V has not yet lost face as

The official premiere of the 3rd generation Honda CR-V crossover took place in the fall of 2006 at the Paris Motor Show, and at the beginning of next year it went on sale. In 2009, the Japanese company underwent a planned revision of the car, presenting the "fruit" of their labors in September at an exhibition in Frankfurt. During the renovation, the front and rear parts underwent minor changes, the interior was slightly transformed, the engines increased in power, and the configurations became richer. In this form, the SUV lasted on the conveyor until 2012, after which it acquired a follower.

The “third” Honda CR-V flaunts an aggressive and stylish design, and mostly it concerns the “front end” - a predatory “face” with mysterious optics, a “two-story” radiator grille and a powerful bumper. The dynamic look of the SUV is forged due to the original line of the side glazing with a spectacular "turn" in the area of ​​the C-pillar and large rims. As for the stern, it is somewhat discordant with the rest of the "body parts" because of its standard, not quite harmonious design inherent in station wagons.

In terms of overall dimensions, "SRV" of the 3rd generation is a representative of the class of compact crossovers: 4574 mm in length, 1820 mm in width and 1675 mm in height. The distance between the axles of the "Japanese" fits into 2620 mm, and its ground clearance in the stowed state is 185 mm.

The interior of the Japanese "off-road vehicle" looks nice, beautiful and modern, but the overall picture is somewhat spoiled by hard plastics in the front panel trim. The three-spoke multifunctional steering wheel is neat in appearance and convenient in practice, and the dashboard is represented by an arrow speedometer and a tachometer, between which there is a "board" of the trip computer. The center console is arranged in an original way, and it is not overloaded with unnecessary systems - a multimedia complex (radio tape recorder or color display) and an air conditioning unit with a pair of large "washers" and buttons.

The front seats of the "third" Honda CR-V are endowed with developed support on the sides, but they do not provoke an active ride. The three-seater sofa in the back moves back and forth and has a tilt-adjustable backrest, and the amount of space is sufficient for three adult riders.

In the standard state, the size of the luggage compartment in the car is 442 liters, and with the backrests of the second row of seats folded down - 955 liters. True, a flat floor does not come out. Underground "hides" a compact spare wheel and the necessary set of tools.

Specifications. On the Russian market, the third generation CR-V was offered with two types of gasoline power plants:

• The engine compartment of the basic version of the crossover is occupied by an atmospheric "four" with distributed injection and a 16-valve gas distribution mechanism. With a displacement of 2.0 liters, it generates 150 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 192 Nm of torque at 4200 rpm.
• The "top" variant is a 2.4-liter engine with four "pots" located in a row, distributed fuel supply and a 16-valve timing. Its maximum output of 166 "horses" is achieved at 5800 rpm, and the upper thrust threshold of 220 Nm falls at 4200 rpm.

Each of the engines is combined with an automatic transmission for five gears, and the "junior" - also with a 5-speed "mechanics".

Regardless of the version, the "third Honda SRV" is equipped with a proprietary all-wheel drive technology Real Time 4WD. In standard driving modes, the entire torque reserve is supplied to the wheels of the front axle, but in case of slippage, the rear wheels are activated by means of a hydraulically controlled multi-plate clutch, to which up to 50% of the traction is distributed.

Japanese SUV of the third generation has good characteristics of dynamics, speed and fuel efficiency. From standstill to 100 km / h CR-V accelerates in 10.2-12.2 seconds, its peak capacity is 177-190 km / h, and fuel consumption in mixed mode varies from 8.2 to 9.5 liters.

• In other markets, the car was also available with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel, producing, depending on the version, 140-150 horsepower and 340-350 Nm of maximum thrust, as well as a mono-drive version.

At the heart of the third generation Honda CR-V is a front-wheel drive platform with an independent running gear "in a circle" - MacPherson struts on the front axle and a multi-link structure on the rear axle, in both cases a stabilizer bar is mounted. The rack and pinion steering system "flaunts" the hydraulic booster. Each of the four wheels of the crossover is equipped with disc brakes, and on the front wheels they are also ventilated.

The family SUV from the Land of the Rising Sun is distinguished by its sporty character along with a comfortable interior, a spacious cargo compartment, efficient engines and refined handling.
But it also has negative sides - hard plastics in the interior decoration, not the best-in-class sound insulation, modest ground clearance for a crossover and insufficient cross-country ability.

Prices. In 2015, the “third SRV” can be purchased on the secondary market of Russia at an average price of 800,000 to 1,200,000 rubles.

Honda has always had its own special path and its own vision of the basic principles of model development. But the story of their crossover CR-V at times 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! Let's make the third generation even more "minivan", and forget about cross-country ability altogether! Why do you need this all-wheel drive? Well, if you want - order it, anyway, if at least one front wheel skips, the rear ones will not 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 car owners do not like it. And at the same time, you read the list of not the rarest problems, and it seems that everything, Honda "merged", did something ...

The third generation of the RE model received mixed reviews. On the one hand, there is clear recognition in the USA and good sales in Europe, and on the other, there is an equally obvious decline 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. There 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 has become better to steer, more space has been added in the cabin, and even something like sound insulation has been added.

There are three engines, as I already said: gasoline 2 liters and 2.4 liters and a 2.2-liter turbodiesel for stubborn Europeans who do not understand that Honda is primarily gasoline. All-wheel drive is required in almost all markets. Of course, it’s no use, but it helps to distance ourselves from other models and the soplatform Civi as well.

The Americans were offered only a new five-speed automatic transmission, the Europeans also relied on "mechanics" and even an older automatic "four-speed". But all the boxes here are of the traditional shaft scheme with the obligatory overrunning clutch of the first gear. In general, everything is as usual. Conservative enough by the standards of the brand, but very strange for those who did not own a Honda.

Body

Traditionally, Honda cars have been considered one of the finest painted Japanese cars. But if you wish, you can find something to find fault with.

Firstly, the thickness of the paintwork has become smaller, and its strength is no longer sufficient 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

price for original

15 550 rubles

Corrosion from the outside can be especially not looked for. Small bubbles can be seen only near the moldings in poorly flushed areas, for example, under the side mirrors, sometimes - near the plastic trim of the side doors or the rear door "hood", and even this is a rarity. If you remove the outer plastic and the trim of the rear door, then you can find a lot of interesting things. Unfortunately, there is nothing better than covering up especially problem areas out of sight, Honda has not come up with. In our climate and on our muddy roads, this decision will come back to haunt soon enough. A few more years - and pre-styling cars with visible corrosion will appear 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 zones, raise the "jabot" of the overhead niche (there is also clogged drainage), inspect the car from below, climb under the plastic sills, and especially into the area of ​​attachment of the "sickle" wheel arches.

Leaking boot seams are the rule rather than the exception. Moisture gets 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 is not surprising in such conditions. In fact, other seams in the lower part of the body also turn out to be not too tight. During production, they obviously saved on joint sealant or used suboptimal schemes for its application. But this is where such a misfortune as the almost complete lack of soundproofing of the car helps. A substantial part of the owners decide to eliminate this drawback by pasting the floors with a complete disassembly of the cabin. Usually, all related problems are eliminated.

In the photo: Honda CR-V "2006-09

The back door often shows signs of corrosion from the inside, even on those cars 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 at the end, which prevents water from pouring onto the back, is a good sign. The previous owner tried to improve the car at least a little. Abnormal anticorrosive on the bottom is also a good sign; without it, quite a lot of unpleasant small foci of corrosion are formed in the lower part of the car in places where the paintwork is damaged by stones. If it was not done earlier, then this thankless task will have to be done by you.

In general, in terms of corrosion resistance, the car is a confident average, 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 front left wheel housing. On the rear cover of the automatic transmission there is a gear selector, which is covered with a plastic cover from dirt from under the wheel. But the dirt insidiously gets under the cover and there it does its dirty deeds. The cover is aluminum, the wires are copper. If the cover was not removed, then the automatic transmission back cover slowly but surely corrodes. And since this is the lowest part of the automatic transmission, as a result, the transmission may be left without oil. And the repair price is rather big: a new cover costs 15 thousand rubles or more. TIG welding can help, or maybe ruin the part due to thermal deformation, here - how lucky the craftsman is.

A small surprise comes from the windshield. It does not overwrite here, but willingly accepts stones and often cracks.

The front optics of the CR -V are delicate. And it’s not so scary that the outer surface of the headlamp "wipes out" over time: this is an inevitable process and here it goes rather slowly. Worse, the reflector material does not withstand the thermal conditions of the headlight and peels off at a very good rate. It will be especially unpleasant for those who have "xenon" installed. Lamps and ignition units are more than reliable here, they are enough for five to six years of operation and a hundred or 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 is also going on, but along the way, the lamp connectors are still burning out. 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 replacement for regular ones.

In the photo: 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 are inadequately expensive. As a result, "collective farming" is flourishing here: thrifty car owners buy opelevskie rods of the PPU stabilizer, they are slightly modified by installing a remote bushing and o-la, it's done! But, as with 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. At CR-V, they are trying to solve the problem with new limiter sleeves or new limiters "from Lifan". Already with a mileage 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 begin to whistle at speed. New seals are expensive, like many Honda parts, and not available to everyone. But the need for invention is tricky: a silicone tube of a suitable diameter is pushed into the standard seal, 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 is clearly overdone.

In any case, the peeling coating of the door trims and armrests, the peeling paint on the door handles are already too much. These problems appear when the mileage is less than a hundred thousand kilometers. Fortunately, there are Chinese repair kits, or leather upholstery can be ordered from workshops.

The driver's seat is also not a testament to durability. If the driver is heavier than 80 kg, then it quickly disappears, leatherette cracks on the sides. The appearance of the driver's seat with runs of 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 (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 area. But, nevertheless, even here there is something to pay attention to. The generator voltage regulator should be changed regularly. He arbitrarily underestimates or overestimates the voltage of the onboard network. The consequences are typical: either undercharging and periodic problems with the start, with resetting adaptations due to a power surge, etc. or recharge. In this case, you will learn about rapidly dying batteries, lambda sensors, heated rear window and electronics "glitches". The headlights also get, but to replace the bulbs in the front optics, you need to remove the bumper ... However, the first lambda dies quite often even during normal operation of the generator. Just buy in reserve, on these motors she is at risk.

In the photo: Honda CR-V "2006-09

Headlight

price for original

34 381 rubles

The air conditioner clutch and the air conditioner turn-on relay here also fail more often than usual. There are no particular difficulties with the relay, but sometimes it can heat up and ruin the fuse box. You can buy a similar relay from a VAZ relatively inexpensively, and the original is not worth millions. But the clutch of the air conditioner is not well located, it quickly gets dirty, corrodes and slips. In summer, tapping on the muff is a secret ritual of the "servant drivers". 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 assembled for 35 thousand. In practice, an independent bulkhead helps a lot. It is enough to clean out the corrosion on the clutches, adjust the gap and remove the oiling, but such work is not particularly interesting for most services.

The driver's airbag is from Takata, so you have to change it. As part of a revocable company, they change it for free, and it's 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. And the sensor itself fails due to surface delamination. But if you do not start the aluminum corrosion process, then cleaning and re-painting will help.

This is where the list of regular CR-V problems ends, and occasional malfunctions are rare. And for the most part, the owners of this side of the car are absolutely satisfied.

Brakes, suspension and steering

The brake 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 disks 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 anther replacement. The reason for their fragility is also that for such large brakes, a more advanced circuit is already required than with a single cylinder and a floating caliper. Of course, our age-old dirt on the roads does not add longevity.

In the photo: Honda CR-V "2009-12

Front lower arm

price for original

17 939 rubles

There are no complaints about the operation of ABS, the disc resource is about 100-120 thousand kilometers. This run will take three or four sets of pads, with the rear ones usually wearing out earlier.

The suspension is quite reliable and, up to a mileage of 120-150 thousand kilometers, it usually does not require attention. Unless the sagging rear springs can upset even those who do not carry serious loads. Genuine parts are not cheap, but the choice of non-genuine parts is wide enough.

The quality of the components for the repair of the front arm is high, the ball joints are changed separately from the arm, 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 much for it.

In the photo: Honda CR-V "2006-09

Rear suspension arm, transverse

price for original

21 586 rubles

Only the shock absorbers were brought down, which after 60 thousand run noticeably lose in efficiency, and after a hundred they can even leak. But here there is practically no choice of the unoriginal, and the price, in any case, "bites". The poor design of the boot contributes a lot to the rapid wear of the shock absorber; it must be regularly checked and replaced if necessary. The boot from the VAZ 2108 is even slightly better than the original.

At the rear, after the "warranty" hundreds of mileage, the suspension begins to lose geometry, sometimes even replacing the complete levers does not help, but a careful study of wear can help in this case as well. Check the bushings and the condition of the bolts, pay attention to the condition of the subframe bushings and the C-pillar supports, and the adjustable levers can be dispensed with.

The steering is generally not a hassle. The rake may tap a little after a run of a hundred or fifteen hundred thousand, but there will be no obvious blows. The resource of the rods and tips is sufficient, the power steering pump is reliable. The rack 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 does not come to serious problems.

In the photo: Honda CR-V "2006-09

At first glance, compared to the second generation, everything just got better. But we will make the final conclusion only after we consider the features of CR-V motors and transmissions of this generation. Well, what if? ..

Honda SRV 3rd generation was released on November 13, 2006, the car was sold in Russia with 2.0 and 2.4 liter engines. The 3rd generation was produced until 2012.

The article provides an overview of the third generation Honda CR-V 2008, video test drive, technical characteristics, weak
locations, tips and maintenance intervals recommended by Honda Japan.

Honda SRV has never been positioned as an off-road vehicle, it has always been an off-road light vehicle - Light Cross-Country. With the release of the 3rd generation, the head of the European division of Honda said that when developing the SRV, the emphasis was on urban driving performance, they say, we taught the crossover to be controlled like a sedan or a hatchback.

Honda SRV 3rd generation

Usually, when releasing SUVs, marketers try to convince buyers of off-road qualities, but Honda went its own way. Indeed, the third generation SRV 2008 is driven like a sedan and not like a cheap sedan.
The Honda CR-V 3 cannot be called a light or dynamic car, but it does feel a certain composure and excitement in driving, and many automakers will envy the smoothness of the ride.

Outwardly, Honda SRV 2008 looks more like a city car than an SUV. The urban crossover in the third generation has got an elegant appearance, looking at the CR-V you don't even want to get it dirty on the road. The spare wheel on the back door disappeared, and it began to open upwards, not sideways.

In a word, owning a 3rd generation Honda SRV has become not only convenient and practical, but also prestigious.
The salon of the 3rd generation is one of the best in the class. Expensive, pleasant to the touch materials, functionality and pretty architecture of the torpedo make the driver and passengers feel comfortable.

Interior of Honda SRV 3

The seats are standard, sitting in them you feel at home, and in the top-end configuration the driver has eight electrically adjustable seats and a lumbar support.

The rear passengers were also not offended, the rear sofa is so comfortable that it lulls you on the go. The trunk is voluminous, for those who like to take with them everything that is horrible is the very thing.

Engines and transmissions, 4WD

The 3rd generation Honda SRV is equipped with 2 engines: a 2.0 liter R20A with a capacity of 150 horsepower and 192 Nm of torque and an engine from the previous generation 2.4 with the K24A index, with a capacity of 166 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque.

Honestly, Honda SRV 2008 with a 2-liter engine does not amaze with dynamics, in a word, a pensioner car, with a 2.4-liter unit is already more fun. For the European market, crossovers were equipped with a turbocharged diesel engine with a volume of 2.2 liters, with a capacity of 140 horsepower and 340 Nm of torque, the engine is no worse than gasoline atmospheric counterparts. We have only a few cars with this motor, they were brought in from Europe.

Both motors are reliable if properly maintained, fluids changed and valves adjusted on time. We will talk about servicing motors further in a separate chapter.

With a 2-liter engine, the 2008 CR-V was equipped with a manual and automatic transmission, the version with a 2.4-liter "heart" was equipped only with an "automatic". "Automatic" on a Honda 5-speed.


The 3rd generation was equipped with both front and all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive connected, called DPS (Dual Pump System) - a system with 2 pumps. As already clear, SRV's 4WD is based on two pumps, one pump is connected to the front wheels, the other to the rear wheels. When the front wheels slip, a difference appears in the operation of the pumps and one pump starts pumping more, thereby the torque begins to be transmitted to the rear wheels, when the balance of the rear and front wheels is equal, the system is turned off, all the moment is transmitted to the front wheels.

It is worth noting that DPS does not need electronic units, all its actions are based on mechanical work, this increases the reliability of the structure and speeds up the connection of the rear wheels, thereby saving fuel.

The system is reliable and works properly, if you change the fluid every 40,000 kilometers, only the original Honda DPSF-2 needs to be poured, more than one liter is needed for replacement.

Summing up, we can say that Honda SRV 3 generations from a simple, practical, reliable, has grown into a solid car that has retained the best qualities of the previous generation.

Specifications

Production date: 2006 -2012
Country of origin: Japan
Body: sedan, coupe (for North America)
Number of doors: 5
Number of seats: 5
Length: 4530 mm
Width: 1820 mm
Height: 1675 mm
Wheelbase: 2620 mm
Ground clearance: 185 mm
Tire size: 225/65 / R17
Drive: front and 4WD
Chassis: MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear
Gearbox: 6-speed manual gearbox and automatic 5-speed transmission
Fuel tank capacity: 58 liters
Luggage compartment volume: 556/955 liters
Weight: 1498 kilograms

Engine 2.4 liter K24A
Index: K24A
Volume: 2.4 liters
Number of cylinders: 4
Power: 166 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque: 220 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Fuel consumption per 100 km: 9.5 liters (combined)

Engine 2.0 liter K20A
Index: K20A
Volume: 2.0 liters
Number of cylinders: 4
Power: 150 HP @ 6200 rpm
Torque: 192 Nm @ 4200 rpm

Service intervals and tips are taken from Hondavodam.ru

Video test drive

Photo

Honda SRV 3rd generation

Interior Honda SRV 3 2008

Compact crossover Honda SRV of the third generation entered the market in 2007. In 2010, the Honda CR-V underwent a restyling.

Engines

The car was aggregated with gasoline atmospheric “fours” with a displacement of 2.0 liters (R20A / 150 hp) and 2.4 liters (K24Z4 / 166 hp). For the European SRV, a 2.2 CDTi diesel (140 hp) was also offered. In Russia, Honda SRV with a turbodiesel is very rare.

Gasoline engines have a timing chain drive. Some Honda CR-V 2007-2009 with a 2.4 liter engine with a mileage of more than 60-90 thousand km required replacing the extended chain. The owners were lucky to pay attention in time to changes in the sound of the engine and a decrease in thrust. They managed to get by with a little blood. The less attentive paid for the chain jump by a few teeth and the meeting of the valves with the pistons. To restore the engine outside the dealer service, it took about 30,000 rubles for spare parts and 12-13 thousand rubles for work.

Another unpleasant ailment in cars from 2.4 2007-2008 is the chipping of the exhaust camshaft cams. The defect was discovered when the cover was opened to adjust the valves on a mileage of 120-240 thousand km. The cost of a new camshaft is 30,000 rubles. It is worth noting that there are examples that have passed over 300,000 km without this defect.

The 2-liter unit has an incurable specific feature - an increase in vibration when the climate control is turned on. Also, on these motors there was a factory defect - a violation of technology when pressing in the valve guide of the third cylinder.

In their total mass, gasoline engines are quite reliable and do not cause any hassle. The motors are easy to start in cold weather and have a moderate appetite. According to the regulations, every 45,000 km, a valve clearance check is required. This procedure should not be neglected, since practice shows that valves on a pair of cylinders can already "bloom" during this period.

Honda CR-V III USA (2006-2009)

On machines over 4-5 years old, it is often necessary to replace oxygen sensors (λ-probe). The original sensor costs about 7-8 thousand rubles, the analog is cheaper. The catalyst "asks" for replacement after 150-200 thousand km. The original catalyst will cost 50,000 rubles, but you can save money by installing a "substitute".

Transmission

Gearboxes also show good reliability. The 2-liter engine can be equipped with a 6-speed "mechanics". The owners of such cars note an extraneous sound / knock when turning on the 1st and 2nd gears. These manifestations do not signal a box malfunction. In any case, the box continues to function without symptoms of deterioration of "well-being".

The five-speed automatic transmission, according to the maintenance regulations, requires an oil change with an external filter change every 45,000 km. Apparently, this is the secret of the "indestructibility" of the mechanical part of the box. But there are also weaknesses. These are the gear selector position sensor (RUB 2,500) and the second clutch pressure sensor (RUB 2,500). The malfunction is encountered on cars older than 4-5 years.

There are no serious problems with the all-wheel drive system. Unless with high mileage, sometimes it is necessary to change the crosspieces of the propeller shaft.

Honda CR-V III (2010-2012)

Undercarriage

After 40-60 thousand km, the anthers of the front shock absorber were often wiped. The cost of the anther is about 500 rubles. Shock absorbers will last more than 100-150 thousand km. The original depreciation strut costs about 10,000 rubles, an analogue - from 2,000 rubles. For crossovers with standard xenon light, it is not easy to choose an analogue instead of a rear shock absorber due to the design feature. The stand provides a mount for the clearance sensor.

For 3-4 years of operation of the Honda SRV, the rear springs sag noticeably. In most cases, dealers have replaced them under warranty. Honda supplied new heavy-duty springs. The cost of one spring is about 3-4 thousand rubles.

After 100-150 thousand km, when adjusting the wheel geometry, it often turns out that the camber of the rear wheels is out of tolerance - the wheels are "house". The problem is solved by installing the upper rear adjustable arm.

After 150-200 thousand km, the silent blocks of the front and rear levers are rented. The first to become unusable are the rear bushings of the front levers. The cost of the front levers is from 3,000 rubles, the rear - from 1,000 rubles. Silent blocks (from 500 rubles) can be replaced separately.

The steering rack can knock after 80-120 thousand km. The reason is the wear on the right bushing. It is diagnosed when twitching for the right steering rod. A new rail costs about 60 thousand rubles, a "used one" - about 20 thousand rubles. You can get rid of knocking by replacing the right bushing with an analog made on a lathe from caprolon. Repair of the rail will cost 12-15 thousand rubles.

After 80-120 thousand km, souring of the guide calipers is possible. The repair kit will cost 2.5-3.5 thousand rubles.

Honda CR-V III (2007-2009)

Body

On copies of 2007-2008, there are problems with the paintwork of the tailgate - small foci of corrosion appear. Dealers painted the door under warranty. Often, scuffs are found on the rear door seal, or a rubber lining "falls out" from under the chrome trim above the registration plate.

After 4-5 years of operation, the reflectors darken and the glass of the headlights turn yellow. The cost of the original block headlight is about 35,000 rubles, the analogue is about 10,000 rubles. Standard xenon takes care of 100-150 thousand km. The original lamp will cost 5-6 thousand rubles, an analog - about 1.5-2 thousand rubles. Many people complain about the unaesthetic "jitter" of the light spot of the dipped beam. Burning the contacts of the dipped beam lamps is an officially recognized drawback of the Honda CR-V.

If there are problems with the glass washer (fluid is supplied after 4-6 strokes), then it is necessary to replace the injector check valve. The cost of the valve is about 700 rubles.

In cars for the American market, there are occasional malfunctions of the central locking system. The malfunction is eliminated by replacing the actuator, which can be purchased in a well-known Chinese online store for 2,500 rubles.

Honda CR-V III (2007-2009)

After 4-5 years, standard parking radar sensors begin to fail. On the surface of the sensor, the coating swells and "oxides" are formed. You can bring it back to life by cleaning and painting the surface again. Sometimes the reason for the "glitches" of the sensors is the poor contact of the plug. In this case, the treatment of the junction of the contacts with a conductive grease will help. "Officials" ask about 5-6 thousand rubles for a new sensor.

Another of the recognized defects that manifests itself on the Honda SRV of the first two years of production is the inclusion of the electric drive of the left outside mirror when the ignition is turned on. Official services do not repair the drive, but replace the entire mirror.

Interior

The plastic interior of the Honda SRV 3 begins to creak over time. More often, "crickets" come to life with the arrival of frost. It is not uncommon for unpleasant sounds to appear in the rear of the vehicle. One of the reasons is the creak of body iron from the right rear of the car. To eliminate it, it is necessary to remove the plastic lining of the trunk and process the right side of the metal base of the body with a composition similar to WD-40, and in some places even “work” with a hammer.

Many people complain about the rattling of the front passenger seat headrest. Restyled versions distinguished themselves by the backlash of the driver's seat back. Sometimes the source of extraneous sounds in the cabin when driving through irregularities are door locks and outer door handles.

Honda CR-V III (2007-2009)

The leather on the steering wheel and gear selector knob is wiped off to 150-200 thousand km. On cars with manual transmission, over time, a creak appears when the clutch pedal is pressed. The source is the suspension bushing. Replacing it will help for a short time, a more effective way is to periodically treat the sleeve with a silicone-based compound.

Equipment

With a run of more than 60-100 thousand km, the air conditioner may stop turning on. There are several reasons. First, a blown compressor relay. The original one costs about 700-800 rubles. The standard relay can be replaced with a four-pin relay from Kalina / Priora for 60 rubles. Another reason is the increased clearance between the pulley and the clutch of the air conditioning compressor and the impossibility of "pulling". The problem is solved by grinding the adjusting washer to reduce the clearance between the pulley and the clutch. Another reason for not turning on the air conditioner is the failure of the electromagnetic clutch. Official services for the coupling together with the replacement ask for about 12-18 thousand rubles. On unofficial services, you will need about 6-9 thousand rubles.

Some owners are faced with intermittent lighting of the SRS malfunction indicator. The disease is typical for cars of the first years of production. It's all about the SRS block. A new block is available for 30,000 rubles, and a used one - for 10,000 rubles. A number of cars of the first years of production came under recall for replacing the gas generator of the driver's and front passenger's airbags.

After 100-200 thousand km, the voltage regulator or the diode bridge of the generator may fail. Both parts cost over 1,000 rubles. Sometimes the starter also fails, but sometimes it is enough to replace the starter relay (from 800 rubles).

Conclusion

In conclusion, I would like to add that possible malfunctions in the overwhelming majority of cases appear on the Honda SRV 2007-2008 model year. On younger crossovers, they hardly appear. After restyling, the Honda CR-V got rid of most of the sores and weaknesses.