Children's illnesses Honda CR-V of the third generation (2007 - 2010, restyling 2010 - 2012).
Honda SRV 3 - produced in factories: Japan, the United Kingdom, the USA and Mexico. Cars assembled in England were imported into 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 in 10 sec, combined 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-range torque converter and a 6-speed manual.
Of the features: a 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), all-wheel drive is implemented through a clutch (it works when the front wheels slip and turns off at a speed of more than 40 km / h), the rear seats are longitudinally adjustable and allow you to adjust the backrest, 4th safety stars - Euro Ncup.
In the basic configuration: 6 airbags, ABS, stability control system, four el. window regulator, air conditioning, el. adjustable mirrors with heating, alloy wheels, on-board computer, heated seats.
The maximum configuration will add: a panoramic roof, 2-zone climate control, xenon headlights, Bluetooth multimedia MP3 / AUX / USB with navigation, cruise control, electric folding mirrors, leather interior, el. adjustable front seats, light and rain sensor, parking sensors, keyless entry, rear view camera.
Honda CR-V III sores or what to look for when buying a used one.
| sores | Solutions |
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Suspension |
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| knock (deaf) steering rack (on small irregularities) | rack bushing replacement |
| sagging rear springs | installation of spacers or reinforced springs and rear adjustable arms |
| front shock absorber boots often torn | put anthers (Balakovo) from 2110, "go" longer than the original |
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Engine |
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| often the air conditioner does not work | start by replacing the relay (in the fuse box) for controlling the air conditioning clutch, if it doesn’t help, adjust the pulley clearance in the clutch or replace the pulley bearing |
| engine knock on cold | engines do not have hydraulic lifters - valve adjustment every 40,000 km |
| “crumble” (development) cams of the exhaust camshaft 2.4 | camshaft replacement (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 out of it | sealant installation - 68111 SWW ZS00 (installed under warranty), alternative option - Gazelle windshield sealant |
| driver's door creak | grease the door lock with silicone |
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Transmission |
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| hum (vibration) when reversing with the wheels turned out - clogging of the gearbox | gearbox flushing, oil change every 30,000 km |
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Electrician |
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| "grinding" starter (at sub-zero temperatures) | cleaning and lubrication |
| “squeak” of parking sensors (arbitrarily) - paint swells around the sensor, oxide | clean, paint, treat plugs with conductive grease or install NOT original |
| headlights become cloudy, inside (only with halogen lamps) | disassemble, clean with alcohol, polish if necessary |
| the headlight range sensor rod is broken | we restore the carburetor thrust for the “classics” with a repair kit or we are looking for disassembly, it was |
| incorrect operation of the automatic transmission selector, contamination of the position sensor | disassembly and cleaning |
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Brake system |
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| screeching and squeaky brakes | cleaning and processing with "anti-creak" paste |
| cracking "skin" | alter |
For some reason, Honda seemed to me even more reliable than Toyota. I personally knew only the first generation of the SRV (there was much more strength there). Toyota stands apart in terms of reliability (simplicity of design, quality parts, increased charging). I can't say I'm disappointed, but it could have been better. CR-V hasn't lost face yet
Mid-size Japanese crossover Honda CR-V III appeared on the market in 2007. Three years later, this model was restyled. The crossover was supplied with petrol engines of 2.0 (R20A2) and 2.4 (K24Z1) liters, with a capacity of 150 and 166 hp. respectively. A diesel model with a volume of 2.2 (N22A2) liters and a power of 140 hp was also produced for the European market. The diesel version was not officially supplied to the Russian market.
Gasoline engines were equipped with a timing chain drive. Almost all owners of a two-liter engine note a strange incurable feature - when the climate control is on, excessive engine vibration appears. Even on this version (2.0), a factory defect was noted: the valve guide of the third cylinder was “crookedly” pressed.
Characteristics of Honda Cr-V engines of the third generation.
In general, Honda TsRV 3 gasoline engines are very reliable and will not cause trouble to their owner. These engine start without problems in cold weather, and also show low fuel consumption (less than 12 liters per 100 km).
It is worth remembering that the regulations provide for valve adjustment at a range of 40-50 thousand. We do not recommend skipping this process.
After 4-5 years of operation, the car will require the owner to replace the lambda probe. As for the catalyst, in practice, its replacement is required after 150 thousand kilometers. Due to the high cost of the native catalyst, very often car owners install a "trick".
The gearboxes of this car are very reliable and will not give you trouble with proper maintenance. The only thing that the six-speed mechanics makes extraneous noise when you turn on the first and second gear. But that doesn't mean it's defective. Just a design feature.
A five-speed automatic transmission requires maintenance every 50 thousand kilometers (oil + filter). Of its weak points, two sensors can be noted, which sometimes require replacement: selector position and clutch pressure for second gear. But so far, these breakdowns have been noted only on machines older than five years.
For 4-5 years of operation of this car, the rear springs decently sag. For subsequent installation in the spare parts market, you can find their reinforced version.
Shock absorbers fail closer to 100 thousand km. run. When choosing a replacement for a car equipped with xenon headlights, pay attention to the presence of a clearance sensor mount on the shock absorber. After 50 thousand kilometers, start periodically inspecting the anthers of the front shock absorbers, there are frequent cases of wiping them on such a run. If in doubt, replace them.
Closer to 150,000 miles, it often becomes impossible to camber the rear wheels. In this case, it is necessary to change the rear upper arm (you will have to install an adjustable one).
A knock in the steering rack may appear closer to a hundred thousand km. This makes itself felt tie rod bushing. It is treated by replacing it with caprolon.
On the first TsRV models (07-08 years of release), there may be problems with the fifth door paintwork in the form of rusty “bugs” that have appeared. This problem was fixed under warranty at the dealership.
By the fifth year of life, many CRVs had darkened headlight reflectors. The only fix is to replace the headlights. Moreover, in our experience, Taiwanese headlights shine no worse than the original ones. It is worth adding that the small jitter of the dipped beam light beam is a drawback officially recognized by Honda. If your car has begun to wash badly on the windshield, take care of replacing the injector check valve, since it is inexpensive.
Closer to five years of operation, parking sensors often “bugged out”. The problem is often that the paint on the sensor is swollen and its surface has oxidized. It is treated by cleaning the surface and re-self-painting.
Another defect officially recognized by Honda in the models of the first years of production is the spontaneous activation of the electric drive of the left mirror at the moment the ignition is turned on. The dealer replaced the mirror assembly under warranty.
The plastic interior coating can begin to creak over the years. This becomes most noticeable in cold weather in the rear right side of the cabin. It creaks body iron. To eliminate, remove the trim in the trunk on the right and cover this part of the body with a greasy composition. Sometimes you even have to use a hammer (if processing did not help).
More sounds in the cabin can be made by: the headrest of the passenger front seat, backlash on the driver's seat, door locks and lining of the outer door handles.
The leather covering of the steering wheel and gearshift lever is quite high quality, and easily withstands more than 150,000 mileage without noticeable signs of abrasions.
Problems in the operation of the air conditioner may occur closer to a hundred thousand km. Either the compressor relay or the electromagnetic clutch burns out. By the way, the clutch can be rewound and it will cost several times cheaper than buying a new one.
If we talk about driving performance and suspension survivability, then the 3rd generation TsRV has everything in order with this. The car holds the road perfectly, the suspension perfectly fulfills all the bumps. The stiffness of the suspension can be assessed as having a golden mean between comfort and handling. When cornering, body roll is minimal, the steering wheel clearly executes all commands for maneuvering. The suspension has an excellent durability resource. Up to 100 thousand km. You will have to replace the stabilizer bushings a couple of times - all other parts are reliable up to 120-150 thousand km.
After reading the article, the reader will most likely have a very negative opinion about this car. But in fact, everything is far from it. We have collected in general all the possible troubles that may arise during the operation of this machine, and this does not mean that all of them will appear together on one copy. It is worth adding that most of the malfunctions occurred on cars produced in 2007-10, and then the automaker corrected all the “jambs” by releasing a restyled version. Yes, and the above malfunctions are not something critical, and their correction will not require serious costs when repairing at a service station. Many typical sores can be corrected with your own hands.
In 2012 to replace the third generation Honda CR-V came out fourth .
A selection of reviews, video review and test drives Honda Cr-V 3:
Crash test Honda CRV third generation:
Honda CR-V (Honda CERVI, or TsRV) of the III generation, a car whose design was created from scratch. To call this car a "compact SUV", we think, no one will turn their tongues. The resulting result is almost equal in size to the 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and even surpasses it in width. Undoubtedly, creating this car, Honda meant, first of all, the image side of purchasing a car by a client. Indeed, comparing the III generation CR-V with previous versions is simply incorrect. If the first model, in terms of design, was an attractive “off-road station wagon”, the second, “playing a real SUV”, then the third became a “driver status car”. By these words, it was necessary to mean emphasized body lines that speak of a high price paid, beautiful design solutions for headlights, large, non-functional, but very beautiful wheels with alloy wheels, a chic spacious interior made of high-quality materials. In general, Honda made an excellent car under its brand, which in the 90s of the twentieth century would have been doomed to become a hit in the American market under the name Acura. However, it was still a Honda.
When choosing an engine for the new model, the company, as in the case of the VIII generation Accord, decided to "experiment" a bit. The concept has not changed - in terms of "volume" the dimensions remained the same - the cars were equipped with 2 and 2.4-liter engines. And if the 2.4-liter engine was left from the previous generation, the K24A, then the two-liter K20 was replaced with the R20.
The new engine was structurally different from the previous one. With the same volume, thanks to the i-VTEC system, it showed excellent performance close to the K series, but at the same time was significantly cheaper to manufacture and maintain. So, unlike the two-shaft K20, the new R20A received only one camshaft, but this "flaw" was compensated by the presence of the i-VTEC system, which from now on could constantly control the engine's valve timing, providing it with good torque at the "bottom" and excellent (for a larger machines, of course) power indicators "at the top". At the same time, the most important thing was not forgotten - the amount of fuel consumed by the Honda CR-V III corresponded to a passenger car, but not a heavy all-wheel drive car! And all this was achieved precisely thanks to the work of i-VTEC.
The design solutions with the transmission remained the same - the CR-V was equipped with either a classic-type automatic transmission or mechanics. Note that the version with a two-liter engine could be with both manual transmission and automatic transmission, while 2.4-liter engines were equipped only with automatic transmission. Models left four-wheel drive, working on the DPS system.
The suspension design also remained similar to the previous generation - the front was an easy-to-repair and fairly reliable MacPherson design. Behind remained a two-lever scheme.
In general, the III generation Honda CR-V can be called one of the most successful modern Honda cars from a constructive point of view. They, judging by customer reviews, have a minimum number of disadvantages that are outweighed by significant advantages.
For the first time, sales of the Honda CR-V model began in the USA and Europe in 1995-1996. From the beginning of production, these crossovers had independent suspensions and all-wheel drive. The base engine was a 2.0-liter displacement, developing a maximum power of 126 hp.
In 2002, the second generation of the car appeared. The changes affected the design, engine, suspension, transmission. In 2007, the third generation Honda CR-V was introduced to the market. The crossover received a completely new design, the engine range was supplemented by a unit with a working volume of 2.4 liters. In 2010, the crossover experienced a facelift, as a result of which the appearance of the lights, bumpers and false radiator grille changed.
Options and prices Honda CR-V III
The overall length of the Honda SRV 3 is 4,574 mm, the wheelbase is 2,620, the width is 1,820, and the height is 1,675. The clearance (clearance) of an SUV of 185 millimeters is comparable to that of competitors.
The exterior of the Honda CRV III can be described as "moderately sporty". The model looks more calm and "civilized" than real SUVs. Recognition of the car is given by a strongly curved window line falling to the stern, the original shape of the lower part of the false radiator grille and massive rear lights. Straight lines of stampings along the sides are designed to make the look less massive and more impetuous.
The interior design of the Honda SRV 3 is original, but calm. The individuality of the interior is given by new solutions in the design of the podium of the gearshift lever, the lower part of the steering wheel, door handles and armrests. The interior is dominated by the correct forms, there are no unnecessary embellishments. Infrequent digitization of instrument scales contributes to better readability of readings.
In Russia, the Honda CR-V 3 was offered with two petrol engines: 2.4 i-VTEC and 2.0 i-VTEC. Both power units have 4 valves per cylinder and consume gasoline with an octane rating of at least 95.
The first engine has a working volume of 2.4 liters and develops a maximum power of 166 hp. at 5,800 rpm, the maximum torque of 220 Nm is reached at 4,200 rpm. This unit meets the environmental requirements of Euro-4.
The working volume of the second engine is 2.0 liters. Motor specifications: maximum power 150 hp at 6,200 rpm, torque - 192 Nm at 4,200 rpm. The power unit meets the environmental requirements of Euro-5. Honda SRV III can be equipped with a manual 6-speed gearbox or a 5-band automatic transmission with electronic control.
The price of the 2012 Honda CR-V in the basic version with manual transmission started at 1,149,000 rubles. The equipment includes 8 airbags, ABS, EBD, stabilization system (VSA) with traction control, air conditioning, power windows, immobilizer, folding key, central locking, on-board computer, 4 speakers, electric and heated rear-view mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels and fabric trim.
The cost of the Honda SR-B 3 crossover in the top Executive configuration was 1,479,000 rubles. This version additionally has heated front seats, an electric sunroof, a radio with a CD player (MP3 and USB support) and 6 speakers, a subwoofer, a 6-disc CD changer, headlight washer, rain and light sensors, dual-zone climate control, cruise -control, fog lights, parking sensors front and rear, leather trim and standard alarm.
In the summer of 2012, the Japanese manufacturer presented a new one at the Moscow Motor Show, which received a completely different exterior and interior design, as well as a more powerful 192-horsepower 2.4-liter engine.
Honda SRV 3 generations
Honda SRV of the 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, specifications, 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 passenger car - 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 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 2008 CRV handles like a sedan and far from being a cheap sedan.
Honda CR-V 3 can not be called a light or dynamic car, but it feels a certain composure and excitement in driving, and many automakers will envy a smooth ride. 
Outwardly, the Honda SRV 2008 resembles more, again, a city car than an SUV. The third-generation urban crossover has acquired an elegant appearance, looking at the CR-V you don’t even want to get it dirty on the roads. The rear door was missing a spare wheel, and it began to open up instead of sideways.
In a word, owning a 3rd generation Honda SRV has become not only convenient and practical, but also prestigious.
The interior of the 3rd generation is one of the best in the class. Expensive, pleasant to the touch materials, functionality and nice architecture of the torpedo make the driver and passengers feel comfortable.
Honda SRV 3 interior The seats are reference, sitting in them you feel at home, and in the top configuration the driver has eight electric seat adjustments and 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 — that's it. 
Engines and transmissions, 4WD
The 3rd generation Honda SRV is equipped with 2 engines: a 2.0 liter R20A with 150 horsepower and 192 Hm of torque and an engine from the previous generation 2.4 with the K24A index, with 166 horsepower and 220 Hm of torque.
To be honest, Honda SRV 2008 with a 2-liter engine does not strike with dynamics, in a word, a pensioner's car with a 2.4-liter unit is already more fun. For the European market, crossovers were equipped with a 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 140 horsepower and 340 Hm of torque, the engine is no worse than atmospheric gasoline counterparts. We have only a few cars with this engine, they were brought from Europe.
Both motors are reliable if properly serviced, fluids changed on time and valves adjusted. We will talk about the maintenance of motors later 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 Honda 5-speed. 
The 3rd generation was equipped with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive plug-in, called DPS (Dual Pump System) - a system with 2 pumps. As is already clear, 4WD in the SRV is based on two pumps, one pump is connected to the front wheels, the other to the rear. When the front wheels slip, there is a difference in the operation of the pumps and one pump starts to pump more, thereby the torque begins to be transmitted to the rear wheels, when the balance of the rear and front wheels is equalized, 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 design 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, you only need to pour the original Honda DPSF-2 fluid, you need more than one liter to replace.
Summing up, we can say that the 3rd generation Honda SRV has grown from a simple, practical, reliable car 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 millimeters
Width: 1820 millimeters
Height: 1675 millimeters
Wheelbase: 2620 millimeters
Ground clearance: 185 millimeters
Tire size: 225/65/R17
Drive: front and 4WD
Chassis: MacPherson strut front, multi-link rear
Transmission: 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic transmission
Fuel tank volume: 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 at 5800 rpm
Torque: 220 Hm at 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 at 6200 rpm
Torque: 192 Hm at 4200 rpm
Video test drive
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Honda SRV 3rd generation
