Both front and rear suspension are defective and make odd popping and knocking noises when turning the wheel, going over bumps, and turning corners.
The car has been to the dealer almost a dozen times and is still not fixed. American Honda and the dealer have both have refused to give money back.
I have the very same car and it has no faults. I have over 6000 miles on it and I love this car! There must be a problem that isn't listed on this comment. I suppose there are dealers that don't stand behind their cars, but that is not like Honda.
Anyway, my 2005 CRV-SE is a terrific car with no faults.
I too have the same car. It has been superb. It is my first Honda, but not my first SUV. It handles well, has a lot of room (compared to frame type SUV's), and is pretty easy on gas (I'm averaging 24-25 mpg). When I bought it, I couldn't believe all of the technology I was getting for the price (ABS, stability control, traction control with the Real Time 4WD, side airbags and side curtain airbags, drive by wire, etc.). I was truly impressed when I bought it and enjoy it more every day. NICE vehicle!
I have a CR-V and too have had handling issues and problems. After several trips to the dealer they replaced the front axle and CV joint and this seemed to fix the problem. Not something you would expect to go with only 20,000 miles on a vehicle. I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone else since it seems every month or so I am at the dealership with some problem.
I just bought a used one and what a mistake. I think my issue is with the dealer more so than the actual car. The interior lights blow out, the engine makes a loud grinding sound, it doesn't handle well etc. I'm just very unhappy and can't trade it in for a while or I'll lose a lot of money. Should have kept my Accord, but I love the space I have in the CR-V. I am just afraid one day it will just die on me...
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