Climate System
Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.
What Owners Say
“Needed to replace the A/C compressor unit”
Anonymous, IL (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Air conditioner clicks on and off at different times. Cannot pinpoint the problem. Now I never touch the controls other than the fan speed. It seems to be working. I leave the temp. control button on cold all the time”
Janet T., LA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor quit working and had to replace”
Anonymous, MI (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Had to replace entire ac system”
Anonymous, KS (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC quit cooling. Took to private shop who diagnosed a problem with the compressor. They replaced the compressor”
Paul J., IN (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The compressor clutch coil needed to be replaced”
Kent J., CA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The compressor clutch went out at about 70,000 miles. There had been extention of factory coverage to 7 years due to part failures. We had our car for 8 years before the AC failed”
Anonymous, IL (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C compressor went out and was replaced at dealership with a remanufacture unit that had a longer warranty than a new part”
Brien S., TX (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC stopped working had to be replaced”
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Failure to cool Blows HOT air”
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“No longer functional. Needed to replace whole unit”
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C Compressor failed. This caused the serpentine belt to also fail”
James S., AB (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Not blowing out cold air”
L G., NJ (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“dealer replaced, no charge”
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC failed completely on the hottest days of the year. Expensive repair”
Anonymous, MD (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC stopped working last summer. Had it recharged. It worked for another month. Now, 8 months later, it is not working again, so I assume it's the compressor. The radiator shop where I took it told me the CRVs often need the compressors replaced”
Kathryn J., MA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor failed, was replaced”
Anonymous, WI (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/c wasn't working at all. Compressor was replaced”
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“BURNED OUT CLUTCH.cOMMON PROBLEM FOR CRV”
Anonymous, CT (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Experienced the "Black Death" issue with the A/C system. Required replacement of the compressor and evaporator, plus a full flush, evacuate, and recharge”
Anonymous, AL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“clutch failure”
Anonymous, IA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C failed about 5000KM out of extended warranty. I guess Honda planned this well”
David C., ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The compressor stopped working after 7 years and 6 months. Since my extended warranty expired 6 months earlier , I called American Honda to see if they would cover any of the repair cost They offered to cover Eighty five percent of the repair costs I accepted”
James C., PA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Had to replace compressor”
Anonymous, ID (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Total failure of. Compressor”
Edward B., VA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The compressor was not working when we bought the car 4 years ago. This past year it also seized (stopped spinning) causing the serpentine belt to overheat and break”
Anonymous, MI (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor Clutch would not engage and hot air would blow”
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Stopped working. Needed to be replaced”
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C stopped working last summer. Compressor is shot”
Julie D., MI (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C stopped working. Had to replace the A/C compressor. Thought it would be covered under re-call or technical service bulletin, but Honda didn't allow it”
Anonymous, VA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Recall repair”
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Intermittent failure of Ac system. I fixed myself by replacing a relay. Before, the Ac compressor and clutch had to be replaced”
Peter H., WA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“My 9th anniversary was highlighted by a $1500.00 bill for the A/C... costly because compressor unit and condenser are one unit... Honda did extend it's warranty to 175,000kms or 10 years to address issues with A/C system”
Jim C., ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Replaced”
Anonymous, GA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Original compressor stopped working. New one installed”
Anonymous, KY (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“compressor locked up, sprewed metal into the blower and had to be completely replaced”
Anonymous, OH (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Relay stuck closed; freon low”
M H., WI (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Problem with the A/C system. Lack of cooling in hot temps. Was covered by recall”
L G., NJ (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“had to have compressor replaced”
Russell L., OH (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor completely broke down on highway”
Anonymous, VA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC System would not cool. Honda Repair Shop determined that the Compressor was faulty and replaced it”
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Failed. Dealer replaced under special warranty”
Nikolas T., WA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC stopped working on hottest day”
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C stopped working and cost between $300 - $400 to fix. I am pretty sure it was the A/C compressor”
Anonymous, OH (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC would randomly fail to work”
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC has stopped working 2 times in the last 5 years. Both times it cost about $300 to fix and we were told it was a Computer/Electrical problem”
Conti E., PA (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Air quit working at 103000 mi. Had diagnosed at 2 different shops. Both said bad compressor. Cost was averaging $1400. Honda would not cover any expense. Did not repair. Will probably get another vehicle soon”
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“replaced compressorand”
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Had to replaced the A/C compressor”
Anonymous, VA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“air conditioning would work after start up but would then stop working "freeze up" after being on for a very short period of time, and you would only get warm air. Honda dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty a/c compressor and I had it replaced”
Gregory B., MI (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Stopped working. Dealer replaced at no charge to me. No problems since. I spend much of year in Florida. Used air cond a lot. Did very little driving in snow”
P M., RI (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“System failed to cool. The problem was faulty electronics”
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C failure due to bad compressor”
Anonymous, IA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“There was a warranty extension on the ac/compressor but had run out on my 2008 Honda. The dealership worked with Honda and got our repair bill cut in half. Very happy with the service from our dealership and with Honda's ability to reduce our bill”
Sheila C., IL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“failure of compressor clutch, required replacement”
Anonymous, WA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Strange intermittent noise heard for months; mechanic said bring in when made the noise but too inconsistent. When A/C eventually died, mechanic found Compressor dead, clutch coil/plate bad. Honda knew problem, issued "bulletin" but no recall”
Alice F., CA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor failed and required replacement at my expense. A/C clutch had previously been replaced under recall warranty”
Anonymous, RI (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The power to one component was fading--something about a clutch. That part is not sold separately but requires an entire replacement. Very expensive”
Albert M., TX (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“had same problem with 2003 crv their was a recall and they did reembursed for the repair retroactively seems like its a defect that occurs around 100000 miles”
Anonymous, MA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C system completely failed to operate in the spring. Compressor needed replacing at cost of $1600 (parts & labor)”
Dave L., ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Air conditioning failed in Arizona. Kingman Honda charged $105 for diagnosis, then wanted $1,700+ to fix, but DID NOT tell us that there was a recall on the failed A/C clutch which would have fixed the problem FOR FREE. Long story; Mark 5093429320”
Mark H., OR (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C quit working. Compressor was locked up and required replacing”
Anonymous, TN (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Clutch in air conditioner system went bad. Later learned it was a recall and Honda refunded money spent to repair”
Carl K., VA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The compressor went bad at only 69000 miles. Ridiculous.To replace and get warranty, a filter kit must also be repaired - An $1100 repair on a car with this mileage?”
Theresa Y., KY (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor clutch went out and had to be replaced”
Robert G., FL (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Recall on the A/C”
Anonymous, GA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Lost cooling. Took to dealer after researching issue discovered TSB and extended recall. they replaced solenoid and compressor clutch and covered it under recall even thought it was past mileage. No issues since. Kudo's to Honda”
Anonymous, SC (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The A/C compressor stopped working”
Anonymous, OK (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Purchased this used vehicle December 2014. Was assured that everything had been checked and worked. Tried the AC for the first time recently. Air blows, but is not cool. Have appointment to determine the issue. Car dealer refuses to fix it”
Anonymous, NC (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Clutch on the Compressor was replaced at 93000 miles under warranty”
Carl S., OH (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“replaced under extended Giego insurance coverage. Then Honda had recall & reimbursed us the $50 deductible”
John A., NY (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“the air conditioner clutch failed. It was repaired free due to a previous recall”
Anonymous, TN (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Part of compressor failed. Honda replaced free of charge under courtesy/secret warranty”
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“My AC stopped working and my car is out of warrantee The dealership repaired the car for a Very reasonable price - I am very happy with Honda”
Richard W., MA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC went out”
Anonymous, LA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“I had to replace the A/C clutch at no cost since it was still under the 7 years warranty in April 2015”
Anonymous, ON (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Failure of AC Clutch - endemic to these CRV's. First dealer tried to tell us it was a power steering pump failure and more ($2600 est). Second dealer replaced at N/C under warranty (1 month left)”
Anonymous, BC (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Stopped working while in extended warrenty. Fixed for free. Failed again 12 months and 3 days later. Honda said 'not covered' and had to pay $1200”
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“System failure, had to be replaced”
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor clutch bearing”
J G., NS (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Air conditioning stopped working suddenly”
Anonymous, NB (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Found out it was a common problem on all cr-v. A/C has extended warranty but wasn't told and I have since exceeded warranty. Replaced with aftermarket. No point in using a Honda one with known problems”
David C., ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“The compressor failed at 95000 miles and Honda replaced the unit at no charge under an extended warranty”
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Total failure without warning or any indications of a problem”
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor clutch. Well known Honda CR-V problem. Honda extended warranty to 7 years & 100K miles to help address this problem”
Anonymous, MA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Repair was covered under an extended warranty - the extended warranty was Consumer Reports”
Ken A., ON (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Stopped working. Honda repaced it on an extended warranty”
Anonymous, QC (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“One day the AC just stopped working. The fan was working but there was hot air coming out. I had it fixed immediately and it was very expensive. Other than that problem, I love the car”
Anonymous, NJ (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Compressor failed at the end of a cross country drive”
Anonymous, VA (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“It went out with in 100 miles of warrenty”
Joshua B., CA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Honda had recall on A/C; repairs could not be performed because of family matter. A/C failed several months later”
Anonymous, GA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Quit cooling this year. Needs fixed”
Anonymous, PA (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC blows hot air unless it is turned off for a few minutes and then reset. Dealer says it is working fine”
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Not cooling properly”
Anonymous, WI (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Not exactly auto climate control, but seems best category. Windshield fogs when AC cycles off, then clears when AC cycles on. Dealer claims operation is normal”
William G., WA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“computer module was faulty and was replaced”
Anonymous, OH (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“It was the radiator for the cooling system. It got a hole in it”
Anonymous, MI (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“We had to replace the clutch and coil, and have the system recharged. Total cost was $1010.00. It was upsetting because it failed after the extended warranty for this part”
Jennifer P., NC (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Ac froze up. Required $400 service. No further problems”
Anonymous, OH (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Replaced condenser”
Anonymous, SC (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Again condenser arm issue broke right after extended warranty ran out. Honda did cover all but deductible”
Anonymous, FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Failure of compressor relay”
Wilfred S., MI (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“electronic relay failed. $140 to repair”
Anonymous, NC (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Relay switch went out on the air conditioning”
Anonymous, AZ (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“passenger side door lock actuator and the a/c compressor has not worked steadily”
Anonymous, NS (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“the switch that turns the A/C on failed. It cost $800.00 to replace”
Anonymous, NC (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Replaced Compressor relay switch”
Anonymous, TX (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Evaporator leak”
Robert G., FL (2008 Honda CR-V LX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Lost collant for the second time since 2013. Dealer said tant it was due to NORMAL evaporation of the coolant. I Feel tant I am being misled and the problem is NOT normal.the first time, they had To replace on warenty a major component costing about 1,000 $”
Louis P., QC (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Loss of refrigerant is slow and hard to detect. Needs recharged after one year. No great surprise due to high mileage”
C B., PA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“A/C was blowing hot air. Refrigerant was low, and the relay switch had to be replaced. Cost $400.00”
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“2 leaks one in the condenser and the other in a refrigerate line”
Anonymous, CA (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“sudden loss of a/c on a trip only to find out that it had leaked during the trip; problem reported as a pin hole leak in the condenser that could have been caused by road debris”
Anonymous, NY (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“looses refrigerant every 12 mo. Dealer can't find leak and just recharges”
J D., OH (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“AC stopped working recently. I took it to local dealership yesterday. They were unsure how to solve problem but replaced coolant with added dye in case leakage was source of problem. AC still not working. Back to dealership on Monday. First big probl”
John T., MD (2008 Honda CR-V EX-L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“Leak has not yet been located”
Stacy S., TX (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)“No heat was coming out of the vents. Something was blocking the vents, even though the car was producing heat”
J M., FL (2008 Honda CR-V EX 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
“Cooling system began operating intermittently. When it was cooling it would get the air coming out of the registers to 40F, but then it might stop for as much 20 minutes before coming on again. Turned out that the clutch was not working correctly. Since the unit is 9 years old, I opted to replace the whole compressor/clutch assembly rather than just the clutch”
Karl R., GA (2008 Honda CR-V Unsure 2.4-L 4 Cyl)