07 rear diff problem

[Cr-Van]

has anyone having problem with there 07 V's rear diff

find this from edmunds forum and i think i may have the same problem.
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1013b8/0

i also find in other forum that alot of new V having this problem with just 600 miles on them

[mezz64]

has anyone having problem with there 07 V's rear diff

find this from edmunds forum and i think i may have the same problem.
http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f1013b8/0

i also find in other forum that alot of new V having this problem with just 600 miles on them

Thats something thats been in existence since the first generation, granted it shouldn't happen at 600 miles, but the rear diff fluid does typically need to be changed at a more frequent interval than the manual states. I see no reason to change out the whole rear diff., just get the fluid changed, and the problem should be solved.

Also Honda does not currently have any TSB's listed for any 2007 model vehicle: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/tsbsearch.cfm

[greenteacrv]

I have been waiting for a replacement rear differential for my '07 CR-V for two weeks as of tomorrow. The dealer told me that they are being shipped from Japan and should have entered the USA on the 29th. I was told that they are on national backorder (which I assume is due to the many reported rear differential failures). It is sort of a bummer on a brand new vehicle with only 1800 miles. I left the CRV at the dealer on Jan 18 because they initially told me that a fluid change would fix any problems.........it has been there ever since awaiting parts.

Dennis

[2RedV's]

I have been waiting for a replacement rear differential for my '07 CR-V for two weeks as of tomorrow. The dealer told me that they are being shipped from Japan and should have entered the USA on the 29th. I was told that they are on national backorder (which I assume is due to the many reported rear differential failures). It is sort of a bummer on a brand new vehicle with only 1800 miles. I left the CRV at the dealer on Jan 18 because they initially told me that a fluid change would fix any problems.........it has been there ever since awaiting parts.

Dennis

Have you contacted Honda Corporate and asked for an extended warranty on your new V due to this being a major item? I have read about others doing this and getting a free 10 year 120,000 mile warranty. (This, despite the fact that Honda customer service still refuses to even admit that there is any sort of issue.)

[Cr-Van]

you should talk to HC and ask what they can do for you since its a major parts

i have to bring my V saturday to the dealer and let them check it

[Greenzter]

All these problem with rear ends is sure disappointing. If I were in the market for a new V, I'd wait till everything settles down. Too many problems right now.

[miko]

Just read the threads on Edmunds and hondasuv. Man o man. These problems appear to be a lot more common than I thought. And worst of all, in many instances Honda still claims that it an unknown.

Shame, shame. shame. :eek:

[Cr-Van]

im just hoping they will issue a TSB

[greenteacrv]

I picked up the '07 CRV today after the repair for the rear differential noise/problem. The Honda service invoice reflects that they replaced the rear differential sub assembly with a case kit per the part number and cost below:

41011-R09-000 CASE KIT, T.C.D. 1 2007 CR-V $1316.77

They also show on the invoice Honda Dual Pump Fluid and Hondabond HT sealant in the repair. I have driven the vehicle approximately 50 miles since the repair and the driveline is a smooth as glass and with out any noise at all while completing low speed u-turns in either direction. I hope this solves the problem. Now, I can install my Curt 2.5 hitch in the next couple of days.

Dennis

[Cr-Van]

^^^thats great...how long they have your car and parts to come in

[mezz64]

Hmmm... having the rear differential replaced on a pretty much new vehicle sounds like possibly the lemon law could be put into play. Or at least as said above notify honda corporate and shoot for an extended warranty. You shouldn't be having such a large problem so early in the life of the vehicle obviously.

[greenteacrv]

My CRV was at the dealer (my choice) for two weeks waiting for the parts to arrive from Japan.

[mdgalv]

We bought an 07 in December 06 and within 800 miles we had the rear diff issue as well. Seems like Honda is not addressing this issue properly as we also had to wait two weeks for backordered parts. The dealer also messed up as they never informaed us when the parts arrived. One I called and found that the parts were there I was able to drop the v off and get it back the next afternoon. No problems since.

Honda if you are listening, 2 strikes with the first 1500 miles!!!

[2RedV's]

We bought an 07 in December 06 and within 800 miles we had the rear diff issue as well. Seems like Honda is not addressing this issue properly as we also had to wait two weeks for backordered parts. The dealer also messed up as they never informaed us when the parts arrived. One I called and found that the parts were there I was able to drop the v off and get it back the next afternoon. No problems since.

Honda if you are listening, 2 strikes with the first 1500 miles!!!

Did you call Honda Corporate and advise them that you are worried about "long-term reliability" of the rear differential and ask for an extended warranty?
Many have received a free HondaCare 7 year 120k mile extended warranty covering the entire vehicle.

Big Hint: Be nice and polite and sound concerned when you call. Mention your past loyalty to Honda and how many honda's you have owned. You might just get lucky.

[mdgalv]

2RedV's,

After reading some the these posts I may do that. Worst case I get nothing for making a 15 minute phone call right.

Thanks

[blaze8371]

I have had no problems yet with my 2007 CRV LX but when at the dealer I did talk to someone that had his differential replaced (found out later they only replaced the fluid) with only 900 miles on it. He said that most dealers instead of letting customers have a loaner vehicle are renting one from local car rentals. If they are repairing your CRV, demand the same type of vehicle which then would more than likely be a loaner off the lot. Why drive around in a cramped small car when you could have better? One way to get a dealer to do what you want is to create a fuss wile other customers are around and even threaten to call the police which would require a report filled out with names.

[2RedV's]

I have had no problems yet with my 2007 CRV LX but when at the dealer I did talk to someone that had his differential replaced (found out later they only replaced the fluid) with only 900 miles on it. He said that most dealers instead of letting customers have a loaner vehicle are renting one from local car rentals. If they are repairing your CRV, demand the same type of vehicle which then would more than likely be a loaner off the lot. Why drive around in a cramped small car when you could have better? One way to get a dealer to do what you want is to create a fuss wile other customers are around and even threaten to call the police which would require a report filled out with names.

Calling the police and making a scene would sure you help in the long run as you try to establish a good working relationship with the service department.

What would the police do? Arrest YOU for being an a$$? There's no law that says a dealer has to give you any particular type of vehicle.

Complaining to Honda Corporate would be the right way to go about it.