I purchased a used 2010 CRV-EX-L w/110K last March. Until 3 weeks ago the vehicle has been excellent. On a trip to Harrisburg, PA the A/C compressor seized. Luckily it happened while I was near a Nissan Dealership. The dealership was affiliated with a Honda dealership two miles away. I was reluctant to drive the car there since the engine/power steering and alternator were out.
The seized A/C compressor caused the serpentine belt to snap.
The Nissan dealership installed an aftermarket compressor to the tune of $1,200.00 including labor, oil change, and free loaner. I was very happy with the service.
QUESTION: Are aftermarket compressors of better quality than the ones Honda uses. I've heard that Honda compressors and clutches have a very high failure rate. I'm wondering if the
dealership did me a favor by installing an aftermarket compressor. Thank you.
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A week later my check engine light came on. The scanner code read P0420 which means catalytic converter failure. I'm told there is a primary and secondary converter on the 2010 CR-V.
The primary connects directly to the exhaust manifold while the secondary is incorporated in the exhaust piping.
My question is, are Primary Cats a huge problem with these vehicles? Could I be using the wrong gas (87 octane). When I purchased the car I replaced the plugs so I know that is not the cause. A Honda OEM primary cat is a very expensive part to the tune of $946.00 online.
This is the 5th Honda I have owned. My sisters combined have owned 8 over the years. Each has been extremely reliable vehicles. It's why I purchased this as my primary vehicle. My neighbors also own them and they all rave about the CRV. Could it be I have a lemon?
Thank you for your time.
The seized A/C compressor caused the serpentine belt to snap.
The Nissan dealership installed an aftermarket compressor to the tune of $1,200.00 including labor, oil change, and free loaner. I was very happy with the service.
QUESTION: Are aftermarket compressors of better quality than the ones Honda uses. I've heard that Honda compressors and clutches have a very high failure rate. I'm wondering if the
dealership did me a favor by installing an aftermarket compressor. Thank you.
PARTII
A week later my check engine light came on. The scanner code read P0420 which means catalytic converter failure. I'm told there is a primary and secondary converter on the 2010 CR-V.
The primary connects directly to the exhaust manifold while the secondary is incorporated in the exhaust piping.
My question is, are Primary Cats a huge problem with these vehicles? Could I be using the wrong gas (87 octane). When I purchased the car I replaced the plugs so I know that is not the cause. A Honda OEM primary cat is a very expensive part to the tune of $946.00 online.
This is the 5th Honda I have owned. My sisters combined have owned 8 over the years. Each has been extremely reliable vehicles. It's why I purchased this as my primary vehicle. My neighbors also own them and they all rave about the CRV. Could it be I have a lemon?
Thank you for your time.