2004 Honda CR-V MPG
21–22 mpg combined across 3 EPA-rated versions. Best: CR-V 2WD (FWD, 2.4L 4-cyl) at 20 city / 26 hwy / 22 combined; lowest: CR-V 4WD (2.4L 4-cyl, A4) at 21.
Every version
| Version | Engine | Trans. | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb | Fuel cost / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | A4 | FWD | 20 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| CR-V 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | A4 | 4WD/AWD | 19 | 24 | 21 | $3,200 |
| CR-V 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | M5 | 4WD/AWD | 19 | 23 | 21 | $3,200 |
How it compares
- 2004 Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD: class average 16.2 mpg over 155 versions; best CR-V +5.8 (#1).
- 2003: 22 mpg best (no change).
- 2005: 23 mpg best.
- Fuel cost spread: $3,050–$3,200 a year ($150 difference).
- Available as FWD, 4WD/AWD.
- 2027 model: 40 mpg best (+18).
Safety
501 owner complaints: Engine And Engine Cooling 142, Air Bags 103, Electrical System 73, Exterior Lighting 39. Crashes 34, fires 39, injuries 31.
| Complaint area | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 142 | 28% |
| Air Bags | 103 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 73 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 8% |
| Equipment | 35 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 3% |
Recent owner reports: Engine And Engine Cooling
“WHILE DRIVING FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, THE AC WAS WORKING JUST FINE WHEN A HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL STARTED COMING FROM THE ENGINE. LIFTING MY FOOT OFF THE GAS SEEMED TO HELP AND THE NOISE WENT AWAY, BUT THE NOISE CAME BACK, AND A THUMPING SOUND STARTED TO COME THROUGH AND A SMALL POP HAPPENED, SENDING SOME SORT OF BLACK CANISTER SHOOTING OUT FROM UNDER MY CAR AND ONTO THE FREEWAY.”
“I HAVE A 2004 HONDA CR-V. I HAD MY AC ON AND IT BEGAN TO GRIND. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS MY MOTOR, BUT SOON REALIZED IT WAS MY AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. I TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALERSHIP, AND THEY CHECKED IT OUT. COST FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC - $106.00 COST TO FIX IT: $4000.00 DIAGNOSIS:A/C COMPRESSOR FAILED. ALL THE A/C PARTS ARE INTERNALLY CONTAMINATED WITH METAL FROM THE COMPRESSOR.”
“THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD GOING 60 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN HEARD LIKE A EXPLOSION SOUND AND IT MADE US SCARED AND MADE US NERVOUS TO DRIVE IT WE HAVE PUT 3 COMPRESSORS TOTAL. 2 COMPRESSOR ALONE AND ANOTHER COMPRESSOR WITH THE WHOLE THINGS LIKE FANS, RADIATOR,FOR AIR CONDITIONER HOSE,ETC, EVERYTHING. VERY COSTLY AND REGARDLESS IT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM NOT WORKING.”
Owner reports are unverified and filed directly with NHTSA.
Recalls
13 NHTSA campaigns (check a VIN).
| Date | Component | Campaign |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | Visibility › power Window Devices And Controls | 20V768000 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 19V501000 |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 19V499000 |
| Mar 6, 2019 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 19V182000 |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 18V268000 |
| Jun 15, 2015 | Air Bags › frontal › passenger Side › inflator Module | 15V370000 |
| May 28, 2015 | Air Bags › frontal › driver Side › inflator Module | 15V320000 |
| Nov 4, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V700000 |
| Jun 20, 2014 | Air Bags | 14V353000 |
| Oct 5, 2012 | Electrical System | 12V486000 |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Exterior Lighting › headlights › switch | 12V136000 |
| Dec 11, 2007 | Visibility › glass, Side/Rear | 07E104000 |
| Jun 7, 2004 | Air Bags › frontal | 04V255000 |