2008 Honda CR-V service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- LX Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door
- EX Sport Utility 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.4L 2354CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachus
A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of cha
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by t
If an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended,
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of char
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybri
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of c
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hy
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began Ma
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic H
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in t
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, repl
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free o
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF TH
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began Ma
Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.
ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time. As a res
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for any and all 2007-2011 CR-Vs which come into your dealership for a service, repair or in your Certified Pre-Owned vehicle inventory that fit the criteria below.
Showing the 8 most recent of 68 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
I WAS AT A DEAD STOP WHEN I WAS REAR ENDED FROM A LADY TRAVELLING ABOUT 50 I WAS WONDERING IF MY AIR BAGS SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF I AM SUFFERING FROM NECK AND BACK INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT AND I FEEL
ON MARCH 23, 2011, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN MVA IN NORTHERN CA. I WAS TRAVELING WEST ON HWY. 80 ON A DOWNGRADE. TRAFFIC HAD COME TO A STOP DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. IT HAD BEEN SNOWING AND I WAS TRAVELING AT
I WAS IN A COLLISION MY CAR HIT A CAR THAT HAD PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55MPH I WAS ABOUT THREE CAR LENGTHS FROM HER WHEN I SAW HER AND HIT MY BRAKES IMPACT POINT 12 FRONT
MY 2008 HONDA CRV WAS INVOLVED IN A MAJOR FRONT END COLLISION. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED BUT MY WIFE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT AND HER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
*(#1)2024 COMPLETELY TURND OFF DEAD STOPEF IN THE MIDDLE FREEWAY HIGHWAY PATROL HAD TO TOW IT AWAY LASY YEAR COST ME $900+ **** AGAIN NOW ALMOST PASSED OUT NO AIR BAG TO SAFE ME***** (#2) 3/6/202
Showing the 5 most serious of 1219 complaints filed with NHTSA.
