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Report: Groaning Noise on Turns Due to Differential Fluid Breakdown

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Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Drive Trains Affected: 4WD, Automatic Transmission, Manual Transmission

Average Mileage: 83,953 mi (14,000 mi - 215,000 mi)

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A groaning noise from the rear differential heard while going through turns can be caused by differential fluid break down. Servicing the rear differential will generally correct this concern.

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  • Report #1
    Visitor, 2004 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 50,000 mi

    mainly when backing up or turning sharply; drives and runs great

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2005 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 112,578 mi

    groaning sound making right turns

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2007 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 37,500 mi

    noise from rear of car when turning in a tight circle e.g. small round about.
    I have spoken to several "experienced" Honda mechanics and been advised that there is a breather pipe where water can enter into the oil. the solution is removing oil, flushing and replacing oil. Have not yet had the done, Quoted £95 to £120

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 2007 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 45,000 mi

    I have had the same thing, when making turns my car makes a grinding sound. I am bringing my car in tomorrow to see what it is. Otherwise my TPMS (tire pressue sensor)light is stuck on and hope it's not a major problem. A local mechanic couldn't resolve and I have to take it to the dealership.

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  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2003 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 60,000 mi

    60,000k groan while making sharp turns. Honda replaced rear
    differential fluid. That fixed it.

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2000 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 75,000 mi

    groaning noise in sharp turns

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  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2005 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 104,000 mi
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    meinshab, 1999 Honda CR-V, Automatic Transmission, 73,000 mi
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    Same exact problem...Amoco wants $295 to remove transmission in order to take a look...!!! Should I take it to the local Honda dealer to have rear differential fluid changed?

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  • Report #9
    Visitor, 1999 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 145,000 mi

    Only on sharp turns

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  • Report #10
    Visitor, 2000 Honda CR-V, Automatic Transmission, 155,000 mi

    Same problem, only on sharp turns.

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2004 Honda CR-V, Manual Transmission, 60,000 mi
  • Report #12
    Visitor, 2005 Honda CR-V, Manual Transmission, 45,000 mi

    making the noise on turns and was fixed by servicing the differential

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  • Report #13
    guadalupe, 2003 Honda CR-V
  • Report #14
    Visitor, 2007 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 28,000 mi

    Dealer replaced fluid and burnished gears at 6000 miles under warranty, after car made noise while turning tightly backing out of the garage.....noise came back several thousand miles ago, but the car is now out of warranty even though it only has 28,000 miles on it

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  • Report #15
    Visitor, 2005 Honda CR-V, Automatic Transmission

    grinding noise coming from rear of car---on turns---mechanic changed rear differential fluid and burnished rear differential---problem solved

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  • Report #16
    Visitor, 2008 Honda CR-V, 14,000 mi

    Dealer recommends performing maintenance service "6" "Replace Rear Differential Fluid" @$99. Will see if it works...

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  • Report #17
    Visitor, 2004 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 44,000 mi

    I am planning to take car into dealership to change differential fluid as soon as I can as it has been doing this for awhile.

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  • Report #18
    Visitor, 2001 Honda CR-V, Automatic Transmission, 77,000 mi

    new rear diff

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  • Report #19
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 35,000 mi

    been making this noisefor a long time used honda for service they never said anything about changing the rear diff. oil will be calling tomorrow.

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  • Report #20
    Visitor, 1998 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 205,900 mi

    every turn left or right it groaning noise and alway noise during drive.
    Its noise coming from differential rear.

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  • Report #21
    962001a, 2001 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 152,233 mi
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    Same problem, had rear diff fluid changed and that fixed the problem

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    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V
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    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 46,000 mi

    When I make turns a I hear a grinding noise. Seems to be getting worse

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  • Report #24
    Aboyd, 2006 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 25,500 mi
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    Grinding sound during slow left turn. Especially in pking lots.

    Go on YouTube or Google for written instructions to see how the fluid change is really an in-the-driveway, DIY job if your handy + $25 for 2 quarts (us) of Honda Trans Fluid at your local mechanic $75 labor.

    1. Drain fluid
    2. Replace fluid w/ fresh
    3. Drive in tight circles for 10 minutes or run for 20 minutes on a lift.
    4. Drain fluid
    5. Replace with fresh fluid.

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  • Report #25
    Visitor, 2003 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 145,000 mi

    At 80,000 and now at 145,000 miles car would groal when making sharp turns. Changed transaxle fluid and noise goes away.

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  • Report #26
    Visitor, 2007 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 89,000 mi

    I got problem with the rear differential, make noise when I turn. will cost me around 2500 to fix it due to the fact that I need to replace the entired unit. please honda make a recall, to many people with the same problem.

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  • Report #27
    Visitor, 2005 Honda CR-V, 100,000 mi
  • Report #28
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 65,000 mi

    loud groaning sound only when I am turning... have not had this problem fixed yet.

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  • Report #29
    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V

    Rear differential noise when starting from cold and making tight turns. 35000 miles. Not yet fixed.

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  • Report #30
    titan09, 2002 Honda CR-V, Automatic Transmission, 68,000 mi
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    Groaning noise when turning tightly to right or left

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  • Report #31
    Ivan-Drago, 1998 Honda CR-V, 4WD
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    Visitor, 2006 Honda CR-V, Automatic Transmission, 79,000 mi
  • Report #33
    Visitor, 2010 Honda CR-V, 4WD

    Binding sound in rear when making when low speed tight turns. Replaced rear differential fluid at 17,000 mi. Seems ok now.

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  • Report #34
    Visitor, 1998 Honda CR-V, 4WD, 215,000 mi

    I have the same noise how can I fix it? I was dating the man that use to take care of my car now I am on my own I had that problem before and he put some kind of fluid someplace and the noise stopped. Can someone tell me how to do it. Thanks

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