We found what we thought would be the perfect vehicle for her a 2000 Honda CRV with only 37,500 miles on it. After looking at the vehicle we decided to purchase it due to its great condition and lack of use. The check engine light was on when we looked at it. But the people we dealt with locally stated it was probably due to lack of driving and would need only a tune up. We picked the vehicle up on Friday 8-20. I tuned up the CRV with new platinum plugs, new rotor, distributor cap, and plug wires. The truck ran a little better but still had the check engine light on. I decided to bring it to a Honda dealer and have them look at it first thing Monday 8-23. They stated it may be a valve adjustment. The dealer's service department called me and stated that the problems were much larger. A rocker arm had broken off and was floating in the engine and had done damage to valves etc. The CRV would need a top end rebuild with head etc at a cost of $4400. We paid only $4500 for the vehicle.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

October 2005 - low compression, burned valves. Head machined, valves replaced. Only 82,000 miles. Complained to Honda and they reimbursed me for the parts & labor, almost $1,500. Fast forward to February 2008. Same failure, same valves, 162,000 miles. Cost now is $4,000 because the head can't be machined a second time. Dealer stated Honda recommends valves be adjusted every 30,000 miles. Owner's manual contradicts that - inspect/adjust valves only if noisy and at 105,000 miles. Because the valves get tight, they don't get noisy. Honda is aware of this problem and has a responsibility to repair/replace the defective head assembly.

- Paw Paw, MI, USA

2000 Honda CRV - valve seat problem involving necessary head replacement. This is a known defect affecting a large percentage of models produced. The metal used to manufacture the head is apparently too soft of a compound to withstand the engine temperatures. I can not find a recall and have not been notified by Honda or advised of such by the dealer. The vehicle was in four months ago and I was not informed of any potential problem nor were any corrective measures implemented.

- Louisville, KY, USA

: the contact stated while driving 35mph, the check engine lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for inspection. The mechanic determined one of the valves in the engine would need replaced. The valve was replaced due to loss of compression.

- Katonah, NY, USA

Cylinder head failed, resulting in improper venting of exhaust and problems with fuel burn. This could lead to failure of the vehicle and dangerous buildup of noxious fumes.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Engine dip stick and sleeve have disconnect itself from the engine while driving, .dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Eagle Pass, TX, USA