I have it- everyone has said its the brakes, and normal. But it is more pronounced than on my old accord, by a lot

 

Bad Shock Absorber - Keep An Eye Out

New member and first post. Have had my HR-V LX CVT (green) since late May 2015. Experienced some mystery fluid dripping on driveway from the rear wheel well area a few weeks after purchasing; service department initially labeled it as excess undercoating that had gotten hot (Texas) and run off. A few weeks later, it wasn't better and the fluid changed to a clearer color and in addition, the outside shell of the rear shock absorber (these are a new two-stage shock I was told) was wet with the same fluid. Second look determined to be a leaking shock. To make a long story short, it had to be ordered and one wasn't available anywhere...and I mean anywhere per HoMoCo. Not Mexico, Canada or US...backordered. Since we were going on a cross-country road trip, my dealer actually took a shock off the only in-stock HR-V they had and replaced mine. Then when the ordered one came in, I imagine it ended up on the donor HR-V. Just something to (1) keep an eye out for since I've not read any other posts with this issue, and (2) makes me somewhat concerned about availability of replacement HR-V parts due to this situation. I experienced a like issue with getting one of the Michelin tires replaced (damaged sidewall due to chunk of metal), but that was only a week delay. BTW, a new OEM tire will set you back $207. Ya'll have a good one and hope your HR-V is doing well...thanks for the forum!

 

Since we were going on a cross-country road trip, my dealer actually took a shock off the only in-stock HR-V they had and replaced mine. Then when the ordered one came in, I imagine it ended up on the donor HR-V.

Now that is dealer service! Please name the dealer, so that others will know.

About a decade ago, a friend of mine was competing in the Iron Butt Rally (11,000 miles in 11 days on a motocycle), and a few miles east of Phoenix, AZ the final drive blew on her BMW GS. A tow truck brought her to the nearest BMW motorcycle dealer, he looked at another GS that was on the show room floor, and did a similar donor transplant. She finished far out of first place, but she did finish.

 

Patterson Honda of Wichita Falls; they are an established multi-brand dealership network with a great reputation. I was fairly "adamant" that something needed to happen concerning my HR-V repair, since it was a big player in the road trip. I'm thinking a bad shock is likely an isolated deal, since there haven't been any other posts on the issue (thankfully). In the military, this process was called "cannibalization" LOL (for aircraft).

 

The latching mechanism for the rear seats (that keeps them upright). I realized that I was getting a clunking sound from the little bit of play when the seat would bump against the latch. Stuck a paper towel in there as cushion and it went away.

 

Had same problem. Solved as above. Although not until AFTER dealer replaced both rear shocks which DIDN’T solve to noise.


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No noise in the back when I ride over speed bumps. I get a squeak in the front end. I figure I'll let the dealer take a look when I take it in for service.

 

We had this problem too. So far Honda still working on it, some said problem lies with trailing arm.

 

I have this. Very disconcerting. Working with the local dealer right now, but they just do the regular inspection and say let us know if it gets worse.

I'm thinking there is a design problem.

Let's keep the conversation going as we all try to pin down what is happening

 

Update on the squeak in the front end going over speed bumps. Took it to the dealer yesterday, and service took it out for a 20 mile ride to test conditions under which it would squeak. It did as I noticed, going over speed bumps or, for that matter, over any road bump slowly. They tightened the shocks, which they found loose, helped a lot but the squeak is still there, just quieter. Just to compare, however, they took the only new HRV on the lot for a test drive and heard the same squeak. They tightened the shocks on that one too, and opened a service notice with HOA.

 

... They tightened the shocks, which they found loose, ... and opened a service notice with HOA.

Can you provide more information?
How did they tighten the shocks?

 

I am currently dealing with this same issue. Low speed "clunk" and "clunk" when going over speed bumps. I have 6800 miles on my HRV and the dealer is now saying its a broken shock. Told me they would need to order another shock, Jan 22nd 2016 is arrival date for said shock. Guy told me to watch out for potholes and I'm lucky its covered under warranty. All this and I get my car back, white with gray interior, stains from the dirty tech and broken sunglasses also...

I have to say, I've owned many many Honda cars. Couple of S2000s and civics and integras along with an 09 4dr Accord I sold and bought my HRV. The buying process and this car have been THE biggest headache I have ever had. I will never buy another new Honda or new car for that matter. Terrible experience.

Back on topic... I guess I am lucky to have a warranty and they will be replacing the shock. I am not 100% sold on this but I'll let them take a shot at it. I will report back.

 

I am currently dealing with this same issue. Low speed "clunk" and "clunk" when going over speed bumps. I have 6800 miles on my HRV and the dealer is now saying its a broken shock.

Rear shock or front strut?

I have been hearing what seems like a similar sound for the past month, but it stopped this week. I'm taking it in for first oil change tomorrow, so this is very timely.

 

Geeez! First this damned rattling noise from somewhere in the front (you pinpointed it with the O-2 connectore area) and now this!!! Maddening to say the least in a new vehicle.....

 

Lucky it's covered under warranty? Sounds like you need to find a new dealership (stealership?).

 

+1 for the seat latch. I used a microfiber towel I had handy. Just gotta take away some of that play.

 

The noise is back; I think it's a suspension noise that may be related to cold weather. Compared with the O2 sensor buzz, it's pretty minor, and I can live with it unless it gets worse. If it gets worse, I'll take it in, but for now, since it only happens on rough pavement, it just doesn't bother me enough to be worth the time. I might feel differently if I lived on a gravel road.

 

Hey Selden, I just picked up my HRV today from Honda Carland in Alpharetta off Old Milton. Adam is the man to see. Great guy and made sure we left happy. They ordered the rear shock that was supposedly blown and this fixed my issue 100%! The car is free of the low speed rattle!! I hope this helps you and anyone else that has this issue.

 

Also interesting to see myself, Selden and Shaf4 are from the Atlanta area. Shaf4, did you use Carland?

 

I figured it was only a matter of time before I started seeing posts about this issue. I had previously started a post regarding the noise back in Sep 2015 @ "bad-shock-absorber-keep-an-eye-out" under the same forum header, page 2. Since both my rear shocks (which are a somewhat unique multi-stage, two-piston shock), the noise has not returned.

 

Wish I would have came across that post. Purchased my HRV August 31st and been having this issue from day one. Google seems to pull a lot of CRV problems when I search for "HRV clunk rattle issues". I just read another thread posted here from a member. Looks like there will be a lot threads started. Wonder how long until Honda steps in?

 

Clunking noise from rear suspension

Clunk noise from rear going over small bumps at slower speeds was coming from the left rear shock. I was able to stop the noise by tightening the top of the shock mount nut. I could access the mount under a small cover in the rear wheelhouse trim inside the vehicle.

 

Clunk noise from rear going over small bumps at slower speeds was coming from the left rear shock. I was able to stop the noise by tightening the top of the shock mount nut. I could access the mount under a small cover in the rear wheelhouse trim inside the vehicle.

Is it possible to post some pictures?

 

Mine seemed tight also. I was only able to tighten the nut about half a turn, but that is all that it needed. If you are able to jounce the rear suspension and duplicate the noise, put your finger on the top of the shock shaft. If you can feel the thump, it needs to be tighter. You will have to hold the shaft with an allen wrench to be able to tighten the nut more.

 

Yours may have been loose. With the requirement to use a hex wrench to stabilize the shaft, I can't get a torque wrench on there, but I would estimate that I applied 30-40 nM, and the nut didn't budge, so I'm quite confident that mine is not loose, but the noise remains.

 

Why wouldn’t you just bring it to the dealership. It’s under warranty.

 

Dealer is 25 miles away, a 50-mile round trip, plus waiting in the customer lounge = 3-4 hours of my time. If it gets worse, I'll take it in; in the meantime, it's a minor annoyance. They looked at it 2 weeks ago, when I brought the car in for its first oil change, and said they had tightened up rear suspension components. The noise went away for ~48 hours, then returned. That visit took 5 hours of my time.

 

Amen brother!

 

Mine is doing it too, been too busy with work to get to the dealer. Thanks for the info, I'll go have a look at my nuts!:laugh:

 

UPDATE: Snugged down the shock nuts but the noise did not go away, dealer replaced the right side rear shock absorber. Problem solved, no more thumping noises.

 

I brought mine in for an oil change. Mentioned a clunk from right rear when going over bumps but they said only techs in were oil changers and I would need to come in during normal hours. They changed oil and rotated tires. When I left it sounded like a race car. I went back and they kept car and gave me a loaner. The race car noise was they bent something when lifting it and it pressed against muffler. They replaced item. As for the clunk, they have been working on it for almost a week with Honda engineers and swapping parts with no solution. Getting ridiculous on a car I have only had for 7 months.

 

Solved. Dealer had Honda Engineer come in. After 1 1/2 weeks they found it. The right rear strut/spring tower had a weld between the tower bell piece that holds the top of rhe spring and the chassis had a problem
Exactly what I don't fully understand but the fixed it and nouse gone.

 

Did they provide you with a itemized list/bill that describes what parts were replaced/fixed and a description of the labor involved?
That can provide a little more detail.

 

They replaced struts and started shotgunning until they found what I just described. Grease to top of spring and spring seats and checked spring seats. No help. On repory says, "Hit pinch welds on upper spring seat to check for looseness. Adjusted spots of body to make sure no components were rubbing together." Best description is the cup that holds spring and where it attaches to rest of chassis.

 

May be the illustrations showing the rear spring would help:

Rear Spring Removal and Installation:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/c3a3ut7ko7cwg97/Rear_Spring_Removal_and_Installation.pdf

 

Thanks. I hadn't realized that the rear suspension is separate shock and spring, rather than spring over shock.

 

I brought mine in to have them inspect the suspension. They are ordered three parts for it. Having it done this saturday. Hopefully no more noise after this.

 

When you get the car back can you post the technician's notes and part numbers? Or, if you are comfortable, scan and post an image of the work order. This information should be helpful to others who experience this problem.

Thanks.