2005 Honda CR-V EX AWD
Vehicle Highlight Sheet · Silver / Ivory · 4-Door SUV
$6,134.60 of reconditioning — the wear items are already done
On a vehicle with 129,285 miles, the fair question is what will need attention next. Pedersen Toyota has already answered most of it. This CR-V received $6,134.60 in reconditioning before it was offered for sale — and roughly three-quarters of that was genuine mechanical work, not cosmetics: both rear wheel bearings, a differential mounting bushing and absorber, front brakes, four new tires and a four-wheel alignment. Those are precisely the components that come due on a vehicle of this age and mileage, and they have been replaced rather than deferred to the next owner.
CARFAX Summary
| Accidents / Damage | None reported — no accidents or damage reported to CARFAX in 21 years |
| Structural Damage | None reported |
| Airbag Deployment | None reported |
| Total Loss | Never |
| Odometer Check | No indication of a rollback |
| Open Recalls | None reported |
| Title Brands | Clean — no salvage, junk, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail or lemon brands; CARFAX Buyback Guarantee applies |
| Ownership | 3 previous owners, all personal vehicles |
| Service Records | 26 service history records; 67 detailed records available |
| Original Warranty | Expired — ask about available service contract options |
A completely clean accident and title history over 21 years is uncommon and worth noting on a vehicle of this age.
Ownership History
- Three previous owners, every one a personal vehicle — no fleet, rental or commercial use reported.
- The first owner kept it about 8 years 5 months; the second about 12 years 1 month; the third about 11 months.
- Both long-term owners drove it well below average: 8,689 mi/yr and 4,550 mi/yr, against a roughly 15,000 mi/yr industry average. At 21 years old this vehicle has 129,285 miles — many cars of this vintage are well past 250,000.
- Spent its first years in Hawaii, serviced consistently at Honda dealers (Tony Honda Kona and Tony Honda Hilo), then moved to Fort Collins, Colorado in 2017 with the second owner.
- Colorado vehicle since 2017, serviced at Houska Automotive and Markley Motors. Passed Colorado emissions inspections in 2017 and again in 2025.
- Acquired by Pedersen Toyota and offered for sale on July 27, 2026 at 129,285 miles.
Pedersen Toyota Reconditioning
Fourteen separate items, totaling $6,134.60:
| Work Performed | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Bearings | Both rear wheel bearings replaced | $1,942.50 |
| Differential Mount | Differential mounting bushing and absorber replaced | $1,077.60 |
| Tires | Four new tires mounted and balanced | $822.00 |
| Front Brakes | Front brake service | $588.50 |
| A/C Noise Repair | Passenger seat & trim removed to retrieve a child's toy that had fallen into the A/C vent and was causing noise | $358.00 |
| Oil & Filter Service | Oil and filter change with BG additive service and gasket | $279.00 |
| Detail | Full interior and exterior reconditioning detail | $232.25 |
| Used Car Inspection | Full multi-point used-vehicle inspection | $187.50 |
| Filters | Engine and cabin air filter replacement | $167.40 |
| Alignment | Four-wheel alignment | $155.15 |
| Wipers | New windshield wiper blades | $128.70 |
| Battery Service | Battery tested and serviced | $98.50 |
| Lighting | Exterior lighting service | $61.70 |
| Privacy / Data Reset | Previous owner's personal data cleared from vehicle systems | $35.80 |
| Total Reconditioning Investment | $6,134.60 |
The two highlighted items — rear wheel bearings and the differential mount — together account for $3,020.10 and represent nearly half the total. Both are labor-intensive suspension and drivetrain repairs that a private seller would typically leave for the buyer to discover. CARFAX separately confirms the brakes were checked and four tires replaced and balanced at Pedersen Toyota on August 14, 2026.
About that air conditioning noise
During inspection a noise was traced to the A/C system. Rather than leaving it, the passenger seat and trim were removed to find the cause: a child's toy had fallen into the vent. It was retrieved and the noise is resolved — no A/C components were damaged or needed replacing. A small thing, but the kind of issue a buyer would otherwise inherit as a mystery rattle.
Service History
CARFAX lists 26 service records. Highlights across the vehicle's life:
- Pre-delivery inspection, alignment check and safety inspection at 10 miles (October 2004).
- Serviced consistently at Tony Honda Kona and Tony Honda Hilo in Hawaii from 2004 through 2017.
- Four-wheel alignment performed at 75,658 miles (March 2014).
- Battery/charging system checked, oil & filter changed at 77,901 miles (March 2015).
- Left airbag assembly replaced at 78,633 miles (April 2015) — a service repair, with no airbag deployment ever reported.
- Air and cabin filters replaced at 81,359 miles (March 2016).
- Rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 84,416 miles (October 2016, Tony Honda Hilo).
- Major service at 91,308 miles (July 2017, Houska Automotive): front & rear differential fluid changed, spark plugs replaced, fuel filter replaced, cabin filter replaced, drive belts checked.
- Passed Colorado emissions at 94,839 miles (November 2017).
- Maintenance inspection, headlight bulbs at 119,259 miles (February 2024, Markley Motors).
- Passed Colorado emissions at 126,883 miles (August 2025).
- Brakes checked, four tires replaced and balanced at Pedersen Toyota (August 2026).
Reliability & Long-Term Ownership
- The 2.4L i-VTEC K-series engine uses a timing chain rather than a timing belt — no scheduled belt replacement to budget for.
- The second-generation CR-V (2002–2006) has a strong durability reputation; well-maintained examples regularly reach 250,000–300,000 miles.
- At 129,285 miles this is comparatively low-mileage for a 2005 — the result of two long-term owners who each drove well under average.
- The AWD driveline has had recent attention: 2017 differential fluid & spark plugs, plus Pedersen's rear wheel bearings and differential mount.
- No open recalls were reported to CARFAX when this sheet was prepared. Please confirm recall status before purchase.
Features Worth Knowing
Safety — 2005 was the first model year Honda made side curtain airbags for both rows, front side torso airbags, ABS and electronic stability control standard on the CR-V, with a strengthened B-pillar. IIHS rated the 2005 CR-V Good in the side impact test (source: IIHS).
Practicality — Real-time all-wheel drive, well suited to Colorado winters without the fuel penalty of a larger SUV. Roughly 72 cu ft of cargo with rear seats folded, in a vehicle that still parks like a compact. EX trim adds alloy wheels, sunroof, upgraded audio and keyless entry over base LX.
Running Costs — EPA-estimated 22 MPG combined. Parts availability and independent shop familiarity are excellent, keeping routine maintenance affordable.
Performance & Specifications
| Engine | 2.4L i-VTEC DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 160 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Real Time all-wheel drive |
| Fuel Economy (EPA) | 22 MPG combined |
| Timing | Timing chain — no scheduled belt replacement |
| Cargo Volume | ~72 cubic feet, rear seats folded |
| Seating | 5 passengers |
Summary
This 2005 CR-V EX is a three-owner vehicle with 129,285 miles and — unusually for a 21-year-old car — no accidents, damage, structural damage, airbag deployment or total loss ever reported to CARFAX, and a clean title. Both long-term owners drove it far below the industry average, at 8,689 and 4,550 miles per year. It carries 26 service records across Honda dealers in Hawaii and independent shops in Colorado, and passed Colorado emissions inspections in both 2017 and 2025.
Pedersen Toyota invested $6,134.60 in reconditioning — an unusually large figure for a vehicle in this price range, concentrated in mechanical work rather than appearance: both rear wheel bearings, the differential mounting bushing and absorber, front brakes, four new tires and a four-wheel alignment. The components most likely to need attention at this mileage have already been replaced.
For a buyer who wants inexpensive, practical all-wheel drive with a documented history and the major wear items already handled, this is a well-sorted example of a generation known for lasting.