2005 HONDA CR-V Problems & Complaints
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AIR BAGS
109 complaints
I have read of several air bag recalls. This car has an air bag light that comes on the dash.
Jan 25, 2025
Airbag light on , recall notice
Jan 07, 2024
The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, she rear-ended a vehicle in front. The other vehicle's windshield shattered during the impact. Both vehicles were severely damaged. The air bags did not deploy. No one was injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed, but the contact was able to push the vehicle into a parking lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Feb 01, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. DURING THE DEPLOYMENT, THERE WAS NO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,000.
Jan 27, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS A DIAGNOSTIC FEE OF $165 IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED NOR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 231,000. *JS
Jun 22, 2020
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
90 complaints
THE BULBS IN MY LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS CONTINUALLY BURN OUT WHILE IN MOTION, USUALLY ON A RURAL HIGHWAY. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN DRIVING, ESPECIALLY ON DARK COUNTRY ROADS. TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA, I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE BULBS 3-4 TIMES PER YEAR ON EACH HEADLIGHT. FROM A QUICK INTERNET SEARCH, I CAN SEE THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MANY, MANY HONDA CRV OWNERS. IT LOOKS LIKE THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE FOR THE 2002-2004 MODELS (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V136000) - WILL YOU PLEASE EXPAND THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE THE 2005? IF BOTH HEADLIGHTS GO DARK AT THE SAME TIME, IT WILL PROBABLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. WITH THIS HAPPENING SO OFTEN ON THE 2005, THE LIKELIHOOD OF AN ACCIDENT INCREASES. PLEASE HELP. (THE LATEST DATE OF 12/1/2020 WHEN MY LIGHT BURNED OUT IS IN THE FIELD BELOW, BUT IT HAS ALSO HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEAR.)
Dec 02, 2020
LOW BEAMS STOPPED WORKING WHILE PARKED THANKFULLY. I REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH, THINKING THAT IT WAS CAUSING THE ISSUE, AND NOTICED THAT A TERMINAL IN THE CONNECTOR WAS BURNT SO BAD THAT IT CARRIED OTHER TERMINALS, CAUSING THE HIGH BEAMS TO STOP WORKING AS WELL. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH, THIS HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER CARS OF THE SAME MODEL AND IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD.
Jan 12, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP WAS REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Dec 30, 2019
THE RUNNING LIGHTS & LOW BEAM LIGHTS FAIL REPEATEDLY. RUNNING, STANDING OR START UP; IT DOESN'T MATTER. THE BULBS BURN OUT. BOTH LIGHTS USE THE SAME HALOGEN BULB. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM COVERED IN YOUR HONDA CR-V RECALL # 12V13600 (HONDA # S34) AFFECTING THE 2002,'03 AND 2004 MODEL YEARS. MODEL YEARS 2005 AND POSSIBLY BEYOND SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED.
Sep 09, 2019
WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT AND BOTH LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AND REMAINED OUT. HAD TO STOP TO PREVENT CRASH. DRIVER COULD NOT SEE. VERY DANGEROUS! HIGH BEAMS WORKING BUT DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL LATER. READ THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MANY HONDAS AND A TSB ISSUED FOR OTHER MODELS, BUT NOT THIS ONE. THIS MODEL AND YEAR NEEDS A TSB AS WELL. READ THAT OTHERS WITH THIS MODEL AND YEAR HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NO TSB FOR IT.
Jul 02, 2019
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
25 complaints
HAVE LOST POWER TO BOTH LOW BEAM LIGHTS CONSECUTIVELY AND RANDOMLY EVERY MONTH OVER THE PAST YEAR OF OWNERSHIP OF THIS VEHICLE HAVE REPLACED HEADLIGHTS MULTIPLE TIMES AND LOST LOW BEAMS ESPECIALLY ON DRIVERS SIDE DURING COMMUTE AT NIGHT ON THE FREEWAY.
Dec 30, 2020
HEADLIGHT RECALL. I AM AWARE THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SOME HEADLIGHT RECALLS ON PREVIOUS YEAR MODELS OF HONDA CRV. I HAVE A 2005. THE FRONT HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT AND/OR FAIL VERY FREQUENTLY. I HAVE OWNED THE CRV FOR MAYBE 5 YEARS AND HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE BULBS 4 TO 5 TIMES. NOW THE RIGHT HEADLAMP WILL NOT WORK EVEN WITH A BRAND NEW BULB. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE HEADLIGHTS COULD FAIL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT. THE DATE ENTERED BELOW IS JUST THE MOST RECENT FAILURE.
Jan 03, 2019
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS HAVE FAILED WHILE THE HIGH BEAMS CONTINUE TO WORK. THIS SAME FAILURE IN OTHER HONDA MODELS MERITED A SAFETY RECALL. PLEASE SEE HONDA SERVICE BULLETINS 12-056 AND 04-15. THE 2005 CR-V HAS THE SAME PART, FAILURE, AND REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH WIRE HARNESS LOCATED IN THE STEERING COLUMN. I FEEL A SAFETY RECALL SHOULD APPLY TO MY VEHICLE, SINCE IT IS THE SAME FAILURE, SAME PART TO REPLACE AND SAME DANGER. THIS IS A WIDELY REPORTED ISSUE ON THE HONDA SERVICE BOARDS.
Dec 17, 2018
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS EVER SINCE WE PURCHASED THE CAR, WE'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM BULBS EVERY FEW WEEKS. THEY BURN OUT AT COMPLETELY RANDOM TIMES (ITS HAPPENED BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY, IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS AS WELL AS OUT DRIVING THROUGH COUNTRYSIDE, FREEWAYS; BASICALLY EVERYWHERE). NOT ONLY IS THIS AN INCONVENIENCE DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF MONEY SPENT ON REPLACEMENTS, IT'S ALSO EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THEY'VE BURNED OUT ON NIGHT DRIVES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE WHERE OUR ONLY OPTION WAS TO USE HIGH BEAMS THE REST OF THE WAY, ETC. UNACCEPTABLE THAT HONDA HAS NOT YET ACKNOWLEDGED THE ISSUE, EVEN THOUGH IT'S VERY WELL DOCUMENTED ONLINE AS BEING AN ISSUE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE UP THROUGH 2004 CR-V'S BUT THEY'VE NOT EXTENDED TO THE 05 MODEL YEAR.
Jun 06, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD LAMPS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE HEAD LAMPS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER. THE CONTACT FOUND A RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE THAT STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
Jan 04, 2017
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21 complaints
There was no tell tail signs, my son and I got out of the vehicle and walked inside the Hampton Inn in deming nm standing in line waiting some lady runs in saying there's a car on fire outside so I walked outside and saw it was my car. A fire extinguisher was used the battery and driver side headlight was melted fire damage on driver side only
Sep 14, 2024
Approximately 2-3 months ago as I was driving I smelled a warm, buring electical smell coming from the left door. Immediately after this I had noticed my driver side lock, power mirror controls, would not work on the drivers side. After speaking with my mechanic I was told that this issue has a current safety bulletin opened for it. Today I took my car to Apple Honda of York to have the recall taken care of. The issues persisted and Honda refused to inspect the door wiring. The remedy of this solution was to be as follows: Remedy Please call any authorized Honda dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. The dealer will replace the power window master switch and INSPECT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR PROBLEMS, replacing it if necessary, for free. For additional questions or to get help locating a dealer, owners may contact American Honda Customer Support and Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138. This dealership only replaced the switch but did not inspect the wiring or wiring harness in detail for issues that certainly could have occurred due to this safety recall. I still wonder from time to time while driving if the wiring will short causing a fire and explained this to the Honda dealership. I have followed up with Honda of America to report this issue which is currently being investigated by a case worker. (Incident #: [XXX]) I believe the dealership was not interested in resolving my safety concerns regarding this matter. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Oct 14, 2022
Driver's side window has never operated properly. I sent in the recall form from Honda about 1 year ago today, and heard nothing from them. NHTSA RECALL # 20V-768
Mar 20, 2022
My driver power window switch melted and failed in the same way described in the current recall for the same model and year vehicle, just not under the SHS vin numbers that are covered. I suspect this recall should cover more cars than previously thought. I noticed this problem after heavy rains, first my windows stopped rolling up and down, then I began noticed a burring/melting plastic smell coming from the drivers door. I took the door apart and tracked the smell down to the power master switch. After inspecting the switch, it was indeed the switch that melted on the circuit board. It seems to have damaged the driver wiring door harness as well, also like the current recall states. All just as described in the current safety recall which I have attached below. **Safety Recall: 2002-06 CR-V Driver’s Power Window Switch (Only VINs that start with SHS) ''under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver’s window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch can damage the switch’s printed circuit board (PCB), causing the switch to fail. In rare cases, the damaged PCB creates a short circuit that overheats the switch connectors and melts them, leading to a possible fire.'' All affected vehicles, even those previously repaired under S/B 12-067, must have the driver's power window switch replaced under the current recall.
Jan 14, 2022
Y 2005 CRV SE driver window stops after rolling halfway up. I have to press window button a 2nd time. The driver window will roll down on it's own. Some 2005-2007 crV were recalled because this problem can start a fire.
Sep 10, 2021
+ 16 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
18 complaints
As I was driving home from work last week 04/22/25, I noticed a drop in the rear passenger side and an odd noise I had never heard before. I only live 3 blocks from work and I immediately pulled it in the garage and put it up on the jack. Once I removed my drivers side rear tire and got a closer look, I found that my drivers side rear trailing arm and the frame have rusted through and completely broke. My vehicle had just been inspected 5 months earlier with no issues and is parked in a dry garage at all times when not in use.
May 03, 2025
MY 2005 HONDA CR-V PULLS STRONGLY TO THE RIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I VISITED THE DEALER, AND THEY INDICATED THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT DESCRIBED IN HONDA TSB 05-022. HOWEVER, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR IT!
Feb 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME HARD TO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT BOTH OF THE FRONT CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Oct 21, 2013
2005 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE WHEEL SUSPENSION SYSTEM. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HIS WIFE BACKED OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, SHE FELT A CRUNCH AND A DROP COME FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE A FRAME OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION FAILED AT THE WELDED ATTACH POINT ON THE SWAY BAR. THE WELD HAD BEEN FAILING FOR SOME TIME AS THERE WAS RUST AND DIRT ON SOME OF THE BROKEN EDGES. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE FRONT CONTROL ARM BROKE, CAUSING THE AXLE TO FAIL AND THE SWAY BAR LINK TO FAIL.
Jun 03, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED STEADY VIBRATION ONCE TRAVELING OVER 42 MPH. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT BOTH AXLES WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE AXLES BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES TO NO AVAIL. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER SO THAT AN ENGINEER COULD FURTHER INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 77,000.
Jul 06, 2011
+ 13 more complaints for this component
STEERING
18 complaints
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE FROM POWER STEERING HOSE. I NOTICED THERE WERE RECALL FOR HONDA ACORD BUT NOT FOR CR-V. I READ ALL REVIEWS AND SEEMS IS RISKY AND COULD CATCH FIRE.
Jan 14, 2016
THE LOCKING MECHANISM FOR THE TILT STEERING WHEEL NOT STAY IN A LOCKED POSITION. MINE WILL NOT LONGER STAY IN THE LOCK POSITION AT ALL. IT REMAINS IN THE DROPPED DOWN UNLOCKED POSITION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO MOVE UP AND DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IT IS ALSO A HAZARD WHEN GETTING OUT OF THE CAR AS YOU CAN CATCH YOUR LEG WITH IT AND POSSIBLE INJURE YOUR LEG.
Nov 02, 2015
UNDER ACCELERATION,... AND ONLY UNDER ACCELERATION,... THE 2005 CR-V... "TORQUE-STEERS"... TO THE RIGHT! THE HARDER THE ACCELERATION,... THE HARDER IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT!... IF THIS CAR WAS BEING DRIVEN BY A PERSON THAT WAS NOT PAYING PROPER ATTENTION TO THEIR DRIVING... THEY WOULD DEFINITELY HAVE AN ACCIDENT!... THE CAR WOULD GO TO THE RIGHT AND GO OFF THE ROAD,.. OR HIT ANYTHING THAT WAS TO THEIR RIGHT!.. I.E. ANOTHER CAR, PEDESTRIAN,... TREE,... ETC. THIS PROBLEM MAY VERY WELL HAVE EXISTED FROM DAY ONE,... HOWEVER IT HAS VIRTUALLY ALWAYS BEEN DRIVEN... "GENTLY"... FOR BEST FUEL MILEAGE.. IT WAS ONLY AFTER A MECHANIC REPLACED A FAULTY "ANTI-LOCK BRAKING-SYSTEM MODULE" THAT THIS WAS DISCOVERED. AFTER THE ABS MODULE WAS REPLACED, IT WAS TEST-DRIVEN. (I.E.) ACCELERATE, THEN BRAKE,... REPEAT. UNDER THIS HARDER THAN NORMAL ACCELERATION, THE TORQUE-STEER WAS DISCOVERED. NOTE: (1.) VEHICLE WHEEL ALIGNMENT IS GOOD... (2.) TIRES ARE ALL PROPERLY INFLATED... (3.) AT A CONSTANT/ STEADY SPEED,... AND DURING BRAKING... THE CAR ALWAYS GOES STRAIGHT! (4.) IT ONLY PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT DURING ACCELERATION... THE GREATER THE ACCELERATION... THE HARDER IT PULLS TO THE RIGHT! (5.) THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY SORT OF ACCIDENT.. ATTACKED ANY CURBS,... HIT ANY SERIOUS POTHOLES... ETC.
May 19, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE TILT ADJUSTER THAT CONTROLS DIFFERENT SETTINGS TO ADJUST THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED. THE STEERING COLUMN LOOSENED AND MOVED UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT HAD TO HOLD THE TILT ADJUSTER LOCK IN HIS HAND WHILE DRIVING UNTIL IT LOCKED BACK INTO PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY DETERMINED THAT THE TILT ADJUSTER WAS FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Jan 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND THEN FLIPPED OVER ONTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE WITHOUT WARNING. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE WEATHER WAS DRY AND CLEAR. THE CONTACT HAS NOT SPOKEN TO THE DEALER AS OF YET. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 47,477.
Sep 11, 2007
+ 13 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
16 complaints
I PURCHASED A NEW 2015 HONDA CRV EXL. PICKED IT UP ON EVENING OF 2/18/15. I DROVE IT BACK AND FORTH TO WORK, APPROX. 30 MILES ROUND TRIP THE NEXT TWO DAYS. I NOTICED VIBRATION AND FELT SOMETHING WASN'T RIGHT. THE CAR SAT IN MY DRIVEWAY THE WEEKEND DUE TO BAD WEATHER. I DROVE TO WORK MONDAY AND TUESDAY AND THE VIBRATION WAS TERRIBLE. I DRIVE IN VERY SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC. WHILE ACCELERATING, IT FEELS LIKE A BUMPY RIDE ON UNEVEN ROADWAY. THIS MAKES ME FEEL VERY UNSAFE! ESPECIALLY WHILE GOING AROUND CURVES. WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND SEATS VIBRATE. EXACTLY ONE WEEK FROM PICKING UP MY VEHICLE, I'M BACK AT THE DEALERSHIP WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER DRIVING MY CAR AND EXPERIENCING MY CONCERNS. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK IN AGAIN FOR THE SERVICE MANAGER TO CAPTURE THE VIBRATION ON VIDEO TO BE SENT TO HONDA. I CONTACTED HONDA OF AMERICA AND NOW HAVE A CASE MANAGER. PLEASE DO SOMETHING TO HELP ALL OF US WHO HAVE BEEN RIPPED OFF BY HONDA AND THEY ARE STILL SELLING THESE DEFECTIVE CARS! *TR
Mar 04, 2015
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
Jul 22, 2013
THE TRANSMISSION BLEW WITH NO WARNING WHATSOEVER, DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE FORWARD MOTION SUDDENLY CUT OUT. LUCKILY WE HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY OR 4 PEOPLE WOULD BE DEAD. THE CAR HAD JUST HAD A TRIP INSPECTION WITHIN 10 DAYS, ALL SYSTEMS GO, AND WE TOOK THE CAR SHOPPING IN THE MORNING WITH NO INDICATION WHATSOEVER BY PERFORMANCE, NOISE, ETC THERE WAS ANYTHING WRONG AT ALL. THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS TOTAL AND SUDDEN. HONDA DENIES ANY ISSUES WITH THIS CAR, WHICH, IF I LIVED IN A DIFFERENT STATE, WOULD BE A LEMON. ITS HEADLIGHTS CONSTANTLY GO OUT, AND IT AND ITS TWIN, A 2006 CRV, BOTH HAD BROKEN AC AROUND 90000 MILES. THE ESTIMATE FOR REPAIR IS $4300. THIS PIECE OF JUNK METAL IS NOW THE MOST EXPENSIVE CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED IN TERMS OF OWNER COST. *TR
Apr 09, 2013
I BOUGHT THE CAR IN AUGUST 2004. AFTER A FEW MONTHS DROVE IT TO THE MOUNTAIN, PUT THE SNOW CHAIN AND THE CAR COULDN'T GO MORE THAN 10MPH, INSTEAD IT MAKE A LOUD ROARING NOISE. TOOK TO DEALER BUT COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CALL DIRECT TO HONDA THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING SINCE THE DEALER DIDN'T FIND ANY PROBLEMS. SINCE THAN WE DRIVE ANOTHER CAR WHENEVER WE WENT TO THE SNOW. LAST WEEKEND WE WENT TO PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAM AND THE CAR MAKE A LOUD NOISE THAT SOUND LIKE IT CAME FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE DRIVETRAIN PARTS. I THING THIS MUST HAVE RELATED TO THE SAME PROBLEM WEN I WENT TO THE SNOW. I CALL A FRIEND THAT HAS AN INDEPENDENT CAR REPAIR SHOP AND TOLD HIM WHAT HAD HAPPENED. HE ADVISED ME TO CALL HONDA BECAUSE THE CAR IS DEFECTIVE SINCE IT WAS NEW. I CALLED HONDA AND THEY SAID TO BRING TO A DIFFERENT DEALER THAN THE ONE THAT I WENT ON THE FIRST INCIDENT. I WENT TO A DEALER AND AGAIN COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, PAID $220 FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THEY SAID THE PROBLEM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY PARTS OF THE DRIVETRAIN, I CHECKED ON THE WEBSITE AND FOUND ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEM POSTED ON THE CRV FORUM /BLOG. I WONDER IF NHTSA CAN HELP US TO COMPLAIN TO HONDA FOR RELATED PROBLEM AND HAVE THEM REPAIR THE CAR FREE OF CHARGE SINCE IT WAS DEFECTIVE. *KB
Dec 29, 2011
MY 2005 FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CRV HAS A RUMBLING IN THE FRONT AND ALSO SEEMS TO SLIP WHEN ACELLERATING. MANY OTHER SEEM TO HAVE THIS COMPLAINT WITH HONDA CRVS AND MINE IS A 2005 NON AWD. THIS IS TERRIBLE AS EVERYTIME WE GO OUT NOW WE DONT KNOW IF THE CAR WILL GET US TO OUR DESTINATION AND MY HUSBAND AND MYSELF ARE BOTH DISABLED. WE PURCHEASED THIS CRV AS TO THE GOOD REPUTATION HONDA HAD AND NOW WE ARE STUCK WITH THIS PROBLEM THAT HONDA REFUSES TO HELP WITH. *KB
Jul 05, 2011
+ 11 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15 complaints
AC COMPLETE FAILURE WITH NO WARNING AT 90000 MILES. ITS TWIN CAR, 2006 CRV HAD EXACT SAME PROBLEM AT SAME MILEAGE ALMOST A YEAR TO THE DAY LATER. $1400 REPAIR, SYSTEM TOTALLY SHOT WITH NO WARNING. HONDA DENIES PROBLEMS IN THESE VEHICLE YEARS, BUT PAID PART OF THE COST OF REPAIR AS WE NOTED TO THEM THAT IT WAS A KNOWN ISSUE IN THE 2003 AND 2004 CRVS. *TR
Apr 09, 2013
PARKED IN A SPOT IN FRONT OF PARTY CITY, FOOT WAS ON BRAKE AND I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK. REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED INTO THE BUILDING. WHEN THE CAR FINALLY STOPPED BECAUSE I HIT A BRICK WALL I WENT TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT WAS STILL IN PARK. I REMOVED THE KEY. FORTUNATLEY NO ONE WAS INJURED, MY 2 GRANDSONS WERE IN THE BACK IN THEIR CAR SEATS AND MY DAUGHTER WAS IN THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT. MY CAR IS GOING TO BE REPAIRED BY A HONDA DEALER AND I WILL STRESS WHAT HAPPENED BUT DO NOT FEEL CONFIDENT THAT THEY WILL LOOK FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY WILL PROBABLY SAY THAT I AM A CRAZY LADY AND MUST OF STEPPED ON THE GAS INSTEAD OF THE BRAKE. I ABSOLUTELY KNOW THAT DID NOT HAPPEN, THE CAR TOOK OFF ON ME. I ALMOST FELT LIKE IT WENT INTO AUTO DRIVE. WHAT CAN I DO-THIS CAR IS NOT SAFE!
Mar 03, 2010
2006 HONDA CRV CONSUMER FOUND AN ENGINE OIL LEAK. *BF THE VALVE COVER GASKET WAS LEAKING. OIL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE AREA FOR THE SECOND TIME 5 MONTHS LATER. THE ENGINE VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. *JB
Feb 24, 2010
2005 HONDA CRV AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM COMPLETE FAILURE
Feb 08, 2010
MY 2005 CR-V HAD THE "BLACK DEATH" ISSUE LAST MAY OF 08. THAT SEEMED ODD ENOUGH TO ME THAT A COMPRESSOR WOULD GO THAT SOON IN SUCH A "RELIABLE" CAR. MY WHOLE FAMILY OWNS HONDAS. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST 3200 TO FIX IT. THAT MY COMPRESSOR "EXPLODED" (LOL, I AM NOT AN IDIOT, UNFORTUNATELY FOR HIM). I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO MY PERSONAL MECHANIC, WHO SHOWED ME THE LOCKED SPRINGS INSIDE THE COMPRESSOR, AND SAID IT WAS INDEED "ODD" TO SEE AN AC FAILURE THAT SOON. AFTER HE FIXED IT UP FOR 1300. I GOT A CALL FROM THE HONDA SERVICEMAN OFFERING TO MAYBE "WORK SOMETHING OUT". WELL, WITH A SMALL CHILD. I COULD NOT AFFORD TO BARGAIN FOR AC IN MAY IN SOUTH FLORIDA, SO HE WAS A TAD TOO LATE. I DID NOT KNOW, UNTIL MY COMPRESSOR WENT OUT AGAIN TODAY, THAT THERE WAS THIS ISSUE AND WAS KNOWN. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA AMERICA, WHO WERE NO HELP AT ALL, AND THE DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE ME 105.00 TO DIAGNOSE IT, AND I WOULD NOT BE CHARGED IF I FIXED IT THERE. HMMM. HONDA AMERICA SAYS THEY WILL ONLY TAKE ESTIMATES FROM HONDA DEALERS AND NOT OTHER STATE LICENSED MECHANIC. SOUNDS VERY FISHY TO ME!! I AM NOW OUT AC (DRIVING 40 MILES TO WORK AT THE TAIL END OF THE FLU), AND WHO KNOWS HOW MUCH MONEY NEXT. THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO PAY FOR IT ALL THEY SAID ALREADY, AND THEY HADN'T EVEN GOTTEN A QUOTE. I FEEL LIKE I NEED TO DO SOMETHING! I AM SO ANGERED THAT THEY WOULD JUST BRUSH IT UNDER THE RUG LIKE THAT. THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE OUT HERE THAT HAVE THE SAME TROUBLE. I HAVE SIGNED THE LAWSUIT PETITION, BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO DO NEXT. I KNOW IT'S OCTOBER, BUT IT'S HOT HERE IN FL!!! ANY IDEAS?? AT THIS POINT, I AM DEFINITELY NOT BUYING ANOTHER HONDA!!!! NEVER THOUGHT I'D SAY THAT, BUT I CAN'T AFFORD TO REPLACE THIS THING EVERY YEAR, AND NEITHER SHOULD I!! *TR
Oct 29, 2009
+ 10 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11 complaints
The Passenger side has water coming in from the windowshield (I think that's were it is from) when it rains to the point it completely soaks and sometimes makes a puddle on the floor of the passengers side. This causes mold and a horrrible smell.
Jan 03, 2024
TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE AC LOOKED AT WAS TOLD THE COMPRESSOR HAD WHAT THEY CALLED BLACK DEATH. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPRESSOR HAD BLEW APART AND SENT SMALL PIECES OF METAL THROUGH THE AC SYSTEM. AND THE WHOLE COMPLETE SYSTEM HAS TO BE REPLACED I HAVE READ ON A FEW SITES OF OTHER PEOPLES CRV DOING THE SAME THING. PLEASE LET ME KNOW AS I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE.
Jan 20, 2022
THE A/C STOPPED WORKING IN MY 05 HONDA CRV. I TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT MY A/C COMPRESSOR BLEW UP. SOMETHING HE CALLED. BLACK DEATH. THE COST TO REPAIR THIS WOULD JUST ABOUT EXCEED THE SALE PRICE OF MY CAR. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE FOR HONDA CRV A/C SYSTEMS. I CANNOT FIND A RECALL HOWEVER WHERE HONDA HAS ACCEPTED THE BLAME AND AGREED TO PUT OUT A RECALL AND FIX IT FOR THOSE OF US DEALING WITH THIS. CAN YOU TELL ME IF THIS IS SOMETHING THAT MAY BE LOOKED AT BY THOSE THAT MONITOR RECALLS, AND IF SO ARE THERE ANY PLANS TO START A CAMPAIGN OR RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE? THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
Jul 19, 2019
MY AC COMPRESSOR IS OUT SO MY AC IS NOT WORKING.
Mar 08, 2018
WHILE I WAS DRIVING HOME AND STARTED TO SLOWLY ACCELERATE AFTER BEING AT A STOPLIGHT (IT WAS HAVING DIFFICULTY ACCELERATING THEN WHEN I GOT UP TO 15MPH THERE WAS A VERY LOUD POP AND IT DIDN'T WANT TO REALLY WANT TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING BUT LUCKY I WAS ALMOST HOME ) AND MY A/C COMPRESSOR EXPLODED AND SENT SHARDS OF MEDAL THOUGH MY ENTIRE A/C SYSTEM. I WAS TOLD IT WAS CALLED "BLACK DEATH" MY SERPENTINE BELT LUCKY KEPT SPINNING AROUND THE LOCKED CLUTCH FOR ME TO GET HOME. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE MY A/C COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER, HIGH AND LOW LINES, EVAPORATOR CORE, EXPANSION VALVE, AND FLUSHING THE LINES THAT DON'T CHANGE. IT IS CURRENTLY IMMOBILE IN MY DRIVEWAY UNTIL I CAN GET IT COMPLETELY REPAIRED. MY CAR WAS BUILT 10/2004
Mar 05, 2018
+ 6 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
11 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a burning odor in the interior of the vehicle. The contact arrived at the destination and discovered that the driver's side power window master switch was inoperable and melted. The contact stated that the failure was related to the NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 173,000.
Aug 15, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH FAILED TO FUNCTION AS DESIGNED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER BRYAN HONDA (4104 RAEFORD RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304, (910) 483-1234) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V768000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) BUT CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE THE SAME FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 96,000.
Feb 11, 2021
2005 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER WRITES SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIR RELATED TO SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER CHARGED TO HAVE THE WINDOW REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONSUMER DECLINED A SECOND REPAIR. *JS *JS *JS
Oct 02, 2020
THE GLASS IN THE LEFT SIDE MIRROR FELL OUT, ADHESIVE FAILURE. LAST YEAR THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR GLASS FELL OUT DUE TO THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER LAUGHED IT OFF SAYING THIS IS VERY RARE. HAVING BOTH OF MY MIRRORS FALL OFF IS NOT FUNNY AND IS DANGEROUS AS I CANNOT SEE TO CHANGE LANES. *TR
May 07, 2015
THE SUN VISOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FAILS TO STAY IN THE UP POSITION, THUS BLOCKING THE VIEW OF THE TRAFFIC AHEAD. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM ON THE WEB AND THERE ARE MANY, MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND HONDA SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO STAND BEHIND THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
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TIRES
11 complaints
2005 HONDA CRV. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE BRIDGESTONE TIRE. *LD *TR
Mar 22, 2019
I WAS GETTING AN OIL CHANGE AND THE ATTENDANT DOING THE CHANGE POINTED OUT A PROBLEM WITH ALL FOUR OF MY TIRES. THE SIDEWALLS HAD MULTIPLE CRACKS IN THEM. SOME ARE AN INCH LONG AND LOOK DEEP. THE MANAGER OF THE FACILITY SAID THEY WERE CAUSED BY THE SUN. I CONTACTED MICHELIN AND THEY SEEMED TO AGREE. I DON'T BELIEVE IT. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I DON'T HAVE MY RECEIPT ANY LONGER. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED IN FALL OF 2008. I THINK THE CRACKS ARE DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN A BLOWOUT. I READ ABOUT 5 BLOWOUTS THAT OCCURRED WITH THESE SAME STYLE TIRES WHERE THE DRIVER DID NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE BLOWOUT. MAYBE THE TIRES HAD CRACKS. MICHELIN DOES NOT MAKE HARMONY TIRES ANYMORE. AT LEAST, I COULDN'T FIND ANY FOR SALE. TREAD DEPTH IS ABOUT 7/32". I HAVE PHOTOS THAT SHOW THE CRACKS WELL. I YOU WANT TO SEE THEM, LET ME KNOW. *TR
Jul 10, 2014
THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT JOYCE HONDA IN DENVILLE, NJ ROUTINELY OVERINFLATES THEIR CUSTOMER'S TIRES BY AT LEAST 5 LBS IN WINTER. THEY TELL ME THAT THEY DO THAT SO THAT THEY'RE NOT GETTING LOTS OF CALLS FROM CUSTOMERS WHEN THEIR TPMS LIGHT GOES OFF. I CAN'T SEE HOW THAT PRACTICE BENEFITS ANYONE BUT THEM BY SAVING THEM FROM HAVING TO EXPLAIN THAT, IF THE LIGHT IS ON, YOU NEED TO CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURE. *TR
Jan 31, 2011
VIBRATION IN STEERING SYSTEM OF CAR AFTER INSTALLING 4 NEW BRIDGESTONE DUELLER 684 TIRES. TIRES HAVE BEEN BALANCED 3 TIMES BUT VIBRATION CONTINUES. CHECKED LATERAL RUNOUT ON TIRES AND FOUND IT TO VARY FROM .055 TO .070" WHILE RADIAL RUNOUT WAS FOUND TO BE ..060" TO .065". THESE READING WERE FROM 3 TIRES MANUFACTURED IN TOKYO PLANT IN WEEK 44 OF 2009. A 4TH TIRE MANUFACTURED IN A MEXICO PLANT HAD VERY LOW LATERAL AND RADIAL RUNOUTS. TIRE IDENTIFICATION DATA IS AS FOLLOWS: BRIDGESTONE DUELLER HT 684 DOT EMHBCEK4409. (3 EACH) ALL TIRES STILL IN USE. *TR
Dec 26, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T 684 II, SIZE P245/70R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLICKING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN DRIVING ROUGHLY. HE STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TIRE TREAD CAME OFF AND WAS ROLLING ACROSS THE ROAD. ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ARRIVED TO REPLACE THE TIRES. EIGHT MONTHS EARLIER, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED, BUT NO ONE INFORMED HIM OF ANY TIRE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, DOT NUMBER, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.
Apr 08, 2008
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
9 complaints
THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO LOCK UNLESS A KEY WAS USED WHICH WOULD ONLY WORK ON THE FRONT DOORS. THE KEY WOULD NO LONGER UNLOCK THE DOORS UNLESS IT WAS MANUALLY. THE REAR BACK DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. THIS JEOPARDIZED THE SAFETY OF MY CAR, AND MYSELF. I WENT TO APPLE TREE HONDA WHERE I PURCHASED THE CAR. THEY DID NOT LET ME KNOW THAT THIS HAD BEEN A RECURRENT PROBLEM ON OTHER CARS. THEY CHARGED ME $587.50 TO REPLACE ALL THE LOCKS. *TR
Oct 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER, AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKS FAILED WHEN ENGAGED WITH THE AUTOMATIC KEY FOB. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR ATTENUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE AFFECTED DOORS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,000. *TR
Jul 02, 2013
THE LOCK ACTUATOR IN BOTH MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WENT OUT. I SPENT WELL OVER $500 IN REPAIRS. IT AFFECTED ALL MY DOORS. THEY COULD NOT BE LOCKED/UNLOCKED WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY NOR WITH THE POWER LOCKS BUTTON INSIDE MY CAR. MY DOORS HAD TO BE MANUALLY LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THE CR-V. THE HONDA DEALERSHIP ADMITTED TO ME THAT THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY, BUT CORPORATE HAS YET TO ISSUE A RECALL. *TR
Feb 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE DOORS AND ONLY THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD UNLOCK. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO ENTER THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE DRIVER, PASSENGER OR THE REAR TRUNK DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE REMOTE KEY NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE KEY WAS RESET. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ONE YEAR LATER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THAT THE FRONT AND BACK ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
Nov 21, 2012
VEHICLE IS A 2005 HONDA CRV. THE UPPER REAR HINGE ON THE TRUNK (OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE) RUSTED COMPLETELY OFF AND THE DOOR FELL OFF THE UPPER HINGE, AND DAMAGED THE LOWER HINGE AS WELL FROM THE WEIGHT. IT FELL ONTO MY UPPER LEG SEVERELY BRUISING IT, AND I HAD TO MUSCLE THE DOOR BACK ON UNTIL IT COULD BE REPAIRED. ACCORDING TO AMERICAN HONDA AND MY CASE N012010-03-3101277 (GENE) RUST IS ONLY COVERED FOR 3 YEARS. I AM ASTOUNDED THAT THEY FEEL THIS KIND OF THING IS OK TO HAVE HAPPEN AND THAT THEY ARE UNWILLING TO HELP RESOLVE THIS CLAIM. THE VEHICLE IS DESIGNED SO THAT THIS HINGE IS ALWAYS GOING TO BE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS - THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT IT IS AT RISK FOR RUST BASED ON EXPOSURE. I'M LUCKY IT DIDN'T FALL OFF AN INJURE ANYONE OR FALL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING/
Mar 31, 2010
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (Visibility, Electrical System), and the power window switch on the driver’s side was replaced with a water-resistant switch. The contact stated while opening the front driver’s side door, the power window switch was wet from previous rainfall. In addition, the contact noticed after attempting to roll down the four windows, the power window switches failed to respond. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Jun 20, 2024
The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 2 MPH, the rear passenger’s side window became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,900.
Oct 16, 2023
2005 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG AND DOOR SWITCH ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NO DEFECT WITH THE AIR BAG. THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR USING THE REMOTE. THE CONSUMER SENT IN RECALL# 12V486000. *JB
Mar 11, 2015
ON OCT. 19,2007 I HEARD A POP INSIDE MY DOOR, THE WINDOW FAILED. I HAD TO HAVE A NEW WINDOW REGULATOR ASSEMBLY INSTALLED. HONDA HAS RECALLED THIS MODEL BUT HAS FAILED TO DO ANY THING ABOUT IT. *TR
Jan 17, 2013
DRIVER AND SIDEPOWER WINDOWS SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS, RENDER POWERLESS, HEATS UP AND FAIL TO OPERATE. *TR
Oct 13, 2012
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
Slowed down to turn left into a driveway. As I turned, the car accelerated and the engine RPM crossed 5000. Had the brakes depressed but the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the garage door. The problem has not been confirmed by a dealer or an independent service center. The smog check was performed at a test center less than a month ago and passed. Engine light came on intermittently a couple times between the smog test and the day of the crash.
Jul 08, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING SPACE, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A BUILDING WALL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE ENTIRE TIME. POLICE REPORT NUMBER: 18-1356 WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THELEN HONDA IN BAY CITY, MICHIGAN, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.
Mar 19, 2018
2005 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HIS FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE BEFORE THE INCIDENT. CONSEQUENTLLY, THE CONSUMER HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. *JB
Nov 02, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION A SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jan 12, 2015
TWICE TODAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY CRV, I LET UP ON THE GAS AND THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE RPM DIAL CONTINUED TO CLIMB UP. ONCE I TAPPED THE BRAKES THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT MAYBE IT WAS JUST A FLUKE BUT IT DID THE SAME THING LATER IN THE DAY. *TR
Jul 22, 2014
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AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
6 complaints
Seat belt has slack in it and does not tighten up and the Airbag light on the dash comes on intermitently
Jul 21, 2023
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. TOLD BY HONDA DEALER THAT THIS IS DUE TO SEATBELT PART THAT IS FAULTY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. IS THIS PART OF A RECALL? I BOUGHT THE CAR IN 2017 AND I AM NOT SURE WHAT RECALLS HAVE BEEN MISSED.
Mar 05, 2019
2015 DRIVER AIRBAG RECALL, 2017 PASSANGER AIRBAG RECALL. TWO DAYS BEFORE BAG RRPLACED THE SRS LIGHT STAYED ON. HONDA SERVICE SAID IT WAS UNRELATED AND THE CPULD NOT TURN IT OFF AND I WOULD HAVE TO COME BACK TO DIAGNOSIS AND IT MAY COST THOUSANDS
Oct 13, 2017
TAKATA RECALL: I TOOK MY CAR IN TO GET THE AIRBAG REPLACED PER THE RECALL NOTICE. MY AIRBAG MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON JUST AFTER THE REPLACEMENT. I TOOK THE CAR BACK AND THEY WANTED $125 JUST TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. A GARAGE SAID IT WAS THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE CAUSING THE PROBLEM. IN THE MANUAL IT CLEARLY STATES THAT "HONDA WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT ITS OPTION, ANY HONDA SEAT BELT COMPONENT THAT FAILS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY DURING ITS NORMAL USE. THIS INCLUDES ALL PARTS AND LABOR CHARGES." MY GREENWICH, CT HONDA SAID THEY HAD NEVER HEARD OF THIS WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT HONOR IT. I CALLED HONDA AMERICA, 2 PEOPLE SAID IT WAS COVERED, THE FINAL PERSON SAID NO. I HAVE READ FORUMS AND TALKED TO MANY OTHERS, AS YOU CAN SEE THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND MY AIRBAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY IN AN ACCIDENT. IF IT IS THE SENSOR, THAT IS A COMPONENT OF THE SEAT BELT. IT IS CLEARLY FAULTY ON THESE CARS. ON FORUMS MANY PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AND SOME HONDAS HAVE FIXED IT FREE OF CHARGE, AND OTHERS WILL NOT. MY GARAGE GAVE ME A QUOTE OF $282 FOR PART AND $95 LABOR.
Sep 09, 2016
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED A RED LIGHT ILLUMINATING ON THE DASHBOARD. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT BELT SENSOR FAILED AND THE AIR BAGS WOULD NOT DEPLOY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,989 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,000.
Nov 23, 2010
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STRUCTURE
6 complaints
Body frame terrible
May 14, 2023
THE REAR DOOR FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR. THERE IS ONLY ONE HINGE HOLDING THE DOOR ONTO THE BODY. IT IS MOUNTED HALFWAY DOWN THE DOOR AND IS EXTERNAL AND EXPOSED TO THE WEATHER. WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR THE METAL PIN THAT HOLDS THE HINGE TOGETHER HAS COMPLETELY RUSTED INSIDE THE HINGE AND IS COMPLETELY BROKEN HALF WAY DOWN INSIDE THE HINGE, SO THAT WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR THE HINGE PULLS APART AND THE DOOR FALLS OFF THE BODY. THIS REAR DOOR IS THE REAR HATCH OPENING ACCESS TO THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. IT COVERS THE ENTIRE REAR OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROOF TO THE FLOOR AND FROM THE LEFT SIDE TO THE RIGHT SIDE. IT OPENS FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT. I CAN'T GET THE RUSTED PIN OUT BECAUSE IT HAS TURNED INTO A SOLID PIECE OF RUSTED METAL INSIDE THE HINGE. THE NEWER VERSIONS OF THE CRV HAVE A HATCH THAT IS DOUBLE-HINGED FROM THE ROOF AND OPENS FROM BOTTOM TO TOP. *TR
Jun 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DOOR HINGE EXHIBITED EXTENSIVE RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HINGE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Mar 26, 2013
RAIN LEAKING, BETWEEN LEFT SIDE DOOR FRAME AND ROOF. *TR
Feb 10, 2010
HOOD ON CAR OPENED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY - WITHOUT WARNING - HAD TO STOP CAR IMMEDIATELY DUE TO FACT OF NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE. NO ONE WAS INJURED, THANK GOODNESS BECAUSE MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE IN THE CAR, BUT THERE IS DAMAGE TO VEHICLE. CAR IS LEASED VEHICLE AND I DO NOT WANT TO BE CHARGED FOR REPAIR. *TR
Aug 18, 2009
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WHEELS
6 complaints
THE TIRE WAS FLAT FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND WE PULLED INTO A UHAUL LOCATION WHERE THEY FILLED AIR AND APPARENTLY NO AIR WAS LEAKING. HOWEVER, WE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO COSTCO TIRE CENTER SINCE THE MICHELINS WERE PURCHASED THERE AND THEY EXAMINED AND SAID THE RIMS WERE "DAMAGED". THERE IS NO VISIBLE DAMAGE FROM OUTSIDE BUT ACCORDING TO THEM, THE AIR LEAKS FROM THE INSIDE IN THE RIM AND THE TIRE HAS BEEN FLAT AGAIN. WE THOUGHT IT IS THE VALVE BUT EVEN AFTER VALVE REPLACEMENT, ITS THE SAME ISSUE. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE BUT WE HAD A VALVE CHANGED THEN TOO AND IT WORKED APPARENTLY. NOT SURE IF THE RIMS ARE NOT ACCURATELY MACHINED BUT THIS SEEMS TO BE A PREVALENT PROBLEM. *TR
Oct 14, 2014
FLAT TIRE WAS OBSERVED. THE STOCK STEEL RIMS AND TIRE WERE EXAMINED. A CRACK WAS DISCOVERED ALONG THE SEAM OF THE RIM LEAKING AIR LOOKING AT IT FROM THE AXLE PERSPECTIVE. I'VE HAD FRIENDS WITH SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE CRV RIMS. *JS
Jul 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE RIMS LEAKED, CAUSING THE TIRES TO GO FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIMS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
Jul 24, 2012
VEHICLE TIRES LOSING AIR DUE TO DEFECT IN SEAM OF RIM. THIS OCCURRED ON TWO OF MY CAR'S TIRES AND RIMS. COSTCO AUTO REPAIR PERSONNEL ADVISED THAT THERE IS A HOLE IN THE SEAM (OF THE RIM) WHICH IS CAUSING AIR TO LEAK OUT OF THE TIRE. *TR
Jul 05, 2010
2005 HONDA CRV HAS A PROBLEM WITH A CRACKED RIM WELD. *NJ
Jan 07, 2010
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD LOCK, CAUSING THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS TO OVERHEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE EXACT CAUSE FOR THE BRAKE FAILURE. THE LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED THE ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE REAR BRAKE CONTINUED TO LOCK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Jun 09, 2011
ABS PROBLEM - SACRED TO DRIVE WHEN IT SNOWS I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CRV AND HONDA ACCORD. THE PROBLEM IS MORE PROMINENT ON THE CRV. WHEN THERE IS SNOW ON THE ROAD, ABS KICKS IN AND THE CAR DOES NOT STOP WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WHEN THE SPEED IS ONLY 10MPH. THIS HAPPENS MORE IF COMING DOWN A GRADIENT. THE GRADIENT CAN BE VERY LITTLE. THIS REALLY SCARES ME AS I CANNOT DO ANYTHING TO PREVENT IT. I NEVER HAD SUCH A PROBLEM WITH MY 16 YEAR OLD HONDA CIVIC, WHICH DIDN'T HAVE AN ABS SYSTEM.. I DO AGREE, THAT THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS ABOUT THIS. BUT I DON'T UNDERSTAND, WHY THE ABS HAS TO COME ONLINE EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS. ABS IN EFFECT ONLY INCREASES ACCIDENTS. WE WERE VERY LUCKY SO FAR, THAT WE NEVER HAD A CRASH, BUT WERE VERY CLOSE TO MAKE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Feb 24, 2010
I PURCHASED NEW A HONDA CRV IN JUNE, 2005. ON AUGUST 15, 2007 WITH 24,064 MILES THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $275.54 WHICH BEING UNDER WARRANTY HONDA PAID FOR. ON FEBRUARY 16, 2009 WITH 39,477 MILES AGAIN THE REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $342.12 WHICH THE DEALERSHIP PAID FOR AS THEY KNEW I WAS VERY UPSET. I HAVE CALLED HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE ABOUT THIS EACH TIME AND ALL THEY DO IS NOTE IT ON MY RECORD. I FEEL THAT THERE HAS TO BE A PROBLEM SOMEWHERE THAT THEY AREN'T ACKNOWLEDGING OR DON'T CARE TO. GRANTED I HAVE HAD NO OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES BUT DON'T FEEL THIS SHOULD BE HAPPENING. I FEEL HONDA'S ENGINEERS NEED TO LOOK AT THIS AND IF NECESSARY CHANGE THE WHOLE SYSTEM SO I'M NOT CHANGING REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS EVERY 15,000 TO 20,000 MILES. I KNOW OF SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 27, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 2 CAR LENGTHS AWAY FROM THE ORIGINAL BRAKING POINT. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER THREE TIMES, BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. AS OF JULY 24, 2007, THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,332 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Aug 13, 2007
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, MY ABS AND VSA LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND YOU WOULD HEAR THE BRAKE MAKING RATTLING NOISE. THEN THE LIGHT WOULD SHUT OFF AND IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS OR A FEW HOURS. THE LIGHTS CAME ON FOR THE LAST TIME AND STAYED ON. ALSO THE BRAKE WENT ALL THOUGH WAY TO THE FLOOR AND IT FELT LIKE THE STEERING WASN'T CONTROLLABLE. THE CAR WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP CT AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT IT NEEDED A NEW YAW SENSOR. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT BACK FIXED IT HAS NOT HAPPENED SINCE. I SUGGEST THAT ANYONE WHO HAS THESE ISSUES CALL YOUR DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM RUN THE COMPUTER DIAG. TEST ON THE CAR. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT THE CT DEALERSHIP SAID THAT SOME OF THE EARLIER '05'S NEEDED NEW MODULARS, TO FIX THIS PROBLEM... *NM
Feb 09, 2007
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2005 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure recurred, and the contact parked the vehicle and had not driven the vehicle due to the safety concern. The failure mileage was approximately 209,300.
Mar 31, 2025
BOUGHT VEHICLE IN AUGUST, USED WITH 136,000 MILES. THE FIRST WEEK, THE A/C COMPRESSOR WENT OUT. THE 2ND WEEK, THE CONDENSER. 2 WEEKS LATER THE CAR STALLED OUT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VSA AND WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO GET IT RESTARTED AND IT WAS THROWING 4 CODES. P1009 61-1 62-1 83-1. TOOK IT IN UNDER DEALER WARRANTY. THE CHANGED THE O2 SENSORS AND GAVE IT BACK. 2 WEEKS LATER, SAME THING ONLY NOW IT WAS BURNING OIL AND GAS AND RUNNING REALLY RICH. THE OIL SMELLS LIKE GAS EVEN. THEY DID A WHOLE ENGINE SWAP AND A NEW STARTER, AMONG OTHER THINGS. AND 2 WEEKS LATER IT STALLED OUT AGAIN. AND THE CRANK SHAFT AND VTEC SOLENOID NEEDED REPLACED. AS WELL AS THE STARTER. 9 TIMES I'VE HAD IT AND NOW AFTER THE SAME BURNING THROUGH OIL AND GAS ISSUES IT'S STARTED SMOKING AND MAKING A GRINDING SOUND WHILE IDLING.
Dec 09, 2020
AC COMPRESSOR / CONDENSER ORIGINALLY WENT BAD SUMMER 2017 AND WAS REPLACED. WORKED FOR REMAINDER OF SEASON INTO START OF NEXT SEASON. SUMMER 2018 WENT BAD AGAIN AND MECHANIC REPLACED IT AGAIN, STATING POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PART. WORKED AGAIN FOR REMAINDER OF 2018 SEASON. BEGINNING/MID 2019 CAR HEAT / DEFROST STARTED TO WORK IMPROPERLY, NOT DEFROST, CAUSED ENGINE TO MAKE STRESSING NOISE BUT NOISE WOULD STOP IF I TURNED OFF SYSTEM (AC/HEAT/DEFROST). JUNE 2019 ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE SAME STRESSING NOISE EVEN WHEN AC SYSTEM WASN'T ON. FINALLY, MONDAY, 7/8/2019 WHILE DRIVING TO A CAR RENTAL PLACE, MY 2005 HONDA CR-V SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY AT LEAST 5-6 TIMES TIL IT FINALLY BEGAN SMOKING FROM THE ENGINE AND I WAS FORCED TO PULL OVER AND GET IT TOWED TO MY MECHANIC. I AM TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THAT IT IS YET AGAIN THE AC SYSTEM. THE IS NOW THE 3RD TIME I AM BEING FACED WITH HAVING TO REPAIR THIS DEFECT IN THE CAR'S AC/HEAT/DEFROST SYSTEM, EACH TIME AT AN EXPENSE RANGING FROM $800.00 - $1,700.00. NOW I AM WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FACING ANOTHER COSTLY REPAIR BILL AND HAVING TO SPEND MONEY ON A RENTAL VEHICLE WHILE WAITING TO FIND OUT HOW TO PROCEED WITH MY HONDA CR-V. MY MECHANIC HAS ALSO INFORMED THAT OVER THE LAST NINE MONTHS OR SO, THEY HAVE SEEN AT LEAST 6-7 OTHER CUSTOMERS WITH HONDA CR-VS, COME IN WITH THE SAME RECURRING PROBLEM. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM ESPECIALLY IF IT'S OCCURRING TO MORE AND MORE HONDA CR-V OWNERS. AS A SIDE NOTE, MY HONDA CR-V ONLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 147,000 MILES ON IT.
Jul 12, 2019
I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION AND GOT GAS. I TURNED OFF THE AIR CONDITIONING BEFORE TURNING OFF THE ENGINE, AS ALWAYS. GOT IN AND STARTED THE CAR, TURNED ON THE A/C, AND IT BLEW HOT AIR. I KEPT TRYING IT ALL THE WAY HOME AND NOTHING BUT HOT AIR. THE NEXT DAY I NOTICED A TICKING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD WHEN IT WAS IDLING. MID SUMMER, BUT NO MONEY TO BRING IT IN. ONE MONTH LATER THE TICKING UNDER THE HOOD GOT PROGRESSIVELY WORSE SO I TOOK IT IN FOR A FREE A/C CHECK. TURNS OUT THE WHOLE A/C SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED (ESTIMATE $1000) COMPRESSOR W/CLUTCH, ORIFICE TUBE, RECEIVER/DRYER, AND RE-CHARGE. THOUSANDS OF ONLINE COMPLAINTS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDS. TICKING COULD BE CAUSED BY ALL OF THIS, OR LOOSE VALVES, EXHAUST MANIFOLD, ETC... CONTACTING HONDA, TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN DO... *TR
Aug 08, 2014
THE AIR CONDITIONER STOPPED BLOWING COLD AIR. AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE COMPRESSOR BEARINGS FAILING INTERNALLY AND CAUSING A HOLE IN THE CASING. THE ESTIMATE IS $1350.00 TO REPLACE THE COMPRESSOR, CONDENSER, EXPANSION VALVE AND FLUSH THE SYSTEM OF FRAGMENTS THAT MAY HAVE ENTERED THE SYSTEM. AFTER A PHONE CALL TO AMERICAN HONDA I AM TOLD THERE IS NO SAFETY RECALL ON THIS ISSUE AND MY VEHICLE IS OUTSIDE IT'S WARRANTY PERIOD. SINCE THE REPAIRS HAVE ALREADY BEEN STARTED, I AM UNABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS. HONDA'S POSITION IS THEY DO NOT HAVE CONTRACTS WITH INDEPENDENT SERVICE PROVIDERS SO THEY ARE UNABLE TO ASSIST ME.THIS 2005 HONDA CRV HAS 90,000 MILES AND JOINS THE RANKS OF OTHER HONDAS WITH SIMILAR UNCOMPENSATED REPAIRS FOR AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. *TR
Sep 07, 2012
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4 complaints
Power door locks do not work and driver side door lock can't be push down at all and will not open when locked.
Aug 07, 2025
TAKATA RECALL...I KEEP GETTING RECALL NOTICES BUT WE TRADED THE CAR IN ABOUT 6 YEARS AGO. WE DON?T KNOW WHERE IT IS. WE HAVE CALLED HONDA AND GONE TO THE NEW YORK STATE DMV AND THEY CAN?T REMOVE OUR NAME FROM THE LIST. IT IS NO LONGER IN OUR POSSESSION. PLEASE REMOVE OUR NAME FROM THE LIST. THANK YOU, *TR
Aug 27, 2018
INFORMED HONDA SEVERAL TIMES THAT VEHICLE WAS TAKEN OUT OF SERVICE AS SALVAGE IN 2014. WITH LAST CONVERSATION, HONDA REPRESENTATIVE ADVISED THAT THE DATABASE THAT HONDA UTILIZES FOR TRACKING TAKATA AIRBAGS IS OUT OF DATE ... AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE SOME TIME FOR HONDA TO CEASE SENDING RECALL NOTICES. THIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN UP TO DATE RECORDS IS COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE.
Aug 24, 2018
AIR BAG SENSOR UNDER RIGHT FRONT SEAT NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS WAS FOUND WHEN THE DEALERSHIP INSISTED I CALL IN MY INSURANCE COMPANY TO LOOK AT DAMPNESS IN THE CAR. I HAVEN'T HAD ANY RESOLUTION TO THE DAMPNESS/MOLD/MILDEW ISSUE AND NO ONE HAS ADDRESSED THE AIR BAG SENSOR, OTHER THAN A VERBAL NOTIFICATION FROM MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I'VE FOLLOWED WHAT THE DEALERSHIP HAS SUGGESTED IN REGARDS TO THE DAMPNESS/MOLD/MILDEW - REMOVED THE MATS (RIGHT FRONT WAS WET UNDERNEATH WITH MOLD), KEEP THE A/C ON EXTERIOR CIRCULATION WHEN THE CAR IS CLOSED UP & HAD THE CAR DETAILED...NONE OF WHICH HAS SOLVED THE PROBLEM. THEY WANT ME TO GUARANTEE PAYMENT OF OVER $4000 TO HAVE THE CARPET REMOVED, CAR 'DRIED' OUT & CARPET REPLACED. *JB
Sep 08, 2007
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING, THE SRS INDICATOR FOR THE SEAT BELT ILLUMINATED AND THE SEAT BELT HAD A LOT OF SLACK. SUSSEX HONDA (57 HAMPTON HOUSE RD, NEWTON, NJ 07860, (855) 860-7860) PERFORMED AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SPEAK TO THE MANUFACTURER TO CONFIRM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. WHEN HE TRIED TO ORDER A PART, THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT COULD BE A YEAR BEFORE THE PART ARRIVES. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CR-V WAS THE ONLY MODEL IN 2005 NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Sep 25, 2019
I HAD THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG REPLACED UNDER RECALL. RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON PASSENGER AIR BAG AND HAD IT REPLACE. AFTER THAT RECALL, THE SRS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON AND WON'T GO OFF. HAD HONDA DEALER CHECK IT AND WAS TOLD THAT IT'S THE DRIVER'S SIDE SENSOR IN THE SEAT BELT CLIP. COST WOULD BE OVER $800.00 TO FIX. IF SRS LIGHT IS ON AIR BAG WON'T DEPLOY. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON IT SINCE THE SRS LIGHT WAS NOT CAUSING A PROBLEM UNTIL THE PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS REPLACED. CAR HAS ABOUT 82,000 MILES ON IT.
Jun 18, 2018
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS DID NOT RESTRAINT OCCUPANTS IN A THREE CAR ACCIDENT. CRV HIT FROM BEHIND. CRV HIT CAR AHEAD. DRIVER CHEST HIT STEERING WHEEL. PASSENGER HIT WINDOW AND DASH. RELATIVELY LOW SPEED ACCIDENT. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SEATS BELTS ENDED UP EXTENDED AND STUCK IN THIS POSITION. SEAT BELTS WILL NOW NOT RETRACT. *TR
Nov 19, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BACK SEAT NEEDS A LAP SHOULDER/COMBINATION BELT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SEAT. SHE STATED THAT BOTH BELTS NEED TO BE IN THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO INSTALL THE BOOSTER SEAT SAFELY AND CORRECTLY. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,074. UPDATED 09/18/07 *TR
Aug 29, 2007
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
I HAVE A HONDA CR-V EX PURCHASED 4/14/2005. IT HAS PULLED HARD TO THE RIGHT, ESPECIALLY DURING ACCELERATION, SINCE THE FIRST DAY. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES TO HAVE THE PROBLEM CORRECTED AND THEY HAVE FAILED TO DO SO. THE MOST RECENT TIME WAS AT THE REQUEST OF AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR AFTER I RECENTLY WROTE THE COMPANY A LETTER DEMANDING THAT THE CAR BE MADE TO COMPLY WITH WARRANT, OR THAT I BE GIVEN ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT DOES, OR THAT THE COMPANY BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. DURING NORMAL DRIVING THERE IS A CONSTANT PULL TO THE RIGHT. ON A FLAT ASPHALT SURFACE (NO TILT OR CROWNING) WHEN I PUSH THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOOR FROM A STOP THE VEHICLE MOVES TO A 45-DEGREE ANGLE AND HALFWAY INTO THE NEXT LANE IN THE RIGHT AFTER JUST 20 FEET. ONCE WHEN MY WIFE ACCELERATED FROM A STOP LIGHT FOR A RIGHT TURN, THE STRONG PULL CAUSED HER TO HIT THE CURB. *JB
Jan 19, 2006
CR-V PURCHASED WAS DIFFERENT FROM CR-V TESTED. AFTER TAKING TITLE NOTICED CAR PULLING TO RIGHT. DEALER ALIGNED ACCORDING TO BULLETIN. CR-V STILL PULLS TO RIGHT. COULD GO OFF ROAD IF STEERING WHEEL NOT HELD TIGHTLY. *JB
Oct 10, 2005
SINCE MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2005 CRV EX 3 WEEKS AGO IT HAS SPENT MORE TIME AT THE DEALERS THEN WITH US. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND A PULL TO THE RIGHT. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND THE DEALER STATED THE WHEELS WERE OUT OF BALANCE. PICKED THE VEHICLE UP AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THE SAME. THE VEHICLE WENT IN A SECOND TIME AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEIR BALANCING MACHINE WAS INCORRECTLY CALIBRATED; THEN CHANGED ONE TIRE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAR MEETS HONDA "SPECS". PICKED UP THE VEHICLE AND IT CONTINUED TO DO THE SAME. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN A THIRD TIME. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER, AMERICA HONDA, PLACED THE STRUTS ON INCORRECTLY AND FIXED IT. PICKED THE VEHICLE UP AND IT NO LONGER PULLED TO THE RIGHT , HOWEVER THE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WAS STILL THERE. BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN A FOURTH TIME , WENT FOR A TEST DRIVE WITH A TECHNICIAN AND HE STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH A VIBRATION AT 45 , 50 AND BETWEEN 60-70 MPH. THE DEALER THEN TEST DROVE 3 OTHER CR-V'S FROM THE LOT THEN STATED THAT THEY WERE AS BAD OR WORST THEN MINE. THE HEAD SUPERVISOR CONTACTED AMERICA HONDA AND GAVE THEM THE DETAILS. THEIR REPLY " SINCE ALL THE VEHICLES DO THAT IT MUST BE A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE." THE DEALER ADMITTED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM BUT SINCE AMERICA HONDA DID NOT RECONIZE IT THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A CLAIM UNDER THE FLORIDA LEMON LAW. AMERICA HONDA NEEDS TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT THEY ARE PRODUCING. *JB
Aug 16, 2005
I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA CR-V ON JULY 11, 2005. AFTER BRIEFLY DRIVING THE VEHICLE I NOTICED A SEVERE PULL TO THE RIGHT (LATER FOUND OUT THIS IS CALLED TS (TORQUE STEER) DURING ACCELERATION FROM A STOP UP TO SIXTY-FIVE MILES PER HOUR. IN LESS THAN THREE SECONDS THE CAR WAS TWO LANES TO THE RIGHT (SAFETY HAZARD). I DROVE THE VEHICLE IN A PARKING LOT WITH THE GRADE TO THE LEFT AND THE VEHICLE STILL PULLED UPHILL TO THE RIGHT (SO MUCH FOR ROAD CROWN PULL). ON 7/26 SPREEN HONDA OF LOMA LINDA, CA, WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, HAD IT ALIGNED BY THE SATURN DEALERSHIP (OWNED BY SPREEN OWNER) WITH NO APPRECIABLE DIFFERENCE. ON 7/28-7/29 SPREEN HAD PREUTT''S WHEEL ALIGNMENT OF REDLANDS DO A SECOND ALIGNMENT WITH NO APPRECIABLE DIFFERENCE. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. SPREEN SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, I WAS THE ONLY PERSON THAT HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT IT, TO THEIR KNOWLEDGE, THAT THE PULLING TO THE RIGHT WAS INHERENT IN ALL FRONT WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES (WAS NOT A PROBLEM IN MY 1999 CR-V), THAT THEY HAD NO FURTHER COMMITMENT AND I SHOULD TALK TO AMERICAN HONDA. I THINK NHTSA SHOULD ENFORCE THE REPAIR OF THIS DEFECT AND HONDA SHOULD MITIGATE THIS DEFECT OR RECALL ALL OF ITS AFFECTED VEHICLES IMMEDIATELY. *JB
Aug 02, 2005
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
REAR BRAKES WERE FOUND BY REPAIR SHOP TO NOT BE WORKING AT ALL. WE HAD TO REPLACE THE MODULATOR ASSEMBLY. COST OF REPAIRS WAS $1800.00. WE HAVE SEEN THAT THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT MODULATOR ASSEMBLYS ON HONDA VEHICLES FAILING.
Dec 05, 2017
WHILE DRIVING, THE CAR FEELS AS THOUGH IT SKIPS WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS PRESSED, THEN WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE ENGINE MOMENTARILY "DIES", THE GENERAL WARNING SIGNAL AND THE VSA/ABS/AIRBAG/BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON AND THEN THE ENGINE SNAPS BACK ON. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY RETRIEVED FAILURE CODES IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE: YAW RATE SENSOR FAILURE; SENSOR CLUSTER FAILURE. THE DEALER RESET THE CODES, COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO COME BACK IF IT DOES IT AGAIN. MY CAR IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AND HAS BEEN PARKED SINCE 6/1/17. I CONTACTED HONDA AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER, BUT HAVE NOT SPOKEN TO ANYONE SINCE FILING THE COMPLAINT. AFTER RESEARCHING THE SYMPTOMS ON THE INTERNET, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. WHEN I RESEARCHED THE CODES, I DISCOVERED THAT THE NHTSA HAD HONDA RECALL THE 2005 PILOT, ACURA MDX AND ACURA RLS. I HAVE A VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING BUT AM UPLOADING SCREENSHOTS. BUT I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO PROVIDE THE VIDEO, THE SAME VIDEO I SHOWED THE DEALER.
Jun 14, 2017
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE WELL MAINTAINED VEHICLE, A 2005 HONDA CRV WITH 56,781 MILES CURRENTLY, AND NO LONGER COVERED BY ANY WARRANTY. AT @ 55,500 MILES,THE CAR HAD THE ABS AND VSA LIGHTS COME ON SPONTANEOUSLY ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY WHICH INDICATED THAT THEY WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL. THEY WOULD NOT TURN OFF. THE CAR WAS TAKEN TO ITS REGULAR SERVICE DEALERSHIP, ECONOMY HONDA IN CHATTANOOGA,TN AND THE PROBLEM WAS DIAGNOSED (FREE OF CHARGE) AS A FAILURE OF THE ABS/VSA MODULATOR (COMPUTER). COST TO REPAIR WAS @ $2,400.00 (@ $1800 FOR THE PART, BALANCE LABOR). THEY SAID IT WAS O.K. TO DRIVE BUT IT HAD NO ANTI-LOCK BRAKES OR VSA. BECAUSE THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE, AN UNUSUAL OCCURRENCE AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, I CONTACTED THE DISTRICT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE (CASE # N012011-03-1501146) AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. THEY WERE MOST HELPFUL AND COURTEOUS. THEY RECORDED THE COMPLAINT AND AFTER 3 DAYS HONDA CALLED AND AGREED TO SHARE 50% OF THE COST TO REPAIR. THE CRV WAS REPAIRED ON MARCH 29,2011 AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP WITH MY COST SHARE OF $1206.79. IN MY INTERNET SEARCH ON THE PROBLEM, I FOUND AT LEAST 55 INSTANCES (USA, CA, AND EU) OF THE SAME ABS/VSA PROBLEM AND COST TO REPAIR ON ONE BLOG I FOUND. ALL VEHICLES WERE 2005 AND 2006 HONDA CRVS. *TR
Mar 30, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
DRIVERS SIDE DOOR LOCKS: THE DOOR LOCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DRIVERS DOOR UNLESS THE KEY IS USED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. TRYING TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE REMOTE WILL WORK FOR ALL THE DOORS EXCEPT THE DRIVERS. TRYING TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE DOORS WITH THE KEY WILL WORK FOR ALL THE DOORS EXCEPT THE DRIVERS UNLESS YOU ARE USING THE KEY ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *TR
Nov 14, 2014
THE DRIVER SIDE POWER LOCK CANNOT BE LOCKED OR UNLOCKED ON THE DRIVER SIDE WITH MY KEY BUTTON. I HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WITH MY KEY. THE REST OF THE LOCKS WORK FINE WITH THE KEY BUTTON. *TR
Jan 09, 2013
THE ELECTRONIC DOOR OPENER LOCKED THE CAR EVEN WHEN KEYES IN IGNITION. I WAS LOCKED OUT OF THE CAR TWICE WITH THE KEYES IN THE IGNITION, AND ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I WAS UNABLE TO OPEN DRIVER SIDE DOOR, AND HAD TO EXIT VEHICLE FROM PASSENGER DOOR. DEALER REPLACED LOCKING MECHANISM. *TR
Sep 20, 2010
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
THERE WAS A GROAN COMING FROM THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN OR TIGHT TURN AT LOW SPEED. THE MILEAGE WAS 18769 MILES. THE CAUSE WAS ATTRIBUTED TO CONTAMINATION OF THE FLUID IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL. THE FLUID WAS DRAINED AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL CLUTCHES WERE BURNISHED. HOWEVER, THE DRAINED FLUID WAS CLEAN. THE FLUID WAS AGAIN REPLACED. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A CAR WITH THIS LOW MILEAGE. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE WRONG FLUID WAS INSTALLED AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURE. I WILL SEEK COMPENSATION FROM HONDA. *TR
Nov 03, 2011
2005 HONDA CRV VIN # [XXX] PULLS TO RIGHT, EXCESSIVE TORQUE STEER. 5 SERVICE REPORTS OUT OF ALIGMENT. STRUTS RELOCATED IN FRONT END. *NM UPDATED 07/17/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Jan 06, 2006
THIS NEW 05' HONDA CR-V EX HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH NO RESOLVE FROM THE DEALER. IT HAS A CONTINUED PROBLEM OF PULLING TO THE RIGHT AS WELL AS VIBRATION AT HIGHER SPEEDS. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE CV BOOT HAS BEEN REPAIRED TWICE AS WELL AS THE TRANSAXLE. THE VEHICLE CAME NEW WITH THESE PROBLEMS. THE DEALER HAS TRIED DILIGENTLY TO FIX THE PTTR PROBLEM WITH NEW TIRES, AXLE, ROTATION, ALIGNMENT, WHEELS FROM OTHER 05' CR-V'S. BUT, THEY HAVE SAID THE VIBRATION IS WITHIN MANUFACTURE'S SPECS!!!! I HAVE SPENT MORE TIME WITH MY CAR AT THE DEALER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN DECECMBER OF 2004 AND IT IS NOW APRIL 2005! THE VIBRATION COMES ABOUT THROUGHOUT THE CAB, ESPECIALLY THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AT AROUND 50-70 MPH. I'M VERY UPSET THAT I PAY GOOD MONEY FOR A CAR THAT BRINGS ME GRIEF EACH AND EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR ON THE HI-WAY. AROUND TOWN IT'S FINE. THIS CAR IS NOT RIGHT, AND HAS NEVER BEEN RIGHT FROM THE FACTORY. THIS IB THE WORST HONDA PURCHASE I HAVE HAD AFTER OWNING 5 OTHER HONDA'S!*AK
Apr 16, 2005
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE ON A ROAD TRIP DRIVING HOME ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, THE A/C COMPRESSOR WENT OUT. AFTER A FEW MILES WARNING LIGHTS WENT OFF AND THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE SHOT UP AND IT STARTED OVERHEATING. WE GOT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY AS FAST AS WE COULD. WHEN WE PULLED OVER, MY HUSBAND OPENED THE HOOD AND INTENSE STEAM BLEW OUT FROM THE RADIATOR AREA. TURNED OUT THAT, UNBEKNOWNST TO US, THE COMPRESSOR SEIZED UP AND CAUSED THE SERPENTINE BELT TO BREAK, WHICH DISABLED THE WATER PUMP. IT RUINED THE DAMAGED THE RADIATOR AND WARPED THE HEAD GASKET. WE WERE 2 1/2 HOURS FROM HOME! ONCE WERE ABLE TO GET IT REPAIRED AND HOME, WE TOOK IT IN TO THE MECHANIC SO HE COULD LOOK AT THE A/C. METAL SHARDS WERE IN THE CONDENSER AND IT EVENTUALLY GOT INTO THE LINE AND INTO THE COMPRESSOR. ANOTHER A/C ISSUE HAS BEEN THE CONDENSER FAN. IT HAS TO BE REPLACED EVERY 3-4 YEARS. IT WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO. IT IS OUT AGAIN.
Aug 23, 2019
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR LOCKING UP
Jul 28, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
THIS VEHICLE ON HAS 66,580 MILE AND THE ABS MODULATOR WENT BAS ON REAR PASSENGER SIDE. NOTICE BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING AND TOOK TO SHOP.
Nov 05, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE GARAGE AT 5 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO THE WOODS. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 03, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
MY HEADLIGHT BULBS BURN-OUT AFTER ONLY 4-6 WEEKS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 3 YEARS. THE SHORT-BULB-LIFE EVENT OCCURS ABOUT 70% ON THE DRIVER SIDE, AND ABOUT 30% ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THERE IS NO SIGN OF MOISTURE ENTERING THE BULB/LIGHT AREA. THIS IS A CONSTANT SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME SINCE THE PROBLEM MEANS I AM OFTEN DRIVING WITH ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT. THIS PROBLEM IS ALSO VERY EXPENSIVE-- APPROXIMATELY 12-15 NEW BULBS PER YEAR ! THE BULBS BURN OUT WHEN DRIVING ON ROADS OF ALL TYPES. ON THIS FORM BELOW, WHERE "WHEN DID THIS HAPPEN?" IS REQUESTED, I HAVE ENTERED THE DATE OF THE MOST RECENT OCCURRENCE (BULB BURNED OUT AFTER ONLY 5 WEEKS OF LIFE) ALTHOUGH AS STATED ABOVE,THIS EVENT HAS BEEN HAPPENING REGULARLY FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS.
Jul 16, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED TO OPERATE. IN 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN: 12V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY). THERE WAS NO FAILURE PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 21, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
MY HUSBAND WAS ON THE WAY HOME AFTER A VISIT TO GEORGIA,HE WAS JUST WEST OF TALLAHASSEE WHEN THEE CAR STARTED ACTING LIKE IT WAS OUT OF GAS, JUMPING AND BUCKING. HE MANAGED TO GET IT OFF THE INTERSTATE AND THAT WAS IT NO PULLING NO NOTHING. WE CALLED OUR INSURANCE BECAUSE, BACK IN APRIL WE HAD A ACCIDENT AND THE CAR HAD TO GO BACK INTO THE SHOP SEVERAL FOR DIFFERENT REASONS, EACH TIME MY HUSBAND SAID "THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT ACTING RIGHT, THERE IS SLACK ACTION EVEN ON THE DAY HE LEFT WHICH BELIEVE WAS 29TH OF SEPTEMBER HE STOPPED AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP HERE IN PENSACOLA AND WAS TOLD "YOU HAVE A LITTLE WATER BUT SHOULD BE OK. WELL BY THE END OF THE WEEK, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT THE CAR IS ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND UNDRIVABLE. TOWED BACK TO TALLAHASSEE AND FOUND A MOTEL (ONLY ROOM AVAILABLE 200$ A NIGHT. I GOT MY CAR BACK YESTERDAY TO THE TUNE $4607.00 WOW!!!!! IS THERE ANY INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS? WE THINK IT WAS CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT OR AT THE LEAST THE ACCIDENT HELPED THE DEMISE OF THE TRANSMISSION. IN YOUR OPINION IS THIS POSSIBLE? STILL VERY HARD TO STEER. FOR SEVERAL MONTHS THERE WAS SEVERE PULLING TO THE LEFT, THEY FINALLY FOUND THE FRONT STRUT WAS PULLED OUT OF THE ARMS THAT HOLDS IT IN PLACE, JUST LYING ON TOP, I BELIEVE THE FORCE OF THE OTHER CAR HITTING OURS CAUSED THIS PROBLEM, AND THE INSURANCE PAID THIS BUT THEY ARE SAYING THE ACCIDENT DID NOT CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. *TR
Oct 18, 2014
THE CAR WAS MAKING NOISE DIAGNOSED BY HONDA AS THE TRANSMISSION PUMP. CAR HAD ONLY 79,000 MILES AND WAS SERVICED REGULARLY AND ALL FLUIDS ARE CHANGED REGULARLY. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION FIXED ELSEWHERE FOR HALF THE PRICE HONDA WANTED. I N,EVER HEARD OF A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AT SUCH A LOW MILEAGE. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN HONDA. *TR
Aug 03, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
2 complaints
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2005 CR-V SEVERAL TIMES IN THE PAST YEAR ALONE (AT LEAST 4 TIMES THAT I CAN REMEMBER). THE LIGHTS GO OUT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING (THE EXACT SPEED IS UNKNOWN). THIS OBVIOUSLY PRESENTS A VERY GREAT SAFETY HAZARD, AND I AM VERY CONCERNED AS MY WIFE AND NEWBORN BABY SOMETIMES USE THIS CAR. THE LAST TIME WE HAD THE BULBS REPLACED, THERE APPEARED TO BE SCORCH MARKS ON THE WIRE CONNECTOR THAT ATTACHES TO THE BACK OF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THERE ARE MANY FORUM POSTS ON THE INTERNET OF DRIVERS WHO HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES TO MINE WITH THE SAME MODEL YEAR (2005) AND ALSO WITH 2006 CR-VS. HERE IS "ONE" OF THE FORUM THREADS CONTAINING SUCH POSTS: HTTP://WWW.TOPIX.COM/FORUM/AUTOS/HONDA-CR-V/TLND3JKAUI93FS68G/P8 IF YOU COULD PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR
Mar 17, 2013
WE BOUGHT OUR 2005 CR-V SE IN SUM 10 AND LOVE THE VEHICLE. SINCE THEN HOWEVER, WE'VE HAD TO CHANGE HEADLIGHT BULBS APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 12 TIMES. SOMETIMES A SINGLE BULB, SOMETIMES BOTH... THEY SIMPLY GO OUT EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. WE EVEN HAD TO RIDE HOME ONE NIGHT WITH "HIGH BEAMS" BECAUSE THE BOTH LOW BEAMS SIMPLY FAILED. THE NEXT DAY WE PURCHASED NEW BULBS, INSTALLED THEM ON THE CR-V, AND NOW THE LOW-BEAMS WORK, BUT THE HIGH BEAMS DO NOT. IT'S KIND OF GETTING OLD BUYING NEW BULBS EVERY FEW MONTHS! MY PROBLEM/CONCERN IS THE FACT THAT WE HAVE A KNOWN RECALL FOR A EXTREMELY SIMILAR ISSUE ON 2002 THRU 2004 CR-V MODELS. THAT RECALLS SUMMARY STATES: "DUE TO TENSION FROM THE COMBINATION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS, WEAR ON THE SURFACE OF THE ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CAN OCCUR, YIELDING COPPER OXIDE, WHICH INCREASES ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE. INCREASED ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL ENDS TO MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR." THE CONSEQUENCE LISTED ON THIS RECALL IS: "IF THE TERMINAL ENDS MELT WITHIN THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, REDUCING DRIVER VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH." BASED ON OUR EXPERIENCE, IT SEEMS THE RECALL LISTED ABOVE SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO INCLUDE THE 2005 CR-V MODELS AS WELL. WE'VE LOOKED AT CURRENT RECALLS FOR OUR VEHICLE UNDER THE HONDA OWNERS SITE AND THERE ARE NONE LISTED FOR OUR VIN... ? HONDA MAY WANT TO RE-VISIT THIS RECALLS COVERAGE BEFORE ANY OTHER 2005 CR-V OWNER'S HEADLIGHTS GO OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE DRIVING... THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN! *TR
Mar 15, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 HONDA CRV ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO RACE AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY. I COULDN'T FEEL THE GAS PEDAL WITH MY FOOT. I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, PULL OFF ON THE SHOULDER, AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION, STOPPING THE ENGINE. I MOVED THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACKWARD, GOT DOWN ON THE FLOOR TO LOOK, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FACTORY-EQUIPPED FLOOR MAT HAD SHIFTED SO IT COVERED THE GAS PEDAL. I REMOVED THE FLOOR MAT, RE-STARTED THE CAR, AND THE PROBLEM WAS GONE. BUT IF THIS PROBLEM STARTS CROPPING UP WITH OTHER '05 CRVS, IT IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Mar 05, 2011
HONDA CR-V, 8,000 MILES, YEAR 2005, ENGINE STALLED , LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES, RESTARTED OK, DEALER CHECKED OUT CAR AND COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM. OCCURRED IN CITY DRIVING AT 25 MILES PER HOUR. *NM
Sep 11, 2005
INTERIOR LIGHTING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
LED LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD OF MY 2005 HONDA CRV BEGAN FAILING APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO (MAY 2008) AND HAVE NOW BURNED OUT ON LEFT SIDE, OBSCURING TACHOMETER AND TEMP GAUGE AND 1/2 OF SPEEDOMETER. HONDA SERVICE IN NEW BRITAIN CT (SCHALLER) REFUSED TO FIX UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY (LIGHT BULBS NOT COVERED). IT APPEARS OTHERS HAVE HAD SAME PROBLEM. HONDA SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND RECALL ALL '05 CRVS FOR A GLOBAL FIX. *TR
May 10, 2010
THE FOLLOWING IS A PROBLEM THAT I HAVE WITH MY VEH, WHICH I HOPE YOU CAN RESOLVE. CR.V 2005 VIN # [XXX] MAINTENANCE HISTORY: ALL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WERE PERFORMED BY HONDA OF NANUET. PROBLEM: APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AFTER PURCHASE THE LED LIGHTS OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, STARTING FROM THE LEFT SIDE, BEGIN TO GO OUT. RESULTING THAT DURING NIGHT-TIME DRIVING I AM UNABLE TO SEE THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND PART OF THE RPM GAUGE. DURING A SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE I BROUGHT THIS SITUATION UP, TO THE SVC MGR WHO PROMPTLY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT A COVERED ITEM. I MENTIONED THAT I WAS EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS SAFETY ISSUE BUT THE ISSUE WAS NOT RESOLVED. NEEDLESS TO SAY, MORE OF THE LED LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING; THE ONLY LIGHTS THAT CONTINUE TO WORK ARE THE ONES ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SPEEDOMETER THAT LIGHT UP 120MPH THRU 140MPH. THIS SITUATION IN MY OPINION IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ONE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE. THE LEDS OBLIVIOUSLY WERE DEFECTIVE FROM THE BEGINNING AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT IN NANUET. SINCE THIS SITUATION IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS- SINCE I DO USE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT, I AM RESPECTFULLY REQUESTING THAT HONDA REPLACE THE LEDS LIGHTS AT NO COST TO ME. I SPOKE WITH MR SERGIO SALVADOR, CUST SVC ON 4/1/10 WHO SIMPLY STATED THAT I SHOULD'VE DONE SOMETHING EARLIER. I TOLD THAT I DID INFORMED THE DEALER SERVICE MGR TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE, OF THE PROBLEM AND MY CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY DRIVING AT NIGHT, I ALSO TOLD THAT THIS DEFECT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WITH SEVERE POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES, AND FURTHER EMPHASIZED THAT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM 3 YEARS AGO BUT DID NOTHING ABOUT IT. MR. SALVADOR STILL MAINTAINED THAT HONDA WOULD NOT MAKE THE REPAIR. I TOLD HIM THAT THE LED LIGHTS MUST HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE FROM THE ONSET. THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THEREFORE I AM MAKING THIS COMPLAINT. PLEASE HELP. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Apr 01, 2010
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
DRIVING ALONG A 4 LANE ROAD AT 25-30 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THOUGH I STOMPED ON BRAKES, MY CAR SMASHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND I RECEIVED SEVERE WHIPLASH. THE CAR SUSTAINED MORE THAN $12,000 DAMAGE. HONDA REFUSES TO ADMIT THE CAR HAD A PROBLEM. *NM
Sep 12, 2006
I HAD JUST COME OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TURNED ONTO A STATE ROAD. I WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR THE UPCOMING INTERSECTION, WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR STARTED SPEEDING OUT OF CONTROL AND THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP MY CAR FROM SLAMMING INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. AFTER THE CRASH, THE WOMAN I HIT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR REVVED WILDLY. THIS WAS LATER NOTED BY THE WOMAN I HIT, AS WELL. IN DESPERATION I TURNED THE KEY OFF AND LET THE CAR ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIREMEN DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY FOR SAFETY. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER CAME, HE RECONNECTED THE BATTERY CABLES AND THE CAR STARTED ITSELF UP AND BEGAN TO REV. THE DRIVER SAID HE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. I HAVE HIS NAME AND NUMBER. THE AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED AND I WAS FORTUNATE TO ONLY RECEIVE WHIPLASH AND MY DOG SEEMS OK. THE OTHER DRIVER HAS BACK PROBLEMS BUT WAS FORTUNATELY DRIVING A NISSAN XTERRA THAT DID NOT GET NEARLY THE DAMAGE MY CAR RECEIVED. I AM JUST SO THANKFUL THAT MY CHILDREN WERE NOT IN THE CAR, AND THAT THERE WERE NO PEDESTRIANS OR CHILDREN IN FRONT OF ME. *NM
Apr 26, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1 complaint
I was driving in town so, each block has either a stop sign or a traffic light. I realized that my brake pad seemed to get spongy. At the red light as I was nervous that there was something wrong I looked down and seen a light blinking but, it was my oil light. After heading to the next block my brakes were suddenly not doing anything and the pedal went down to the floor. I was not going fast so I decided that if I had to I would pull the emergency brake. I did that as well to no avail. I went to the closest parking lot and checked all my fluid. My oil was fine, my brake fluid was low. I added brake fluid and went on my way. The following day I left my home as usual and another light came on. The oxygen sensor. I'm not sure why the vehicle is doing this as I do keep up with maintenance. I have spoken with a mechanic , his assessment was it could be anything yet seems to be electrical. I did some research do to the fact that my car has been with me since 2009 (used). I would love to keep my car for as many more years as possible but, I also have to be safe. At this point it has to be something wrong with the products I'm using on my vehicle.
May 31, 2024
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
Passenger rear trailing arm broke off from body mount. Vehicle is still available for inspection. Coming to a stop sign and car came to an abrupt stop. Something had stopped the car before I even got to the stop sign. Coming down to the stop sign car began to lost steering and swayed back and forth. Car is in very good condition has 138,100 miles on it. But now it can,t be driven cant be fixed and be safe. Still books for $3200.00. Our family was left vulnerable to a horrible accident if going any faster when this happened. Broke down on a back road at 10:30 p.m. close to a stop sign. Had to be towed. A recall of the 2007 to 2011 CR-V. stated that this happens to those models. They didn't go back far enough on this recall and if I hadn't told people who still have the 2005- 2006 model they wouldn't have known and this could happen to them. Vehicle was inspected by insurance co. and Honda dealership and reported to Honda corp. Rust no coverage or repair for this vehicle. Mechanic looked at can't repair and make safe. Same problem as those vehicles recalled. But because it wasn't on the recall list there is nothing they can do about this vehicle. This left me, my loved ones vulnerable to a serious accident if I had been on a freeway let alone on any road going 50 and above in speed. No warnings what so ever that this could happen. No messages, no lamps no letters from Honda nothing.
Oct 17, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED AND WERE REPLACED FOUR TIMES IN ONE YEAR. IN ADDITION, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT COULD NOT VIEW THE GAUGES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC PROVIDED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE CAUSE OF THE ELECTRICAL FAILURES WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ALSO EXHIBITED TIRE CUPPING FOR THE REAR TIRES. THE TIRES HAD BEEN REPLACED EVERY 2.5 YEARS DUE TO EXCESSIVE TREADWEAR ON THE REAR TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD THE TIRES ROTATED EVERY 3,000 MILES; HOWEVER, THE REAR TIRE CUPPING CONTINUED. FIRST TEAM HONDA (3444 WESTERN BRANCH BLVD, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23321, (757) 337-6597) AND WILLIAMSBURG HONDA (7101 RICHMOND RD, WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188, (757) 564-4671) WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
May 29, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA CRV IN 2018 OF FEBRUARY IN OZARK MISSOURI. IT WENT THROUGH A MISSOURI SAFETY CHECK AND PASSED A FEW MONTHS LATER I NEEDED TO COME BACK TO CALIFORNIA AND SINCE I'VE BEEN BACK WITHIN THREE MONTHS TIME MY ENGINE MY BELTS MY BRAKES MY STARTER MY ELECTRICAL SENSORS MY FUEL THEY HAVE ALL SEEM TO HAVE FAILED AND BEEN REPLACED BY A MECHANICAL I PAID IN DECEMBER 2018 I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TO TAKE MY CAR IN SO THE AIRBAGS CAN BE CHECKED THE WHOLE ENGINE AND EXHAUST SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEED CHECKING AS WELL BECAUSE IT'S NOT A SAFE CAR TO DRIVE AND I'VE BEEN FEELING THAT FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. IT STARTED OFF AS A GOOD CAR BUT ONCE I CHANGE THE ENGINE OIL EVERYTHING SEEM TO MALFUNCTION AND GO DOWN LIKE DOMINOES CAR HAS FAILED TO START SEVERAL TIMES HAS SHUT OFF WITHOUT NOTICE
Dec 09, 2018
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL. I TOOK MY HONDA CRV TO THE DEALERSHIP LAST WEEK TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS REPLACED DUE TO THE RECALL. NOW MY AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT. I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM FIX THE ISSUE, BUT THEY TOLD ME THE PROBLEM WAS UNRELATED. THEY SAID THE COMPRESSOR LOCKED UP. I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING UNTIL AFTER I TOOK IT IN. TOO COINCIDENTAL. AFTER DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH IT APEARS MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM IN WHICH HONDA DOES NOT COVER THE COST. PEOPLE ARE PAYING ROUGHLY $1000 TO REPLACE THEIR COMPRESSORS. I AM SUBMITTING A COMPLAINT BECAUSE THIS IS NOT RIGHT. I HOPE I AM NOT DEALING WITH A CORRUPT ORGANIZATION.
Sep 08, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE REAR DOOR LIGHT WARNING GO OFF AND ON ALL THE TIME AND THE REAR DOOR HINGES ARE WEARING OUT A LOT.. I FEEL THE REAR DOOR EVERYTIME I HIT A POTHOLE IS MOVE
Apr 14, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE MOUNT2X , SUSPENSION, ' CONTROL FOR WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE HALF WORKS. . FOR NO REASON DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SOME HOW FELL OUT OF THE SUPPORT OR GUIDING TRACK AND AND BROKE INSIDE THE DOOR PROBLEM NOW 3/17/18 FOR 5 MONTHS TGE WINDOW CONTROL ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOESN'T ROLL UP THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE YOU CAN KIND PUT IT DOWN . THEN LAST NIGHT TGE WINDOW ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FALL OUT OF THE TRACK AND BREAKS INSIDE THE DOOR. SO NOW WE CAN NOT REALLY SAFE LICK THE CAR, LEAVING IT OPEN !! WITH POSSIBLE RAIN. ' HEADLIGHT CABLE- HEAD LIGHT BULB KEEPS BURNING OUT . ' ENGINE MOUNTS
Mar 18, 2018
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
"TAKATA RECALL" - ON NOV 19, 2016, I HAD AN ACCIDENT. I WAS GOING DOWN A SANDY DIRT ROAD AND HEARD A LOUD POP OR BANG (ENDED UP BEING THE STABILIZER BAR BROKE) AND SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL WAS JERKED TO THE LEFT, SLAMMING THE CAR INTO A DITCH WHERE THERE WAS A FULL EMBANKMENT. I WAS SLUNG TO THE LEFT, HITTING MY HEAD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS AND THE SIDE SEAT AIRBAG DEPLOYED, BOUNCING ME BACK TO CENTER. TO MY SHOCK AND WONDER THE DRIVERS SIDE, STEERING WHEEL AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED, WHICH HAS CONCERNED ME EVERY SINCE THE ACCIDENT.
Jan 08, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT COME ON/OFF AT WILL, DASH LIGHT STOP WORKING, AND THE GAGES STOP/GLITCH AT WILL WHEN IT IS EITHER HOT/COLD/NORMAL OUT SIDE. AND THIS ALL HAPPENED STATIONARY, IN MOTION, ON A CITY STREET, OR A HIGHWAY, TURNING, BRAKING, ETC. AND IT IS A PROBLEM THAT CREATED THE UNSAFE CONDITION. AND I AM A MECHANIC AND I AM MOST CERTAIN IT COULD BE A COMPUTER ARE WIRING FACTORY DEFECT FOR ANY MORE QUESTION? U MAY CALL[XXX] AT [XXX] OR E-MAIL AT [XXX] OR MAILING TO ADDRESS TO [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Dec 09, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
I RECEIVED NOTICE OF THE TAKATA AIRBAGS, FROM THE PERFECTION HONDA 2603 AMERICAN RD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM, 87124, I TOOK THE HONDA IN FOR THOSE REPAIRS, THAT CAUSED A ELECTRICAL SHORT, AND DAMAGE TO BATTERY AND PARTS, THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THEIR DAMAGE, THE DAMAGE LIGHT IS STILL ON, I ASKED THEM FOR REPAIRS, TO NO AVAIL, [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB
Dec 08, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 202,000.
Sep 18, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
A/C STOPPED WORKING I LIVE IN HAWAII AND NEED IT TO HELP CONDENSATION ON INSIDE WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN IT RAINS. READ THERE ARE A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH CRV A/C UNITS FAILING. WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG WHEN I NOTICED WARM AIR WAS COMING FROM A/C IN ON POSITION NOW LOUD NOISES FROM THE UNIT.
Jun 17, 2017
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED INDEPENDENTLY TO THE RIGHT. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKING TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND THE TORQUE STEER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. ALSO, WHILE BRAKING, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
May 21, 2015
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
VEHICLE STABILITY OR VSA SIGHT AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AT THE SAME TIME. HONDA DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE REPAIR WOULD COST ME $2337 DOLLARS TO REPAIR. I WOULD THINK THAT A RECALL WOULD BE IN ORDER FOR THIS SAFETY RELATED AND STABILITY RELATED PROBLEM! *TR
Mar 15, 2015
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR WINDOW ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND REPAIRED. THE EXACT REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Sep 23, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE CAR REPAIRED WITH THE HONDA DEALER AS PER THE RECALL NOTICE FOR THE "2002-2006 CR-V DRIVER'S POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH" TODAY WHEN IT WAS PARKED IN THE COVERED PARKING GARAGE OF THE MACY'S CORPORATE PLACE, IT GOT FIRE AFTER 1 HOUR IT WAS PARKED. THE DRIVER SIDE SWITCH CONTROLS WAS COMPLETED MELTED AND CAUGHT FIRE POLICE AND FIRE DEPT CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT THE CAR WAS TOWED TO CLASSIC COLLISION 3507 OLD NORCROSS ROAD, DULUTH 30096 AND THEY JUDGED AS TOTAL LOSS HONDA'S REPLACED MASTER SWITCH IS NO HELP - IT CAUSED THE FIRE AND HAVE PHOTOS TO BACK IT UP. *TR
Aug 19, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT BULBS NEED REPLACEMENT AT LEAST 3 TIMES PER YEAR, SOMETIMES MORE. EVEN WHEN REPLACED WITH NEW BULBS, SOMETIMES THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHT VARIES RANDOMLY. THE LAST TIME I HAD THE BULB REPLACED THE TECHNICIAN SAID THAT THE NEW BULB WOULDN'T EVEN STAY LIT WHEN HE REPLACED IT. THERE ARE OTHER MODEL YEARS FOR THIS CAR WHICH HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS LOW BEAM BULB ISSUE. IT IS TIME FOR HONDA TO RECALL THIS MODEL YEAR AND FIX THIS PROBLEM. I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR AT NIGHT ANYMORE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE!! ALSO, JUST WITHIN THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS, MY SRS LIGHT IS RANDOMLY STAYING LIT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR AND KNOW THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NO ACCIDENTS THAT WOULD HAVE CREATED THESE ISSUES. *TR
Aug 08, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
AFTER STARTING THE CAR I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, TOOK OFF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, AND PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE. MY FOOT WAS STILL ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR TOOK OFF AT A HIGH SPEED AS IF I HAD FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL, AND WOULD NOT STOP WITH MY FOOT STILL ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. I THREW THE GEAR INTO PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME IN SEPTEMBER 2009 WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY. AT THAT TIME THE BRAKE WOULD NOT STOP THE CAR, SO I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD, PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION. IN SEPTEMBER 2009 I CALLED THE HONDA DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD NOT TO BRING THE CAR IN, THAT I MUST HAVE HAD THE MAT JAMMED ON TOP OF THE GAS PEDAL. THAT WAS NOT THE CASE TODAY OR IN 2009. THIS ISBA DEADLY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND PUT OUT AN ALERT ON TV TO ALL CAR OWNERS THAT IF THEIR CAR SHOULD GET STUCK IN ACCELERATION MODE THEY SHOULD PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. THANK YOU. *TR
Aug 03, 2014
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK AND THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,793.
May 01, 2014
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR CONDITIONER MADE A HIGH PITCH SOUND. THE DEALER RECHARGED THE AIR CONDITIONER; HOWEVER, THAT DID NOT STOP THE HIGH PITCH SOUND. THE DEALER ALSO CHECKED THE COMPRESSOR AND BELTS, BUT FOUND NO PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. *TR
Jul 18, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW COULD NOT BE CLOSED OR OPENED COMPLETELY WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY) BUT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000. *TR
Jul 05, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. AFTER THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING, THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V486000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY). THE CONTACT STATED THE RECALL MAY BE RELATED TO THE ENGINE FAILURE SHE EXPERIENCED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000. *TR
Jun 03, 2013
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THE WINDOW NEEDED A LUBRICANT IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY TOOK A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jan 30, 2013
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE DASH AC LOOKED AT WAS TOLD THE COMPRESSOR HAD WHAT THEY CALLED GRENADED. I WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPRESSOR HAD BLEW APART AND SENT SMALL PIECES OF METAL THROUGH THE AC SYSTEM. AND THE WHOLE COMPLETE SYSTEM HAD TO BE REPLACED I HAVE READ ON A FEW SITES OF OTHER PEOPLES CRV DOING THE SAME THING. *JS
Apr 30, 2012
STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CR-V. CONSUMER STATES GRINDING NOISE AND TIRE WALL DETERIORATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE TIRE WALL DETERIORATED IT PULLED APART WEDGING BETWEEN THE AXLE ROD AND TIRE AND WAS BEGINNING TO SHRED THE TIRE. A MONTH LATER, SHE NOTICED THE PLASTIC TIRE WALL ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HAD ALSO STARTED TO DISINTEGRATE AND WAS BREAKING DOWN IN A SIMILAR FASHION. IN EARLY JULY, WHILE DRIVING, THE PLASTIC FRONT PIECE ON THE GRILL ON THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE CAME LOOSE AND STARTING FLAPPING UP AND DOWN. *JB
Sep 13, 2011
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
THE CLIP HOLDING MY FLOOR MAT IN PLACE BROKE CAUSING MY MAT TO RIDE UP OVER THE GAS PEDAL. THIS CAUSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT DUE TO THIS CLIP BREAKING. *TR
Feb 25, 2011
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH, HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO RAPIDLY SLOW DOWN. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VEER DRASTICALLY TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE CONTACT CRASH INTO THE MEDIAN WALL AND THE VEHICLE TO SPIN AROUND THREE TIMES. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT NOT THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE INSURANCE COMPANIES INSPECTION STATION WHERE IT WAS RULED DESTROYED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Feb 04, 2011
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2006 HONDA CRV. HAVE REPLACED DRIVERS SIDE SUNVISOR 4 TIMES, WAITING ON NUMBER 5. AFTER ANYWHERE FROM 2 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR THE SUNVISOR WILL NOT STAY UP IN PLACE. CREEPS BACK DOWN INSTANTLY AND CANNOT SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD EVEN WITH VISOR PUSHED ALL THE WAY TOWARDS WINDSHIELD. OFFERS NO USE, AND WHEN TRYING TO USE IT OBSTRUCTS VIEW AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. IF VISORS ARE REQUIRED, THEN THIS ONE IS A FAILURE. HAVE NOTED OTHERS ON THE HONDA CRV OWNERS CLUB FORUM WITH SAME PROBLEM. HAVE ASKED THAT THEY ALSO FILE WITH NHTSA. TO BE CLEAR, WHEN STORED AWAY IN NORMAL POSITION IT STAYS IN PLACE, WHEN TRYING TO PULL IT DOWN AND PUSH TOWARDS WINDSHIELD WHEN SUN IS IN FACE, IT PUSHES TO WINDSHIELD THEN INSTANTLY FLOPS BACK DOWN TO POSITION WHERE IT OBSCURES THE VIEW OUT THE WINDSHIELD. REPLACEMENTS WORK FINE FOR SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THEY HAVE WARRANTIED 3 TIMES, AND I HAVE HAD TO BUY TWICE AS IT WAS JUST OVER 1 YEAR BEFORE I TOOK IT IN. I HAVE AND OLD PART THAT WAS REPLACED WHEN I HAD TO PURCHASE OUT OF WARRANTY. THE KEPT THE OTHER PARTS, BUT HAVE NO EXPLANATION FOR FIX. *TR
Oct 08, 2010
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SERIOUS VIBRATIONS WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN ON HONDA CRV 2006 MODEL. BASED ON VARIOUS ONLINE FORUMS AND HONDA DEALER IN FREMONT, IT IS BECAUSE OF THE BAD REAR DIFFERENTIAL FLUID THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. HONDA WARRANTY SAYS THAT THIS FLUID SHOULD BE REPLACED BETWEEN 60,000 - 90,000 MILES WHILE MY CRV HAS ONLY 33,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I ASKED THE HONDA DEALER TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY, THEY DENIED. I WANT HONDA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM SINCE IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Jun 24, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
LEFT FIRESTONE AUTO TO GET AN IL CHANGE ON UNIVERISTY BLVD AFTER OIL CHANGE, PROCEEDED ONTO UNIVERSITY BLVD, MADE A LEFT ONTO BROADHEAD ROAD(?), MADE A RIGHT INTO DOLLAR BANK PARKING LOT. PULLED UP TO ATM AND ATM WAS OUT OF SERVICE. DROVE AROUND THE BUILDING TO GO INTO THE BANK TO GET MONEY OUT INSTEAD. TURNED INTO PARKING SPOT FOUR, PUMPED GAS THEN BRAKE....CAR ACCELERATED AND I PUMPED ON BRAKES AGAIN AND THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I HIT A POLE IN FRONT OF THE BANK, THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CAR WAS SMOKING AND SMELLED OF BURNING OIL AND SMOKE. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP AND APPEARED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. *TR
Apr 16, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
LED LIGHTS ON DASHBOARD STOPPED WORKING. I CAN NO LONGER SEE MY SPEEDOMETER AT NIGHT, OR THE MILEAGE GAUGE. I RAISED THIS TO ATTENTION OF HONDA DEALERSHIP/REPAIR AND THEY OFFERED TO REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE--APPROXIMATELY $100. THIS SHOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED. ALSO, AS OTHERS HAVE REPORTED, ONE OF MY HEADLIGHTS HAS REPEATEDLY BURNED OUT SINCE PURCHASE--I'VE REPLACED IT TWICE. *TR
Apr 13, 2010
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CR-V VEHICLE ACCELERATED*CW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE PARKED IN A PARKING SPACE. WITH HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE, SHE PLACED THE GEAR INTO PARK, REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO A BUILDING. WHEN THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED AFTER HITTING THE WALL, SHE WENT TO SHUT IT OFF AND THE GEAR WAS STILL IN PARK. *JB
Mar 05, 2010
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CR V ,130,000 KS, AT 1500 RPM VEH.MSHUTTERS THEN SMOOTHES OUT AT 1800 RPM OCCURS WHEN GOING ABOUT 50 KM/H ,DEALERSHIP SAID THIS OCCURS ITS A 1800$FIX OR CHANGE TRANNY FLUID 2 OR 3 TIMES , AT 100 KS, INTERVALS, DID THIS IT STILLS OCCURS BUT FEWER TIMES, IM WORRIED TRANNY WILL GO, ITS A DEFAULT IN MANUFACTURING. *TR
Jan 24, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY 2006 HONDA CRV SUV CONTINUALLY HAS STARTER SWITCH PROBLEMS. IT BUZZES LOUDLY UPON STARTING THE ENGINE. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE CONTACTS ARE SHORTING OUT. MY FRIENDS WHO HAVE HONDAS OF THE SAME YEAR, BUT HAVE A DIFFERENT MODELS DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.*TR
Apr 09, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
OUR INSURED TOOK THEIR 2006 HONDA CRV FOR MAINTENANCE. ONE WEEK LATER AFTER OIL CHANGE & DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE - AUTO CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE IN TRAVEL. INSURED AUTO FIRE ORIGINATED AT RIGHT FRONT UNDER HOOD. *TR
Nov 17, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
THE BRAKE ROTOR ON MY HONDA CRV 2005 IS DEFECTIVE. IT LOOKS LIKE STEEL IS NOT CARBONATED EVENLY AND THERE A SOME PIECES THAT DO NOT WEAR OFF. THOSE PEACES ARE BEATING ON THE BREAK PADS AND ARE THE REASON FOR A SAFETY CONCERN. I TOOK CAR TO HONDA, BUT WAS GIVEN SOME ABSURD DIAGNOSES, I.E. REAR DISKS HAVE RUST MARKS ON THEM, DUE TO LOW MILEAGE. FYI: MY CAR HAS 16,000 MILES ON IT. I SPOKE WITH THE MANAGEMENT, BUT THEY REFUSED TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT IT. I HAVE A PICTURE OF THE DEFECT FOR YOUR REVIEW. YOU CAN VIEW THEM BY CLICKING ON THE FOLLOWING 4 LINKS. HTTP://PICASAWEB.GOOGLE.COM/VOVKAKENATOR/HONDA_DISPUTE/PHOTO?AUTHKEY=DWBEJZEINIK#S5118647922556598322 HTTP://PICASAWEB.GOOGLE.COM/VOVKAKENATOR/HONDA_DISPUTE/PHOTO?AUTHKEY=DWBEJZEINIK#S5118647952621369442 HTTP://PICASAWEB.GOOGLE.COM/VOVKAKENATOR/HONDA_DISPUTE/PHOTO?AUTHKEY=DWBEJZEINIK#S5118647939736467538 HTTP://PICASAWEB.GOOGLE.COM/VOVKAKENATOR/HONDA_DISPUTE/PHOTO?AUTHKEY=DWBEJZEINIK#S5118647931146532930. *TR UPDATED 07/102012 *JS
Oct 12, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VSA DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. VSA LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF AT WILL. SOMETIMES THE VSA LIGHT IS PRECEDED BY A LOUD BANGING NOISE WHEN BRAKING AND TURNING. CAR JERKS AND SCREECHES. VSA LIGHT GOES OFF WHEN RESTARTING CAR. DEALERSHIP WILL ONLY DIAGNOSE AND WORK ON UNDER WARRANTY IF VSA LIGHT IS ON. AFTER PERSISTENT VISITS TO DEALERSHIP, THEY WERE ABLE TO DIAGNOSE AND ORDER A PART EVEN THOUGH VSA LIGHT WAS OFF. *TR
Apr 25, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE POSITION OF THE TURN SIGNAL AT THE TOP OF THE HONDA CR-V AND THE CLEAR LENS HAS RESULTED IN ME BEING HIT 3 TIMES IN THE REAR IN THE 1 1/2 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE. THE LAST INCIDENT, THE PERSON WHO HIT ME INSISTED THAT I DID NOT HAVE MY TURN SIGNAL ON EVEN WHEN HE STOOD BEHIND THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED AT IT -- IT WAS ONLY WHEN PEDESTRIANS TOLD HIM THAT THE SIGNAL WAS ON DID HE FINALLY REALIZE THAT HE JUST HAD A HARD TIME SEEING IT. THE FIRST INCIDENT THE WOMAN SAID SHE DIDN'T SEE THE TURN SIGNAL. IN ALL 3 CASES, THE ACCIDENTS OCCURRED ON A SUNNY DAY. I AM CONSTANTLY BEING SWORN AT AND YELLED AT TO TURN ON MY TURN SIGNAL AND I GET OUT AND LOOK AND IT IS INDEED ON. THE POSITION OF THE SIGNAL AT THE VERY TOP OF THE VEHICLE IS HIGHER THAN ANY OTHER VEHICLE ON THE ROAD -- NOT IN A POSITION THAT PEOPLE ROUTINELY LOOK FOR A TURN SIGNAL. IN ADDITION, THE CLEAR LENS MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE THE TURN SIGNAL ON SUNNY DAYS-- I HAVE PURPOSELY DRIVEN BEHIND 2005 CR-VS (THE ONLY YEAR THAT HONDA HAD CLEAR LENS ON THE TURN SIGNALS) AND CAN UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE HAVE A PROBLEM SEEING THE SIGNAL. I CALLED HONDA AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERN ABOUT MY SAFETY IN THIS CAR BECAUSE THE POSITION OF THE TURN SIGNAL SO HIGH ON THE CAR AND THE CLEAR LENS -- I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE DESIGN OF THE CR-V AND THEY GOT APPROVAL FOR THE DESIGN SO THEY WERE NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY. I ASKED THEM WHY THE CLEAR LENS WERE USED FOR ONLY 2005 THINKING THAT OTHER HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE CLEAR LENS SO THEY SWITCHED BACK TO THE YELLOW LENS IN 2006 BUT THEY DENIED THIS. THEY EVEN REFUSED TO SWITCH OUT THE CLEAR LENS FOR THE YELLOW LENS THAT THEY HAVE USED FOR EVERY OTHER YEAR OF THIS VEHICLE. I WISH SOMEONE WOULD LOOK INTO THIS BY DRIVING BEHIND 2005 CR-VS ON SUNNY DAYS AND CHECKING OUT THE TURN SIGNALS. *JB
Sep 18, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING A 2005 HONDA CRV AND THE CAR STARTING SMOKING AND LEAKING OIL. THE HONDA DEALER STATED THAT AN OIL CHANGE WAS IMPROPERLY DONE. HOWEVER, I HAVE HEARD THAT THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE AND WANTED TO REPORT IT SO IT WAS ON FILE AT THE NHTSA.. *AK
Jan 29, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SEVERAL MECHANICAL PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 HONDA CRV EX. *NM THE CENTER BEARING WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/NOISE WHILE IDLING. THE CONSUMER STILL HEARD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE TECHNICIAN SAID THE NOISE WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE RUNS ROUGH WITH THE A/C ON. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS NORMAL. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE MANUFACTURER TO REPLACE THE VEHICLE OR PROVED A FULL REFUND SINCE THE DEALER CANNOT FIND THE SOURCE OF THE NOISE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD DRAG ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD AND FAILED TO CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF RAIN. *NM
Dec 07, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
2005 HONDA CR-V MAKES A "ROARING" NOISE WHEN BETWEEN 1500 AND 2000 RPMS. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THE CENTER BEARING OF THE DRIVE SHAFT. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *JB
Sep 26, 2005
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
WITH ONLY 6900 MILES ON OUR 2005 CRV ONE OF THE BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/T 684 FRONT TIRES BLEW WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN HER EMPLOYERS PARKING LOT. THE TIRE PRESSURE HAD JUST BEEN CHECKED TWO DAYS BEFORE THE BLOWOUT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. MY WIFE SUSTAINED A BROKEN NECK, CONCUSSION, HEAD TRAUMA AND A FACIAL LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED A PLASTIC SURGEON. JB
Aug 26, 2005
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2005 HONDA CR-V have?
The 2005 HONDA CR-V currently has 476 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2005 HONDA CR-V?
The most common problems reported for the 2005 HONDA CR-V are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2005 HONDA CR-V problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2005 HONDA CR-V comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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