10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 7
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,701 miles

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2005 Honda CR-V electrical problems

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2005 Honda CR-V Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #68

Sep 012023

CR-V

  • 121,900 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- La Mesa, CA, USA

problem #67

Aug 012022

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
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).

- Dover, PA, USA

problem #66

Mar 202022

CR-V

  • miles
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

- West Warwick, RI, USA

problem #65

Dec 232021

CR-V

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Chatsworth, CA, USA

problem #64

Sep 102021

CR-V

  • miles
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.

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #63

Sep 232020

CR-V

  • miles
My driver side window regulator and motor malfunctioned; it required replacement. I then received a recall notification several months later regarding the power window master switch replacement - I believe my master window motor malfunction is related to this recall

- Pelham, AL, USA

problem #62

Dec 302020

CR-V

  • 66,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The drivers side window wont go down intermittently which I consider a danger as we have a bridge that cars have been shoved off into the water and it scares me that it could happen to me and I would need that window to go down so I can escape before that window fails or the whole electrical system fails. I have asked the dealership to check it multiple times but of course it wont do it while at the dealership. The car is almost always stationary when the window wont go down. It happens at the atm and other drive thrus. The recall number is 20V768 but so far my car isn't listed even though I have had this problem for about 3 years.

- Orange Park, FL, USA

problem #61

Dec 252020

CR-V

  • 138,000 miles
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.

- Kelso, WA, USA

problem #60

Jan 052006

CR-V

  • 10,000 miles
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.

- Lanexa, VA, USA

problem #59

Jul 182018

CR-V

  • 215,000 miles
Electrical fire in engine compartment, wiring harness melted and caught fire, battery melted. Driving about 35mph, started to smell smoke and the vehicle engine cut out. Rolled to the side of the road, called for help and noticed the smoke getting worse and then seen the flames. Extinguished the fire with the help of bystanders and residents living near

- Twin Lake, MI, USA

problem #58

Nov 152018

CR-V

  • 90,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #57

Oct 012018

CR-V

  • 116,097 miles
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.

- West Hollywood, CA, USA

problem #56

May 112018

CR-V

  • miles
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

- Covina, CA, USA

problem #55

May 012018

CR-V

  • 115,000 miles
The driver side power window switch has failed and window will not open.

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #54

Jul 162018

CR-V

  • 100,000 miles
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.

- Hollywood, MD, USA

problem #53

Apr 012017

CR-V

  • 110,000 miles
The master switch for the power windows intermittently does not work - whether the vehicle is stationary or in motion. I have now had it disconnected because the same switch in other Honda C-rvs 2002-2006 has caused melting of the switch and even fires. My VIN is not part of the current recall (NHTSA recall number: 12V-486) for this switch defect but I wonder if it should be? I have reported this issue to Honda and it has been recorded as case # 05298119.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #52

Sep 212017

CR-V

  • miles
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

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #51

Mar 162018

CR-V

  • miles
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

- Valley Village, CA, USA

problem #50

Nov 022017

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 182,880 miles
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).

- Upper Sandusky, OH, USA

problem #49

Jun 152016

CR-V

  • 15,000 miles
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).'

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

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