2003 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 47 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- door lock · 12 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- master switch · 5 records
- does work · 5 records
- beam headlights · 5 records
- keyless remote · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Vehicle window master switch started on fire when vehicle was not in use in driveway
Fire reported
ODI 11162802
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When trying to reverse gear shift lever wasnt allowing for gears to switch car was stuck on drive.
ODI 11132703
Air Bags · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
While driving down the road at 6:30am this morning my low beams headlights went out. Not able to see i pulled over and put my crv in part. I noticed that my light switch was still on but i did not have any lights. I pushed the light control forwards and noticed i did have use of my high beams. Luckily i was driving to work and only had about 5 more mile to go being saturday on coming traffic was minimal. While at…
ODI 11032200
Electrical System
Automatic door locks malfunction. Locks do not respond to signal from keyf fob nor from actual door control buttons on door. The vehicle is sitting in a parked position. I believe the door lock actuator is faulty. I suspect it to be a known defect by honda. Is there a recall for this problem? I have a 2004 honda cr-v with the same problem.
ODI 11024834
Electrical System · Interior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. While reversing out of the driveway and depressing the driver side window switch, it failed to operate. In addition, the interior dome light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 215,213.
ODI 10981729
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
On tuesday march 14, 2017 the car window motor started acting up, the window would go down on its own. As i started the car i started i began to smell smoke, it appeared to be coming from driver side door near the window. Upon turning the car off and removing the negative end to the battery the car began smoking more and in seconds the drivers door was up in flames. I had to run and grab a fire extinguisher from…
Fire reported
ODI 10967066
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. After starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a burning odor from the front of the vehicle. The contact was unable to open the window. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 12v48600 (electrical system, visibility). The failure mileage was 99,793. Updated 09/08/16*lj
ODI 10882790
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes
Low beams went out, then the battery burned up. Replaced bulbs and battery both worked fine for a week then headlights went out both low beams and high. Marker lights are flashing like strobe lights. The brakes are grabbing when you apply them. One side of the rear brakes wear out faster than the other side. The abs and brake light come on until you turn on the fan or lights then they flash on and off.
ODI 10837618
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Both low beam headlights not working, both high beams still work. Replaced headlight lamps, low beams still not working. Found defect report online for same system failure. (nhtsa action number: ea11012 nhtsa recall campaign number: 12v136000) talked to honda corporate and told that this vehicle was not covered by recall, even though it is the same issue.
ODI 10743663
Electrical System
All locks except driver door will not lock when using the keyless entry. They all stopped working at the same time. What is going on. Off course it is not under warranty or is it under warranty and they just don't tell you. Please advise. Vehicle was stationary
ODI 10839671
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. While in park, the vehicle failed to start. The contact independently replaced the battery twice; however, the failure recurred. The contact removed the remote starter per the dealer's instruction, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was unable to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10723235
Electrical System
Made loud grinding noise and a/c stopped working as i was on the freeway in grid lock traffic the car does not work and i can not bypass the ac ( this is not an opinion on this car ). So the ac in standard equipment. Honda of america settles a class action law suit for this car model. However they will not help me get my car up and running without me paying for a repair that is due to a bad design by they…
ODI 10628134
Door · Electrical System
Both rear doors stopped responding to the main lock at the drivers side from inside.they can only be unlocked manually from the inside of the car. The interior driver door lock when moved up or down manually only works on front two doors. Sometimes the key is sticking and not turning in the driver side door lock. Must try multiple times to finally get it to work. It's only a matter of time before the front door…
ODI 10611111
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the front passenger, rear passenger, and the rear driver's side power switch window failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system , visibility). The failure mileage was…
ODI 10593177
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Driving kids to school in early morning both headlights simultaneously burned out at same time leaving only parking lights for illumination. Drove in dark back home. Later discovered high beams to be functional. Was searching online for fix and ran across many people who had same problem and complained of burnt wiring. I removed steering column cover and found no burnt wires at any connection. Checked bulbs and…
ODI 10584348
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Both passenger rear doors stopped responding to the keyless remote. They can only be unlocked manually from the inside of the car. Driver door stopped responding shortly there after. Have to manually unlock/lock the door with the key. The interior driver door lock can not be moved up or down manually. Only the key can move the door lock. Now the key is sticking and not turning in the driver side door lock. Must try…
ODI 10595482
Body · Electrical System
Almost 100% of the time i use the remote to unlock and lock the 2003 honda cr-v ex. When recently trying the key, it did not work in the driver's door lock. As a result of discovering this defect, i try the key occasionally for the purpose of seeing what happens in the driver's door lock. Other key/lock observations: 1. Usually the key doesn't even go into the lock. 2. Sometimes the key goes in the lock all the way,…
ODI 10650615
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The driver door lock will not operate via remote key-less control. All other locks work. *tr
ODI 10556072
Electrical System
While driving to work the morning of 4/16/2013 i smelled a strange odor like an electrical component was getting hot or melting. I saw no smoke or fire & other than the smell, could not detect anything deleterious to the operation/handling of my vehicle. When i left work that day, i lowered the windows using the window master switch cluster on the left front door armrest to get fresh air while driving. All the…
ODI 10509608
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Visibility
2003 honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to power window master switch recall notice and unsatisfactory service from dealership. *smd the consumer stated he was not satisfied with the dealers response concerning his complaint about the problem he experienced with recall # 12v486000. The consumer stated when he called the dealer to make an appointment, he was asked several unnecessary questions, regarding his…
ODI 10508020
Electrical System
The driver's side door lock does not work and causes the locks not to work. I am not able to open the driver's door with a key or automatic key. This is a recurring problem which was repaired by way of a temporary repairs by my mechanic in 2013. I was at least able to get into the driver's side with my automatic key but could not open it with the key. Now the driver;s side does not work at all. I can only climb in…
ODI 11089224
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a traffic stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted after several minutes. The contact also stated that the ignition switch interlock failed, causing the failure. In addition, the keyless remote failed to unlock the doors and the check engine light illuminated sporadically. The…
ODI 10487822
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional. *tr
ODI 10478869
Electrical System
All power locks are failing. Only drivers side power lock now works, but that is beginning to fail also. Rear gate can only be unlocked with a key from the outside of the car. *tr
ODI 10536870
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlights became inoperative. Burning/melting and oxidation at turn/headlight switch and cable harness connector. *tr
ODI 10467550
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