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2003 Honda CR-V Air Bags Problems

94
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 94 stored complaint records:

  • 14 indicate a crash
  • 12 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • issue failure · 25 records
  • part needed · 13 records
  • notified issue · 11 records
  • recall notified · 10 records
  • recall issue · 10 records
  • recall notice · 10 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi14
150–400k mi11
1–30k mi6
30–60k mi5
60–100k mi4

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 23, 2013 · 220,000 miles

    Air Bags

    While driving the highway from bend oregon to albany oregon i was in a 2 car crash. I recall the explosion of the airbag and then coming to against the rock wall at detroit dam. I had hit the car in front of me sending it spinning and crashing up against the guard rail in the opposite direction. The honda crv went to the right and rolled 3 times coming to a stop on the side. There was medics, police and ambulances…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10750432

  • October 4, 2013 · 112,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, she crashed into the rear of a preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a fractured sternum and a neck injury. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The failure and current mileage was 112,000.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10547406

  • March 1, 2013 · 53,465 miles

    Air Bags

    The srs light (airbag sensor) continued to stay lit on my dashboard while driving. I took it to my honda dealer (west hills honda in bremerton, wa) where they informed me they "found" a "code 7-2 in the system", indicating there was an "srs control unit failure". Essentially, the electrical unit that would deploy the airbags had failed, which meant i no longer had the potential use of my vehicles airbags in case of…

    ODI 10503023

  • January 2, 2013

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v349000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

    ODI 10706348

  • December 6, 2012

    Air Bags

    2003 honda cr-v consumer says srs light keeps coming on prompting multiple visits to the dealer. *cn

    ODI 10653345

  • August 8, 2012 · 158,034 miles

    Air Bags

    The vehicle was moving when struck on the right side. The side air bags did not deploy. The front air bags deployed after the vehicle was stopped. My wife received blunt force trauma to her chest from the airbags deployment. She was wearing her seatbelt the air bag recall was performed about one month before the accident. The headlight recall was performed one week before the accident. I have photos of the accident…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10472496

  • August 1, 2012

    Air Bags · Steering · Wheels

    We were told that the vehicle was in car accident which perhaps lead to the present problems. I'm not an expert on cars. However i do feel a safety concern with the vehicle on the road with children. The vehicle has been sent 4 times; fix mostly a loose noise with steering issues (there connected?). These issues occur constant during turns and on the road. Once the mechanic works on the vehicle the problems always…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10536072

  • February 28, 2012 · 117,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that after having the vehicle inspected for failures pertaining to nhtsa campaign id number: 11v260000 (air bags:frontal:driver side inflator module) the srs warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to dealer who diagnosed that the srs system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not…

    ODI 10450663

  • February 8, 2012 · 113,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact was traveling 20 mph when she attempted to avoid crashing into another vehicle and crashed into the sidewalk. The air bags did not deploy, causing her to strike her head on the steering wheel. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was transported to the hospital for her head injuries. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10459852

  • September 15, 2011 · 95,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. The contact stated that the vehicle was involved in a front end collision and none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and the passenger suffered minor contusions. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was not able to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 95,000.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10427674

  • February 1, 2011 · 78,000 miles

    Air Bags · Seat Belts

    At 78,000 miles my srs light came on in the dashboard and will not go off. *tr

    ODI 10448402

  • February 10, 2010 · 45,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Srs (safetly restraint system) light on vehicle is on and will not turn off on 2003 honda cr-v. *tr

    ODI 10308396

  • September 26, 2007

    Air Bags

    Srs light illuminated. Vehicle taken to the dealer to check. Dealership ran a test and determined the system is defective and must be replaced. The car has never been in an accident. *jb

    ODI 10204139

  • November 1, 2006 · 25,224 miles

    Air Bags

    Dt*: the contact stated the srs light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The dealership determined the system was defective and recommended replacement.

    ODI 10172406

  • December 31, 2005 · 40,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical

    Srs light on 2003 honda cr-v keeps coming on. It's been taken to the shop with this same problem. We've been told that it won't come on again. It did. Called today and was told that they were not sure if the airbags would deploy or not if involved in a crash. Really getting old!! *nm

    ODI 10146644

  • September 28, 2005 · 50,000 miles

    Air Bags

    Dt: the contact states she owns a 2003 crv ex model honda which was involved in an accident on 9-28--05. The impact was so bad the whole font end was damaged badly. They hit someone. Most of the damage occurred in the front of the car. She said the driver was going 40 mph. The front air bags or the side air bags did not deploy. Her head hit the rearview mirror. She has cervical damage also. She was a passenger in…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10138212

  • July 7, 2004

    Air Bags

    Consumer received recall 04v035000 concerning srs cable real connector. No parts were available. Service manager dina creel. *ak

    ODI 10081455

  • June 25, 2004 · 11,941 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical

    Consumer stated that the dealer indicated that the use of a cell phone inside the vehicle will cause the air bags to deactivate. *ak

    ODI 10079986

  • February 21, 2003 · 8,000 miles

    Air Bags

    While driving at highway speeds, the driver over compensated when turning steering wheel and lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle flipped over. None of the air bags deployed. The consumer sustained a broken neck and injuries to the arm/face and head. The vehicle was totaled. *ak *scc

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10046172