1. Honda CR-V
  2. Problems
  3. 2003
  4. Frontal

2003 Honda CR-V Frontal Problems

19
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 19 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi2
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2012

    Frontal · Inflator Module

    2003 honda crv. Consumer states problem with vehicle air bag light illuminating. *tgw the dealer informed the consumer the air bag module needed to be replaced at a cost of $800. *jb updated 10/10/12

    ODI 10476083

  • May 1, 2010 · 75,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Frontal · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the coolant leaked which caused the air conditioning compressor to fail. The steering column overheated. The passenger air bag light illuminated with or without a passenger in the seat. The cruise control activated suddenly at times. The oxygen sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop but the exact causes of these failures…

    ODI 10366514

  • November 24, 2009

    Frontal · Side/Window

    Cpsc# i1170403a 2003 honda crv. Front and side airbags didn't deploy after high impact side collision. *ln

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10415954

  • November 10, 2009 · 100,000 miles

    Frontal

    I was involved in two separate accidents involving animals and the airbags did not deploy. November 2009 a head on deer collision at 70 miles per hour. Vehicle had over $5000 worth of damage. December 2010 a turkey was hit head on in flight at 60 miles per hour with no airbag deployment. We felt that the airbags should have deployed and are very concerned with safety in a more serious non-giving collision. *tr

    ODI 10392976

  • August 26, 2005

    Frontal

    I was involved in a 5 car accident in which my 2003 honda crv ex was rear-ended at 60 mph, i was pushed into another vehicle and sustained both front and rear damage totaling over $12,000. My airbag failed to deploy. I am now in physical therapy three times a week for a back injury that occurred upon impact. I also missed a week of work due to my injury. My vehicle has been in the process of being repaired for 3…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10137459

  • July 31, 2005 · 33,000 miles

    Frontal

    I had a serious three car accident on july 31, 2005. I hit the rear of a car in front of me at 35-40 mph. I had my seat belt on. My airbag never deployed. *nm

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10131450

  • February 13, 2005

    Frontal · Seat Belts

    The consumer's was involved in an front impact accident at 30 mph, and the driver's side air bag did not deploy. The manufacturer was contacted by consumer. *ak the driver's seat belt failed to restrain the driver. *sc *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10112875

  • January 18, 2005

    Frontal

    Recall campaign' crv-v srs cable reel connector. Consumer feel honda should provide service back home and to pick up car. *bf

    ODI 10111415

  • December 1, 2004

    Frontal

    The consumer and his wife were involved in two separate accidents in their 2003 honda crv and the airbags did not deploy. *jb the vehicle was totaled in the last accident. Recall campaign# 04v255000. *sc *jb

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10127963

  • September 1, 2004

    Frontal

    The consumer received a recall notice in may for a faulty srs cable reel connector. The dealer informed the consumer that the part to perform the recall repair was not available. *nm recall# 04v255000. *sc *jb

    ODI 10095111

  • July 13, 2004 · 21,000 miles

    Frontal

    Consumer was pulling onto the street and was involved in a collision. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Consumer received a recall letter today referring to the air bags. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10081779

  • May 31, 2004 · 20,000 miles

    Frontal

    After rear ending another vehicle 50 at mph front air bags did not deploy. Driver and passenger sustained minor injuries. Honda was notified but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10076208

  • May 24, 2004 · 21,000 miles

    Frontal

    While driving 30 mph vehicle was involved in a collision. Upon impact, dual airbag did not deploy. As a result, driver hit face on the steering wheel, and sustained back and facial injuries. *ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10081721

  • March 1, 2004

    Front · Frontal

    I was hit head-on by a mid-sized sedan which drilled my license plate back to the firewall. The driver's side airbag failed to deploy, despite the speed (me 45, her 20) and the driver's shoulder harness failed to restrain me. I crushed the steering column with my chest and had to be removed with the jaws of life. Honda sent a technician who declared a faulty seatbelt and faulty airbag sensor. The vehicle sustained…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10174216

  • March 1, 2004 · 14,995 miles

    Front · Frontal

    Involved in head-on collision with mid-size sedan, me - 35 mph, her - 15 mph. Car was impacted 2 in left of center of license plate (driver's side) driving radiator up through engine. Passenger's air bag deployed, driver's did not. Driver's shoulder harness failed. Driver received multiple contusions to face, chest, pelvis and sprained neck and upper & lower back.*ak

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10063607

  • November 14, 2003 · 7,000 miles

    Frontal

    I was hit by a vehicle in november 2003 (while waiting at a traffic light) that was hit by a car that ran a red light which caused $10,000.00 damage to the front of my car. In the accident my right arm was injured and eventually was operated on. The airbag in my car did not deploy even though the car was hit squarely in the front at a high rate of speed and i think the airbag unit is defective.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10128320

  • November 7, 2003

    Frontal · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

    Steering wheel and air bag. Position either puts driver at risk of injury from air bag, or driver cannot see the dash gauges. Both are serious design flaws (and potentially safety issues) on this vehicle, 2003 honda crv, ex model. *la

    ODI 10045654

  • Frontal

    2003 honda crv. Air bag light is on and consumer wants to know if this is a safety issue that should be covered by the manufacturer. *nj

    ODI 10278929

  • Frontal

    While traveling at 30 mph another vehicle ran a stop sign, causing consumer to lose control. Vehicle was airborne, landing on a telephone pole. None of the vehicles airbags deployed. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10029468