2005 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
- 60
- 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 60 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 9 records
- drivers side · 9 records
- beam headlights · 8 records
- side headlight · 8 records
- side door · 7 records
- window switch · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The driver side headlight went out for the third time in 12 months. These vehicles need to be recalled and fixed, as the 2004 model was recalled but the 2005 models seem to have the same issue. *tr
ODI 10640740
Electrical System
My 2005 cr-v awd, four door locks failed within two months, first the passenger side door, then the rear passenger side, then the driver side, and then the tail door lock, i took it to a local dealer, and was told all the actuators were not working. I had two of them replaced, they are expensive. I was told there is a recall on the 2007 models, i think they should start an investigation on 2005 models also,
ODI 10816387
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
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 [redacted],…
Fire reported
ODI 10626361
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
After about 10 minutes of driving at night the low beam head lights start to pulse or flicker (2 to 3 times a second) continuously for the remainder of the trip. Have to replace low beam bulbs every 3 to 5 months. Both low beam lights inadvertently turn off and on for a few seconds buy themselves. High beam lights seam to work fine. The above issues i listed are the same or similar to those in the honda service…
ODI 10585362
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
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
ODI 10654956
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
On 5 occasions in the past 3 years the drivers side head light went out. Fuse was good. *tr
ODI 10551797
Electrical System
The vehicle was difficult to start on the first cold day of the season. When checking the voltage on the battery, i found that there was corrosion on the positive connection. I also noticed that the original clamp had been replaced with an after-market clamp. Further inspection revealed corrosion back through the cable itself which would not allow cutting the affected cable because it would have been too short to…
ODI 10664099
Electrical System · Engine · Visibility
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 ,…
Fire reported
ODI 10514879
Electrical System · Visibility · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10523297
Electrical System
Circa november 2011 the driver's door actuator on my 2005 honda cr/v failed. Subsequently two additional door lock actuators failed. The dealer wants circa $300 to repair each of these actuators. I believe these are design flaws and that honda should repair/replace these actuators on an extended/goodwill warranty basis. *tr
ODI 10659843
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Headlights keep burning out. I have replaced them four times in the past two months. The dashboard lights are burning out too. I had to replace the glove box light, the temperatue control, air conditioning, recirculate, odometer lights. Now the rpm light is starting to go. It is getting very expensive to be replacing all these lights. The headlights are $8.99 each and i paid $230 to replace the dash lights. After…
ODI 10488099
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Vehicle was parked and unattended in outside parking space over night and driver side window switch not working - fire occurred and started on driver side door - before fire driver window was not working. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10479789
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
The driver side master window switch failed causing the part to get very hot, melt, and emit smoke from the switch. This could have very easily started a large fire in the vehicle. Once the switch is melted, it shorts out the circuit causing the fuses to pop and the window will no longer operate. I contacted a honda dealership and discovered the same part # used in the 2006 model is recalled for this very same…
Fire reported
ODI 10472744
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
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
ODI 10491998
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
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
ODI 10525524
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights no longer work. We can use the fog lights and the brights but not the headlights. We've had the bulbs and the fuses changed without any result. Other years for this same model have been recalled for this issue, but not the 2005 as of yet. *tr
ODI 10481225
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10503329
Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls
Driver and sidepower windows switch malfunctions, render powerless, heats up and fail to operate. *tr
ODI 10480008
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
For the last four years, i have had to replace headlight bulbs due to unexplained failure. I have needed to replace bulbs anywhere from one to six months. I would like my vehicle to be recalled for electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash exterior lighting:headlights exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch exterior lighting:headlights:switch
ODI 10725765
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My front left head lamp bulb has gone out two times in approx 1 year, the 2nd replacment of the front left headlamp bulb was done approx 3 weeks ago, within the last week the right side headlamp has gone out. I don't drive off road in any way, this vehicle is stricktly used for highway communiting.replacement was done all times by a bonafide mechanic.this appears to be a defect of some type. *tr
ODI 10451065
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Front driver side headlight keeps burning out. I have to keep changing it every few months. Now, it appears that the headlight has electrical issues. Low beam is very dim and the high beam does not work. I also experienced other type of electrical issues. Very often, the fuel cap warning light comes on. I check every time and the cap is screwed on tightly. After a few time turning my car off and on the light goes…
ODI 10683660
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My honda cr-v has had the headlights go out approximately 8 times in the last 18 months. They usually go out one at a time, but this past weekend, they both went out simultaneously. Honda says this is a recall for 2002 to 2004 cr-v for a wiring issue on the low beam headlights, but 2005 is not included. I believe there is defective wiring in my headlight system and should be covered by a recall. *tr
ODI 10459887
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
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,…
ODI 10503133
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlight lamps need to be replaced sevral times per year. *tr
ODI 10641486
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
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
ODI 10356572