2005 Honda CR-V Exterior Lighting Problems
- 113
- 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.
What owners report
- Headlights · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exterior Lighting
I have replaced several low-beam headlight bulbs over the past 5 years (less than 60k miles). Thought it was poor quality bulbs but this time both new bulbs (1- month old) went out while driving on highway. Could have been a disaster luckily high beams worked. Reading several complaints and recalls, it doesn't seem to be a bulb issue but rather a necessity for a wiring switch/harness recall. Previous years had the…
ODI 10825743
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The headlights keep burning out every 3-6 months, this can't be normal. I keep reading complaints online from others experiencing the exact same thing but honda is not taking responsibility. Besides being costly, time-consuming and annoying, it is a safety hazard and it is illegal, you can get a ticket for driving with a burnt light. In addition the light on my dashboard has gone out, and the 2 rear doors electrical…
ODI 10845624
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. While driving 55 mph, the headlights malfunctioned and dimmed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,795.
ODI 10809619
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
My headlights have been failing since i bought the vehicle 3 years ago. I've xhanged a multitude of lights, had the combination switch cleaned 3 times and finally put in a new switch, all with no results. So i found a recall ea11012 and honda says it's not for my vin number. This has been an ongoing problem for crv's. It happens when driving and is a safety and fire issue.
ODI 10790789
Exterior Lighting
While driving across country from arkansas to washington with my 22 year old son in his vehicle his headlights went out on very dark, curvy roads while he was driving. We were out in an area with no resources. We were able to use his high beams fortunately until we could get to a safe location. Since then the light bulbs fail frequently approximately 2-3 months for no apparent reason. Usually one light at a time,…
ODI 10896787
Exterior Lighting
This is the second time in the past four months that my front driver side headlight has burnt out. This is one of many electrical issues with this vehicle (2005 cr-v) including the check engine light (o2 sensor) and rear passenger side brake light and several interior lights as well. There is an issue with the electrical system of this car, but honda seems not to care and will not do anything about it. Please help!…
ODI 10678756
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The passenger side headlight went out in the middle of october. When i went to replace the bulb i noticed the element was not broken inside the bulb. At that point i took it into the dealership. The mechanic took the bulb from the passenger's side headlight and put it into the driver's side headlight and took the driver's side headlight and put it into the passenger's side headlight. He did not replace either bulb.…
ODI 10661117
Exterior Lighting
Was driving on highway at 55 mph at night and the headlights dimmed and the dashboard lights started to blink and then both low beam headlights went out. We had to drive 6 miles home with only high beams working. Had head lights and battery replaced and worked until dec, 14,2014. Again driving at night at 55 mph on highway the lights dimmed, dashboard lights started blinking and then both low beams went out. Again…
ODI 10664187
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
Exterior Lighting
The driver side headlight burns out within 5 months of replacing the bulb. I have gone through 2 bulbs already. There seems to be an electrical issue causing this. The fuses are okay and correct. *tr
ODI 10618521
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlight keep blowing after a few months have almost wrecked from low light when driving at night have also had both low beams blow when driving.creating a major problem. *tr
ODI 10588444
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
Exterior Lighting
3 times in the last 8 months i have replaced the passenger side low beam light. It will work then go to a low light. Now, replacements just leaves the dim version of a headlight beam on. The recall skips the 2005 honda crv and it should be included as they have included later year models of other honda vehicles. I can not drive at night due to no visibility on my low beam headlights. *tr
ODI 10583916
Exterior Lighting
2005 crv has flickering headlights, interior lights, instrument panel map lights, etc... It has also been problematic since new with low beam headlight failure have replaced headlights at an average of 6 month intervals.this should be placed on a recall to extend through 2006 models.this is a problem repeatedly mentioned on other blog / forum automotive sites. *tr
ODI 10650454
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The contact stated the driver's side headlight stopped illuminating intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician stated the headlight assembly had to be replaced. After the vehicle was repaired the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
ODI 10558750
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
Exterior Lighting
Low beam headlamps continue to fail, need to keep replacing bulbs now only one works. This is a known issue w hondas for which a massive recall was issued in 2012 for over 800,000 cars. I called honda who looked up my vin and even though it is a known issue they refused to do anything because my vin did not appear on their list. *tr
ODI 10625995
Exterior Lighting · Switch
Light bulbs fail frequently (anywhere from approximately 2-3 months) for no apparent reason. Usually one light at a time. Constantly replacing bulbs both interior or exterior. Receive a ticket in ny state last week for a blown low beam headlight that had just been replaced last month. Last winter i replaced all fuses just in case, however, that has not stopped the problem. As stated by another owner - "this is a…
ODI 10605822
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the low beam headlights failed several times. The headlights were replaced by the contact and the dealer on several occasions but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 12v136000 (exterior lighting) and 12v136000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 10809975
Exterior Lighting
Since purchasing the vehicle, i have replaced the low beam headlight on the passenger side five times. Recently, the driver side headlight burnt out, but simply replacing the bulb did not work. *tr
ODI 10664098
Exterior Lighting
May 14, 2013 low beam driver's side failed. Replaced bulb. June 5, 2013 driver's side low beam bulb failed. Replaced bulb. June 15, driver's side low beam bulb failed. Having home dealer check wiring. Found this is a known problem for the 2005 cr-v. It's getting expensive - the air conditioner also failed while on vacation, a $3900 fix. Honda needs to man up on this. *tr
ODI 10520238
Exterior Lighting
Headlight failed. I have replaced driver and passenger side headlight bulbs 5 times in the past year. Every couple months one or the other goes out. The most recent was 2 weeks ago. *tr
ODI 10573778
Exterior Lighting
This is the 5th low beam replacement i have had to make since owning my car. Once again, this is a common problem in cr-vs that honda has refused to acknowledge. *tr
ODI 10499364
Exterior Lighting
I have had to replace two driver's side low beam lamps and one passenger side low beam lamp in 45 days. This problem is well documented for 2002-2004 cr-vs, but nothing was done for 2005-2006 vehicles exhibiting the same issue. *tr
ODI 10500873
Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. The contact stated that when driving during night hours, the low beam headlights failed after driving approximately 500 feet. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the bulbs were not a problem and that the problem could have been caused by an electrical failure. The manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. The…
ODI 10487870
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