2008 Honda CR-V Electrical System Problems
- 186
- 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 186 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- door lock · 55 records
- door locks · 35 records
- side door · 31 records
- passenger door · 26 records
- passenger side · 22 records
- front passenger · 20 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 72 |
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Door actuator recall. I had problems with my driver side door and it was replaced in march 2015, i had to have the passenger side door actuator replaced in october 2015, now the back doors and read door will not open and the actuator is the problem. Honda has stated they are not responsible since the recall has ended. The dealership will repair but i will be responsible for the bill which is significant. I feel that…
ODI 10915448
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the driver's side door lock actuator failed to function. The doors randomly unlocked without warning. The dealer replaced the part. The contact was uncertain if the failure would recur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 01/04/17*lj updated 02/13/17.*jb
ODI 10928648
Body · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I am constantly replacing, tail lights, brake lights, third brake lights and reverse lights! All the locks whine when i put my vehicle in drive. They said that it would cost me $1200.00 to replace them all ! I do not believe that they all need replacing! My lamp light is out and they said it would cost $180.00 to fix that! I have had to have my back hatch repainted, and now above my windshield and grill need to be…
ODI 10994341
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
Front passenger lock jamming. Power steering reservoir bubbling and making a whirring noise.
ODI 10897160
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Driver side rear locks periodically unlock on their own. The driver's actuator was replaced via recall. Dealer refused to replace other actuators claiming that recall has expired.
ODI 10897035
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the odometer and fuel gauge readings fluctuated whenever the vehicle was in operation. In addition, the temperature gauge was inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 217,000.
ODI 10891524
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Rear driver-side door unlocks by itself immediately after being locked and will not stay in the locked position. Honda acknowledged that these door lock actuators were defective and issued a "product update" on the driver's door and extended the warranty 3 additional years on all other doors. The extended warranty has now expired and honda will no longer replace defective locks on any doors other than the driver's…
ODI 10891602
Electrical System
In 2008 honda cr-v, i have noticed since july 2016, that passenger door locks (front and rear) automatically unlock when vehicle is in motion. Also, when vehicle is parked, the driver is unable to lock the vehicle using key and no manual lock option is available. Discussed this proble m with honda dealer a few times and i was informed that there is no recall for passenger side door lock actuator problem. I had…
ODI 10894690
Electrical System
Recall came out for the driver's door lock because the door will not lock or cycles up and down when trying to lock the door. It was replaced but the same exact problem happened on the passenger side door lock. This is a safety hazard as the passenger door could not be opened. Was charged for replacement and honda service stated the passenger side door lock did not have a recall despite having the same problem as…
ODI 10886293
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
Takata inflator: i.m a driver on my veicle this is the way i sustent my self. Working as "uber driver". My concern is about the safety isues for me and my pasangers.. I know thereis arecall for this veicle, therefore it would be required to takecare!. Also my windows power is allready making a big noise, on the doors locks, with the risk of shooting of at any time. On tuesday at 5:pm i got my kcar key look inside of…
ODI 10881979
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Ever since i bought the car every time the weather gets hot and i have my ac on or try to start the car it turns off. Even when i'm driving he car turns off i have took it to mechanic shops and hey have ran it through the diagnostics and still cannot find the problem. I have change the battery,fuel pump, alternator, ignition switch, fuel relay, and gave it a tune up but still can't figure out why it turns off and…
ODI 10872642
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. In may of 2016, the vehicle doors locked without warning. The contact had to reach their hand through the passenger side window and open the door from the outside. Once they exited the vehicle, the contact could not get the doors to unlock even with the key fob. The contact had to call roadside assistance to help unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to honda of kirkland…
ODI 11121934
Electrical System
The passenger door lock actuator is malfunctioning. The door makes a loud sound as it cycles between lock and unlock, every time the doors are locked or unlocked. Sometimes it will not lock. Sometimes it will lock. Sometimes it is hard to unlock. It makes awful noises every time i lock the doors. The driver's door was doing the same. Honda corrected the problem in the driver's side door recently for free while the…
ODI 10896862
Body · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Power door lock actuator not working. It does not lock at all.
ODI 10871605
Electrical System
I had issues with the doorlock actuator on drivers side. I took it to dealer and they took care of it and assured me they were fixed once and for all. I have noticed that when i hit the lock for all the doors, the rear drivers side does not lock. Today, i was at the gas pump. Turned off my car, put it in park and the locks would not open. I had to manually open my driver side door.
ODI 10861893
Electrical System
Both front door actuators were recalled and i had fixed. The back doors aren't recalled, however my rear left actuator is not functioning. I feel that since the front was recalled and clearly malfunctioning in my car that the back should have also been recalled.
ODI 10860543
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the electronic power control failed to lock the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was serviced under a manufacturer recall related to the electrical system. The key and key fobik battery were replaced, but the failure recurred and the vehicle failed to lock manually. In addition, after the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa…
ODI 10884316
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that there was a clicking noise near the driver's side, front passenger side, and the rear doors. The dealer (greenwich honda, [redacted], greenwich, ct 06830, [redacted]) was notified several times and indicated that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 11031579
Electrical System · Latch · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. After the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service, the dealer did not mention nor address nhtsa campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). Upon starting the vehicle, the power locks failed to function. The contact had to manually lock the doors. In addition, the front passenger side door latch failed to function and could fracture. The dealer and…
ODI 10910202
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall for the electrical door locks. The contact stated that the passenger side door locks were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the door locks were repaired under the manufacturer's recall. After the repairs were performed, the passenger side door locks initiated independently and the…
ODI 10852544
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock intermittently and unlocked on the inside and outside without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that there was an abnormal "clicking noise" while the vehicle was in motion and the keys became locked in the doors. The manufacturer was notified. The…
ODI 10990871
Electrical System
Electrical system or motor that controls doors locking and unlocking makes noises and sometimes does not lock the doors. Also, when i am driving drivers side doors in front and back lock and unlock them selves. ? 2 years ago i had to pay to have the passager side motor for the door locks repaired, now the drivers side is going out. I would like honda to fix this at no cost to me. Is there a recall for this?
ODI 10836638
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I have key with door locks on it, when i unlock the car, it automatically locks again, without pushing the other button to lock it. Also, the a/c has been fixed 4 times and within a week , just blows out warm air, have taken to several mechanics, honda dealer/garage says they wont fix unless there is a recall
ODI 10824376
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the vehicle in front made a sudden stop causing the contact to crash into the rear of the vehicle in front. The air bags failed to deploy and the computer system failed. The vehicle was deemed destroyed. The contact injuries were not yet determined however, medical attention was required. A police report was not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10822551
Electrical System
I took vehicle in for safety recall last year on door lock actuator. Dealer told me my vehicle was not affected so nothing was done. Recall ended nov 7 2015 and now i am having serious issues with door locks. Doors lock immediately after unlocking whether using key fob, door lock on door, or when the doors self unlock when the car is stopped and put in park. The door unlocks as it is supposed to but immediately…
ODI 10845584