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 · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Door locks come unlocked after locking. They will not stay locked. *tr
ODI 10594788
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Left rear door completely unlocked, no matter during the driving or stop. *tr
ODI 10593956
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cr-v. The contact stated that the front driver's side door locks failed. The manufacturer was contacted. A private mechanic stated that the actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. The current mileage was 115,000.
ODI 10588493
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
My car first began automatically locking constantly every time i released the brake pedal and began to accelerate with the gas pedal. A few weeks later i noticed that the passenger side front and rear doors were no longer locking. I tried to lock them manually but they automatically unlock. My car is still continuing to automatically lock every time i switch from the brake to gas pedal only now it makes a very loud,…
ODI 10615269
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Locks started locking within a second of being unlocked. So i could unlock the doors with the key button and pull quickly to open the door to get in. The locks would engage as soon as i got in. However, if i tried to manually unlock the door from inside, i would have to use two hands, and it was difficult. Once the doors closed the locks would immediately engage. As it turns out i locked my purse and keys inside. My…
ODI 10586727
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Another door lock failure. Key would not unlock door. Passenger door lock sticking and locking by itself. Got locked out of the car when the battery died and the key remote would not work with no power. I had 3 sets of keys in my hand but could not get in my car. Had to replace the key cylinder, cable, and both front latch assemblies at a cost of over $700. How many complaints until honda accepts responsibility for…
ODI 10573185
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
First problem - march 2014 - left rear door start to lock and unlock by itself as driving. Replaced actuator. Second problem - august 2014 - passenger door start doing the same thing lock and unlock by itself. I manually try to lock, unlocks by itself. The rear door does the same thing along with the front door. Third problem - september 2014 - rear hatch will not unlock using the remote. Had to get key in the door…
ODI 10644462
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The front passenger and left rear passenger door locks malfunction by staying unlocked even after locking or locking when the unlock key is pressed. *tr
ODI 10573307
Electrical System
The digital dashboard has gone haywire i cannot read how much fuel i have how many miles i can go how many miles are on the car when my oil needs to be changed or the temperature of the engine. This happened when i was driving and at first it was periodic it would act up then it would return to the full screen for weeks months then it would act up again and the same thing kept happening time after time finally it…
ODI 11032951
Electrical System
Doors automatically relock after unlocking with key fob. Will no unlock manually. *tr
ODI 10594351
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Front passenger door will not unlock. Problem is related to the door actuator. Car fob or internal door controls will not unlock front passenger door. Concern is that a passenger in front passenger seat will not be able to quickly exit the car if required in an emergency without climbing across to another door. Issue occurs at all speeds or when car is in the park position. *tr
ODI 10557642
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
At times passenger front door locks can not be unlocked. At other times lock will randomly lock and unlock during which door can not be unlocked. This creates unsafe conditions where door can not be locked at times or unlocked at times. I believe this to be a defect with the door lock actuator. *tr
ODI 10625929
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Passenger front and rear doors will not stay locked. Poses safety risk with having a child in the backseat. Took to honda and door actuators had to be replaced in both locks. Fortunately i had extended warranty but still cost me $100 copay. Now seeing this is a huge trend with this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10598857
Electrical System
I was ready to leave work when i pressed the unlock button on my key remote i noticed the car didn't unlock. I tried several more times and still nothing. I decided to try and unlock the car manually with the key and realized that wasn't working either all could do at that point was call a locksmith who after several tries was able to open the driver door which in turn allowed the rest of the doors to unlock. I…
ODI 10554679
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
When unlocking doors from inside or with fob, passenger door re-locks within seconds. Drivers door lock makes loud noise whenever locking or unlocking. Seems to be a problem with a lot of similar cars. Very annoying. Could be dangerous if trying to enter or exit car in a emergency situation. *tr
ODI 10631553
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Pre-mature door lock actuator failure. Actuator fails causing the door locks to not unlock electronically as a result of failed electronic door lock actuators. *tr
ODI 10550618
Electrical System
I was leaving the grocery store and used my key fob to unlock the car doors. I tried to lift the rear door (hatch-back) to load groceries. The door would not open. I tested all my doors and found that my front passenger door would not unlock either using the key fob. I tried both doors multiple times without any luck. Once inside the car (through the driver's door) i tried to manually unlock the front passenger…
ODI 10550876
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
For a while, the door lock system locks and unlock continuously while driving. I have taken the car to the dealership but was told nothing is wrong. This morning, the car cannot be unlocked with the key or the remote. When i push the lock or unlock button, a grinding noise can be heard coming from the driver door. *tr
ODI 10547936
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
It started with the front passenger door lock. It makes a weird noise and will not lock or unlock correctly. Sometimes locks and unlocks on it's own. Now at least 3 of the 4 doors are doing the same thing. *tr
ODI 10550615
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The front passenger side door locks itself immediately when trying to unlock. A passenger would be unable to exit the vehicle unless they exit the driver side or one of the rear doors. I notice this problem when the vehicle is stopped at 0 mph and in the park position. *tr
ODI 10547790
Body · Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The passenger door locks as soon as it is unlocked. It will not stay unlocked at all. *tr
ODI 10547103
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The first incident involved the back gate which would not unlock with the key fob. I tried locking/unlocking from the driver's interior door controls and also with the key fob. Attempts were made with the car running, ignition turned to accessory, and also with the car turned off. Nothing corrected the problem. This persisted into the next day when it started working without any particular intervention beyond my…
ODI 10547168
Electrical System · Power Train
Passenger side door lock will not stay unlocked. Either manually unlocked or automatic such as when the transmission is put in park position. This causes a potential safety problem for any passenger sitting in the passenger location. They cannot conveniently exit the vehicle at any time. *tr
ODI 10547813
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Driver's side front door electric lock always makes a very loud grinding sound when unlocking, whether with the unlock button on the door, or with unlock button on the key. Does not always unlock on first attempt. *tr
ODI 10578059
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
The door locks on the driver side won't open and i had problems getting out of the car. Then when the car was all locked, i couldn't open the car, even with the actual key inside. It took leaving the car and letting it rest to finally get inside the car with the key. While driving the locks kept opening and locking inside the car. Not very safe. *tr
ODI 10543654