2006 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 398 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 16th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 27 involved a crash and 16 involved a fire. 22 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Visibility, power window devices and controlsDec 10, 2020
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2002-2006 CR-V vehicles. Moisture may enter the driver side power window master switch, causing the switch to fail or melt.
If the switch fails, it could overheat and smoke, increasing the risk of a fire.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power window master switch and inspect the wiring harness for damage, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is P9D.
Campaign 20V768000 on NHTSA.gov
Vehicle speed control, accelerator pedalOct 10, 2019
Dorman Products, Inc. (Dorman) is recalling certain Accelerator Pedal Assemblies part numbers 699-114 and 825-5029-1, sold as replacement parts for 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2004-2008 Acura TL and TSX, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2007-2011 Honda Element, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot and 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline vehicles. The rotating portion of the accelerator pedal assembly may bind. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 124, "Accelerator Control Systems."
If the accelerator pedal binds, the engine may not quickly return to idle after the pedal is no longer pressed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dorman will notify owners, and qualified service facilities will replace the affected accelerator pedal assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 9, 2019. Owners may contact Dorman customer service at 1-800-523-2492, using option 5. Dorman's number for this recall is AS1019XXXX.
Campaign 19E068000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2012 RL, 2003-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are E5D and X5C.
Campaign 19V501000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2003-2006 MDX, 2001-2007 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot and 2006 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are Q5A and Y58.
Campaign 19V499000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMar 6, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling specific 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2013-2016 ILX, 2013-2014 ILX Hybrid, 2003-2006 MDX, 2007-2016 RDX, 2002-2003 3.2TL, 2004-2006, and 2009-2014 TL, 2010-2013 ZDX and 2001-2007 and 2009 Honda Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2003-2005 Civic Hybrid, 2001-2005 Civic GX NGV, 2002-2007 and 2010-2011 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007 Fit, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, and 2006-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. The affected vehicles received a replacement driver air bag inflator as part of a previous Takata inflator recall remedy or a replacement driver air bag module containing the same inflator type as a service part. Due to a manufacturing error, in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver frontal air bag, these inflators may explode.
An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began April 10, 2019. Honda owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O41. Acura owners may contact customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Acura's number for this recall is U40.
Campaign 19V182000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2011 Honda Element vehicles, 2005-2012 Acura RL vehicles, 2006-2012 Honda Ridgeline vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2009 Acura RL and Honda Element vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles, 2005-2008 Honda Pilot vehicles and 2006-2009 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2005-2006 Acura MDX and Honda CR-V vehicles, 2005-2008 Acura RL, Honda Element and Honda Pilot vehicles, 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles and 2006-2008 Honda Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or ever registered in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall bagan March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KD9 and KE0.
Campaign 17V029000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 23, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2011 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2011 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Acura MDX, 2005-2008 Acura RL, 2005-2006 Honda CR-V, 2003-2008 Element, 2007-2008 Fit, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2006-2008 Ridgeline vehicles originally sold, or that have ever been registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling model year 2002-2004 Odyssey and model year 2003-2004 Acura MDX, Honda Element, and Honda Pilot vehicles originally sold, or registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KA0, KA1, KA2, and KA3.
Campaign 16V344000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleMay 28, 2015
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2007 Accord, 2001-2005 Civic, 2001-2004 Honda Civic GX, 2003-2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2002-2006 CR-V, 2003-2011 Element, 2002-2004 Odyssey, 2003-2008 Pilot, 2006 Ridgeline, 2003 Acura 3.2CL, 2003-2006 Acura MDX, and 2002-2003 Acura 3.2TL vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion and other factors, including manufacturing variability that, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238, select option 4. Note: Vehicles that have had their driver frontal air bag replaced previously as part of a recall remedy prior to September 12, 2014 need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well. Vehicles that, on or after September 12, 2014, received a remedy for a prior driver frontal air bag inflator recall already received an inflator of a different design, and therefore are not included in this recall and do not require additional servicing. Note: This recall fully supersedes recalls 08V-593, 09V-259, 10V-041, 11V-260, 14V-351 and 15V-153. Honda's numbers for this recall are JQ9, JR0, JR1, JR2, JR3, JR4, JR5, JR6, JR7, and JR8.
Campaign 15V320000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemOct 5, 2012
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power window switch may fail or melt.
If the switch fails, it could overheat, smoke, and cause a fire. A switch failure, and a fire, could occur even if the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the recall repair has been performed.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the switches, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on November 2, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control arm, lower armMar 23, 2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V VEHICLES. THE WELD STRENGTH ATTACHING THE SUB-FRAME BUSHING COLLAR TO THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM IS INSUFFICIENT. THE COLLAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ARM DUE TO VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING.
AS A RESULT, A LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE PRODUCTION LOT STAMP ON THE PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT LOWER ARM AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE LOWER ARM, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 17, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V124000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical systemSep 7, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 CR-V PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 3, 2005, THROUGH JULY 21, 2006. THE DRIVER-SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH MAY FAIL OR MELT.
IF THE SWITCH FAILS, THE POWER WINDOWS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE PREVENTING THEM FROM BEING ROLLED UP OR DOWN. IF THE SWITCH MELTS, IT WILL PRODUCE SMOKE AND A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V456000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualJul 26, 2006
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Campaign 06V270000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: service brakes
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Service brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Oct 28, 2023
Vehicle brakes come on spontaneously while driving, during acceleration in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Seems to be a part of the ABS/VSA system faulty engagement (Anti-Lock Brakes System/Vehicle Stability Assist) since the VSA warning light come on during the fault. Causes vehicle to brake, jerk and buck in middle of road. Almost got rear-ended on several occasions. Car stalls in middle of roadway. Disfunctional safety system failing to work properly. Intermittent problem that has occurred several time in the past year. Local dealer was "not able" to diagnose the problem despite inspection and problem issue report.
Service brakes, Jul 29, 2022
there was no accident yet!!!!The vsa and abs lights on my 2006 Cr-v came on upon starting and stayed on until the engine was stopped. This happened every time the car was started. the car ends up bucking on me. My Honda dealership diagnosed the problem to be a faulty abs modulator unit. The stated replacement cost is $2,400, including labor. I feel that this defect is essential in ensuring the overall safety of this car. The weight of the car is significant enough that an uncontrolled skid is much more likely to end in disaster than a skid that is stopped with the vsa and abs function working properly. Living in central PA, the abs and vsa functions are used frequently - especially in the winter. These key safety features were a top priority in my decision to buy this car. While the car's life expectancy is touted to be around 300,000 miles, it is unforgivable for such a significant safety function to fail at only 102,000 miles. I feel that Honda should recall these cars and replace the vsa modulator unit entirely at Honda's expense. And for those of us who have already paid for the repair - reimburse the full amount of the repair! the car without vsa and abs is not at all the same "as advertised" when sold new!.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Dec 20, 2020
WHEN DRIVING THE BRAKES WILL SEIZE UP ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER FOLLOWED BY A GRINDING SOUND. IT DID IT TWICE YESTERDAY(12/19/2020)WHILE DRIVING IN THE SNOW AND THE CAR WILL OFTEN SLIDE MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STOP. I HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND ONCE WAS TOLD MY BRAKE LIKE IS PROBABLY FROZEN. THE CAR DEALERSHIP EVEN TOOK THE CONVERTER HEAT SHIELD OFF AS IT WAS DENTED AND THEY THOUGHT THAT MIGHT BE THE ISSUE. IT IS A SCARY SITUATION WHEN YOUR BRAKES DON'T WORK GOOD AND YOU CAN'T STOP. I HAVE CHANGED MY BRAKES ON SEVERAL DIFFERENT OCCASIONS BUT IT STILL DOES IT. LIGHTS HAVE BEEN FLICKERING AND THE CAR HAS EVEN SHUTOFF IN THE MIDDLE OF PARKING.
Steering, Power train, Service brakes, Sep 30, 2020
CAME TO COMPLETE STOP BREAKS GOT HARD STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP,WOULD NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BREAK PEDAL MADE AN APPOINTMENT YUMA HONDA TO CHECK THE CAR,THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.NEXT WENT OUT TEST DRIVE THE CAR.T WAS GOING ACROSS A CITY STREET FOUR LAIN ROAD, WHEN THE BEAKS GOT HAD AN THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT MOVE,I'M TAKING THE CAR IN AGAIN TO HAVE CHECKED
Service brakes, Aug 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 55 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE BRAKES WERE CORRODED AND THE DISK AND ROUTERS WERE WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PAD SHATTERED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED A THIRD TIME WHERE THE VSC AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Aug 23, 2016
I HAVE A 2006 HONDA CRV WITH LESS THAN 40000 MILES. UPON STARTING THE CAR THE VSA AND ABS INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THERE WERE NO ACCIDENTS OR ANY NOTICEABLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET UNDER GOOD CONDITIONS AS WE TOOK CAR TO THE HONDA DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THE VSA MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $2,600. PLUS PUS A CHARGE OF $110. FOR DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH HAD TO BE DONE. I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE, AND SHOULD WARRANT A RECALL. THANKS HONDA FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT. BUY AMERICAN
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jul 13, 2016
I OWN A 2006 CRV WITH UNDER 33000 MILES, I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THIS VEHICLE AS I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER. SO ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY VSA, ABS, ENGINE, TPS (TRIANGLE EXPLANATION POINT SYMBOL) AND BRAKE LIGHT COME ON. I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND I'M TOLD THE VSA MODULE NEEDS REPLACING! COSTING $2400. WOW! THAT'S EXPENSIVE. I THINK THIS PART SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED CONSIDERING THE SEVERITY! THIS PART IS VITAL AND HOW HAS $2400 BURNING A WHOLE IN THERE POCKET? PLEASE HELP! THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING!
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jul 1, 2016
THE VSA AND ABS LIGHTS ON MY 2006 CR-V CAME ON UPON STARTING AND STAYED ON UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS STOPPED. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THE CAR WAS STARTED. MY HONDA DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM TO BE A FAULTY ABS MODULATOR UNIT. THE STATED REPLACEMENT COST IS $2,400, INCLUDING LABOR. I FEEL THAT THIS DEFECT IS ESSENTIAL IN ENSURING THE OVERALL SAFETY OF THIS CAR. THE WEIGHT OF THE CAR IS SIGNIFICANT ENOUGH THAT AN UNCONTROLLED SKID IS MUCH MORE LIKELY TO END IN DISASTER THAN A SKID THAT IS STOPPED WITH THE VSA AND ABS FUNCTION WORKING PROPERLY. LIVING IN CENTRAL OHIO, THE ABS AND VSA FUNCTIONS ARE USED FREQUENTLY - ESPECIALLY IN THE WINTER. THESE KEY SAFETY FEATURES WERE A TOP PRIORITY IN MY DECISION TO BUY THIS CAR. WHILE THE CAR'S LIFE EXPECTANCY IS TOUTED TO BE AROUND 300,000 MILES, IT IS UNFORGIVABLE FOR SUCH A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY FUNCTION TO FAIL AT ONLY 102,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT HONDA SHOULD RECALL THESE CARS AND REPLACE THE VSA MODULATOR UNIT ENTIRELY AT HONDA'S EXPENSE. AND FOR THOSE OF US WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIR - REIMBURSE THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE REPAIR! THE CAR WITHOUT VSA AND ABS IS NOT AT ALL THE SAME "AS ADVERTISED" WHEN SOLD NEW!
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Apr 22, 2016
RECURRING ISSUES SINCE PURCHASE NEW IN FEBRUARY 2006: 1. LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS BURN OUT PREMATURELY, REGARDLESS OF BULB TYPE, ETC. 2. BRAKE PADS & ROTORS- ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED EVERY 15K THEN REPLACED EVERY 30K WHEN USING HONDA PARTS; AT 90K, CHANGED TO REPLACEMENT PARTS AND NOT HONDA PARTS; MILEAGE IS CURRENTLY 186,000 AND STILL ON SAME SET. REPORTING ISSUES FOR CONSUMER REFERENCE AS HONDA DEALERSHIP WAS NOT HELPFUL FROM DAY 1 SO FOUND AN EXCELLENT SHOP TO HANDLE EVERYTHING EXCEPT RECALLS. REPORTED BECAUSE EXPERIENCING SAME HEADLIGHT ISSUES AS COMPLAINT 10809120. DATE IS APPROX BASED ON WHEN ISSUES BEGAN.
Service brakes, Sep 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL AND ANTI-LOCK BRAKE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE MODULE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 11/18/15*LJ UPDATED 11/18/15.*JB
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Sep 9, 2015
ABS AND VSA LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE ABS MODULATOR NEEDED REPLACING. MY COST WOULD BE $2450.00. SINCE THIS COMPONENT CONTROLS BRAKES AND STABILITY IT SEEMS TO ME TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE AND THEREFORE SUBJECT TO A RECALL.
Service brakes, Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS INDEPENDENTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 12/17/14*LJ UPDATED 06/2/2015 *JS
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jul 7, 2014
THE VSA AND EXCLAMATION LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY RIGHT WHEN I STARTED THE CAR AND HAS NEVER TURNED OFF. MY MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 44,000 MILES. TOOK IT TO THE HONDA DEALER AND CONFIRMED THE ABS MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. PART+LABOR = $2400+ (EXCLUDING TAX). CALLED U.S. HONDA MANUFACTURER AND THEY WILL PAY 25% FOR THE PART. THAT STILL IS EXPENSIVE. I'M READING OFF ON THE WEB THAT COUNTRIES IN THE UK AND CANADA, THAT HONDA HAS PAID THE PART IN FULL. HERE IN THE U.S. THEY DON'T RECOGNIZE THIS AS A DEFECT. THIS PART IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. A LOCAL MECHANIC SAYS I SHOULD NOT DRIVE THIS WHERE IT SNOWS. IF THERE'S SAND, THE CAR WILL BE STUCK. ANOTHER MECHANIC SAID THERE COULD BE A SHORT. HONDA MANUFACTURER NEVER ADVISED ME OF THIS OR IF IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE OR SHOULD BE REPLACED RIGHT AWAY. COMING FROM FAMILY WHO BUYS MOSTLY HONDA'S, I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER HONDA AGAIN. I WAS LOOKING AT A ODYSSEY, BUT SAW IT HAD A HUGE VSA ISSUE AS WELL. SOMETIMES I WONDER IF IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE BECAUSE A FEW TIMES THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT TURNS ON ONCE THE CAR IS TURNED ON. HAVE NEVER USED CRUISE CONTROL. NEVER DRIVEN IN BAD WEATHER AND AVOID HEAVY RAIN. DRIVEN ONLY FEW TIMES PER WEEK AND CAREFULLY IN MOSTLY LOCAL SHORT DISTANCES. *JS
Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jun 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ABS AND STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE TRIANGLE EXCLAMATION ICON ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE VSA MODULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Service brakes, Sep 8, 2013
MY ANTI LOCK BRAKES HAVE STOPPED WORKING, AND THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. I HAVE A 2006 CRV WITH ONLY 20,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED. HONDA TOLD ME IT IS OVER 2000 TO FIX AND IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND WILL NOT BE RECALLED. THEY SUGGESTED THAT IT ISN'T A SAFETY ISSUE, AND THAT I DON'T NEED TO GET IT FIXED. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED, SINCE MY BRAKES WILL NOT WORK IN SNOW, ICE OR RAIN AND I LIVE IN WISCONSIN (WHERE THE WEATHER WILL LOCK MY BRAKES UP) THANK YOU
Service brakes, Aug 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CRV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE ABS AND VSA WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE ABS MODULATOR CONTROL UNIT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURED PART WAS ORDERED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE WITHIN THREE WEEKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Vehicle speed control, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Jul 17, 2013
THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) VEHICLE STABILITY ASSIST (VSA) WARNING LIGHTS SUDDENLY CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER (GRAPPONE HONDA, BOW, NH) WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND THEY INDICATED THAT THE ABS MODULATOR CONTROL UNIT HAD A DEFECTIVE INTERNAL VALVE AND FAILED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE CAR ABS SYSTEM WAS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL, AND THIS ALSO DISABLED THE VSA (VEHICLE STABILITY) SYSTEM, THUS MAKING THE HONDA CR-V MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ROLL-OVERS. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY IS CURRENTLY CONTEMPLATING REQUIRING ABS SYSTEM OPERATION TO PASS ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS, BUT THAT THE HONDA CR-V COULD CURRENTLY BE DRIVEN WITHOUT AN OPERATIONAL ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. THE HONDA DEALER INDICATED IT WOULD COST $2,050.00 TO REPAIR THE ABS MODULATOR CONTROL UNIT AND THAT IT WOULD TAKE DAYS TO ORDER THE PART AND FURTHER ADDITIONAL DAYS TO SCHEDULE REPAIR ONCE THE PART WAS AT THE DEALER. I REVIEWED SAFERCAR.GOV INFORMATION AND DISCOVERED THAT THIS HONDA ABS/VSA SYSTEM PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON OTHER HONDA CR-VS. AN ASSESSMENT OF AVAILABLE INTERNET INFORMATION INDICATED APPROXIMATELY 55 CASES OF HONDA ABS MODULATOR CONTROL UNIT FAILURES. SINCE ABS (AND VSA) IS SO CENTRAL TO SAFE CAR OPERATION, I ASK THAT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION ACT TO ADDRESS THIS RECURRENT HONDA CR-V BRAKING SYSTEM ABS MODULATOR INTERNAL DEFECT. THIS IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT IN LIGHT OF THE ABS/VSA SYSTEM'S IMPACT ON HONDA CR-V BRAKING AND STABILITY SAFETY. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 19, 2012, crash
AS I WAS PARKING MY CAR, IT SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING LURCHED FORWARD FULL THROTTLE OUT OF CONTROL OVER THE PARKING BARRIER AND CURB AND THROUGH A STOREFRONT WINDOW. I TRIED TO STOP IT AS MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE THE WHOLE TIME, BUT I COULD NOT, AND IT LODGED ITSELF INTO A DRYWALL COUNTER AND SIDE WALL.(IT WAS LATER FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A 600 POUND SAFE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COUNTER, WHICH PROBABLY STOPPED THE CAR) I SHUT OFF THE IGNITION AND YELLED FOR HELP. I WAS COVERED IN GLASS AND INJURED MY SHOULDER, NECK, UPPER BACK AND RIGHT LEG. I HAD JUST HAD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR AND REAR BRAKE PADS REPLACED AT THE HONDA DEALERSHIP 6 DAYS PRIOR TO THIS. MY CAR WAS MAINTAINED THERE REGULARLY. IT IS FORTUNATE NOBODY WAS KILLED. THE INCIDENT WAS CAUGHT ON THE SECURITY TAPE. *TR
Service brakes, Jul 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED THE ABS SYSTEM WOULD LOCK, CAUSING THE STABILIZER SYSTEM TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE VSA MODULE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
Steering, Service brakes, Jun 8, 2012, crash
STEERING LOCKED UP AND DRIVER LOST ABILITY TO STEER. VEHICLE MOVED TO LEFT. DRIVER TRIED TO BRAKE BUT BRAKES FAILED. WITNESSES DESCRIBED VEHICLE LURCHING TO LEFT AND SEEING BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON BUT VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. CAR HIT A STREET LAMP AND BOUNCED TO THE RIGHT. SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FRONT LEFT WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR. DRIVER SUSTAINED A MILD CONCUSSION. NOTE THAT HONDA HAS ISSUED A RECALL FOR SOME 2006 CR-V'S RELATED TO SUSPENSION WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING (HONDA RECALL 12-020). THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT THE INCIDENT SEEMS VERY SIMILAR TO THE RECALL ISSUE. *JS
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Nov 6, 2011
I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2006. NEVER HAD ANY ISSUES UNTIL THIS YEAR WHEN THE ABS AND VSA LIGHT CAME ON. AT FIRST THERE WAS NO ISSUE BUT IT GOT TO THE POINT THAT EVEN AFTER REPLACING SEVERAL SENSORS THE LIGHTS WOULD STAY ON AND THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL COULD NOT SET. IT ALSO HAD A LAG BETWEEN BRAKING TO WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD STOP. FINALLY THE ENGINE SEIZED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHEN MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT. WE REPLACED THE ENGINE TO THE TUNE OF 2000.00 AND NOW ONLY A FEW WEEKS LATER THE VSA LIGHT IS BACK ON. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 9, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS AND VSA LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED AND REMAINED ON. HE ALSO STATED THAT A TRIANGLE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT THAT HE WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH LIT UP AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE ABS LIGHT CAUSED THE VSA AND OTHER LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE. THE ABS MODULE ALSO NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD PAY HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 31,060. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,030.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 3, 2010, crash
I REAR-ENDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH I SAW IT AND USED THE BRAKE (FULL STRENGTH) FROM A REASONABLE DISTANCE. THE BRAKE WAS NOT WORKING EFFECTIVELY. DAMAGED BODY PARTS WERE REPLACED IN MAY. I HAD A HONDA DEALER TO CHECK MY BRAKE IN THE ANNUAL INSPECTION, BUT WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE. *TR