2008 Honda CR-V
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 961 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 CR-V model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 44 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 43 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Structure, frame and membersMar 30, 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Campaign 23V228000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot 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 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 F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 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 S5B and W59.
Campaign 19V500000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 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 moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 29, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Honda CR-V vehicles which have had the passenger frontal air bag replaced. The air bag inflator repair kit may have been assembled by the supplier with an incorrect wire harness.
If an inflator with an incorrect wire harness is installed, the air bag may not deploy as intended, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KF9.
Campaign 17V417000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV 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 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V 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 B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V 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 side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 24, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and 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, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the 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." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. 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 inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Campaign 16V346000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 3, 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, 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 inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Campaign 16V061000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)Aug 4, 2011
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 ACCORD, 2007-2010 CR-V, AND 2005-2008 ELEMENT PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3, 2010. THE OUTER RACE OF THE SECONDARY SHAFT BEARING MAY BE BROKEN DURING CERTAIN DRIVING STYLES. A BROKEN OUTER RACE MAY CAUSE ABNORMAL NOISE, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO TURN ON, AND ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION IDLE GEAR AND AN ELECTRONIC SENSOR HOUSING WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. ADDITIONALLY, BROKEN PIECES OF THE OUTER RACE OR BALL BEARING FROM THE SECONDARY SHAFT MAY BECOME LODGED IN THE PARKING PAWL RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AFTER THE DRIVER HAS PLACED THE GEAR SELECTOR IN THE PARK POSITION. ENGINE STALL AND UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS WITHIN THE PATH OF A ROLLING VEHICLE.
HONDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AUTOMOBILE CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 11V395000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: latches/locks/linkages
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Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 21, 2025
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's door failed to latch as intended. In addition, the front passenger's door had independently unlatched. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed door lock actuator. The contact was informed that the front passenger's side door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a case was filed. The contact referenced an unknown Technical Service Bulletin with a similar failure; however, the contact was informed that the TSB had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the rear passenger's side door was making locking sounds unintendedly and had failed to unlock as needed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the door actuator was replaced, and the door was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that front passenger's side door and the tailgate had failed to unlock as needed. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown recall because the recall had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 13, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) and an unknown door latch recall; however, while driving after the vehicle was returned, the contact became that the doors were no longer closing securely, and the vehicle failed to respond immediately while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the dealer had stated in the recall repair work order that the recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V228000 (Structure) could not be completed on the vehicle due to severe frame corrosion and that the sub frame needed to be replaced; however, the dealer installed support braces on the vehicle and marked the recall as Complete. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper had seized. The independent mechanic notified the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 402,685.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 22, 2023
Door locks they lock and unlock by themselves and make a noise when locking. Also paint on car doors and back hood paling off car you see medal.
Latches/locks/linkages, May 16, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving, within minutes the front driver’s side door erroneously unlocked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, May 13, 2023
Door lock actuator failed.
Latches/locks/linkages, May 5, 2023
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated she locked her child and dog inside the vehicle and was unable to open any doors with the key. The contact stated she sought roadside assistance to open the door. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the door lock actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 29, 2022
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while pulling out a parking lot, she attempted to lock the doors to the vehicle however, the locks failed to operate as designed. The contact attempted to lock the doors unsuccessfully. The contact stated that she had received an unknown recall notification previously for Latches/Locks/Linkages and the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact was unsure about the recall campaign information. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was informed that the rear passenger’s side door failed to latch and the door latch needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the recall had expired 11/7/2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 223,035.
Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger's side doors failed to lock as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR LATCH FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LATCH THE DOOR MANUALLY AND THE DOOR ALSO FAILED TO LATCH WITH THE MASTER LATCH DOOR SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,250.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 5, 2020
VEHICLE DOOR LOCKS UNLOCK, LOCK, MAKE LOUD NOISE, WHILE DRIVING OR PARKED AND LOCK SWITCH ACTIVATED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR MORE THAN A YEAR BUT HAS GOTTEN STEADILY WORSE IN RECENT WEEKS. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS DID NOT LOCK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE DOORS MADE AN ABNORMAL WINDING SOUND AS IF SOMETHING WAS PULLING THE DOORS. AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MCCONNELL HONDA (2840 EASTERN BLVD, MONTGOMERY, AL 36116, (334) 271-2500) WHERE THE PASSENGER DOOR WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR WAS NOT REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 21,000.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO SECURE AND WERE LOCKING AND UNLOCKING RANDOMLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE DEALER (GOODSON HONDA IN HOUSTON, TX) INDICATED THAT THEY SERVICED THE VEHICLE PER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY CAMPAIGN (A14-083) PRODUCT UPDATE REGARDING THE DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR; HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT A PERMANENT SOLUTION. SHORTLY AFTER THE DEALER'S REPAIR, THE OTHER THREE DOORS MADE A CLICKING NOISE, AND LOCKED AND UNLOCKED MORE FREQUENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 23, 2018
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 (12420 NE 85TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA 98033) WHERE THEY REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR PER SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 14-083. A YEAR AND A HALF LATER, THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT PAID TO HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR REPLACED. FURTHERMORE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND WAS UNABLE TO ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS FAILED TO LOCK. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER (FRANK BROWN HONDA) WHO STATED THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT, DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE LOCKS AND NO FAILURE WAS FOUND, THE RECALL WAS CONSIDERED COMPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT, DUE TO THE RECALL BEING COMPLETED, THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE ANOTHER RECALL REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,579. UPDATED 08/23/17*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED UPON ACCELERATING DOOR LOCKS WOULD CLICK OR LOCK. UPDATED 08/25/2017*JS.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, May 22, 2017
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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Air bags, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A RECALL NOTIFICATION WAS RECEIVED SOMETIME IN JANUARY FOR THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LOCK WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE DOOR LOCKS THAT FAILED ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE PASSENGER AND REAR DOOR LOCKS, WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER GAVE THE CONTACT A BILL OF $500 TO ORDER THE PARTS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCK MECHANISM FAILED. THE DOORS AUTOMATICALLY UNLOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Nov 29, 2016
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
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Oct 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR DID NOT LOCK. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AFTER A RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR, THE PASSENGER DOOR MADE A LOUD NOISE AND FAILED TO LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR ONLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Electrical system, Air bags, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 29, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD LOCK AND UNLOCK INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. ...UPDATED 01/23/17 *BF THE DEALER STATED THE CONSUMER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO ONE OR MORE RECALLS RELATING TO DRIVERS AND/ OR PASSENGERS FRONT AIR BAG INFLATORS. *TR
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 28, 2016
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 MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/03/17*LJ UPDATED 02/07/17.*JB
Electrical system, Latches/locks/linkages, Sep 23, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR AND REPLACED THE PARTS PER THE RECALL. A YEAR LATER, THE PARTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR AND THEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR FAILED LATER. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER TWICE, WAS PLACED ON HOLD SEVERAL TIMES, AND THEN THE CALL DISCONNECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Aug 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A LOUD CLICKING NOISE SOUNDED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM RELATED TO THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK; HOWEVER, AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, A FAILURE OCCURRED WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER DOOR LOCK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jul 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CR-V. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE DOORS UNLOCKED AND LOCKED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO LOCK THE DOORS ELECTRONICALLY AND MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR ACTUATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITH SOMEONE IN THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT. AS A RESULT, THE PASSENGER WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT ALL THE DOOR ACTUATORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,686.