2004 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 501 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Engine And Engine Cooling (142), Air Bags (103), Electrical System (73).
Key takeaways
- 501 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 34 involve a crash, 39 a fire, 31 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 142 | 28% |
| Air Bags | 103 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 73 | 15% |
| Exterior Lighting | 39 | 8% |
| Equipment | 35 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 17 | 3% |
| Visibility | 16 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 16 | 3% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 14 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Honda CR-V w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
| 2004 Honda CR-V | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,visibility - filed 2026-04-15
The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while seated in the vehicle, there was smoke coming from the driver’s side door and the power window master switch was melted. The contact refenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V768000 (VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the VIN was not included in the recal...
Air Bags - filed 2026-03-10
The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected, diagnosed, or repaired. The contact stated that the SRS warning light remained illuminated. The manufactu...
Electrical System - filed 2025-08-26
The contact purchased a 2004 Honda CR-V. The vehicle was a private sale on July 17, 2025. The contact stated that after obtaining the Carfax Report, the contact noticed that the previous odometer reading indicated that the mileage was 300,000. The contact stated that the seller's advertisement indicated that the vehicl...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.