2005 Honda CR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 479 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda CR-V. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (129), Exterior Lighting (122), Electrical System (77).
Key takeaways
- 479 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 40 involve a crash, 18 a fire, 29 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 129 | 27% |
| Exterior Lighting | 122 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 77 | 16% |
| Suspension | 27 | 6% |
| Power Train | 25 | 5% |
| Visibility | 24 | 5% |
| Steering | 23 | 5% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 | 4% |
| Engine | 16 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Honda CR-V w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-07-14
I am constantly having my ability to see interrupted by oncoming cars with 3000+ lumen white light bulbs both on the freeway and highway. I have to hold my hand between me and them to prevent the view of my field from being obscured. I also have to aim my rear view mirrors up or at the ground if an especially bright ...
Electrical System - filed 2026-06-10
Master Power Window Control Switch failed operating the Passenger power window regulator. While driving, the front passenger regulator popped and the window started falling down all by itself. It happened by a glass repair company, so I asked them what happened. He said when the voltage going to the regulator is not un...
Engine - filed 2026-04-02
The vehicle becomes a hazard due to faulty PCM/ECM software. The sudden loss of power and hesitation creates an unpredictable driving environment, leaving the driver and others vulnerable to T-bone collisions or rear-end accidents. This is a documented software glitch identified in Honda TSB 08-089 "MIL comes on with D...
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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.