578 of the
21,242 complaints filed about the Honda Cr-V
are about the doors, latches and locks —
3% of everything owners reported.
The worst model year for it is 2007.
The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH approaching a red light, the rear trailing arm detached from the tire. No warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to dive to a parking lot. The vehicle was transported on a trailer by her father. The front door latch had become inoperable. The contact had to tie the door shut but was later repaired by her father. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 200,500.
NHTSA complaint #11735871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the hood was fluttering. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while exceeding 50 MPH and was more significant whenever a semi-truck drove by the vehicle on a two-lane road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the bracing underneath the hood was reglued, the hood latch was adjusted, and the elevation of the rubber bumpers underneath the hood was modified; however, the failure worsened. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 800.
NHTSA complaint #11731356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11694750 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owned a 2017 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after parking at a gas station/store, she locked the doors, and with the key fob in her hand, went into the store. The contact stated that the stranger had approached her at her residence prior to the incident. The contact reported that a stranger was able to gain entry and drive the vehicle on the freeway and crashed into some unknown vehicles. A police report was filed. It was unknown if there were any reported injuries. There was no fire. The contact was able to confirm that all the air bags deployed while retrieving her belongings. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted four times. Additionally, she sent an email regarding the matter. The failure mileage was 74,000.
NHTSA complaint #11679357 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side door failed to latch as intended. The contact stated that the front passenger’s door was independently unlatched and opened. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice while her young daughter was occupying the front passenger’s seat. In addition, while starting the vehicle, the door ajar warning light illuminated. After several attempts to close and latch the front passenger’s door, the warning light turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,300.
NHTSA complaint #11633849 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11599229 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood unlatched independently and caused extensive damage to the front windshield. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V932000 (Structure, Latches/Locks/Linkages) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.
NHTSA complaint #11590476 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front passenger’s and rear passenger’s side locked automatically immediately after using the key fob or power lock control to unlock the doors. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,736.
NHTSA complaint #11570293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front and rear passenger’s side doors failed to latch securely. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear passenger’s side and the rear hatchback door actuator. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear passenger’s side door actuator and the rear passenger’s side door handle to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator to be realigned. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator and the front passenger’s side door latch to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,217.
NHTSA complaint #11541491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the front and rear passenger’s side doors failed to latch securely. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who replaced the rear passenger’s side and the rear hatchback door actuator. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front driver’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the rear passenger’s side door actuator and the rear passenger’s side door handle to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator to be realigned. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure. The contact took the vehicle back to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with needing the front passenger’s side door actuator and the front passenger’s side door latch to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,217.
NHTSA complaint #11541491 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while driving at various speeds, she heard an abnormal sound located in the front passenger’s and rear driver’s side doors. The contact stated that while operating the remote lock/unlock feature for the doors, the trunk unlocked. The contact stated that she had to manually unlock/lock the front passenger’s and rear driver’s side doors. The contact was concerned for her safety in the event of an emergency. Additionally, the contact stated that the day she purchased the vehicle, she informed the dealer that the door locks were not functioning properly. The dealer inspected the door locks but could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000. The contact stated that the trunk as well as locks will not open while using the key and that while driving daily the locks continue to make noises off and on through out the entire time of driving, which is a distraction. She has to manually and forcefully unlock and lock the front passenger driver side door as well as the back left passenger side door to get in and out of the vehicle and if not for manually unlocking either door the trunk will not open at all.
NHTSA complaint #11540641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11532152 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2011 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver’s and passenger’s side front doors were making an abnormal grinding sound. While depressing the lock button, the noise ceased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that all four door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.
NHTSA complaint #11530907 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In our 2007 CRV the passenger front and rear door locks lock automatically right after using the fob or power lock control. I have to stand right at the door handle to grab it the moment I click the unlock button to be able to open the door. Our safety is jeopardized by the lock malfunction because if I don’t have the key in hand I cannot open the passenger side doors and if you have kids this is a big concern. This happens every time we use the vehicle which is daily. We have not taken it to a dealership at this time. This specific problem has not been inspected. This problem just began several months ago and has occurred everyday since.
NHTSA complaint #11528371 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Faulty actuator in front passenger door, door remains locked shut and as a result the hatch is also locked shut due to connection between doors. Honda has quoted me $900 to repair including needing to destroy interior panel and pay to replace part due to issue that was recalled in 2007-09 CR-V's. Approximately mileage is 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11528058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the power lock would not engage on the passenger’s side front door. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, had gradually become constant and all the door locks failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the battery would be drained by the door lock actuators and had to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the liftgate warning light would be illuminated with the liftgate closed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the door lock actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 14-083 and 14-084 Door Actuators (Latches, Locks, and Linkages). The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11522830 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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.
NHTSA complaint #11522244 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2009 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while reversing there was an unknown abnormal sound detected from the front passenger’s side door. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that whenever the driver's front and passenger’s side front door were ajar, the sound was not detected. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the door actuator had malfunctioned. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 58,800.
NHTSA complaint #11521391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.