2008 Honda CR-V electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 19, 2026255,000 miMAElectrical System

   Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Honda CR-V. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 137,000. It was later discovered upon registering the vehicle with the DMV that the mileage was 255,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11725488 · source
2. Filed Mar 9, 2025CACrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsElectrical System

   *(#1)2024 completely turnd off dead stopef in the middle freeway highway patrol had to tow it away lasy year cost me $900+ **** again now almost passed out no air bag to safe me***** (#2) 3/6/2025 car completly crashed ,injured ,i was taken by 911 to hospital. ** bad air bag did not came out or never worked to protected me***, i got hit my chest so bad , thoght i was going to die thst moment. Currently i rented a car to pay it dayly $$$$ go to doctor from my own pocket.[i…

   NHTSA complaint #11647276 · source
3. Filed Jul 5, 202468,000 miAZBody & StructureElectrical System

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11599229 · source
4. Filed Dec 4, 2023SCElectrical System

   When locking the door, there is a loud noise. I was told the lock actuator is bad and needs to be replaced (driver rear). I purchased this vehicle in October 2022 and the warranty is no longer valid. Prior to, the passenger front lock actuator had to be replaced. The vehicle is available to be inspected upon request

   NHTSA complaint #11558273 · source
5. Filed Nov 2, 2023ORElectrical System

   Vehicle door locks acting up off & on for several years. Sometimes not unlocking needing to insert key to unlock, other times passenger door not locking when using fob and doors locking & unlocking while driving. Now most recently cannot open drivers door from inside. It can be opened from the outside. This is very dangerous if you needed to get out of car quickly, not to mention the inconvenience of crawling over the center console to get out of passenger door. I am [XXX]…

   NHTSA complaint #11553285 · source
6. Filed Oct 20, 2023COElectrical System

   Door locks began opening and closing on their own while I was driving. I have replaced battery twice since this began. The auto repair place and AAA were unable to locate a cause for the electrical problem. The car will not stay locked. I was robbed of my personal property while it was parked. It is not really safe to drive since I cannot secure myself in it.

   NHTSA complaint #11551091 · source
7. Filed Oct 5, 2023LAElectrical System

   Auto door locking system attempts to lock all four doors every time the vehicle drops below 10 miles per hour and then goes above 10 mph. All four doors can be manually locked and show they are locked when the motion auto lock system thinks one or more are not locked and attempts to lock after 10 miles per hour. This continues for every trip.

   NHTSA complaint #11548409 · source
8. Filed Sep 18, 2023INElectrical System

   Driver door actuator started jamming late July. Door would only look after pressing the lock button from the passenger side. It eventually stopped locking that way and would only lock after hitting the lock button 8+ times on the driver side. Yes it is available for inspection upon request. My own safety is put at risk due to this issue because my doors are unable to lock. As a young woman, who doesn't have access to a garage and sometimes doesn't get home till late, having…

   NHTSA complaint #11545126 · source
9. Filed Aug 23, 2023AKElectrical System

   Approximately six months to one year ago, a screeching sound was audible anytime I would lock or unlock the doors in my 2008 Honda CR-V. I researched the issue and found out that this vehicle has a known problem with its actuators, and that Honda was successfully sued in 2015 resulting in an extension of the warranty on the part. I inherited this vehicle from my grandmother, and I found out from Honda that she did in fact have the part replaced in 2015, yet it has started to…

   NHTSA complaint #11540390 · source
10. Filed Apr 26, 2023TXElectrical System

    The door lock actuators are failing, causing the doors to lock or unlock almost every time I speed up from a stop. The passenger door defaults to lock almost at all times, when unlocked it will relock within 3 seconds.

    NHTSA complaint #11519028 · source
11. Filed Apr 22, 2023FLElectrical System

    My vehicle had the recall of the door locks completed but it has started the same problems again. Doors locking and unlocking at random while driving. Door unlocking once I have got out of the vehicle at a store and I have no idea for how long. Front and Back doors on the driver side is now making a grinding and loud popping noise when locking/unlocking the doors. The back gate tells me it is ajar but is not. The doors may or may not let you out of the car once you have…

    NHTSA complaint #11518410 · source
12. Filed Apr 5, 2023GAElectrical System

    My door lock actuator have been malfunctioning in right rear passenger,left passenger and driver sides. It makes a buzzing and gun shooting sound. Recently my door ajar alert has been coming on if I slightly touch driver door. My alarm is also starting go go off by itself due to the door lock actuators malfunctioning.

    NHTSA complaint #11515502 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology