Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V136000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 02/19/2002 to 09/26/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 554428 | 04/27/2012 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 03/30/2012 | 03/30/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2004 cr-v and model year 2003 pilot vehicles. due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal can occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about april 24, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign number is s34.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request, odi is upgrading the investigation to ea11-012. | ||||||
| EA11012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/12/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017 based on 12 reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's pe information request letter, odi is upgrading the investigation to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | Both Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 12 reports from consumers of the subject vehicles alleging the low beam head lights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants report the headlight switch and its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam head light circuit.it was also reported the switch and connector had become damaged by overheating/melting. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request, odi is upgrading the investigation to ea11-012. | ||||||
| EA11012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/12/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017 based on 12 reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's pe information request letter, odi is upgrading the investigation to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | Both Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 12 reports from consumers of the subject vehicles alleging the low beam head lights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants report the headlight switch and its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam head light circuit.it was also reported the switch and connector had become damaged by overheating/melting. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||
| EA11012 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) | 09/12/2011 | 09/17/2012 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating | 12V136000 | |
| This investigation was prompted by preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals, and/or its electrical wiring harness connector were damaged by overheating.odi's pe information request letter asked honda for certain data on model years (my) 2002-2006 cr-v, 2003-2008 pilot, 2003-2008 element, 2001-2005 civic, and 2000-2001 s 2000 vehicles.analysis of complaint and honda data show that a complete low beam headlight circuit failure occurs in models with 2-bulb headlight systems (i.e., a single bulb on each side for high and low beam).models with 2-bulb systems include my 2002-2004 cr-v, 2003-2005 pilot, 2001-2003 civic, and 2003-2008 element.models with 4-bulb headlight systems (i.e., two bulbs on each side, one for high and one for low beam) have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism as the 2-bulb system.my 2000-2001 s 2000 models with 2-bulb high intensity discharge headlights also have different electrical circuits for the headlights and do not experience the same failure mechanism.honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005, in pilot in my 2006, and in civic in my 2004.on march 29, 2012 honda submitted a defect information report (dir) to recall 554,428 vehicles, including my 2002-2004 cr-v and my 2003 pilot.in the dir, honda stated that tension from the combination switch wiring harness to the electrical terminal for the low beam headlight circuit could cause a small amount of motion as the combination switch was operated.this motion, over time, can wear the surface of the terminal creating copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, which may cause the terminal to melt within the harness connector.odi continued its investigation, and on august 31, 2012 honda submitted another dir to recall an additional 820,789 vehicles.this report included the my 2002 civic vehicles which were not subject to a prior safety recall (04v-086) for headlights, all of my 2003 civic, and my 2004-2005 pilot.honda's dir advised that operation of the turn signal switch lever at high speed and/or with heavy force can cause movement between the combination switch body and the sub-harness wiring connector.this can cause wear and continued movement can create copper oxide, increasing electrical resistance, and potentially causing the terminal to melt within the harness connector. please see both dirs at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/ under safety recall 12v-136 for complete details.honda also provided additional information on the element model, stating that it was not recalled due to it's very low failure rate.honda sold 301,497 element vehicles in the united states and received 17 reports, while odi received one report (see voq 10395219).honda's technical explanation for the low rate, which was submitted under request for confidentiality, is that the headlight switch, as installed in the element, reacts differently to the forces applied to it as compared to the recalled models.see attachment for additional information. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | 09/23/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | ||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's preliminary evaluation information request, odi is upgrading the investigation to ea11-012. | ||||||
| EA11012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 09/12/2011 | Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation as preliminary evaluation (pe) 11-017 based on 12 reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.based on information provided by honda in response to odi's pe information request letter, odi is upgrading the investigation to an engineering analysis. | ||||||
| PE11017 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 04/29/2011 | Both Low Beam Headlights Stop Working | |||
| The office of defects investigation has received 12 reports from consumers of the subject vehicles alleging the low beam head lights stopped working simultaneously.several of the complainants report the headlight switch and its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam head light circuit.it was also reported the switch and connector had become damaged by overheating/melting. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 87500 | 1 | |
| Low beam headlights inoperative. there is a safety recall in place due to a known wiring issue. however, cause of failure is concurrent burnout of low beam filaments in both bulbs. this is highly unlikely unless there is a voltage surge of some sort. unknown whether this is related to the wiring recall, as the described failure mode in the current recall campaign would render the circuit open and not subject filaments to overvoltage. possibility of a second cause of headlight failure in this model. *tr | |||
| 01/30/2013 | 87500 | ||
| Low beam headlights inoperative. there is a safety recall in place due to a known wiring issue. however, cause of failure is concurrent burnout of low beam filaments in both bulbs. this is highly unlikely unless there is a voltage surge of some sort. unknown whether this is related to the wiring recall, as the described failure mode in the current recall campaign would render the circuit open and not subject filaments to overvoltage. possibility of a second cause of headlight failure in this model. | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving with the headlights in activation, the headlights seemed abnormally dim and the contact was unable to see the roadway. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000. kmj | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving in the night the headlights would appear very dim and unable to see the road. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000. tb | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 191848 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam external headlights were inoperative. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 191,848. | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving in the night the headlights would appear very dim and unable to see the road. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they advised him that the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000. tb | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 191848 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam external headlights were inoperative. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 191,848. kmj | |||
| 03/23/2012 | 1918484 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam external headlights were inoperative. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage 191,848. nw | |||
| 03/12/2012 | 158000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that after entering a residential garage, the low beam headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the switch was defective and the connectors were found to be corroded. as a result, both components would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 158,000. kmj | |||
| 03/12/2012 | 158000 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that after pulling in to a residential garage his low beam lights stop working. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the switch was defective and the connectors were corroded as a result both needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 158,000. pm | |||
| 02/27/2012 | 133000 | ||
| The low beam headlights stopped working. i found the headlight connector shorted at ths headlight switch. | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 155000 | ||
| Low beams quit working. high beams continue to work. by searching online seems like quite a problem with the 2002 model. | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 105452 | ||
| Multiple problems with low beam headlights going out - high beams continued to work in all instances. first incident 11/19/2007 replaced part of wiring harness due to the wiring harness had melted. 9/20/2010 low beams went out again - replaced the headlight switch. 3/7/11 low beams out again - replaced the headlamp switch. 6/2/11 low beams out again - replaced the multiplex control module. 12/2/11 low beams out again - in shop disconnected and connected wiring - low beams working. 12/24/11 low beams went out. 12/25/11 low beams came back on by themselves. 1/4/2012 low beams out again - in shop checked connections. picked up car low beams working. 1/5/2012 - low beams out again. approximately 3 other visits to a mechanic - connections unplugged and replugged to get low beams working again. also at least 5 other instances where the low beams went out and came back on before i could get the cr-v to a mechanic. 9/2011 motor trends magazine reports issue of low beams headlights going out on honda cr-v models 2002 - 2005. i have spent over $1000 trying to get this issue resolved. issue with wiring harness melting sounds very much like the recall that honda issued for the fit - 'wiring harnesses for the headlamp control switch - the connector could overheat and fail, rendering the low-beam lamps inoperable. honda notes that high-beam headlamp functionality is not impeded by this issue.' | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 155000 | ||
| Low beams quit working. high beams continue to work. by searching online seems like quite a problem with the 2002 model. | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 105452 | ||
| Multiple problems with low beam headlights going out - high beams continued to work in all instances. first incident 11/19/2007 replaced part of wiring harness due to the wiring harness had melted. 9/20/2010 low beams went out again - replaced the headlight switch. 3/7/11 low beams out again - replaced the headlamp switch. 6/2/11 low beams out again - replaced the multiplex control module. 12/2/11 low beams out again - in shop disconnected and connected wiring - low beams working. 12/24/11 low beams went out. 12/25/11 low beams came back on by themselves. 1/4/2012 low beams out again - in shop checked connections. picked up car low beams working. 1/5/2012 - low beams out again. approximately 3 other visits to a mechanic - connections unplugged and replugged to get low beams working again. also at least 5 other instances where the low beams went out and came back on before i could get the cr-v to a mechanic. 9/2011 motor trends magazine reports issue of low beams headlights going out on honda cr-v models 2002 - 2005. i have spent over $1000 trying to get this issue resolved. issue with wiring harness melting sounds very much like the recall that honda issued for the fit - 'wiring harnesses for the headlamp control switch - the connector could overheat and fail, rendering the low-beam lamps inoperable. honda notes that high-beam headlamp functionality is not impeded by this issue.' | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 155000 | ||
| Low beams quit working. high beams continue to work. by searching online seems like quite a problem with the 2002 model. | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 105452 | ||
| Multiple problems with low beam headlights going out - high beams continued to work in all instances. first incident 11/19/2007 replaced part of wiring harness due to the wiring harness had melted. 9/20/2010 low beams went out again - replaced the headlight switch. 3/7/11 low beams out again - replaced the headlamp switch. 6/2/11 low beams out again - replaced the multiplex control module. 12/2/11 low beams out again - in shop disconnected and connected wiring - low beams working. 12/24/11 low beams went out. 12/25/11 low beams came back on by themselves. 1/4/2012 low beams out again - in shop checked connections. picked up car low beams working. 1/5/2012 - low beams out again. approximately 3 other visits to a mechanic - connections unplugged and replugged to get low beams working again. also at least 5 other instances where the low beams went out and came back on before i could get the cr-v to a mechanic. 9/2011 motor trends magazine reports issue of low beams headlights going out on honda cr-v models 2002 - 2005. i have spent over $1000 trying to get this issue resolved. issue with wiring harness melting sounds very much like the recall that honda issued for the fit - 'wiring harnesses for the headlamp control switch - the connector could overheat and fail, rendering the low-beam lamps inoperable. honda notes that high-beam headlamp functionality is not impeded by this issue.' | |||
| 01/02/2012 | 155000 | ||
| Low beams quit working. high beams continue to work. by searching online seems like quite a problem with the 2002 model. | |||
| 11/19/2007 | 105452 | ||
| Multiple problems with low beam headlights going out - high beams continued to work in all instances. first incident 11/19/2007 replaced part of wiring harness due to the wiring harness had melted. 9/20/2010 low beams went out again - replaced the headlight switch. 3/7/11 low beams out again - replaced the headlamp switch. 6/2/11 low beams out again - replaced the multiplex control module. 12/2/11 low beams out again - in shop disconnected and connected wiring - low beams working. 12/24/11 low beams went out. 12/25/11 low beams came back on by themselves. 1/4/2012 low beams out again - in shop checked connections. picked up car low beams working. 1/5/2012 - low beams out again. approximately 3 other visits to a mechanic - connections unplugged and replugged to get low beams working again. also at least 5 other instances where the low beams went out and came back on before i could get the cr-v to a mechanic. 9/2011 motor trends magazine reports issue of low beams headlights going out on honda cr-v models 2002 - 2005. i have spent over $1000 trying to get this issue resolved. issue with wiring harness melting sounds very much like the recall that honda issued for the fit - 'wiring harnesses for the headlamp control switch - the connector could overheat and fail, rendering the low-beam lamps inoperable. honda notes that high-beam headlamp functionality is not impeded by this issue.' | |||
| 01/02/2012 | |||
| I have been having trouble with my low beam head lighting system this morning i have no low beam lights at all. in reviewing honda forums there is a lot of problems with the low beam lights and honda has recalled the civic's for this problem. i took my vehicle to darling's honda and the diagnosis is the switch and connector in the steering column has melted and this is the same system that is used in the civic but the cr-v's were not recalled and there is no plan on having that done. my only recourse is to pay out of pocket for honda's mistake. i would like to have honda reimburse me for my expense but darling's is not at liberty to do that i use my cr-v to deliver newspapers at 1 am and need to replace this on my own | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 221000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 60 mph with the low beam headlights activated, the low beam headlights suddenly failed. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure could have been caused by the headlight switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11012 (exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash exterior lighting:headlights:switch) that could possibly have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 221,000. | |||
| 12/22/2011 | 221000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 60 mph with the low beam headlights activated, the low beam headlights suddenly failed. the dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure could have been caused by the headlight switch. there was an investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11012 (exterior lighting:headlights:high/low beam dimmer switch electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash exterior lighting:headlights:switch) that could possibly have been related to the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 221,000. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 178668 | ||
| Both low beam headlights would not turn on tonight when i got into the car to drive home from work after dark. fog lights also will not turn on. high beam headlights work. no blown fuses. slight burning smell in passenger compartment. both low beam headlights and both fog lights worked yesterday. have not had this problem checked by dealer or mechanic yet. left headlight was replaced two months ago, right headlight was replaced one month ago, both by local honda dealer. i bought this honda cr-v ex new in 2002 and have never had this problem before. i had the honda dealer add fog lights to this cr-v in 2004. really was surprised to find that both low beams and both fog lights failed at the same time. | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Low beam on passenger side headlight browned out to almost no light. it has taken several light bulbs over past few years. upon my inspection, found harness plug for light bulb was charred and damaged. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam headlights would intermittently fail. the contact also stated that the steering column would become hot during the failure and she could smell a burning odor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring for the headlight switch was burned. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unknown. kmj | |||
| 12/12/2011 | 178668 | ||
| Both low beam headlights would not turn on tonight when i got into the car to drive home from work after dark. fog lights also will not turn on. high beam headlights work. no blown fuses. slight burning smell in passenger compartment. both low beam headlights and both fog lights worked yesterday. have not had this problem checked by dealer or mechanic yet. left headlight was replaced two months ago, right headlight was replaced one month ago, both by local honda dealer. i bought this honda cr-v ex new in 2002 and have never had this problem before. i had the honda dealer add fog lights to this cr-v in 2004. really was surprised to find that both low beams and both fog lights failed at the same time. | |||
| 12/08/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Low beam on passenger side headlight browned out to almost no light. it has taken several light bulbs over past few years. upon my inspection, found harness plug for light bulb was charred and damaged. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam headlights would intermittently fail. the contact also stated that the steering column would become hot during the failure and she could smell a burning odor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring for the headlight switch was burned. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unknown. kmj | |||
| 08/01/2011 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam headlights would intermittently shut off. the contact also stated that the steering column would become hot during the failure and she could smell a burning odor. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the wiring for the headlight switch was burned. the vehicle was being repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was unknown. sm. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | |||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights failed. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the connector for the headlights had burned out. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 114,000. | |||
| 11/01/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights failed. the contact inspected the vehicle and found that the connector for the headlights had burned out. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 114,000. kmj | |||
| 11/01/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights failed. the contact inspected the vehicle and stated the connector for the headlights burnt out. the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. the vin was not available.the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 114,000.rl | |||
| 01/01/2007 | 60000 | ||
| Headlight bulbs (low beam) burn out frequently. bulb life varies from 10 minutes to 14 months. i use about 5 bulbs a year on average. burn-outs occur on both driver-side and passenger-side. occasionally, both will burn out at the same time. honda dealer has been unable to find the problem. | |||
| 10/15/2011 | 123000 | ||
| The low beams stopped working while driving and the plastic wire harness connector that plugs into the headlight switch started smoking and burned up. the headlight switch i can get through honda but i can't find the plastic wiring harness connector. it is not safe when your low beams both go out when driving cause the wire for the low beams burns up in the connector for no reason. | |||
| 10/04/2011 | 164537 | ||
| Both headlights went out simultaneously while driving. high beams still work. low beams work again after being out for about 5-10 minutes. it tends to happen after headlights have been on for roughly an hour of driving. a damaged connector was found in the steering column. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 138000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact was driving at 25 mph when the headlights failed. the contact had to replace three headlights in a three month period. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local mechanic. the contact was unaware of what was causing the headlights to continuously fail. the failure mileage was 138,000. | |||
| 12/23/2010 | 138000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact was driving at 25 mph when the headlights failed. the contact had to replace three headlights in a three month period. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or a local mechanic. the contact was unaware of what was causing the headlights to continuously fail. the failure mileage was 138,000. kmj | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 110895 | ||
| Both low beam headlights just quit working - i checked the bulbs and they were in working order. there was a burning rubber type smell leading up to the headlights not working. the high beam lights do work. | |||
| 09/18/2011 | |||
| Low beam headlights not functioning. highbeam work. fuses and relays in working order. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 110895 | ||
| Both low beam headlights just quit working - i checked the bulbs and they were in working order. there was a burning rubber type smell leading up to the headlights not working. the high beam lights do work. | |||
| 09/18/2011 | |||
| Low beam headlights not functioning. highbeam work. fuses and relays in working order. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 110895 | ||
| Both low beam headlights just quit working - i checked the bulbs and they were in working order. there was a burning rubber type smell leading up to the headlights not working. the high beam lights do work. | |||
| 09/18/2011 | |||
| Low beam headlights not functioning. highbeam work. fuses and relays in working order. | |||
| 09/24/2011 | 110895 | ||
| Both low beam headlights just quit working - i checked the bulbs and they were in working order. there was a burning rubber type smell leading up to the headlights not working. the high beam lights do work. | |||
| 09/18/2011 | |||
| Low beam headlights not functioning. highbeam work. fuses and relays in working order. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | |||
| Low beams went out simultaneously. high beams still worked. changed out headlights and switches; low beams still did not work. took vehicle into honda zimmerman dealership, expressed concern that it seemed odd that both low beams would go out at the same time. i mentioned to dealership that the nhtsa had received similar complaints for the same year, make, and model. dealership said that they were not aware of anything reported and no formal recall had been issued. this will be the second set of headlights replaced in six months; and the low beams still do not work. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beams failed, forcing the contact to drive with the high beams. the head lights were replaced by a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 182,000 and the current mileage was 182,100. | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beams failed, forcing the contact to drive with the high beams. the head lights were replaced by a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 182,000 and the current mileage was 182,100. kmj | |||
| 09/01/2011 | 182000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a honda cr-v 2002. the contact stated the low beams failed to work,forcing the contact to drive with the high beams on. the head lights were replaced by a private mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 182,000 and the current mileage was 182,100. rds | |||
| 08/23/2011 | 87450 | ||
| Low beams on 2002 honda went out, high beams work. checked bulbs etc, crv forums state multiple people have this issue relating to connecter melting under steering column | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 137000 | ||
| On 8/1/2011, while driving our 2002 honda crv, i noticed a strange smell. when darkness fell, i realized that the low beams on my vehicle were not working, through the high beams and every other light on the vehicle worked. this has happened twice before - once in november of 2009, and once in march of 2010. when it happened previously, i first checked the bulbs and fuses. they were all fine. i then researched the issue on the internet, and looked into a wiring harness behind the steering wheel. i found a wiring harness that contained some corrosion between connectors that had melted somewhat. i scraped off the corrosion and applied some dielectric to inhibit future corrosion, and the lights came back on. i spoke with the service attendants at my local honda dealership (with pictures that i took of the offending harness), and after checking their computers, they told me that there was nothing on record regarding the issue. i have not yet made the (obviously temporary) repair for the most recent occurrence of this issue. i'm thinking that i may take it to the dealership service to see if they can come up with a more permanent solution. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 166000 | ||
| Honda 2002 crv- low beams went out simultaneously on two separate occasions. replaced both bulbs the first time. one month later, now, both low beams went out simultaneously again. honda dealer has never heard of the problem with wiring harness and requires $100 to simply diagnose the problem. | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 216500 | ||
| The headlights on my 2002 honda crv failed simultaneously while driving. replacement of bulbs and fuses did not correct the problem. | |||
| 06/12/2011 | 99800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving at approximately 60 mph the contact smelled a burning odor. the contact noticed the headlights simultaneously stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the wiring within the headlight switch had burned. the contact was not aware of the repairs that had been performed. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 99,800. ds | |||
| 06/15/2011 | 216500 | ||
| The headlights on my 2002 honda crv failed simultaneously while driving. replacement of bulbs and fuses did not correct the problem. | |||
| 06/12/2011 | 99800 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving at approximately 60 mph the contact smelled a burning odor. the contact noticed the headlights simultaneously stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the wiring within the headlight switch had burned. the contact was not aware of the repairs that had been performed. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 99,800. ds | |||
| 06/04/2011 | 134134 | ||
| Honda crv 2002: headlights - low beam - both went out at once, forcing use of high beam for night driving until it could be fixed. repair shop diagnosed as the lighting switch & repair harness required replacement. repair shop mentioned something like seen this before - i googled & found it has happened enough that others have reported here. i took what i had found online to repair shop, they said it was exactly what my crv experienced. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated while driving at night the low beams would shut off. the driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that both bulbs were fine because the high beams were good and so were the relays. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. the failure and current mileage was approximately 176,000. | |||
| 05/25/2011 | 176000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda crv. the contact stated that while driving at night the low beams would go out. the driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that both bulbs were fine because the high beams were good and so were the relays. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer nor repiared. the manufacturer was not contacted either. the failure and current mileages were approximately 176,000. tb | |||
| 05/02/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beams headlights failed. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated there was an electrical problem with the lights. the lights will be replaced but not under warranty. the manufacturer was stated there were no recalls or warranties. they also offered no assistance with the repairs. the failure mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 01/12/2011 | 107000 | ||
| Low beam headlights suddenly and simultaniously burn out. | |||
| 01/01/2006 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low beam headlights stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure had since recurred three times. during the failure, the contact smelled a burning odor. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 151,000. | |||
| 01/01/2006 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights stopped functioning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the head light switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure has since recurred three times. during the failures the contact could smell a burning odor. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 151,000. sm. | |||
| 08/16/2010 | 63000 | ||
| While driving at night, both headlights went out and i pulled over as to not cause an accident and there was a smell of burning electrical wiring. i turned off the light switch and the smell went away. in my investigation i found the following: date announced: february 24, 2004 vehicles affected: 440,000 summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the low-beam terminal on the head light wire harness can overheat and could cause the low beams to fail without warning. consequence: an unexpected loss of low beams could result in a crash. actions: dealers will inspect the head light switch and coupler for signs of heat damage. if heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the switch and coupler. if no heat damage is present, the dealer will replace the head light switch and one mating pin in the coupler. owner notification began on april 5, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009. for detailed information & supporting documents, see the official nhtsa page concerning recall #04v086000 | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 90000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the headlight lens was defected. the lens was foggy and the headlights did not produce proper illumination. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the lens could be sand cleaned. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the headlight lens was not repaired. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 95,000. | |||
| 10/28/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 04/21/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving 30 mph, the low beam headlights. the dealer stated that the wires overheated in the rear connector, which were located on the headlight switch. the repair would cost $500, which the contact could not afford. the current and failure mileages were 80,000. updated 11/20/07 *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 10/28/2007 | 80000 | 1 | 04/21/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda cr-v. while driving 30 mph, the low beam headlights. the dealer stated that the wires overheated in the rear connector, which were located on the headlight switch. the repair would cost $500, which the contact could not afford. the current and failure mileages were 80,000. updated 11/20/07 *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2002 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to two recalls and no parts being available. *tgw document was written in spanish. | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2002 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to recall resolution recall 12v-136000.*tgw the consumer stated both headlamps failed at the same time. the consumer stated at the time, no recall had been issued. she purchased and replaced the switch which fixed the problem. once a recall was issued, honda reimbursed her for the defective switch, but not the headlamp bulbs. the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the bulbs, because the dealer suggested the replacement, even though it did not solve the problem. *jb | |||