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 09/09/2002 to 09/02/2003 | 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 | |||
| 02/02/2013 | 192151 | 3 | |
| While driving at night with the headlights on they all went out suddenly and i could not see the road. the headlights came back on and went out again 3 times in a 5 mile drive home. *tr | |||
| 02/02/2013 | 192151 | ||
| While driving at night with the headlights on they all went out suddenly and i could not see the road. the headlights came back on and went out again 3 times in a 5 mile drive home. | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 103725 | 1 | |
| The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional. *tr | |||
| 10/02/2012 | 103725 | ||
| The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional. | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 162000 | 1 | |
| Low beam headlights became inoperative. burning/melting and oxidation at turn/headlight switch and cable harness connector. *tr | |||
| 07/04/2012 | 162000 | ||
| Low beam headlights became inoperative. burning/melting and oxidation at turn/headlight switch and cable harness connector. | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. while the vehicle was parked the contact turned on the headlights and they began to flicker and shut off. the day time running lights continued to illuminate. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the headlight bracket was corroded; however, the high beam lights continued to function. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. rvk | |||
| 01/16/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. while parked the contact turned on the headlights. the lights began to flicker and went out. the daytime running lights continued to illuminate. the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the headlight bracket was corroded. the high beam lights continued to function. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000. ds | |||
| 11/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph with the headlights activated and suddenly both headlights stopped illuminating. the high beam headlights were then engaged in order to continue driving. the same failure occurred on three occasions and each time the contact replaced the bulbs himself. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the most recent failure. the manufacuter was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. sm. | |||
| 11/24/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact was driving approximately 40 mph with the headlights activated and suddenly both headlights failed to illuminate. the high beam headlights were engaged in order to continue driving. the similar failure occurred three different times and each time the contact replaced the bulbs himself. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired for the most recent malfunction. the manufacuter was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. js | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Both low beams stopped functioning at the same time. the low beam filaments are not broken. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam headlight bulb was replaced numerous times within three months. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 133,000. | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Both low beams stopped functioning at the same time. the low beam filaments are not broken. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam headlight bulb was replaced numerous times within three months. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 133,000. kmj | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Both low beams stopped functioning at the same time. the low beam filaments are not broken. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam headlight bulb was replaced numerous times within three months. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 133,000. kmj | |||
| 10/31/2011 | 175000 | ||
| Both low beams stopped functioning at the same time. the low beam filaments are not broken. | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 96000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the low-beam headlight bulb was replaced numerous times with the last three (3) months. the dealer nor manufacturer were contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 133,000. nw | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph with the headlights activated when the headlights failed. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road where the contact inspected under the hood and noticed both headlight connectors were melted. the high beam headlights were engaged and the contact was able to resume driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both headlight connectors would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph with the headlights activated when the headlights failed. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road where the contact inspected under the hood and noticed both headlight connectors were melted. the high beam headlights were engaged and the contact was able to resume driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both headlight connectors would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. kmj | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact was driving 55 mph when the low beam headlights failed without any warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness had burned. as a result, the wiring harness would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. the contact was driving approximately 50 mph with the headlights activated and unexpectedly the headlights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road where the contact inspected underneath the hood and noticed both headlight connectors melted. the high beam headlights were engaged and the contact was able to resume driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated both headlight connectors would need to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. js | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact was driving 55 mph when the low beam headlights failed without any warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness had burned. as a result, the wiring harness would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact was driving 55 mph when the low beam headlights failed without any warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness had burned. as a result, the wiring harness would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 10/25/2011 | 140000 | ||
| Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. | |||
| 10/23/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact was driving 55 mph when the low beam headlights failed without any warning. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the wiring harness had burned. as a result, the wiring harness would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vin was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 120,000. kmj | |||
| 10/08/2011 | |||
| While driving on the expressway, both of my lowbeams went out at the same time. i switched to my highbeams and they worked fine. upon getting it checked out, the headlights were still good, as were the fuses and relays. the diagnosis pointed to the switch, but that has not been opened or replaced yet. | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 103000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact noticed that both low beam headlights would shut off while driving. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 103,000. | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact noticed that both low beam headlights would shut off while driving. the manufacturer was not notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 103,000. kmj | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 103000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 honda crv. the contact noticed that both low beam headlights would shut off while driving. the dealer was unaware of the failure and did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 103,000. bw | |||
| 09/02/2003 | 1000 | ||
| I purchased a new 2003 cr-v in 2003. in the fall of 2003 a vehicle struck the cr-v in the right front area. the cr-v was repaired at a local dealer's body shop. due to a parts shortage it was several weeks before the repairs were completed. in spring of 2004 i replaced a headlamp that had quit burning on low beam setting. the opposite bulb stopped working a few days later and was replaced. about 4 months after replacing the first bulb another i experienced another bulb failure on low beam setting. i replaced both head lamp bulbs and went another 4 months or so before experiencing another failure. since this problem began i have replaced an average of 8 headlamps (4 sets)per year. when discussing the issue with the dealer's service department it was thought that a wire may have been pinched during the collision. during the initial discussion of this problem i tended to agree that it would be cost prohibitive to determine the cause of the problem. approximately 4 weeks ago i replaced both headlamps in the cr-v. on 9/02/11 i noticed a strong burning odor while driving the vehicle. the odor lasted for about 10 minutes. later that day my wife and daughter drove the cr-v. upon their return home i was informed that the low beam headlights were not functioning requiring them to drive home using the high beam lamps. previously that day i had parked the vehicle in a deck and knew that at that particular time both lamps were functioning on low setting. i went to replace both lamps today but neither replacement would burn on a low setting. further research via internet led me to the information regarding this problem. after learning that other individuals had experienced the same issue and filed a report with the nhtsa i felt that adding my name and experiences might prove beneficial in determining the cause of the problem. thank you. | |||
| 08/24/2011 | 165000 | ||
| Both headlights went out at the same time; new bulbs did not work; fuses were fine. upon looking online, saw that there were similar problems and brought the vehicle in. the technician immediately went to the steering column and found wires were burned. the headlight switch and wire harness had to be replaced. prior to this, i had occasionally noticed a burning smell while driving and brought the vehicle in to the honda dealership. i was told that they could not duplicate the smell. it resulted in both headlights going out while driving on the highway at night. | |||
| 08/02/2011 | 198000 | ||
| 2003 honda crv--headlight low-beams repeatedly going out. have replaced them twice. cleaned connector in steering column last time, and low-beams came back on (obvious corrosion/signs of over-heating noted). this time i have re-cleaned connector, but low-beams still out. will try replacing both bulbs. i have read on internet that this is a somewhat common problem with this vehicle. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the headlights begin to dim abnormally before failing. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the headlight switch that was attached to the steering column. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 108,000. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 108000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. the contact stated the headlights went off on the vehicle without warning. the contact stated the lights started to dim before going completely out. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the head light switch attached to the steering column. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was and the current mileages were 108,000.rl | |||
| 02/28/2011 | 80000 | ||
| Both low beam headlamps go out. hi-beam lamps still work. the problem is the contacts on the dimmer switch corrode; there have also been reports of scorched connectors - meaning the possibility of fire. to access the switch you have to remove the steering column cover and then locate the dimmer/turn signal wiring harness. most consumers would not know how nor be able to do this. this is extremely dangerous. it has been reported many times on internet blogs. | |||
| 05/25/2010 | 65000 | ||
| Complete loss of low beam headlights on 2003 honda cr-v connector in steering column apparently exposed to high heat or fire, causing melting of plastic parts in connector and corrosion to metal pins in switch. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 06/09/2009 | 59360 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda cr-v. while driving at an unknown speed, another motorist informed the contact that both of the brake lights were not working on his vehicle. the contact inspected and noticed that the bulb was in working condition. he also checked the fuses, but the brake lights still did not function correctly. the vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. the manufacturer advised him to check the fuse. the current mileage was 59,376 and failure mileage was approximately 59,360. updated 06/24/09. *lj the consumer requested to cancel the complaint. updated | |||
| 10/05/2007 | 40000 | 3 | 07/19/2003 |
| My honda crv ex 2003 brakes lights fail. the only light for braking is the third light. this has occurred 3 or 4 times in the past 4 years and happened again this week. i am afraid i will be in an accident because someone will not notice the third light when i brake. the dealer has replaced the bulbs but the issue continues. this last time the bulbs did not last 5,000 miles. *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/24/2004 | 1 | ||
| I noticed that the most recently built honda crv's seem to have poorly focused headlights. i drive once a week and last night i drove 100 miles and experienced a problem with headlights reflected in the driver side rear view mirror, the vehicle was late model crv with the tall tail lights. driving back home i experienced the same problem again a late model crv. i though it might of been high beams but after the second incident i thought it might be the headlight design. shortly after the second crv, i noticed the third vehicle with blinding headlights and again it was a late model crv. i observed a couple of other crv's pass without a problem, they were the older crv's with the shorter tail light assemblies. i believe that this could be a badly designed headlight assembly on the latest crv's. brian blum former summer intern in the office of technology assessment 1980.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 1 | ||
| 2003 honda cr-v. consumer writes in regards to safety recall concerning low beam headlights on honda vehicle. recall# 12v136000. *tgw the consumer stated wanted to complain about the handling and processing of the reimbursement process of the recall. the consumer stated he submitted all of the necessary paperwork for reimbursement, only to be denied. honda noted, that the consumer paid with a credit card, but he did not show the name on the card used to make the payment. honda stated they needed to make sure that the person being reimbursed actually made the payment. *jb | |||