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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V136000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 07/21/2003 to 08/24/2004 | 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 | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 70000 | 1 | |
| The air conditioner dash board of my 2004 honda crv stopped working one day, with no signs of problems before, the air was on and tried to turn it off and controls didn't work couldn't lower the level of air either, tried to moved the switch back and forward until finally stopped, but the problem continue for months until the point of not been able to turn it off; i have to turn off the engine so my a/c will turn off. engine light turned on one day and went off in a day or two then happened again like a month later turned on and then off in a couple of days , the problem continued for about 6 months was hard to get diagnose since by the time i was able to take it to check light got off, it got to a point when engine light permanantly stayed on- i took my car to get that checked and gave a very generic code that not specifying the problem. *tr | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 70000 | ||
| The air conditioner dash board of my 2004 honda crv stoped working one day, withone sigs of problems before, the air was on and tried to turn it off and controls didn't work couldn't lower the level of air either, tried to moved the switch back and foward untill finally stoped, but the problem continue for months untill the point of not been able to turn it off; ihave to turn off the engine so my a/c will turn off. engine light turned on one day and went off in a day or two then happend again like a month later turned on and then off in a couple of days , the problem continued for about 6 months was hard to get diagnose since by the time i was able to take it to check light got off, it got to a point when engine light permantly stayed on- i took my car to get that checked and gave a very generic code that not specifing the problem. | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the headlight covers were very cloudy and affecting visibility. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 45000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that the headlight covers were very cloudy and affecting visibility. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 03/26/2012 | 149000 | ||
| I was going to drive to work this morning at 6:30am and my headlights would not turn on. my high beams worked fine but my normal lights did not. i had noticed a burning odor a few days prior through my vents. i took the car to my mechanic this morning and the headlight problem was due to an electrical malfunction and the wires had been melted that are associated with the headlights. thankfully i had not been driving at night time when this problem occurred. i had to get a kit to replace the wiring. this ended up being an expensive repair. | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 95000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, the low beam headlights stopped functioning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed or the vehicle repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 95,000. the vin was unavailable. rvk | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 95000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the low beam headlights stopped functioning. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 95,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | |||
| Headlights stopped working. wiring burned. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | |||
| Both lowbeam lights went out simultaneously while driving. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | |||
| Headlights stopped working. wiring burned. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | |||
| Both lowbeam lights went out simultaneously while driving. | |||
| 12/17/2011 | |||
| Headlights stopped working. wiring burned. | |||
| 11/23/2011 | |||
| Both lowbeam lights went out simultaneously while driving. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 82000 | ||
| While driving both dim headlights went out. i pulled over and realized the bright head lights did work while the dims no longer worked. after replacing both bulbs and realizing they still did not work. i investigated the issue and after visually inspecting the wiring harness that plugs into the combination switch (blinker/headlight control) there is obvious signs of heat damage and electrical corrosion. | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 125251 | ||
| While driving at night my low beams stopped working and i could smell smoke. it was very dangerous to just all of the sudden have your lights go out. i couldn't see and others couldn't see me. i turned off the light switch, and the smoke smell dissipated. my high beams still worked. i got online after the incident and realized that i was not alone with this exact type of problem. the problem has been isolated by several other cr-v owners as an electrical problem involving the wiring harness that plugs into the headlight/turn signal switch. in addition, i found an article stating that the nhtsa has opened an investigation of this problem (nhtsa recall campaign number ea11012) . a call to a honda dealership resulted in a very expensive quote to replace the whole harness (several hundreds of dollars). i feel that this particular problem is a safety hazard, and that honda should issue a recall to fix the problem. | |||
| 07/13/2011 | 82000 | ||
| While driving both dim headlights went out. i pulled over and realized the bright head lights did work while the dims no longer worked. after replacing both bulbs and realizing they still did not work. i investigated the issue and after visually inspecting the wiring harness that plugs into the combination switch (blinker/headlight control) there is obvious signs of heat damage and electrical corrosion. | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 125251 | ||
| While driving at night my low beams stopped working and i could smell smoke. it was very dangerous to just all of the sudden have your lights go out. i couldn't see and others couldn't see me. i turned off the light switch, and the smoke smell dissipated. my high beams still worked. i got online after the incident and realized that i was not alone with this exact type of problem. the problem has been isolated by several other cr-v owners as an electrical problem involving the wiring harness that plugs into the headlight/turn signal switch. in addition, i found an article stating that the nhtsa has opened an investigation of this problem (nhtsa recall campaign number ea11012) . a call to a honda dealership resulted in a very expensive quote to replace the whole harness (several hundreds of dollars). i feel that this particular problem is a safety hazard, and that honda should issue a recall to fix the problem. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Both lowbeam headlights both stopped working at the same time. i replaced both bulbs but they still did not work. no fuses had burnt out, so started to research. after checking online, i opened the plastic casing to the steering column, and found that the switch had burned and the plastic melted. this is obviously defective wiring on the part of honda, otherwise the fuse for the headlights would have burned out before the switch could have. i find this to be a very important safety issue as this is the primary vehicle for my wife and infant son. | |||
| 11/09/2011 | 125251 | ||
| While driving at night my low beams stopped working and i could smell smoke. it was very dangerous to just all of the sudden have your lights go out. i couldn't see and others couldn't see me. i turned off the light switch, and the smoke smell dissipated. my high beams still worked. i got online after the incident and realized that i was not alone with this exact type of problem. the problem has been isolated by several other cr-v owners as an electrical problem involving the wiring harness that plugs into the headlight/turn signal switch. in addition, i found an article stating that the nhtsa has opened an investigation of this problem (nhtsa recall campaign number ea11012) . a call to a honda dealership resulted in a very expensive quote to replace the whole harness (several hundreds of dollars). i feel that this particular problem is a safety hazard, and that honda should issue a recall to fix the problem. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Both lowbeam headlights both stopped working at the same time. i replaced both bulbs but they still did not work. no fuses had burnt out, so started to research. after checking online, i opened the plastic casing to the steering column, and found that the switch had burned and the plastic melted. this is obviously defective wiring on the part of honda, otherwise the fuse for the headlights would have burned out before the switch could have. i find this to be a very important safety issue as this is the primary vehicle for my wife and infant son. | |||
| 10/04/2011 | |||
| Both headlights low beam went out simultaneously without any precondition warning. new light bulbs does not fix the problem. high beams work. an electrical conditon suspected but not fixed yet. checked with dealer not aware of this conditon or any recall. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Both lowbeam headlights both stopped working at the same time. i replaced both bulbs but they still did not work. no fuses had burnt out, so started to research. after checking online, i opened the plastic casing to the steering column, and found that the switch had burned and the plastic melted. this is obviously defective wiring on the part of honda, otherwise the fuse for the headlights would have burned out before the switch could have. i find this to be a very important safety issue as this is the primary vehicle for my wife and infant son. | |||
| 10/04/2011 | |||
| Both headlights low beam went out simultaneously without any precondition warning. new light bulbs does not fix the problem. high beams work. an electrical conditon suspected but not fixed yet. checked with dealer not aware of this conditon or any recall. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Both lowbeam headlights both stopped working at the same time. i replaced both bulbs but they still did not work. no fuses had burnt out, so started to research. after checking online, i opened the plastic casing to the steering column, and found that the switch had burned and the plastic melted. this is obviously defective wiring on the part of honda, otherwise the fuse for the headlights would have burned out before the switch could have. i find this to be a very important safety issue as this is the primary vehicle for my wife and infant son. | |||
| 10/04/2011 | |||
| Both headlights low beam went out simultaneously without any precondition warning. new light bulbs does not fix the problem. high beams work. an electrical conditon suspected but not fixed yet. checked with dealer not aware of this conditon or any recall. | |||
| 05/11/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Both lowbeam headlights both stopped working at the same time. i replaced both bulbs but they still did not work. no fuses had burnt out, so started to research. after checking online, i opened the plastic casing to the steering column, and found that the switch had burned and the plastic melted. this is obviously defective wiring on the part of honda, otherwise the fuse for the headlights would have burned out before the switch could have. i find this to be a very important safety issue as this is the primary vehicle for my wife and infant son. | |||
| 10/04/2011 | |||
| Both headlights low beam went out simultaneously without any precondition warning. new light bulbs does not fix the problem. high beams work. an electrical conditon suspected but not fixed yet. checked with dealer not aware of this conditon or any recall. | |||
| 10/03/2011 | 125000 | ||
| Low beam headlights suddenly went out, both at same time. replaced with new bulbs, still no low beams. high beams work and fuses ok (high beams are on same fuse as lows). measured zero voltage at bulb connection for low beams. major safety issue. i have seen on the forums many owners of 2002-2004 experiencing the exact same issue. it is related to wiring at the headlight switch in the steering column connection overheating. the parts used in these vehicles are the exact parts involved in a recall for civics for the exact same reason. why not for cr-v's? | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the headlights would turn on and off randomly. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and advised that the connection to the headlight switch and routing connections were burned out. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 89900 | ||
| Both headlights (low beam) went out simultaneously due to an overheated connection between the headlight switch assembly and wiring harness (plug). | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the headlights would turn on and off randomly. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and advised that the connection to the headlight switch and routing connections were burned out. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000. kmj | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 89900 | ||
| Both headlights (low beam) went out simultaneously due to an overheated connection between the headlight switch assembly and wiring harness (plug). | |||
| 08/17/2011 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 honda crv. the contact stated the headlight turn on and off randomly at night. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle and stated the connection to the headlight switch and routing connection had burned out. the vehicle had not been repaired. the current mileage was 110,000.rl | |||
| 06/01/2011 | 89900 | ||
| Both headlights (low beam) went out simultaneously due to an overheated connection between the headlight switch assembly and wiring harness (plug). | |||
| 08/02/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Both headlights went out. replaced the headlight switch in august, 2010 both headlights failed again in october, 2010...went to replace the switch again and the mechanic noted the wiring harness appears overheated and needs replacement | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 110000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights stopped working sporadically. the failure occurred several times and as temporary fix she verified the fuse were damaged and replaced the headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 230,000. | |||
| 05/15/2008 | 110000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2004 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights stopped working sporadically. the failure occurred several times and as temporary fix she verified the fuse were damaged and replaced the headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 230,000. rvk | |||
| 10/23/2009 | 75000 | ||
| I have replaced the headlight bulbs four times in the last year and a half in my 2004 honda crv. the first three times i replaced them myself. the fourth time i took my 2004 honda crv to the dealership to have the electrical system checked to ensure there was not a short. the dealership proclaimed everything was fine and replaced the headlight bulbs. so far they have lasted six months. i will be surprised if they last another month. | |||
| 03/28/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Low beam headlights won't work, even though high beams do. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 01/01/2013 | 1 | ||
| 2004 honda crv. consumer writes in regards to recall notices concerning low beam headlight circuit and airbag inflator. *tgw the consumer scheduled an appointment for the two recalls notices he received in the mail. however, when he arrived at the dealer, he was informed the vehicle was no longer under warranty and they could not perform the work needed at no charge. the dealer stated honda would not absorb the cost for the air bag recall, but they would instead. the air bag recall, was performed but the headlights campaign was not. the consumer believed the reason for honda not taking responsibility for the recalls, was because the vehicle had been in a previous accident and was deemed totaled, because the air bags had deployed. the consumer stated he repaired the vehicle with oem honda parts and repaired it back to oem specifications. | |||