Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 01/01/2011 | 68000 | ||
| We bought our 2005 cr-v se in sum 10 and love the vehicle. since then however, we've had to change headlight bulbs approximately 10 to 12 times. sometimes a single bulb, sometimes both... they simply go out every couple of months. we even had to ride home one night with high beams because the both low beams simply failed. the next day we purchased new bulbs, installed them on the cr-v, and now the low-beams work, but the high beams do not. it's kind of getting old buying new bulbs every few months! my problem/concern is the fact that we have a known recall for a extremely similar issue on 2002 thru 2004 cr-v models. that recall's summary states: 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. the consequence listed on this recall is: if the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. based on our experience, it seems the recall listed above should be expanded to include the 2005 cr-v models as well. we've looked at current recalls for our vehicle under the honda owners site and there are none listed for our vin... ? honda may want to re-visit this recall's coverage before any other 2005 cr-v owner's headlights go out in the middle of the night while driving... this is a major safety concern! | |||
| 01/08/2013 | 137000 | ||
| I have had to replace two driver's side low beam lamps and one passenger side low beam lamp in 45 days. this problem is well documented for 2002-2004 cr-vs, but nothing was done for 2005-2006 vehicles exhibiting the same issue. | |||
| 02/13/2013 | 85000 | ||
| This is the 5th low beam replacement i have had to make since owning my car. once again, this is a common problem in cr-vs that honda has refused to acknowledge. | |||
| 02/06/2012 | 65000 | ||
| My low beamheadlights stop working every 3 months, i have replaced the bulbs each time but they still only last 3 months. there are numerous other complaints similar to mine for the 2005 crv but neither your agency or honda has done anything about it. apparently crv models from 2002-2004 have the same problem and have a recall for it . why not 2005 crvs | |||
| 05/01/2011 | 1 | ||
| Why has **2005** cr-v not been recalled for headlight / safety malfunction? driving in the dark, rain, or heavy (mn) snow all extremely unsafe. have had 2005 passenger (right) side low-beam headlight replaced ~10 times in 18 months, driver side ~4 times. passenger-side low-beam last replaced two weeks ago and is already out. mechanic(s) find no cause. ***yes, i have seen that nhtsa dir ea11012 states, 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...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...honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005. ***whatever the mechanics of the problem--2-bulb or 4-bulb system--a simple search gives ample evidence that there is, in fact, a serious headlight and safety problem with the **2005** cr-v (emphasis added). it's a problem that's affecting a critical mass of drivers. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2011 | |||
| Why has **2005** cr-v not been recalled for headlight / safety malfunction? driving in the dark, rain, or heavy (mn) snow all extremely unsafe. have had 2005 passenger (right) side low-beam headlight replaced ~10 times in 18 months, driver side ~4 times. passenger-side low-beam last replaced two weeks ago and is already out. mechanic(s) find no cause. ***yes, i have seen that nhtsa dir ea11012 states, 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...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...honda introduced the 4-bulb headlight system in cr-v in my 2005. ***whatever the mechanics of the problem--2-bulb or 4-bulb system--a simple search gives ample evidence that there is, in fact, a serious headlight and safety problem with the **2005** cr-v (emphasis added). it's a problem that's affecting a critical mass of drivers. | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 129000 | 1 | |
| Headlights keep burning out. i have replaced them four times in the past two months. the dashboard lights are burning out too. i had to replace the glove box light, the temperatue control, air conditioning, recirculate, odometer lights. now the rpm light is starting to go. it is getting very expensive to be replacing all these lights. the headlights are $8.99 each and i paid $230 to replace the dash lights. after replaceing the dash lights, when i use the remote to unclock my car, all the dash lights blink three times (they never did that before). i also noticed that when i turn on my turn signal i hear a high pitch noise. i am worried that my headlights will go out when the store is closed and i can't get it fixed. i may get a ticket or get into an accident. i drive to and from work in the dark. also what if both headlights go out at the same time, that could be dangerous. i worry that my spedometer may go i and i won't know how fast i am going. i have told the dealer that i think there is an electrical problem, but they insist there is not. i do not agree with them. *tr | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 65200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving during night hours, the low beam headlights failed after driving approximately 500 feet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the bulbs were not a problem and that the problem could have been caused by an electrical failure. the manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 65,200. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/17/2012 | 129000 | ||
| Headlights keep burning out. i have replaced them four times in the past two months. the dashboard lights are burning out too. i had to replace the glove box light, the temperatue control, air conditioning, recirculate, odometer lights. now the rpm light is starting to go. it is getting very expensive to be replacing all these lights. the headlights are $8.99 each and i paid $230 to replace the dash lights. after replaceing the dash lights, when i use the remote to unclock my car, all the dash lights blink three times (they never did that before). i also noticed that when i turn on my turn signal i hear a high pitch noise. i am worried that my headlights will go out when the store is closed and i can't get it fixed. i may get a ticket or get into an accident. i drive to and from work in the dark. also what if both headlights go out at the same time, that could be dangerous. i worry that my spedometer may go i and i won't know how fast i am going. i have told the dealer that i think there is an electrical problem, but they insist there is not. i do not agree with them. | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 65200 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving during night hours, the low beam headlights failed after driving approximately 500 feet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that the bulbs were not a problem and that the problem could have been caused by an electrical failure. the manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 65,200. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 12/07/2012 | 65200 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when driving during night hours the low beam headlights failed and went out after driving approximately 500 feet. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and they advised him that the bulbs were good and it may be an electrical failure. the manufacturer was later contacted and they offered no assistance. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were approximately 65,200. the vin was unavailable. tb | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 76000 | 1 | |
| Low beam headlight on driver side intermittent. bang on headlight and it goes on. now it doesn't work at all. have changed bulb but this has not helped. *tr | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Low beam headlight on driver side intermittent. bang on headlight and it goes on. now it doesn't work at all. have changed bulb but this has not helped | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 18000 | ||
| Low beam headlamps contuniousls burn out. each lamp burns out after four to five months. i have tried lamps costing from $10 to $25 each from two different manufacturers. no significnt difference if opperating life. | |||
| 11/23/2012 | 76000 | ||
| Low beam headlight on driver side intermittent. bang on headlight and it goes on. now it doesn't work at all. have changed bulb but this has not helped | |||
| 06/01/2007 | 18000 | ||
| Low beam headlamps contuniousls burn out. each lamp burns out after four to five months. i have tried lamps costing from $10 to $25 each from two different manufacturers. no significnt difference if opperating life. | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 190000 | 1 | |
| Why has the 2005 not been recalled for exterior lighting. the bulbs frequently needed replaced and then the went out for good. we can use the fog lights and the high beams but not the low beam head lights. we've changed fuses and bulbs with not result. please add this to the recall. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 190000 | 1 | |
| The headlights no longer work. we can use the fog lights and the brights but not the headlights. we've had the bulbs and the fuses changed without any result. other years for this same model have been recalled for this issue, but not the 2005 as of yet. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 190000 | 1 | |
| Why has the 2005 not been recalled for exterior lighting. the bulbs frequently needed replaced and then the went out for good. we can use the fog lights and the high beams but not the low beam head lights. we've changed fuses and bulbs with not result. please add this to the recall. *tr | |||
| 07/01/2012 | 190000 | 1 | |
| The headlights no longer work. we can use the fog lights and the brights but not the headlights. we've had the bulbs and the fuses changed without any result. other years for this same model have been recalled for this issue, but not the 2005 as of yet. *tr | |||
| 07/02/2012 | 190000 | ||
| Why has the 2005 not been recalled for exterior lighting. the bulbs frequently needed replaced and then the went out for good. we can use the fog lights and the high beams but not the low beam head lights. we've changed fuses and bulbs with not result. please add this to the recall. | |||
| 09/20/2012 | 119265 | 1 | |
| Both low beam headlights stopped working at the same time. i was parked when this happened. the fuses are fine. this is the same failure for which honda has issued a recall, but limited it to 2002-2004 cr-vs. there are numerous accounts of this failure on repair forums for 2005 year cr-vs, and a number of complaints already in the nhstb database as well. the recall needs to be expanded to cover the year 2005. *tr | |||
| 09/20/2012 | 119265 | ||
| Both low beam headlights stopped working at the same time. i was parked when this happened. the fuses are fine. this is the same failure for which honda has issued a recall, but limited it to 2002-2004 cr-vs. there are numerous accounts of this failure on repair forums for 2005 year cr-vs, and a number of complaints already in the nhstb database as well. the recall needs to be expanded to cover the year 2005. | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 36491 | 1 | |
| While my 16-year old daughter was driving after dark around 9:30pm, both low beam headlights failed at the same time. *tr | |||
| 09/08/2012 | 36491 | ||
| While my 16-year old daughter was driving after dark around 9:30pm, both low beam headlights failed at the same time. | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 55 mph with the headlights activated, the passenger side headlight suddenly failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times for the malfunction. the driver's side headlight bulb was replaced three times. in addition, the passenger's side headlight bulb was replaced two times. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. while driving approximately 55 mph with the headlights activated, the passenger side headlight suddenly failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times for the malfunction. the driver's side headlight bulb was replaced three times. in addition, the passenger's side headlight bulb was replaced two times. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. kmj | |||
| 08/22/2011 | 70000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. while driving at night approximately 55 mph, the headlights were activated and suddenly the passenger's side head lamp failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times for the similar malfunction. the driver's side head lamp bulb was replaced three times. in addition, the passenger's side head lamp bulb was replaced two times. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. js | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. while the vehicle was parked the contact noticed the low beam headlights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician stated the failure was within the headlight switch and referred the contact to the dealer. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000. rvk | |||
| 08/13/2012 | 73000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. while parked the contact noticed the low beam headlights were not illuminating. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. the technician stated there was a failure with the headlight switch and referred the contact to the dealer. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v136000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000. da | |||
| 03/15/2010 | |||
| Keep replacing headlights for the last three years every 3 to 6 months! it is amazing how many people are having the same issues and honda does not admit there is an electrical issue with 2005 honda c-rv. now the passenger headlight will not work at all.taking it to the dealership to see what they say and if i don't like there answer i will go elsewhere! possible lawsuit! | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 180000 | ||
| Since 2010 low beam headlights fail, one side or the other, every 2 or 3 months. have replaced both sides several times. i just heard about a recall and discovered 2005 not included - it needs to be. | |||
| 03/30/2005 | |||
| I am experiencing the exact same problem of headlight shorting out as your new recall for 2002 - 2004 owners. my car is 2005 ut not covered under this recall. why??? | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 180000 | ||
| Since 2010 low beam headlights fail, one side or the other, every 2 or 3 months. have replaced both sides several times. i just heard about a recall and discovered 2005 not included - it needs to be. | |||
| 03/30/2005 | |||
| I am experiencing the exact same problem of headlight shorting out as your new recall for 2002 - 2004 owners. my car is 2005 ut not covered under this recall. why??? | |||
| 08/18/2010 | 180000 | ||
| Since 2010 low beam headlights fail, one side or the other, every 2 or 3 months. have replaced both sides several times. i just heard about a recall and discovered 2005 not included - it needs to be. | |||
| 03/30/2005 | |||
| I am experiencing the exact same problem of headlight shorting out as your new recall for 2002 - 2004 owners. my car is 2005 ut not covered under this recall. why??? | |||
| 05/17/2011 | 50000 | ||
| My front left head lamp bulb has gone out two times in approx 1 year, the 2nd replacment of the front left headlamp bulb was done approx 3 weeks ago, within the last week the right side headlamp has gone out.i don't drive off road in any way, this vehicle is stricktly used for highway communiting.replacement was done all times by a bonafide mechanic.this appears to be a defect of some type. | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 119300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that only the high beams could be activated on the headlights. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised her that the combination switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the combination switch. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 119,300. kmj | |||
| 01/14/2012 | 119300 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that when using her headlights only the high beams would come on. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they advised her that the combination switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the combination switch. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 119,300. tb | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 67000 | ||
| In august 2011, right headlight burned out and two weeks later, left headlight burned out. mid december, left burned out again and by end of december 2011, left burned out yet again within about two weeks of changing it. it appears other cr-v owners are experiencing frequent burnouts as well. i haven't personally tested to see if it's only low beam vs high beam but if it happens again, will do so. | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 15500 | ||
| Every year or so i have to replace a low beam headlight bulb. five bulbs have gone out on the drivers side and two bulbs on the passenger side. i have always replaced the bulbs with latex gloves on as to not put hand oil on the bulbs. i have not taken it to the a honda dealership. | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 67000 | ||
| In august 2011, right headlight burned out and two weeks later, left headlight burned out. mid december, left burned out again and by end of december 2011, left burned out yet again within about two weeks of changing it. it appears other cr-v owners are experiencing frequent burnouts as well. i haven't personally tested to see if it's only low beam vs high beam but if it happens again, will do so. | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 15500 | ||
| Every year or so i have to replace a low beam headlight bulb. five bulbs have gone out on the drivers side and two bulbs on the passenger side. i have always replaced the bulbs with latex gloves on as to not put hand oil on the bulbs. i have not taken it to the a honda dealership. | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 67000 | ||
| In august 2011, right headlight burned out and two weeks later, left headlight burned out. mid december, left burned out again and by end of december 2011, left burned out yet again within about two weeks of changing it. it appears other cr-v owners are experiencing frequent burnouts as well. i haven't personally tested to see if it's only low beam vs high beam but if it happens again, will do so. | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 15500 | ||
| Every year or so i have to replace a low beam headlight bulb. five bulbs have gone out on the drivers side and two bulbs on the passenger side. i have always replaced the bulbs with latex gloves on as to not put hand oil on the bulbs. i have not taken it to the a honda dealership. | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 67000 | ||
| In august 2011, right headlight burned out and two weeks later, left headlight burned out. mid december, left burned out again and by end of december 2011, left burned out yet again within about two weeks of changing it. it appears other cr-v owners are experiencing frequent burnouts as well. i haven't personally tested to see if it's only low beam vs high beam but if it happens again, will do so. | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 15500 | ||
| Every year or so i have to replace a low beam headlight bulb. five bulbs have gone out on the drivers side and two bulbs on the passenger side. i have always replaced the bulbs with latex gloves on as to not put hand oil on the bulbs. i have not taken it to the a honda dealership. | |||
| 08/29/2011 | 67000 | ||
| In august 2011, right headlight burned out and two weeks later, left headlight burned out. mid december, left burned out again and by end of december 2011, left burned out yet again within about two weeks of changing it. it appears other cr-v owners are experiencing frequent burnouts as well. i haven't personally tested to see if it's only low beam vs high beam but if it happens again, will do so. | |||
| 05/09/2006 | 15500 | ||
| Every year or so i have to replace a low beam headlight bulb. five bulbs have gone out on the drivers side and two bulbs on the passenger side. i have always replaced the bulbs with latex gloves on as to not put hand oil on the bulbs. i have not taken it to the a honda dealership. | |||
| 12/16/2011 | 47000 | ||
| My headlights on low beam went out completely. i was stopped by a policeman and informed to please get this taken care of. i informed the officer this just happened today which is friday dec 16 2011 @ approx 11:45 pm. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 88000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the driver side headlight and both side beam lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated that the driver side headlight and both side beam lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2009 | 88000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated the drivers side head light failed to illuminate along with both side high beams. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 88,000 and current mileage was 150,000. rds | |||
| 03/01/2010 | 79000 | ||
| Have to replace headlights approx every 3 months. have replaced driver's side 6 times, passenger side 4 time. both went out at same time while driving at night on 10/14/11. | |||
| 09/15/2005 | 31415 | ||
| Intermittent headlight failure 9-15-06- n/c warranty work. low beam lights cut in and out - 11/06/06 n/c warranty work. low beam headlight out - 9-18-08 - cost = 22.50 + cost of bulb 10.00=$32.50. headlight bulb out - 12-6-2008 - cost = $26.29. left headlight inoperable -6-11-2011 cost = $32.85. low beam headlights inoperable -10-03-11 cost = $56.30. i have also been pulled over twice for driving without a light because i did not know the lights were out. i have started the car at night to find out i had no lights. i have driven down a dangerous two lane highway not knowing my lights were out or knowing and having to drive with emergency blinkers on. my honda dealers have always refused to acknowlege that this is anything but random/luck of the draw. this problem is not just with 2002-2004. it is also with 2005 at least, probably more based on complaints on the web. see http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/honda-cr-v/tlnd3jkaui93fs68g | |||
| 10/04/2011 | |||
| The low-beam headlamps keep burning out prematurely. oem halogen headlamps lasted about 4-5 years before having to replace. now i am lucky to go 6 months without having to replace a headlamp, particularly on the passenger side. am using sylvania silverstar h1st replacements. no other electrical problems and see this same issue with other cr-v owners online with various bulb brands. please investigate. | |||
| 09/17/2011 | 62000 | ||
| Both low beam front headlights had been working the previous night and during the day of the 17th (pa has a lot of work zones and requires headlights to be on). driving east on i-76 from pittsburgh to breezewood, beginning a little after 6:00 p.m. and not yet dark, front headlights were on and working. unclear when the lights went out, since there were lit parts of the road, and a lot of traffic, but by 7:45 it was clear the lights (both low beam lights) were out. the high beams worked, which i used intermittently, until i could get off the turnpike at midway service area. called for assistance around 8:40. vehicle was towed; mechanic 'fixed' by replacing the both front low beam light bulbs. both light bulbs had been replaced the previous year, separately, about a month apart. | |||
| 05/10/2011 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 honda crv. the contact stated the headlights failed. the headlights would only work on the high beam. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed located the failure at the headlight switch. the vehicle was repaired the dealer replaced the headlight switch. the vin information was not available. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 122,000. li | |||
| 07/01/2008 | 67000 | ||
| I brought my honda crv in sept. 2005. it worked fine. but since 2008 summer, i often be pulled off by police because the left front light is off. i first thought it was simple, just go to local gas station to change a light bulb. after i changed the left front light 3 times, in feb 2011 i was pulled off by police again, i realized there is something wrong. i went to honda, they said it was something computer related wrong. just for fix this i paid more than $200. and 1 week after, my friend told me my right side front light was off. i had to change it again. wondering does every crv owner has change his or her front light bulbs as often as me. this is very dangerous! as a driver sometimes you can not know your front light bulb is off right away. | |||
| 10/22/2006 | 33837 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated the headlights shut on and off. the contact stated that one or the other of the headlights would fail at first and now both of them have failed. the contact stated that the dealer said that the headlights failed when water was entering the headlights or the lights were damaged when they were replaced. the contact stated that the failure was also an issue even though the lights have continued to shut on and off. the lights bulbs were changed several times and continue to fail. the failure mileage was 33,837 and the current mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 10/22/2006 | 33837 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated the headlights go in and out on the vehicle. the contact stated at first that it would be one or the other, but now both headlights are out. the contact stated the dealer has said that the headlights are going out because water is getting into the headlight or the lights have been damaged when replaced. the contact stated this is still and issue even thought they have changed the lights bulbs several times and they keep going out. the failure mileage was 33,837 and the current mileage was 130,000.rl | |||
| 05/30/2009 | 60000 | ||
| Led lights on dashboard stopped working. i can no longer see my speedometer at night, or the mileage gauge. i raised this to attention of honda dealership/repair and they offered to repair at my expense--approximately $100. this shouldn't have happened. also, as others have reported, one of my headllights has repeatedly burned out since purchase--i've replaced it twice. | |||
| 10/01/2008 | |||
| 2005 honda crv-se: i replaced driver side low beam headlamp in 2008. in 40 years of driving, i've never had to replace a headlamp in any car i've owned. (i buy a new car every 10 years, and i've owned cadillac, volkswagen, mazda, and pontiac prior to honda.) my honda also has a burned out dash light and i've replaced the dome light. | |||
| 02/15/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2005 cr-v: the low beams burn out constantly at an accelerated rate. the two bulbs burn out virtually back-to-back within 10 days of each other. i have been forced to drive with only my brights. i have had several occurrences of this in 150,000 miles of driving...once on vacation, no less. i have spoken to two other owners of same model with same complaint. for the record, i owned a 2002 cr-v where i rarely replaced any bulbs in 200,000 miles! this is unacceptable and creates a potentially dangerous situation. obviously, something is wrong with the design - perhaps the designed voltage is greater than the bulbs can accept resulting in frequent bulb failure far above (what i believe) a statistical analysis would deem within an acceptable margin. please investigate! *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/01/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. the contact stated the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. the low beam bulb was replaced five times. the failure was not corrected. the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in their headlight recall. the vin information was not available. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin could not be verified. the failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 6000 | 6 | 12/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda cr-v. every four months or approximately 6,000 miles, both front headlights fail. the vehicle was taken to the dealer when they failure first occurred, and they stated that it was completely normal. the contact believed that it was a defect and has replaced the lights at least five times. the failure mileage was 6,000 and current mileage was 55,000. update 04-02-08 *bf | |||
| 01/29/2008 | 15 | ||
| Since my wife purchased her 2005 honda cr-v, her headlamps (mostly the driver's side) continues to go out. it happens every 3-4 weeks. it's been doing this for over a year. honda says it's not their problem. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 3000 | 3 | 02/17/2005 |
| The position of the turn signal at the top of the honda cr-v and the clear lens has resulted in me being hit 3 times in the rear in the 1 1/2 years i have owned this vehicle. the last incident, the person who hit me insisted that i did not have my turn signal on even when he stood behind the vehicle and looked at it -- it was only when pedestrians told him that the signal was on did he finally realize that he just had a hard time seeing it. the first incident the woman said she didn't see the turn signal. in all 3 cases, the accidents occurred on a sunny day. i am constantly being sworn at and yelled at to turn on my turn signal and i get out and look and it is indeed on. the position of the signal at the very top of the vehicle is higher than any other vehicle on the road -- not in a position that people routinely look for a turn signal. in addition, the clear lens make it very difficult to see the turn signal on sunny days-- i have purposely driven behind 2005 cr-vs (the only year that honda had clear lens on the turn signals) and can understand why people have a problem seeing the signal. i called honda and expressed my concern about my safety in this car because the position of the turn signal so high on the car and the clear lens -- i was told that it was the design of the cr-v and they got approval for the design so they were not going to do anything to improve the safety. i asked them why the clear lens were used for only 2005 thinking that other had problems with the clear lens so they switched back to the yellow lens in 2006 but they denied this. they even refused to switch out the clear lens for the yellow lens that they have used for every other year of this vehicle. i wish someone would look into this by driving behind 2005 cr-vs on sunny days and checking out the turn signals. *jb | |||