Yesterday I got in my vehicle and the drivers side window switch is totally dead, which upon researching is an issue that many other 2005 CR-V owners are experiencing. The crazy thing is that there are 2 separate recalls for this issue back in October 5, 2012 (Electrical System & Visibility: Power Window Devices & Controls, NHTSA Reference #: 12V486000). The recall states that it is for certain 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles stating that the drivers side power window switch may fail or melt, and that ultimately this could cause a fire. I have been reading complaints from other 2005 CR-V owners and some of them have actually had their vehicles smoke or even CATCH FIRE, and Honda did not take responsibility, as I assume that they were told the same thing I was when I called to find out if my vehicle was included in the recall "your VIN# is not included in this recall". All I know is that I am in the market to purchase a new vehicle in the next 6 months, and I was leaning towards a Pilot, but the extensive electrical issues I have experienced with my 2005 CR-V (malfunctioning dome lights/replacing headlights every 3-6 months) have been cumbersome, and I believe all of these issues should have been addressed by the manufacturer and included in the multiple recalls they have issued for these exact issues on other years...this makes me seriously reconsider being a loyal Honda owner.

I had the same problem as the other guy, my driver side motor went about one month after my warranty expired. Then 18 months later my passenger window did the same thing. I was rolling up my window, there was a clunk sound and then the window fell into the door assembly. I needed to replace the motor assembly, after phoning the Honda complaint department they sold me the parts at their cost for the first repair and it still cost me $400, the second repair is still in negotiations.

If you have had similar problems please post your experience here so others can see as I think this is a much bigger problem than we realize and Honda needs to step up their customer service here.

Update from Oct 18, 2010: I had the same problem as the other guy, my driver side motor went about one month after my warranty expired. Then 18 months later my passenger window did the same thing. I was rolling up my window, there was a clunk sound and then the window fell into the door assembly. I needed to replace the motor assembly, after phoning the Honda complaint department they sold me the parts at their cost for the first repair and it still cost me $400. For the second window motor I bought a new motor on-line instead of from Honda, the part was only $60.00 instead of the $500.00 Honda wanted, I had it installed and it works fine. I went this route because when I phoned Honda's complaint department they were very condescending aqnd not helpful.

If you have had similar problems please post your experience here so others can see as I think this is a much bigger problem than we realize and Honda needs to step up their customer service here.

This is the second motor to go out. The first time was the driver side window a few months ago. This time it is the front passenger side. The explanation for the problem is the same, motor is bad need to be replace. I have two more windows in the back that may go out and at almost $500.00 per repair plus a lost of a day or 2 such as now, it is significant. A call at American Honda yielded nothing and the dreaded words "it's no longer under warranty" is heard, again. There are other problems with this particular CR-V and I need to get rid of it before it cost me more money let alone my job. Sorry for the snowballing gripe but judging by the trajectory it's likely to happen. I owned other vehicles with power windows and this is the first and second time with a window motor problem. It's weird that those consumer survey with a $1 bill don't come around anymore, I sure can use one.