2.2

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
72,164 miles

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problem #25

Jun 112011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 80,000 miles
The low beams on my Honda have been replaced about 11 times since last summer. It starter with the passenger side- so now, it goes passenger, driver, passenger, etc. I changed the white things that hold the bulbs and replaced both bulbs (again!) now neither low beams work! I have to drive with my bright lights on and I live in a city- this does not make other drivers very happy.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #24

May 212012

CR-V

  • 97,000 miles
2006 Honda CRV, great car, passenger side low beam burns out every frequently (5 - 7 weeks) I see many similar complaints on the internet. (wiring harness is mentioned) I believe 2002 CRV's are currently under recall for this same issue.

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #23

Feb 282011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 63,118 miles
Drivers side headlight burns out repeatedly and without warning. Have replaced it 4 times in 2011. Mechanic cannot find anything wrong.

- Northfield, MN, USA

problem #22

Jul 202006

CR-V

  • miles
I bought a 2006 Honda CRV new from a Honda dealer in Maryland. The car had only 3 miles on it when purchased. About a month after having the car the driver's side low beam went out. I had it replaced. Three months later the beam went out again and had it replaced by a friend. This has been an ongoing problem over the last six years. I have replaced my driver's side low beam at least ten times over this time frame. Recently, (Oct. Of 2011) I took my car to aaa to have my headlights repaired because both low beams on driver's and passenger side went out the same day and I was traveling out of state. The mechanics told me that my passenger side headlight was corroded and had to be replace entirely.the replacement of the entire headlight cost me $600. I am taking my car back to Honda today (April 2, 2012) to have the driver's side low beam replaced again! I also had to purchase headlight boots. I have reported this to my Honda dealership numerous times. They continue to tell me that there is not a problem with the 2006 CRV. Honda needs to look a bit more closely into this matter. Obviously, there is an issue and people are spending large quantities of money to fix someone else's mistake.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #21

Jun 012011

CR-V

  • 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the front driver's side headlight periodically stopped illuminating. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact replaced the light bulb himself after each failure. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

- Canoga Park, CA, USA

problem #20

Oct 012007

CR-V

  • 10,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda CRV. The contact stated that the low beam headlights would fail repeatedly. The contact had to replace the lights every six months. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was operating as designed. The manufacturer had not been notified however, the manufacturer of the bulb was notified and informed the contact that the failure was not normal. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 93,000 and the failure mileage was 10,000.

- Portola, NN, USA

problem #19

Nov 152006

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 11,000 miles
The low-beam headlights on this vehicle do not last, causing me to have to drive a lot of the time with only one low-beam headlight, which is a safety problem. In the five years we have owned this vehicle, I have replaced each of the front low-beams (left and right) at least 10 times each. Honda only has their warranty on their lights, and hasn't tried to do anything further with the vehicle problem to this point. It is an aggravating and frustrating problem, and also a safety hazard. I have seen numerous similar complaints online with this vehicle from this time period, and know of at least one owner of an identical vehicle in our small town who is experiencing similar problems with his low-beam headlights.

- Manchester, IA, USA

problem #18

Nov 082011

CR-V

  • 60,119 miles
Both left and right low-beam headlights stopped working while the car was being driven at night. Fog lights and high beam lights are functioning. Fuses are not blown.

- Boiling Springs, PA, USA

problem #17

Aug 022010

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Over the past year, I have replaced 4 head light bulbs. Each time my mechanic has stated that the bulb was blown and that it was normal. It cannot be normal wear and tear to have to replace a headlight bulb every 3 or 4 months. I have found other complaints about this same problem but there has been no action taken by the manufacturer.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #16

Sep 172008

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
Multiple low beam headlight bulbs burn outs followed by complete failure of passenger side low beam.

- Culver City, CA, USA

problem #15

Sep 082011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 75,800 miles
Both low-beam headlights out at the same time. Worked fine in the morning. In the evening went to move car into driveway, and had no low-beams. High-beams and turn indicators worked fine. Checked fuses, checked relays, replaced both headlight bulbs (H1) and headlight switch with oem replacement part from auto zone.

- La Place, LA, USA

problem #14

Sep 012011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 103,000 miles
While driving, both low-beam lights failed in the same moment. Hi-beams remained functioning. Earlier in the week the low-beams had flicked off briefly. Bulbs had been replaced within previous 6-months. Similar to Honda fit recall and previous CRV investigation low-beam investigation from what I have read online.

- Auburn, NH, USA

problem #13

Jul 272011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 90,000 miles
Excessive burnouts and shorting of driver's side low beam headlight. Replacing bulbs every six months on my 2006 Honda CRV. Occasionally, bulb would work intermittently after replacement. Now, even new bulbs don't work. In last instance, both low beams appear to have burned out at same time (fortunately during daylight hours). Updated 08/24/11 the dealer informed the consumer they often have to slightly bend the head light housing with the bulb to get the proper metal to contact, which was the case with the consumers head light. Updated 08/29/11

- Reisterstown, MD, USA

problem #12

Jul 302011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 68,055 miles
Both low beam headlights on car failed at the same time when switched on. Checked fuses and bulbs and they are fine.

- Ferndale, WA, USA

problem #11

Jul 202011

CR-V

  • miles
Bought certified used 2006 Honda CRV in 2009. About 6 months after one of the headlamps burnt out, replaced it then about 4 months later it went out again. It stated averaging going out every 4-5 months, we just keep replacing the bulbs.

- Sunnyvale, CA, USA

problem #10

Aug 132005

CR-V

  • 5,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the headlights would not illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him to take the vehicle in to the dealer for a second inspection. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

- Branford, CT, USA

problem #9

May 152011

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
Both headlights (low beams only) stopped working at same time. We checked fuses and they are fine we replaced a bulb and it still didn't work.

- Cypress, CA, USA

problem #8

May 012008

CR-V

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda CRV. The contact stated that the headlights failed excessively making it difficult to see the highway when driving at night. In addition, the instrument panel lights were abnormally dim. The dealer advised the contact that there were no known issues with the vehicle however, performed repairs to the headlights as enforced by the manufacturer. The current mileage was 58,000 and the failure mileage was unknown.

- White Plains, NY, USA

problem #7

Oct 012009

CR-V 4-cyl

  • miles
I bought an Honda 2006 CR-V new in 2006. In Oct. 2009 I started experiencing multiple low beam headlight bulb failures. This started after the expiration of the warranty. Since that time I have replaced the left and right bulbs 7 times. This bulb failure is spontaneous and when it happens at night while driving, it presents a very dangerous situation. There have been a number of complaints involving Honda CR-V low beam light bulb failures in the NHTSA data base. This situation is not unique to my vehicle. Honda has refused to recognize this problem and did not supply a solution. I feel a recall would be valid in this situation since driving with one or no headlights presents a safety issue. I have replaced all the bulbs at my own expense.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #6

May 012009

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Honda CR-V. while driving at an unknown speed, the low beam headlights stopped functioning. The contact was able to continue operating the high beams headlights but the low beams would not turn back on. The contact replaced the headlights himself. The failure occurred intermittently about nine times. During some of the failures, only one side of the headlights would stop functioning. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 91,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Houston, TX, USA

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