10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
72,565 miles

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problem #20

Jan 012014

CR-V

  • miles
Front passenger door kept locking on its own automatically and immediately every time I unlocked it. After a few months, rear right passenger door makes loud sound every time I lock the doors, scared a kid in the vehicle as it happened unexpectedly. Dealers didn't mention anything about safety issues, replaced the first one for $250 plus labor charge and have asked me to get the car for servicing again to see if the second one needs to be changed as well. I have had regular maintenance since buying the car. I looked up online and found out about multiple cases with actuator problems with CRV models but Honda not taking responsibility to replace or recall to fix defective actuators despite being aware of the defects. Class action suits have been filed by people as it is causing safety issues but Honda still not taking responsibility, not sure what you can do to make them take responsibility.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #19

Aug 202014

CR-V

  • 94,650 miles
Rear right door locks itself approximately 1/2 second after unlocking, whether via electric switch or by manually pushing the unlock lever. I consider this a safety issue, as egress is only possible by a precisely-timed, two-step process: Unlock the door and rapidly actuate the door handle. The component does not fail-safe; it fails into an unsafe mode.

- Clackamas, OR, USA

problem #18

Jul 142014

CR-V

  • 60,000 miles
My 2007 Honda CR-V, passenger door locks itself immediately after unlock by the main lock/unlock switch, key fob or the manual tab in the door. We have to be very precise in unlocking and pulling the door at the same time. Even a second delay could bring the boor back in to unlock position. This can be very dangerous in case of fire or accident as the passenger can not unlock and escape from the vehicle. Please look in to it. Thanks

- Holland , MI, USA

problem #17

Apr 212014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 57,321 miles
The first sign of a door locking problem started with my rear hatch not opening. As a senior female I had to struggle to get 10 40lb bags of smelly wet fertilizer over the passenger seats and out a passenger door. The next day I found the rear passenger door does not lock and the locks keep clicking as you drive. Two Honda dealers we called offer nothing but an expensive repair. My research on the internet tells me after drivers pay Honda many hundreds of dollars for this repair the problem returns on another door or the actuator they replace fails again.this is a safety hazard for both a passenger falling out or a criminal getting in and attacking someone or stealing the car and or its contents. Why is nothing being done when so many people are at risk.this is not a potential problem, it is an existing problem for CRV, civic and Accord drivers.

- White, Not Of Hispanic Origin, NJ, USA

problem #16

Mar 192014

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 82,000 miles
The car was in bumper to bumper traffic, driver had foot on brake pedal. The car began to accelerate and would not stop even with foot on brake pedal. Vehicle struck two cars and ended up smashing into the rear of a stopped 18 wheeler.

- Belleville, NJ, USA

problem #15

Nov 272013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 111,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the door locks would independently become unlocked. The failure started on the rear passenger's side door and progressed until all doors in the vehicle were affected. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

- Clovis , CA, USA

problem #14

Nov 272013

CR-V

  • 124,249 miles
We have a 2007 Honda CRV and have been having issues with our locks. They will click numerous times when they are not supposed to...everytime a stop is made while driving the car they reclick. It can be a stop sign, stop light, or just a brief stop and we will hear a clicking sound like they are relocking. We have often noticed that when someone tries to enter the driver door or front passenger door the unlock mechanism on the key or driver door has to be hit at the exact same time for a person to be able to open the door. Although it is very frustrating to hear these clicks over and over and to have to deal with trying to get into the car like this, there is an even bigger issue of safety. The rear passenger door (behind the driver's seat) will unlock itself after the car is in motion. You can hear the rear door click to unlock and it will show orange. What is even more alarming is that the rear door can be opened while the car is in motion even after the doors have been manually locked by the driver pushing the lock button! this is a serious safety hazard as my children ages 7 and 9 ride in the backseat of our CRV.

- Calera, AL, USA

problem #13

Oct 162011

CR-V

  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CRV. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door lock failed and would not open manually or with the key fob. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who stated that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were on back order. The failure mileage was 64,000 and the current mileage was 93,000.

- Onalaska, WI, USA

problem #12

Jul 242013

CR-V

  • 99,354 miles
Door actuator unlock after locking it.

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #11

Jul 222012

CR-V

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that the front driver and passenger side doors failed to release whenever being accessed with the key fob or manually. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

- Mcdnough, GA, USA

problem #10

Jun 122013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 67,000 miles
The front 2 doors lock and unlock at random times. The front passenger door would not allow my daughter to get out of car or allow me to open manually from the outside. The is a very big safety hazard. Honda dealership wants $400 per door to fix. I guess they are waiting until someone dies from this to recall.

- Satellite Beach , FL, USA

problem #9

Mar 182013

CR-V

  • 64,000 miles
I own a 2007 Honda CRV whose front driver and passenger and rear passenger doors lock and unlock constantly as I drive. When I turn off the vehicle I cannot lock my front passenger door so that lock remains unlocked at all times. In addition, there have been occurrences where I park and turn off my car but I cannot unlock my front driver door so I need to slide across to the passenger side in order to exit my car. These issues have been both dangerous and annoying. The cost to repair each door is out of my reach so I have had to endure.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #8

Jun 132013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 35,000 miles
Drivers door key wont open door.

- Broomall, PA, USA

problem #7

Mar 202013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 102,000 miles
Driver's side rear door lock moves itself into unlock position either immediately after locking, or within a few minutes of driving. The actuator will lock, but there is clearly a spring force that gradually unlocks the door during driving, or even when stationary in a parking lot. I first noticed the problem as the doors would continually try to lock in stop and go traffic. Eventually, I found which door, when I opened it from the outside when all others were locked. It doesn't matter if the child safety switch is engaged or not. The door will still unlock itself.

- Mira Loma, CA, USA

problem #6

Feb 152013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 58,500 miles
Door locks began to lock and unlock by themselves repeatedly as I drove, unlocking @ around 9 mph no matter how many times I relocked. If I relocked them they would open at an intersection stop (very unsafe also!), or just open & close while I was driving - all kinds of noisy door-locking & unlocking. I was unable to keep the rear door locked at all when I stopped the car, leaving it unlocked at night or if I left the care to go somewhere. I was on a trip with luggage, computer, gps, etc. In the car and it was unlocked! when I got back home to Rhode Island and brought it to the dealership they found the lock actuators on the front & rear passenger doors needed to be replaced at a cost of $524. They stated they didn't know what happened but it was not cause by anything I did, which made me even more uncomfortable because then it might happen again! I felt I had to pay to have the service completed because I felt so unsafe with an unlocked auto, both on the road when driving and also overnight or when parked. I have just submitted this information, service invoice, and a copy of my proof of payment to Honda in torrance, ca, only because I saw a similar complaint on wpri-tv in providence - which made me realize I was not at all alone with this issue.

- Providence, RI, USA

problem #5

Jan 252013

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 93,000 miles
The front passenger door lock automatically unlocks while the vehicle is moving and can't be relocked. Also, the other door locks click for no reason.

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #4

Mar 162012

CR-V

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CRV. The contact stated that the driver and rear passenger side door locks were inoperable. The contact was having difficulty getting in and out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the actuator needed to be replaced because the door locks were automatic. The contact stated that the doors would lock as soon as they were opened. The manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 135,000.

- Elkridge, MD, USA

problem #3

May 152010

CR-V

  • 10,000 miles
When checking washer fluid, I noticed the fluid was not visible, so I added the proper fluid. As nothing happened, I looked under car, & the washer solution was running out on the concrete floor, as I poured it into jug. Upon further examination, I found pieces of the tubing that had been chewed on, and in some areas, chewed completely through. One of these areas I was able to access via a plastic door, about 12 inches wide, by about 2 inches in height, located under the hood, in the center of the firewall, just below the windshield wipers. I found pieces of tubing in this area, also. Looking further, I found insulation that mice had moved from an unknown area, to make their nest. With some difficulty, I finally received a call from a Honda rep, in California. After about 25 minutes of discussion, in a peaceful manner, I was not offered any solution to the mice problem, as I was trying to get Honda to help me determine where the point of entry was located at, in the car body, that would allow mice to gain entry. As a former auto mechanic, & a structure aircraft mechanic, I planned to make the repair myself. (the insulation movement could be affecting the A/C & heating systems, also). Later, I found both of the wires to the left clearance light had been chewed completely through, wire & all. I later read on a web site, that the wiring insulation was made out of recycled food material, such as the husks from corn, or pods from mature dried beans!! I consider the windshield washer problem a safety hazard, for sure. Other mfg of asian cars could be using food grade wiring. If the mice can't be stopped, they could totally destroy these newer type cars, looking for shelter, with a built-in food supply. This should be considered a fire hazard, also, in my opinion, due to causing a short-circuit in the wiring systems.

- Claremore, OK, USA

problem #2

Dec 242009

CR-V 4-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
Vehicle began resetting door locks whenever vehicle accelerated through 7 or 8 mph from stop. After awhile, driver side front and back doors would not lock automatically and intermittently the driver door could not be manually locked (heavy resistance when trying to flip latch). On a less frequent basis, the passenger side rear door would not auto or manually lock. For last several months the door lock solenoids fire like a machine gun whenever the doors are manually or automatically locked. Some times they all lock, other times one or more of the doors won't. tolerated for many months as dealer wouldn't fix under warranty even though only 1000 miles and a few days past 12mo/36K coverage and didn't want to pay dealer estimated fix at up to 800 dollars. Now starting to pick up grandchildren for after school care and need to fix. Seems this problem has enough complaints to warrant recall?

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #1

Apr 142011

CR-V

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Honda CR-V. the contact stated that she attempted to enter the vehicle but the doors would not unlock. The doors eventually unlocked after repeated attempts. The contact also stated that the vehicle would intermittently experience a failure in which it would not shift out of park unless allowed to rest for a long period of time. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop and the battery was replaced. The failures continued to occur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

- Johnston, RI, USA