8.3

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
12,300 miles
Total Complaints:
7 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (7 reports)
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problem #7

Jan 042020

CR-V

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

I came out to my vehicle after a rainstorm and found all four windows rolled down halfway exactly the same amount. The sunroof was also open partway. I was able to get most of the water out of the car's interior with a towel and by running the car's engine with the fan on high. This is the second time I've had this problem. Fortunately, the first time, there was no rain involved.

I discovered shortly after I bought the car that it was way OVER-ENGINEERED which, I believe, might have contributed to my window problem. The car has features on it I've never used and some features whose functions I don't even understand. Unfortunately, in order to get a built in GPS (which I did want), I was obliged to take a higher trim level. For the price of the higher trim level, I'd have been better off buying 10 plug-in GPS receivers from Mal-Mart. Also, in my 60 or so years of car ownership, I've never seen an owner's manual as poorly written as the one that came with the car.

Although I'm reasonably pleased with the car, I will certainly think twice before I buy another Honda and will seriously consider going back to Toyota.

- Kenneth M., Heathsville, VA, US

problem #6

Feb 082020

CR-V EX-L 1.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 7,027 miles

This is the third time the moonroof and side windows have been down when we got up in the morning. We have been extremely lucky we have not had any storm issues when this has happened.

To the best of my knowledge there is no reasonable fix. Other than purchasing fob covers! There should be a class action lawsuit.

- Edwin R D., Plymouth, MA, US

problem #5

Aug 172019

CR-V LX 2.4L

  • CVT transmission
  • 5,422 miles

First new Honda for me. All windows were half way down when I woke up in the morning. Luckily the windows must have gone down after the big rain storm, as the interior was dry. This time. Make me worry about if the windows go down during another rain or some will be able to break into it. I will be calling the dealer!

- Joe B., Pittsburgh, PA, US

problem #4

Mar 142019

CR-V TRG 1.5t 4 cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 15,000 miles

On two separate occasions, all four windows as well as my sunroof opened simultaneously. I had just gotten into the car and just sitting there the first time. The second time, yesterday, I had gone into my local Walmart and came out to find that it had occurred again. Not a good situation. My key fob was in my purse both times and I didn't know if I had activated it some way or what. I am scheduling it for service at my local dealership and will report the results.

- Frances S., Catlettsburg, US

problem #3

Jan 262019

CR-V EX-L 1.5L-Liter, 4 cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 5,578 miles

1/26/19 Husband took dogs outside and found all 4 windows and the moonroof was open again!! This happened on 1/25 so extremely concerned....what's going on? Bought it in Sept. 2018 and it has less than 6,000 miles on it. Glad it wasn't raining when it happened (both nights). Will DEFINITELY be calling the dealer Monday morning! Bought Honda because I thought it was going to be a reliable vehicle - evidently I made a HUGE mistake!

- Sharon E., Lebanon, OR, US

problem #2

Nov 232018

CR-V EX-L NAV 1.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 3,000 miles

Got up in the morning, all windows open including sunroof and doors all locked. NOT a very secure system! Good thing no rain or prowlers.

- lemirej2, Alamogordo, US

problem #1

Aug 092018

CR-V EX-L 4

  • CVT transmission
  • 7,800 miles

Car gurus have 27 similar cases. Definitely a Honda issue.

- slager, Spring Lake, US