1999 Honda CR-V Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“The back door latch is no good. It no longer works to open and shut door. I have had another Honda crv owner approach me to tell me that hers is the same way. The door becomes inoperable because this door latch rots.”

“I purchased a used CR-V more than five years ago n and up until this summer have been exceptionally pleased with the vehicle. My complaint is regarding the rear door latch, which is now frozen and inoperable. Unfortunately, this situation occurred at the time the rear door was open, and took much time and muscling to even get the door latch to close. Now it is permanently frozen in the closed position, allowing me to travel, but not to use the rear door. My sister also purchased a CR-V, after riding in mine. …”

“Rear door lock mechanism on my car rusted to the point that locks/ doors became inoperable and they do not open from inside or outside. Problem occurred in both left and right rear door. Since children ride in the back seats I think this situation is dangerous in case of an accident, significantly limiting chance to quickly leave vehicle. Door locks became difficult to operate approximately in 2001 and failed completely in 2003. I contacted Honda in fall 2003 about the problem, but Honda rep did not show any concern about the problem and did not provide any advice. …”

“1999 crv. My wife and I purchased the car new from anderson Honda (now bloomfield Honda; bloomfield hills, mi). My wife drives the car to and from her office. The vehicle now has 70,000 miles on it. It has performed mostly perfectly. About six months ago, the rear door latch would not close securely. I would have to manually set the latch mechanism prior to slamming it shut to secure it. I made arrangements to have the dealer check and correct the problem this week. They replaced the mechanism and charged me $173 ($40 for the part and $133 labor). They gave me the old part to examine. …”

“On three separate occasions, I have gone to warm up the car and the automatic locks on the vehicle have engaged after I have exited the vehicle. On two of those occasions, a child has been in the vehicle, locking the child in the car with the car running. The car does not have to be in drive, or have been moving for the locks to engage. The doors lock within seconds of the car door being shut and once the key is in the ignition, the remote sensor can not be used to unlock the vehicle.”