2003 Honda CR-V Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2003 Honda CR-V, 4% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I placed the CR-V in reverse to back out of my drive way my foot slip from the brake and hit the accelerator the car catapulted hitting my Honda accord on the rear panel of the driver side, my accord was parked perpendicular to the driving path I informed Honda recommended design changes.. I remember that I used to own a toyota camry where the brake and accelerator pedal had enough gap that I could place my foot between the two pedals. Will gladly furnished pictures of the damage and the brake pedal .”
NHTSA complaint #10515421, filed 2013-06, 96,000 miles“I have now taken my 2003 crv in for the third time because of vibration in the steering wheel. The first time they machined the rotors and the second time they replaced them. Now, after about 15,000 miles, they are telling me they need to be replaced again. Something has got to be wrong here.”
NHTSA complaint #10169290, filed 2006-09, 34,000 miles“On december 18 my youngest daughter was returning from a babbysitting job..her 2003 crv accelerator stuck open ..for 5 to 7 miles she pressed on brakes as car was accelerating over 100 MPH..she managed to slow to 60 and engage neutral while car still revving..and shut off vehicle..no dash or warning lights..the car is now at a Honda dealership in chattanooga..the dealer has pics of what happened and brakes were fried as they were new..im 2 1/2 weekks waiting on a reply or investigation from Honda ..im out a car and my daughter needs to get to college..she was on a long stretch of highway at…”
NHTSA complaint #10818583, filed 2016-01, 164,000 miles“My mom's 2003 Honda CR-V ex awd automatic transmission has this clicking sound whenever we drive it around. On occasion the clicking is loud, but it can get very annoying. The automatic, when starting and putting in reverse has a very un-Honda like noise with a jolt. When we took it for the NHTSA recall for the automatic transmission they did the service. After a couple of days the clicking went back. Took it back to the dealership and the Honda certified mechanic said that it is normal because the brakes are adjusting itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062265, filed 2004-03, 9,500 miles“From day 1 my brakes did not seem right. I had a very bad vibration in my brakes from probably 15,000 mi. At approximately 17,000mi the dealer machined or turned the rotors and replaced the brake pads. Now again at 35,000mi the vibration in my brakes are back. Dealer wanted to machine and turn the rotors once more, but we argued that this is not normal,a nd they agreed to replace them at 35,600mi. I have done some research and found that there are a lot more Honda owners with this problem. I have always owned hondas in the past and never had this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10110412, filed 2005-02, 17,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014232Feb 16, 2004Grunt noise after sitting for several hours.
- 10013779Nov 16, 2002Anti-lock braking system (abs) or tcs diagnostic trouble code (dtc) 51 and/or 53 troubleshooting. Honda tech line summary.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 9% |
| 2025 | 31 | 12% |
| 2024 | 24 | 6% |
| 2023 | 29 | 6% |
| 2022 | 16 | 6% |
| 2021 | 27 | 8% |
| 2020 | 31 | 9% |
| 2019 | 100 | 9% |
| 2018 | 200 | 9% |
| 2017 | 177 | 10% |
| 2016 | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 | 37 | 6% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 27 | 7% |
| 2012 | 23 | 6% |
| 2011 | 19 | 3% |
| 2010 | 25 | 5% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 2% |
| 2006 | 24 | 6% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 18 | 4% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 2 | 2% |
| 1999 | 6 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda CR-V
125 complaintsEngine cooling
86 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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