2003 Honda CR-V Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 5%of 468 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,980miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2003 Honda CR-V, 5% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,980 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my 2003 Honda CR-V on the highway, when suddenly smoke began coming from the center vents; within seconds the car was fully engulfed in flames. My car was in fantastic condition, and maintained to Honda's specifications. I found on-line that this is a reoccurring issue among 03 cr-vs.”
NHTSA complaint #11056255, filed 2017-12, 194,000 miles“I am unable to insert key into driver side door and as a result can not open the door to get in. I have to go through the passenger side, open the door to driver's side. Driver side front door lock does not turn and we are stranded as the door doesn't open. I am hoping to call Honda and suggest they have a recall as this look like wide-spread issue based on the feedback on the web.”
NHTSA complaint #10732101, filed 2015-07, 140,000 miles“I purchased the 2003 Honda crv from anthony auto sales in thomson, ga on 2/21/2020. After purchase I noticed my cigarette lighter/charging port didn't work. Did a fuse test on it only to discover half of the fuses weren't working in the fuse box under the hood. I called to the dealership and they told me it may be an electrical problem I couldn't get the vehicle in because I was having surgery the following week. On february 25 while driving on the interstate the vehicle slowed down but picked its speed back up and for some reason it seems to get poor gas mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11317104, filed 2020-03, 233,407 miles“On 2/23/2018, my 2003 Honda crv caugh on fire.it was parked in a spot at my apartment complex. I 1st noticed smoke and some fire in left front wheel well. Then bursted into flames. I didn't do any unusal driving. Went to work that day. 3 miles round trip. Did some local driving. About 9pm went and got some gas. Came home, parked car.I was inside for sevral minutes.then as I said earlier, I came out and saw the smoke and the fire starting. Since this happened 3 plus weeks ago. I have of course notified my insurance, to which it was a total loss. …”
NHTSA complaint #11080215, filed 2018-03, 145,000 miles“On tuesday march 14, 2017 the car window motor started acting up, the window would go down on its own. As I started the car I started I began to smell smoke, it appeared to be coming from driver side door near the window. Upon turning the car off and removing the negative end to the battery the car began smoking more and in seconds the drivers door was up in flames. I had to run and grab a fire extinguisher from inside. The fire was put out however the door was completely destroyed, the car seat was burned as well as the steering wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10967066, filed 2017-03, 58,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021968May 9, 2008Warranty extension: vehicle warranty mileage. *kb 2002 through 2006 and some 2007 fit models. Updated 8/18/08.
- 10015277Feb 1, 2005Checking the short-term fuel trim when a diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0171 is set.
- 10013983May 1, 2004Use the honda diagnostic system to read srs diagnostic trouble codes.
- 10014220Feb 16, 2004Honda diagnostic system locked, needs immobilizer release password.
- 10014206Dec 16, 2003Grind or growl noise at right front when turning left.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 25% |
| 2025 | 52 | 20% |
| 2024 | 70 | 18% |
| 2023 | 34 | 7% |
| 2022 | 19 | 7% |
| 2021 | 39 | 12% |
| 2020 | 36 | 10% |
| 2019 | 140 | 13% |
| 2018 | 209 | 10% |
| 2017 | 268 | 15% |
| 2016 | 86 | 22% |
| 2015 | 144 | 21% |
| 2014 | 108 | 18% |
| 2013 | 49 | 13% |
| 2012 | 52 | 13% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 46 | 10% |
| 2009 | 32 | 8% |
| 2008 | 74 | 8% |
| 2007 | 50 | 6% |
| 2006 | 22 | 6% |
| 2005 | 23 | 5% |
| 2004 | 22 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 5% |
| 2002 | 22 | 4% |
| 2001 | 5 | 4% |
| 2000 | 6 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Honda CR-V
125 complaintsEngine cooling
86 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsBrakes
18 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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