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Body and structurePart report

2003 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
3%of 468 total for the year
Median mileage
98,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 468 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Almost 100% of the time I use the remote to unlock and lock the 2003 Honda CR-V ex. When recently trying the key, it did not work in the driver's door lock. As a result of discovering this defect, I try the key occasionally for the purpose of seeing what happens in the driver's door lock. Other key/lock observations: 1. Usually the key doesn't even go into the lock. 2. Sometimes the key goes in the lock all the way, but won't turn either way. 3. …”

NHTSA complaint #10650615, filed 2014-10, 120,000 miles

“The door locks will not allow key to be inserted. Been this way for a number of years and it started with locks difficult to turn. Now no locks work after frank ancona Honda of olathe kansas repaired them a few years back and even made new keys. They just told me to force the keys in and twist hard then tried to charge me for something that wasn't fixed. I did not pay for the unsatisfactory work. I've replaced door locks on several other make vehicles and have cars that are 35 years older and those door locks work perfectly. …”

NHTSA complaint #10821202, filed 2016-01, 85,000 miles

“While I was on my way home from work, I decided to take the freeway (instead of the normal roads) back home. I was hitting speeds that were 60mph-65mph. It was until I was 15 minutes into my driving that I heard something snap in the front of my car and heard a dense whoosh. The hood of my car slams up against my windshield and I am completely blinded; I can not see in front of me. Thankfully, I use my rear views while I am in the middle of the freeway and manage to drive off to the shoulder. …”

NHTSA complaint #10594800, filed 2014-05, 61,000 miles

“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

“My son was driving my 2003 Honda crv on highway 101 south near exit 484a, in rohnert park, ca just south of the todd rd. Overpass/on ramp. It was a windy day. The hood of the crv came up and hit/broke the windshield. My son was able to look sideways to guide himself off the freeway. He was able to guide himself into a safety zone next to the freeway, but couldn't get out of his car. He reached around from the driver's seat, and was able to pull down the hood somewhat (he's 6'4 ). He was able to drive down farther to a more safe area on the wilfred avenue off/ramp. …”

NHTSA complaint #10870312, filed 2016-05, 138,784 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202695%
2025135%
2024185%
2023234%
202221%
202141%
202072%
2019242%
2018271%
2017322%
2016174%
2015355%
2014285%
2013195%
2012297%
2011458%
20104710%
20093810%
20089510%
2007779%
2006164%
200592%
200492%
2003143%
200282%
200121%
2000108%
199954%
199854%
199711%

Other parts of the 2003 Honda CR-V

Air bags
125 complaints
Engine cooling
86 complaints
Electrical system
62 complaints
Exterior lighting
39 complaints
Equipment
32 complaints
Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Other or unknown
24 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
23 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
17 complaints
Steering
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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