2004 Honda CR-V Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 3%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles. 1 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.
“Incident #2 1. On january 7, 2005, on us hwy. 441, I stopped the crv to refuel, opened the (replacement) hood, added oil, closed the hood and resumed my trip. 2. Within 2-3 miles at a speed of 60 MPH, the car hood suddenly flew up and crashed into the windshield completely obscuring my view. Because it was daylight and traffic was light, I was able to move the car off the highway without incident. A police officer stopped to inquire, but there was no need to file a report. 3. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110695, filed 2005-02, 18,542 miles“The door locking system does not work. From the driver or passenger side door-lock open or lock any doors in the car. The remote door keys do not work at all. The door locking mechanism seems to be completely broken. This is the 2nd Honda CR-V which I have seen this from. This becomes a safety hazard if the door mechanism is not working correctly.”
NHTSA complaint #10424280, filed 2011-09, 79,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger door and tailgate door locks would not engage and the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10820437, filed 2016-01, 95,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the power lock would not engage on the passenger’s side front door. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent however, had gradually become constant and all the door locks failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the battery would be drained by the door lock actuators and had to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the liftgate warning light would be illuminated with the liftgate closed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11522830, filed 2023-05, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the power door locks would activate independently and without her using the key. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The current mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10486097, filed 2012-11, 150,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 2% |
| 2011 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 | 16 | 3% |
| 2009 | 17 | 4% |
| 2008 | 200 | 21% |
| 2007 | 232 | 26% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 3% |
| 2003 | 17 | 4% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 10 | 8% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 Honda CR-V
142 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsElectrical system
73 complaintsExterior lighting
39 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology