2004 Honda CR-V Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 501 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Honda CR-V, 2% of the 501 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Car caught fire while parked. I did not receive a recall or warning notice. The electrical cables from driver door looks melted and fire spread quickly. Firefighters had to be called and they had to wet the car and disconnect the battery. This mode vehicle and year shows 5 open recalls, but when I search by VIN# it shows no open recalls. I was lucky not to be driving the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11002984, filed 2017-07, 180,000 miles“I had taken my son to a local park for batting practice and when we were ready to leave I had asked my son put the bat and balls in the trunk of the 2004 Honda crv. When my son had pulled the handle to open the trunk, instead of swinging open, the trunk had fallen off as the hinge pin broke. The door fell downward, sustained a left a significant scratch on his leg. Had he not moved quickly the door could have caused a serious injury rather than just a scratch or had my pregnant wife been the one to open it a very serious injury could have occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #10194893, filed 2007-06, 67,000 miles“Honda refused to correct the door locking system for 2002 to 2006. There was a recall for only to 2007 to 2009 which have the same kind of problem. For second times, I was stuck because the driver door locked and cannot open and then forced myself to exit through the passenger door. My major concern for my safety reason in case if into accident or else. Honda dealer wants over a thousand dollars to replace parts for both front doors. I am not sure about rear doors but I learned some crv has a problem with all door locks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11190358, filed 2019-03“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated the vehicle was included and repaired under NHTSA recall campaign number: 11v260000 (air bags). After the vehicle was repaired the air bag light continued to illuminate intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated the front and rear driver and passenger side doors locked on their own while the vehicle was parked and the engine was on. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10521388, filed 2013-06, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that a sensor for the catalytic converter also illuminated. The contact also stated that the front passenger's side door lock seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. Consumer stated engine light comes on and off continually. Just had brakes fixed- broken pads, now light is on again, trim around windshield blew off... …”
NHTSA complaint #10837445, filed 2016-02, 30,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10014330Dec 1, 2003All doors and tailgate don't unlock from driver's door.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5% |
| 2025 | 13 | 5% |
| 2024 | 18 | 5% |
| 2023 | 23 | 4% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 24 | 2% |
| 2018 | 27 | 1% |
| 2017 | 32 | 2% |
| 2016 | 17 | 4% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 28 | 5% |
| 2013 | 19 | 5% |
| 2012 | 29 | 7% |
| 2011 | 45 | 8% |
| 2010 | 47 | 10% |
| 2009 | 38 | 10% |
| 2008 | 95 | 10% |
| 2007 | 77 | 9% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 9 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 10 | 8% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
| 1998 | 5 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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