2005 Honda CR-V Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 16%of 479 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,175miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the electrical system of the 2005 Honda CR-V, 16% of the 479 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,175 miles. 8 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down the road, the driver side headlight went out, this is my second replacement in 3 weeks. Don't know if the left one will go out too but I live in a woodsy area and am terrified that as I am driving down the winding road I will be left without lights. I carry a flashlight with me now. It's mandatory. Honda please issue recalls for the faulty headlights.”
NHTSA complaint #11035562, filed 2017-10, 123,000 miles“My headlights have been failing since I bought the vehicle 3 years ago. I've xhanged a multitude of lights, had the combination switch cleaned 3 times and finally put in a new switch, all with no results. So I found a recall ea11012 and Honda says it's not for my VIN number. This has been an ongoing problem for crv's. It happens when driving and is a safety and fire issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10790789, filed 2015-11, 204,850 miles“Since 12/9/2007, I have had 22 low beam headlight h1 bulbs burn out. I have read posts by hundreds of other 2005 Honda CR-V owners having the same issue with the headlights burning out. I see that Honda has issued a recall for the 2002-2004 Honda CR-V for this issue, but the 2005 and 2006 models should also be corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10723895, filed 2015-06, 29,799 miles“About every month we have had to replace the front low beam headlights on either the drivers side or passenger side. We have replace the entire headlight assm and use surgical gloves to put in the bulbs. They blow on the road and nobody can explain why and it is dangerous.it started awhile ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10927319, filed 2016-11, 188,400 miles“Circa november 2011 the driver's door actuator on my 2005 Honda cr/v failed. Subsequently two additional door lock actuators failed. The dealer wants circa $300 to repair each of these actuators. I believe these are design flaws and that Honda should repair/replace these actuators on an extended/goodwill warranty basis.”
NHTSA complaint #10659843, filed 2014-11, 95,000 milesRelated recalls
- 12V486000Oct 5, 2012Honda is recalling certain model year 2002-2006 CR-V passenger vehicles, manufactured from February 19, 2002, through July 28, 2006. The driver-side power…Covers: Honda CR-V 2002–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10226214Nov 10, 2022Service Bulletin - REVISION SUMMARY - Under WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION, a note was added. BACKGROUND Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driverâs…
- 10129465Apr 8, 2014Service bulletin - Under severe conditions, water or other liquid may enter the driver's window and reach the power window master switch on the door panel. Liquid in the switch…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court…
- 10019416Dec 16, 2005The mil is on with dtc p0973 (short in shift solenoid valve a circuit).
- 10018873Dec 16, 2005Srs diagnostic trouble code 81-64.
- 10018257Nov 16, 2005Accessory power socket inoperative.
- 10018021Jul 1, 2005Speedometer shops can transfer odometer mileage. Honda service news.
- 10018198Jun 16, 2005Cranks, won't start or intermittently cranks, won't start.
- 10016316May 1, 2005Check fuel cap message in odometer display or mid.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 19% |
| 2025 | 18 | 7% |
| 2024 | 35 | 9% |
| 2023 | 28 | 5% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 34 | 10% |
| 2020 | 43 | 12% |
| 2019 | 164 | 15% |
| 2018 | 285 | 13% |
| 2017 | 402 | 23% |
| 2016 | 64 | 16% |
| 2015 | 85 | 13% |
| 2014 | 77 | 13% |
| 2013 | 38 | 10% |
| 2012 | 68 | 17% |
| 2011 | 55 | 10% |
| 2010 | 43 | 9% |
| 2009 | 44 | 11% |
| 2008 | 218 | 23% |
| 2007 | 264 | 30% |
| 2006 | 75 | 19% |
| 2005 | 77 | 16% |
| 2004 | 73 | 15% |
| 2003 | 62 | 13% |
| 2002 | 95 | 18% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 15 | 12% |
| 1999 | 27 | 21% |
| 1998 | 38 | 30% |
| 1997 | 31 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2005 Honda CR-V
129 complaintsExterior lighting
122 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsSuspension
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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