2007 Honda CR-V Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 232about this part
- Share
- 26%of 887 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 232 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Honda CR-V, 26% of the 887 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The locks on my car's doors automatically re-lock within a second of trying to unlock them. When the engine is running, and I am in park, I cannot manually unlock the doors at all. I am very nervous that I may end up getting locked in my car without the ability to exit; this could be especially hazardous in an accident or another emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10501066, filed 2013-03, 82,000 miles“The front passenger door lock began opening when the car was operating. As I understand it, the proper operation of the car's crash safety equipment requires the doors to remain locked during operation. Further, it is impossible to lock this door, even manually. I also discovered that the car cannot be locked when stopped. I have not yet taken the car to the dealer for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10610227, filed 2014-07, 45,000 miles“Front driver and trunk doors power locks stop working. It seemed to be very common issue for Honda cr-vs 2007 and younger. I was told by dealership to replace two latches would cost me staggering $500. It definitely seem to be the design problem. I am not sure why Honda does not act to recall the part, forcing customers to pay for its shortcomings.”
NHTSA complaint #10454743, filed 2012-04, 80,000 miles“I have been having issues with the door lock actuator for the last 2 years, I have had them replaced, and now they are being replaced again. I can not lock them on the inside, and leaves my car open to anyone. I don't feel it is a safe. The dealership knows it is an issue yet they charge an arm & a leg to fix them. Ridiculous!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10510121, filed 2013-04, 52,000 miles“The driver side power locks are locking all doors automatically and immediately after I unlock it via the key fob or the unlock/lock switch inside the vehicle. It can not be unlocked manually because it is very resistant to moving. I have been told this is an actuator failure and is common in 2007 Honda crv.”
NHTSA complaint #10640906, filed 2014-10, 95,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10107446Jun 30, 2015Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on all four door lock actuators, which is part of the door latch assembly, to 6 years from the original date of…
- 10057463Jun 30, 2015Honda 2007-2009 cr-v service bulletin information on extended warranty for front passenger left and right rear passenger door lock actuator not working. *lj updated 9/8/15
- 10108162Jun 18, 2015"service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on all four door lock actuators, which is part of the door latch assembly, to 6 years from the original date of…
- 10108118Jun 18, 2015Service bulletin - the drivers door lock will not lock or cycles up and down when trying to unlock the door. This product update provides for inspection and replacement of the…
- 10057462Jun 18, 2015Honda 2007-2009 crv; see document search button for owners letter. Service bulletin update regarding driver's door lock up or down when trying to unlock the door. Replacement is…
- 10108754Mar 19, 2015Service bulletin - The driver's door lock will not lock or cycles up and down when trying to unlock the door. This product update provides for inspection and replacement of the…
- 10108796Mar 4, 2015Service bulletin - The driver's door lock will not lock or cycles up and down when trying to unlock the door. This product update provides for replacement of the driver?s door…
- 10108781Mar 4, 2015Dealer message - On January 6, 2015, American Honda announced a product update and warranty extension for all 2007 and 2008 CR-Vs, and some 2009CR-Vs. The product update provides…
- 10057484Mar 4, 2015Honda: some vehicles have been provided with a warranty extension and product update regarding the door lock actuators. Warranty is on front or rear passenger and product update…
- 10108798Feb 28, 2015Service bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on all four door lock actuators, which is part of the door latch assembly, to 6 years from the original date of…
Latches, 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 2007 Honda CR-V
267 complaintsElectrical system
264 complaintsBody and structure
77 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsSuspension
34 complaintsSteering
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsTires
18 complaintsEquipment
17 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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