2008 Honda CR-V Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 0% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“I own a 2008 CR-V it's at 95k mileage and both headlights on low beams went dim. Can't see the road at all. I had to turn the high beams on to get home. This happens while car is parked or driving. Constant problem. The drivers seat will not move forward, motor dying ??”
NHTSA complaint #11056909, filed 2017-12, 95,000 miles“I am constantly replacing, tail lights, brake lights, third brake lights and reverse lights! All the locks whine when I put my vehicle in drive. They said that it would cost me $1200.00 to replace them all ! I do not believe that they all need replacing! My lamp light is out and they said it would cost $180.00 to fix that! I have had to have my back hatch repainted, and now above my windshield and grill need to be repainted! Whats going to need repainting next?! I can not afford to have my crv repainted, and it is embarrassing! I hand wash my crv with special cloths! …”
NHTSA complaint #10994341, filed 2017-06, 98,000 miles“The headlights burn out randomly 7 drivers side bulbs and 3 passenger side bulbs in a period of 60000 miles and 2 1/2 years .. The last one to burn out lasted only 30 days....have changed to a different brand for the 3rd time... Becoming quite proficient in changing them with all the practice .... Always use new pair of cotton glves at install and electrical connector grease....”
NHTSA complaint #10453502, filed 2012-03, 114,000 miles“I own a 2008 Honda crv. Recently I contacted Honda customer service to report a safety concern I have with the low beam headlights. I feel it is hazardous to others and myself while I am driving at night with the low beams. It is very difficult to see with the low beams and I am concerned for the safety of others and myself. Honda recommended I take my crv to the dealership in town to see if the lights needed to be adjusted. The dealership said they did and adjusted them, however I still am not able to see well and the adjustment did not make any difference. …”
NHTSA complaint #10277173, filed 2009-07Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1% |
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 9 | 2% |
| 2023 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 12 | 1% |
| 2017 | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 6 | 1% |
| 2014 | 21 | 4% |
| 2013 | 32 | 8% |
| 2012 | 14 | 3% |
| 2011 | 3 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 1% |
| 2008 | 4 | 0% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2006 | 118 | 30% |
| 2005 | 122 | 25% |
| 2004 | 39 | 8% |
| 2003 | 39 | 8% |
| 2002 | 60 | 12% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 2% |
| 1999 | 3 | 2% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2008 Honda CR-V
325 complaintsElectrical system
218 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
200 complaintsBody and structure
95 complaintsOther or unknown
74 complaintsSteering
70 complaintsSuspension
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Honda CR-V
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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