2008 Honda CR-V Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 200about this part
- Share
- 21%of 963 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 200 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2008 Honda CR-V, 21% of the 963 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driver side door does not lock at all. Front passenger door locks immediately after pressing unlock. All doors lock and unlock while driving. It started about a year and a half ago and was worse in warm weather. Now, it's just bad all the time. It's a safety issue if I can't lock the car even with the key in the driver's door. My wife and I are the original owners.”
NHTSA complaint #10579725, filed 2014-04, 65,000 miles“The door locks on the driver side won't open and I had problems getting out of the car. Then when the car was all locked, I couldn't open the car, even with the actual key inside. It took leaving the car and letting it rest to finally get inside the car with the key. While driving the locks kept opening and locking inside the car. Not very safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10543654, filed 2013-09, 68,000 miles“The door actuator went out first on my passenger front door and automatically locks now every time I stop the actuators cycles on all 4 doors and tries to relock. This is very annoying and also I like to add please don't waste your money on the black chrome rims mine are peeling solid chrome is not supposed to peel so that was $3000 wasted.”
NHTSA complaint #10501351, filed 2013-03, 108,000 miles“I am experiencing a power door locking problem with the back seat / passenger side door lock. The power locking system keeps trying to lock the door while driving and it produces a constant clicking sound. I am unable to secure my door. From my research, it appears that I have a bad actuator and this is a common problem for Honda CR-V's.”
NHTSA complaint #10513351, filed 2013-05, 85,000 miles“The passenger door locks and unlocks itself. It tries to re-lock and then opens. It continues to do this repeatedly. I cannot lock the passenger door. The problem appears to be with the actuator. The rear hatchback door also will not unlock when it is hot (over 80 degrees). I can't lock the doors on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10615239, filed 2014-07, 82,000 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 2008 Honda CR-V
325 complaintsElectrical system
218 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 complaintsTires
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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