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2010 Honda CR-V Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 481 total for the year
Median mileage
20,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 1% of the 481 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.

“Year after having the car I had to replace the interia light 3 times. I also had to replace the brake lights, and the tag light. When taking it dealer they said it was ok. The dash lights for the ABS and slide control comes on when backing up and stays on until I restart. The dealer said it is ok as long as it does not stay on.”

NHTSA complaint #10649312, filed 2014-10, 20,000 miles

“My low beam headlights don't work continuously. My hi beams work and the day running lights work but the low beams work intermittently. I was on a dark highway when I noticed my low beams were not working but when I switched to my hi beams they worked fine. Later dates the low beams worked and then didn't work on other dates. Have read many instances on line that this problem is an isolated incident with the CR-V. Different years than mine but cr-vs just the same. One of my headlights was replaced in september 2016. …”

NHTSA complaint #11063277, filed 2018-01, 53,432 miles

“Tail lights and headlights on the vehicle dim everytime the fan kicks on. Took it to the shop twice and they said that it is normal for them to dim when the fan kicks on. The first time however they said it was the battery and they replaced it, however no improvement have been seen and they still dim which can get dangerous at night time driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10480632, filed 2012-10, 20,000 miles

“While driving at 60 MPH the headlights just shut off. Was able to manually hold on high beam lights. The next morning all lights were working fine. Called the dealer and there is no recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10561290, filed 2014-01, 50,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2010 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the headlights were too dim and did not illuminate properly while driving at night. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who decided to adjust the lights. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 1 and the current mileage was 30,000. Updated 11/27/12 updated 11/29/2012”

NHTSA complaint #10474489, filed 2012-09, 1 miles

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202621%
202531%
202492%
202351%
202141%
202072%
201991%
2018121%
2017221%
201621%
201561%
2014214%
2013328%
2012143%
201131%
201061%
200931%
200840%
200720%
200611830%
200512225%
2004398%
2003398%
20026012%
200121%
200032%
199932%
199843%
199722%

Other parts of the 2010 Honda CR-V

Air bags
217 complaints
Engine
53 complaints
Body and structure
47 complaints
Other or unknown
45 complaints
Electrical system
43 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
30 complaints
Brakes
25 complaints
Vehicle speed control
21 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
16 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2010 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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