2010 Honda CR-V Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 482 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,896miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2010 Honda CR-V, 3% of the 482 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,896 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The power locks are not working properly. I first noticed that the locks would cycle locked and unlocked after I had the car for about a year. It would happen randomly but while I was driving. Within the last six months, I couldn't get the car to open using the button on the key, I have to use the key in the driver's side door and, once inside the car, reach over to the door that I want to open to manually open it with my hand. The trunk will open if I cycle the driver's side door electric lock/unlock button several times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560839, filed 2014-01, 20,000 miles“The rear, passenger-side door lock actuator began to fail on my 2010 Honda crv in the later part of 2012 or early part of 2013. It originally started as a squealing noise when I would lock or un-lock the door and escalated to a loud grinding/clunking noise. The lock itself functions intermittently, often struggling or failing completely to lock and/or unlock with the key-fob or with the button on the door. The issue has seemed to spread to the rear, driver-side door lock, which now has also began to show signs of failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10546503, filed 2013-10, 30,000 miles“Vehicle was rear-ended by a faster vehicle. The impact forced the transmission into park, which automatically locked the doors, trapping any occupants. Had there been a fire or water submergence situation, there could be unnecessary injury or even death. Vehicle door locks need to be re-designed to let occupants escape in an emergency.”
NHTSA complaint #10690182, filed 2015-02, 60,802 miles“The doors lock and unlock on their own while driving. Also, the passenger door and hatch will not unlock. The passenger door can be unlocked manually, however, the hatch does not have a way to unlock it from the inside which poses a huge safety hazard. The doors should remain locked while the car is in drive, however, they unlock on their own which has allowed my 6 year old to open the door while the car is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10556351, filed 2013-12, 39,000 miles“One month ago, car locks would randomly lock and unlock while driving. Now the Driver side front door lock actuator stopped working. I cannot open door manually from the inside or unlock the door with the key from the outside. Now I can only exit the car by the passenger door and leave the car unlocked otherwise I can't get in if it's locked.”
NHTSA complaint #11464258, filed 2022-05Latches, 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 2010 Honda CR-V
217 complaintsEngine
53 complaintsBody and structure
47 complaintsOther or unknown
46 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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