Investigation PE11017: 2002–2004 Honda CR-V
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- Apr 29, 2011
- Closed
- Sep 23, 2011
- Model years
- 2002–2004
Subject
Low Beam Headlights Stop Working
Component: Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
Summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation based on 12 reports from consumers alleging the low beam headlights stopped working simultaneously.Several of the complainants reported that the headlight switch and/or its wiring harness connector required replacement to repair the low beam headlight circuit, and also reported that the switch and/or the wire harness connector were damaged from overheating.Based on information provided by Honda in response to ODI's Preliminary Evaluation information request, ODI is upgrading the investigation to EA11-012.
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 2004 Honda CR-V501 complaints
- 2003 Honda CR-V468 complaints
- 2002 Honda CR-V515 complaints
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.