general problems of the 2003 Honda CR-V - part 1

Purchased a Toyota corolla cross 2023 on April 14th. Was very excited until I began noticing when the “automated start stop” system began to engage at times, when I had the system supposedly off. I took it to the dealership where they tried to reenact the problem and nothing happened, they assumed it was user error. On April 21st I had driven the car for approximately 40 minutes and it was raining very hard. I had the windshield wipers running, the radio was on and when I came to the stop sign, I engaged the break (the automated start stop system was on) the car totally shut down with all its bells and whistles flashing telling me the engine was off, it needed fluid, etc. I was in quite a panic mode due to the weather conditions, and worried that someone was going to hit me from behind. After composing myself, I put the car in park and restarted the car. When I was safe to pull over I disengaged the automatic start stop system. I was able to make it home. On April 22nd I took the car out to try to reenact the situation and after driving a short time, the car once again, shut down. This is very very dangerous. I now have disengaged the automatic start system in hopes that it will not shut down until I can return this lemon to the dealership.

There was a recall for 2003 crv will water getting into master door look switch. This switch would cause fire. The smell off burning plastic and smoke came from the door look switch. The the rear driver window didn't work. I don't use the window so it wasn't important. About 6 months later it happened again the smoke almost caused an accident. The passenger side front door wouldn't work. I changed both blown fuses. And smoke started right away and pooped both fuses. I removed the door look master switch. There are burns and melted plastic on switches and plastic body. I called Honda and they say it's the same symptoms but they're not covering it. There was a recall for this on Honda crvs of this year for the same reason. Please tell me why some vehicles are covered and some are not when it's the same thing happening. So I am going to send this complaint to you and I'm also going to talk to my attorney.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. The vehicle had previously been serviced at the dealer under NHTSA campaign number: 20v768000 (visibility, electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the driver's side front power window switch failed to operate as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Door locks are all malfunctioning. Only 2 work some of the time and the other 3 none of the time. Key works sometimes in 2 of the locks and not at all in the back door.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that his front driver side window master switch had began to emit a grayish smoke after he had made an attempt to wind down his passenger front window. Since the failure, the contact stated that his passenger side front window no longer operated as needed. The contact then called Honda of pasadena(1965 e foothill blvd, pasadena, CA 91107) where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v768000 (visibility, electrical system). The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Jo.

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v768000 (electrical system, visibility). The contact stated that after parking and rolling down the window, the window failed to roll back up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and an unknown repair was performed. The contact was concerned that the failure would recur if the window was rolled back down. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

Vehicle window master switch started on fire when vehicle was not in use in driveway.

When trying to reverse gear shift lever wasnt allowing for gears to switch car was stuck on drive.

Automatic door locks malfunction. Locks do not respond to signal from keyf fob nor from actual door control buttons on door. The vehicle is sitting in a parked position. I believe the door lock actuator is faulty. I suspect it to be a known defect by Honda. Is there a recall for this problem? I have a 2004 Honda Cr-v with the same problem.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. While reversing out of the driveway and depressing the driver side window switch, it failed to operate. In addition, the interior dome light failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 215,213.

On Tuesday March 14, 2017 the car window motor started acting up, the window would go down on its own. As I started the car I started I began to smell smoke, it appeared to be coming from driver side door near the window. Upon turning the car off and removing the negative end to the battery the car began smoking more and in seconds the drivers door was up in flames. I had to run and grab a fire extinguisher from inside. The fire was put out however the door was completely destroyed, the car seat was burned as well as the steering wheel. The vehicle was luckily stationary, and the event occurred on my property where I was able to put the fire out without causing more extensive damage. I noticed online that there were previous recalls for Honda and the window switch causing a fire. There had been no previous issues with the window.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. After starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a burning odor from the front of the vehicle. The contact was unable to open the window. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 12v48600 (electrical system, visibility). The failure mileage was 99,793.

Both low beam headlights not working, both high beams still work. Replaced headlight lamps, low beams still not working. Found defect report online for same system failure. (NHTSA action number: ea11012 NHTSA recall campaign number: 12v136000) talked to Honda corporate and told that this vehicle was not covered by recall, even though it is the same issue.

All locks except driver door will not lock when using the keyless entry. They all stopped working at the same time. What is going on. Off course it is not under warranty or is it under warranty and they just don't tell you. Please advise. Vehicle was stationary.

Made loud grinding noise and a/c stopped working as I was on the freeway in grid lock traffic the car does not work and I can not bypass the ac ( this is not an opinion on this car ). So the ac in standard equipment. Honda of America settles a class action law suit for this car model. However they will not help me get my car up and running without me paying for a repair that is due to a bad design by they manufacturer. I can not afford to get it fixed and this is my only way to get to my doctor and work.

Both rear doors stopped responding to the main lock at the drivers side from inside. They can only be unlocked manually from the inside of the car. The interior driver door lock when moved up or down manually only works on front two doors. Sometimes the key is sticking and not turning in the driver side door lock. Must try multiple times to finally get it to work. It's only a matter of time before the front door malfunctions as well.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated her vehicle was service under recall NHTSA campaign number: 12v486000 (electrical system , visibility) 6 months after the repair was performed the rear driver side, passenger rear and front malfunctioned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic test. The manufacturer and dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000. Az.

Almost 100% of the time I use the remote to unlock and lock the 2003 Honda Cr-v ex. When recently trying the key, it did not work in the driver's door lock. As a result of discovering this defect, I try the key occasionally for the purpose of seeing what happens in the driver's door lock. Other key/lock observations: 1. Usually the key doesn't even go into the lock. 2. Sometimes the key goes in the lock all the way, but won't turn either way. 3. Occasionally the lock works perfectly, with no resistance or apparent problem, leading me to believe that this is a mechanical or electrical issue with the lock. 4. Each of these sporadic issues happen with two other Honda-made "sidewinder" keys for the car, which are like new. (the main key is always used for the ignition and is worn therefrom. ) 5. The other locks on the car (ignition, front passenger & 5th door) do not experience these problems. Honda service claims the lock's pins have worn out. How can the lock pins wear out when they are barely used? if the pins have worn out, why does the key go all the way into the lock sometimes? and why does the lock work perfectly sometimes? this is a personal safety issue, as well as an issue regarding a basic function of the car. Despite service bulletin 03068 (NHTSA id numbers 10004794 and 10012644), Honda service insists that the consumer pay to have the part(s) fixed. This appears to be either a manufacturing or materials defect, or a mechanical or electrical issue which consumer couldn't cause, and for which the consumer should not have to bear the cost to fix.

While driving to work the morning of 4/16/2013 I smelled a strange odor like an electrical component was getting hot or melting. I saw no smoke or fire & other than the smell, could not detect anything deleterious to the operation/handling of my vehicle. When I left work that day, I lowered the windows using the window master switch cluster on the left front door armrest to get fresh air while driving. All the windows lowered but the right rear would not. A CO-worker recalled reading about a recall from american Honda regarding a possible problem with the driver's master window switch cluster. When I called Honda & gave them the VIN number for my vehicle they told me my vehicle was not included in the recall. I had my mechanic troubleshoot the issue & he determined the problem was the master window switch cluster. He replaced the switch cluster & disassembled the old one. The old switch cluster plainly shows evidence of & smells like the electrical component overheated as described by information provided by american Honda. I believe Honda is not adequately taking care of this issue which could lead to fires or other serious safety/property issues.

2003 Honda crv. Consumer writes in regards to power window master switch recall notice and unsatisfactory service from dealership. The consumer stated he was not satisfied with the dealers response concerning his complaint about the problem he experienced with recall # 12v486000. The consumer stated when he called the dealer to make an appointment, he was asked several unnecessary questions, regarding his patronage of the dealership. After the consumer confirmed, he did purchase the vehicle from them, he was given an appointment.

The driver's side door lock does not work and causes the locks not to work. I am not able to open the driver's door with a key or automatic key. This is a recurring problem which was repaired by way of a temporary repairs by my mechanic in 2013. I was at least able to get into the driver's side with my automatic key but could not open it with the key. Now the driver;s side does not work at all. I can only climb in through the passenger side using the key only. Back in 2013 before the temp repairs were made I contacted Honda to see if they had a recall and based on my VIN # there was no recall the the locks.

The low beam lights stop to work simultaneously while the high beam and parking lights are fully functional.

All power locks are failing. Only drivers side power lock now works, but that is beginning to fail also. Rear gate can only be unlocked with a key from the outside of the car.

Low beam headlights became inoperative. Burning/melting and oxidation at turn/headlight switch and cable harness connector.

Three door actuators have stopped working ds rear, ps front, and read door. In addition, the remaining doors that will lock with keyless entry will lock intermittently.

Both low beam headlights failed/shut off simultaneusly during night driving requiring that we pull off the road. Updated 11/25/11.

While using the driver side master window switch I smelled an electrical burning smell. Earlier on the same day the right front window failed to move when I used the master switch to control it. The burning smell continued to worsen every time I used the master window switch. My mechanic tracked the problem to the master window switch and removed it. The master switch had melted and the mechanic stated that it could have caused an electrical fire had I continued to use it. Honda has since issued recalls on the master window switch for 2002-2006 Honda crvs, however mine was not included; Honda stated that the recall was VIN-specific and my vehicle was not included. The recall announced on oct. 6, 2012 stated "over time, exposure to water and other fluids can cause electrical resistance in the switch, which ultimately can cause the switch to overheat and melt, damaging the switch and potentially damaging an associated wire harness. Additionally if a switch melts, it could produce smoke and potentially cause a fire, creating a risk to motor vehicle safety. " this describes exactly what happened in my 2003 crv, yet Honda has refused to include my vehicle stating that it does not qualify for the recall. On June 28, 2013 Honda announced an identical recall---this time for the master power window switch in the 2007-08 Honda fit. The description of the reason for this recall is identical to the one issued for the 2002-2006 crvs, and identical to the problem I experienced in my 2003 crv. I would like the NHTSA to investigate these dangerous, reoccurring incidents in Honda vehicles and expand the recall of the crvs. My repair cost totalled $476 and I should be reimbursed that amount by Honda. More importantly, however, is this reoccurring safety hazard to Honda drivers. I have the master switch that was removed from my vehicle and am willing to provide it for inspection.

Both headlight low beams failed while driving, found cause to be melted electrical wires and connection at headlight switch.

I could not unlock my car and I had to call aaa to unlock the vehicle, I got a ticket for parking during street sweeping time. The key seams to bind into the lock and will not unlock. I took my Cr-v in to miller Honda where I purchased the vehicle and they quoted me a very high price to fix the locks, I refused the service and the service writer gave me a referral to a locksmith who did the job for a fifth of the price the dealership had quoted. This was about two and a half years ago. I had to take the car back to the locksmith about a year later to have the same work done. Now I have go back for a third time. I have had to spend $250. 00 on my locks. This situation of the locks binding could be dangerous for a woman not being able to get into the car quickly.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle it made an electrical sizling noise and when the key was pulled out of the ignition it was very hot. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by a mechanic. The manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage 50,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.

Both low beam headlights stopped working at the same time. Took car to dealer, they replaced wire plug at head light switch and replaced head light switch. They said plastic part had melted. Updated 05/02/11 updated ivoq 05/04/11.

Lost low beam headlights on 2003 Honda Cr-v. Sevice bulletin 04-015 descibes the exact issue for th the Honda civic. I can visibly see the the burnt combination light switch 16p connecter when I remove the stearing wheel cover. This sould be a recall. Very dangerous. There are numberous complaints about this issue with this vehicle on-line.

The contact owns a 2003 Honda crv. The contact stated that the keyless door entry was defective. In addition, the keyless remote would fail sporadically and would not allow her to unlock the doors. On one occasion, a small child was locked inside the vehicle and she was unable to unlock the doors with the keyless remote. The dealer stated that the keyless remote was not the problem but the design of the vehicle. There were no repairs made to the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000 and the approximate current mileage was 77,000.

I reported a driver's door rattle very early on (during the warranty period), but no source was found. On 5/09/07 (37,792 miles) the driver's door lock/unlock became inoperable, and I could not lock/unlock the door with the remote control; I could not enter or leave the car by using the remote. An "actuator" was replaced at my expense ($161. 61). On 07/30/09 (48,565 miles) the same driver's window came off its track, and the track had to be reinstalled at my expense ($90. 00) now I read that a different Honda model has been recalled with what seems to be my same problem. All services have been performed by the same authorized Honda dealer. Perhaps there is connection between the problems.

The air conditioner unit has broken over and over. I've paid thousands of dollars repairing it. I'm disabled and get very ill in the heat. There was a recall but I was not told of it until I had too many miles on my car because I used to use my car for work as a social worker. But it starting breaking long before the miles were too high. It's defective. And breaking again. There are other issues such as the automatic windows and door locks. The passenger front window does not work at all. And the driver door lock does lock with the auto locks. And the key hole is broken. So every time I drive I have to lock the front door from the back seat and then use the auto lock. The driver visor has been broken for years. It just hangs. So I have to drive with it to the side. And it hangs lower than normal. Which is dangerous because it obstructs my view and I can't use it to block out the sun. I took it in to the dealer and they were going to charge an outrageous amount just to look at it & determine the problem. Which is faulty design. Because these things have been broken for years. I haven't driven much in the last 8 years since I've been permanently disabled. And these issues started long before that. I don't remember the exact date I first got my ac fixed. But I believe it was in 2005. I can search my glove box for paperwork if needed.