Owners/service Manual problems of the 2003 Honda CR-V

Three problems related to owners/service manual have been reported for the 2003 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2003 CR-V.

1 Owners/service Manual problem

Failure Date: 07/15/2014

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.

2 Owners/service Manual problem

Failure Date: 03/03/2014

Both passenger rear doors stopped responding to the keyless remote. They can only be unlocked manually from the inside of the car. Driver door stopped responding shortly there after. Have to manually unlock/lock the door with the key. The interior driver door lock can not be moved up or down manually. Only the key can move the door lock. Now the key is sticking and not turning in the driver side door lock. Must try multiple times to finally get it to work. 3 out of 4 door locks are faulty and do not work properly. It's only a matter of time before the front passenger door malfunctions as well.

3 Owners/service Manual problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2002

Consumer found errors in the owners manual regarding the oil change. Its stated that the oil should be changed every 10,000 miles. The consumer contacted the dealer who stated it should be changed every 3,000 miles. The dealer then called the Honda 800 number and was told that the oil should be changed every 5000 miles. The consumer is concerned about the indifference.


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