One problem related to alternator/generator/regulator has been reported for the 2004 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2004 CR-V.
Summary: while driving, the master power window switch overheated and began to emit a strong burning odor. Afterwoods the left rear window failed to operate. Since I initially did not know where the odor was coming from, I went to the dealer the next day to see if they could find the source of the odor but they couldn't. After sniffing around, I found the source of odor, the master power window switch. I had the dealer remove the fuse for safety reasons. The dealer said the window regulator had failed but I suspect the failed switch burnt out the window motor. I was worry that the car would catch on fire.