general problems of the 2005 Honda CR-V - part 2

I have had to replace the low beam headlights on my 2005 Cr-v several times in the past year alone (at least 4 times that I can remember). The lights go out randomly while driving (the exact speed is unknown). This obviously presents a very great safety hazard, and I am very concerned as my wife and newborn baby sometimes use this car. The last time we had the bulbs replaced, there appeared to be scorch marks on the wire connector that attaches to the back of the headlight assembly. There are many forum posts on the internet of drivers who have similar issues to mine with the same model year (2005) and also with 2006 Cr-vs. . Read more...

Driver and sidepower windows switch malfunctions, render powerless, heats up and fail to operate.

My front left head lamp bulb has gone out two times in approx 1 year, the 2nd replacment of the front left headlamp bulb was done approx 3 weeks ago, within the last week the right side headlamp has gone out. I don't drive off road in any way, this vehicle is stricktly used for highway communiting. Replacement was done all times by a bonafide mechanic. This appears to be a defect of some type.

Front driver side headlight keeps burning out. I have to keep changing it every few months. Now, it appears that the headlight has electrical issues. Low beam is very dim and the high beam does not work. I also experienced other type of electrical issues. Very often, the fuel cap warning light comes on. I check every time and the cap is screwed on tightly. After a few time turning my car off and on the light goes out. Also, after I drive my car, it always smells like burned plastic. My research on indicates that many other owners of the same year make and model had not only similar but same issues with their headligths. Can something be done about this? I will have to have my headlight fixed and will cost me a lot $$$$.

Low beam headlight lamps need to be replaced sevral times per year.

Please extend NHTSA existing investigation into headlamps on the 2002-2004 models into model year 2005 and forward. We have replaced the low beam headlamp bulbs multiple times in the past year and a half. The most recent bulb replacement burned out within 2 months. We have received a ticket for a headlamp out. Our mechanic replaced not only the drivers' side bulb but the assembly that the bulb fits into - lasted less than 8 weeks. The next step is the harness and that is extremely expensive and may not fix the problem. . Read more...

Our insured took their 2006 Honda crv for maintenance. One week later after oil change & differential service - auto caught on fire while in travel. Insured auto fire originated at right front under hood.

Low beam headlights have been blowing on a regular basis since oct. 2008. They last anywhere from a few weeks to a couple years each. Both sides are affected by this. Have had a local mechanic replace each time. I didn't realize this was a widespread problem with Honda until researching it today. Recalls are in place starting with the '06 model. I have seen several comments from other '05 owners with the same problem and the costly solution offered to them. The '05 Cr-vs need to be added to this recall.

I have replaced both the high beam and low beam bulbs a total of 17 times. This is a common problem with the Honda Cr-v's with no resolution. Honda uses a unique connection at the bulb which I believe may be the culprit.

Since 12/9/2007, I have had 22 low beam headlight h1 bulbs burn out. I have read posts by hundreds of other 2005 Honda Cr-v owners having the same issue with the headlights burning out. I see that Honda has issued a recall for the 2002-2004 Honda Cr-v for this issue, but the 2005 and 2006 models should also be corrected.

Vehicle was being driven at approximately 35 miles per hour during evening in low traffic on 4 lane urban road. The engine stalled abruptly and all warning lights came on and gauge indicators fell to zero. Coincident with the stall, the car lost steering (the steering wheel could be moved no more than 1-2 inches to the left or right, with reference to steering wheel circumference), would not brake (with full weight pressure on pedal), and was brought to a stop by engine drag and application of emergency brake. Restarting required several attempts. Had this problem manifested in heavy traffic on a curve at freeway speed, a serious accident would likely have been inevitable.

About 2 years ago some of the panel lights went out. Honda told me that it would be expensive to replace only a few of them and if I could manage as it is now, to wait until more lights stop working, then replace them.