One problem related to trunk wiring has been reported for the 2005 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2005 CR-V.
Electrical fire in engine compartment, wiring harness melted and caught fire, battery melted. Driving about 35mph, started to smell smoke and the vehicle engine cut out. Rolled to the side of the road, called for help and noticed the smoke getting worse and then seen the flames. Extinguished the fire with the help of bystanders and residents living near by.