general problems of the 2005 Honda CR-V

Five problems related to visibility have 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.

1 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2024

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated the vehicle had previously been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 20v768000 (visibility, electrical system) and the power window switch on the driver’s side was replaced with a water-resistant switch. The contact stated while opening the front driver’s side door, the power window switch was wet from previous rainfall. In addition, the contact noticed after attempting to roll down the four windows, the power window switches failed to respond. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

2 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2023

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving at 2 mph, the rear passenger side window had became inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. Referred to NHTSA campaign number: 20v768000 (visibility, electrical system) the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,900.

3 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 03/02/2015

2005 Honda Cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to airbag and door switch issues. The consumer was informed there was no defect with the air bag. The consumer was unable to open the door using the remote. The consumer sent in recall# 12v486000.

4 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2011

The contact owns a 2005 Honda crv. The contact noticed smoke coming from the driver side window switch and when he touched it the switch was hot, causing it to melt the wires together. He opened the door panel and removed the switch. The dealer nor manufacturer were informed of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileages were 151,000.

5 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2006

On my 2005 Honda Cr-v the driver side sun visor will not stay up. It will fall into my view of the road at any time blocking my view of the road. I have had several oem Honda replacements and they have all fail in the same manor. Honda will no longer replace this defective item under warranty. This is a danger to 2005 Honda Cr-v owner/operators.


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