general problems of the 2006 Honda CR-V

13 problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 2006 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2006 CR-V.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2023

Vehicle brakes come on spontaneously while driving, during acceleration in 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear. Seems to be a part of the abs/vsa system faulty engagement (anti-lock brakes system/vehicle stability assist) since the vsa warning light come on during the fault. Causes vehicle to brake, jerk and buck in middle of road. Almost got rear-ended on several occasions. Car stalls in middle of roadway. Disfunctional safety system failing to work properly. Intermittent problem that has occurred several time in the past year. Local dealer was "not able" to diagnose the problem despite inspection and problem issue report.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2022

There was no accident yet!!!!the vsa and abs lights on my 2006 Cr-v came on upon starting and stayed on until the engine was stopped. This happened every time the car was started. The car ends up bucking on me. My Honda dealership diagnosed the problem to be a faulty abs modulator unit. The stated replacement cost is $2,400, including labor. I feel that this defect is essential in ensuring the overall safety of this car. The weight of the car is significant enough that an uncontrolled skid is much more likely to end in disaster than a skid that is stopped with the vsa and abs function working properly. Living in central PA, the abs and vsa functions are used frequently - especially in the winter. These key safety features were a top priority in my decision to buy this car. While the car's life expectancy is touted to be around 300,000 miles, it is unforgivable for such a significant safety function to fail at only 102,000 miles. I feel that Honda should recall these cars and replace the vsa modulator unit entirely at Honda's expense. And for those of us who have already paid for the repair - reimburse the full amount of the repair! the car without vsa and abs is not at all the same "as advertised" when sold new!.

3 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2020

When driving the brakes will seize up especially in the winter followed by a grinding sound. It did it twice yesterday(12/19/2020)while driving in the snow and the car will often slide making it difficult to stop. I have complained about this several times before on several occasions and once was told my brake like is probably frozen. The car dealership even took the converter heat shield off as it was dented and they thought that might be the issue. It is a scary situation when your brakes don't work good and you can't stop. I have changed my brakes on several different occasions but it still does it. Lights have been flickering and the car has even shutoff in the middle of parking.

4 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2020

Came to complete stop breaks got hard steering wheel locked up,would not disengage until I took my foot off the break pedal made an appointment yuma Honda to check the car,they could not find anything wrong with it. Next went out test drive the car. T was going across a city street four lain road, when the beaks got had an the steering wheel would not move,I'm taking the car in again to have checked.

5 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while parked the instrument panel warning lights independently illuminated. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the brake pressure sensor. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. Ne.

6 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 45 mph, the abs and stability control warning indicators illuminated. The triangle exclamation icon also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that the vsa modulator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.

7 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle that the vehicle stability control and anti-lock brakes indicator illuminated on the vehicles instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake module assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. Wh.

8 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 08/04/2013

The vsa and exclamation light came on one day right when I started the car and has never turned off. My mileage was approximately 44,000 miles. Took it to the Honda dealer and confirmed the abs module needs to be replaced. Part+labor = $2400+ (excluding tax). Called u. S. Honda manufacturer and they will pay 25% for the part. That still is expensive. I'm reading off on the web that countries in the uk and canada, that Honda has paid the part in full. Here in the u. S. They don't recognize this as a defect. This part is a huge safety issue. A local mechanic says I should not drive this where it snows. If there's sand, the car will be stuck. Another mechanic said there could be a short. Honda manufacturer never advised me of this or if it's safe to drive or should be replaced right away. Coming from family who buys mostly Honda's, I will not buy another Honda again. I was looking at a odyssey, but saw it had a huge vsa issue as well. Sometimes I wonder if it was an electrical issue because a few times the cruise control light turns on once the car is turned on. Have never used cruise control. Never driven in bad weather and avoid heavy rain. Driven only few times per week and carefully in mostly local short distances.

9 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2013

The contact owns a 2006 Honda crv. The contact stated that when the ignition was started, the abs and vsa warning indicators remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they informed the contact that the abs modulator control unit would need to be replaced. The manufactured part was ordered and the contact was advised that the part would become available within three weeks. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

10 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2013

The anti-lock brake system (abs) vehicle stability assist (vsa) warning lights suddenly came on. I immediately took the vehicle to the Honda dealer (grappone Honda, bow, nh) who inspected the vehicle and they indicated that the abs modulator control unit had a defective internal valve and failed. The dealer indicated that the car abs system was no longer operational, and this also disabled the vsa (vehicle stability) system, thus making the Honda Cr-v more susceptible to roll-overs. The dealer indicated that new hampshire department of safety is currently contemplating requiring abs system operation to pass annual safety inspections, but that the Honda Cr-v could currently be driven without an operational abs braking system. The Honda dealer indicated it would cost $2,050. 00 to repair the abs modulator control unit and that it would take days to order the part and further additional days to schedule repair once the part was at the dealer. I reviewed safercar. Gov information and discovered that this Honda abs/vsa system problem has occurred on other Honda Cr-vs. An assessment of available internet information indicated approximately 55 cases of Honda abs modulator control unit failures. Since abs (and vsa) is so central to safe car operation, I ask that the national highway traffic safety administration act to address this recurrent Honda Cr-v braking system abs modulator internal defect. This is particularly important in light of the abs/vsa system's impact on Honda Cr-v braking and stability safety. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

11 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2012

My anti lock brakes have stopped working, and the vehicle stability control does not work. I have a 2006 crv with only 20,000 miles on it at the time this happened. Honda told me it is over 2000 to fix and it is not under warranty and will not be recalled. They suggested that it isn't a safety issue, and that I don't need to get it fixed. I think this should be recalled, since my brakes will not work in snow, ice or rain and I live in wisconsin (where the weather will lock my brakes up) thank you.

12 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 07/10/2012

The contact owns a 2006 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that when the brake was applied the abs system would lock, causing the stabilizer system to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the vsa module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 110,000.

13 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 05/09/2009

I rear-ended into another vehicle, even though I saw it and used the brake (full strength) from a reasonable distance. The brake was not working effectively. Damaged body parts were replaced in may. I had a Honda dealer to check my brake in the annual inspection, but was told nothing was wrong from their perspective.



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