general problems of the 2008 Honda CR-V - part 1

79 problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2008 Honda CR-V. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the 2008 CR-V.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/03/2023

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated she locked her child and dog inside the vehicle and was unable to open any doors with the key. The contact stated she sought roadside assistance to open the door. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the door lock actuator to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving, within minutes the front driver’s side door erroneously unlocked. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2022

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated while pulling out a parking lot, she attempted to lock the doors to the vehicle however, the locks failed to operate as designed. The contact attempted to lock the doors unsuccessfully. The contact stated that she had received an unknown recall notification previously for latches/locks/linkages and the vehicle was repaired under recall. The contact was unsure about the recall campaign information. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was informed that the rear passenger’s side door failed to latch and the door latch needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the recall had expired 11/7/2015. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 223,035.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger's side doors failed to lock as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger doors did not lock. The contact also stated that the doors made an abnormal winding sound as if something was pulling the doors. An unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mcconnell Honda (2840 eastern blvd, montgomery, al 36116, (334) 271-2500) where the passenger door was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The front driver's door was not repaired because the mechanic stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.

6 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger doors failed to lock. The contact informed the dealer (frank brown Honda) who stated there was no recall on the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that, due to the vehicle being in a previous recall for the locks and no failure was found, the recall was considered complete. The manufacturer also stated that, due to the recall being completed, they were not able to provide another recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 82,579.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the door locks failed to secure and were locking and unlocking randomly while the vehicle was in operation. The dealer (goodson Honda in houston, TX) indicated that they serviced the vehicle per an extended warranty campaign (a14-083) product update regarding the driver's door lock actuator; however, the remedy was not a permanent solution. Shortly after the dealer's repair, the other three doors made a clicking noise, and locked and unlocked more frequently. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not available.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that a recall notification was received sometime in January for the passenger side frontal air bag. The contact called the dealer to make an appointment and was informed by the dealer that the vehicle was included in a recall for the driver side door lock. The contact took the vehicle for the recall repair and was informed by the dealer that the driver side door lock was repaired. The contact informed the dealer that the door locks that failed on the vehicle were the passenger and rear door locks, which needed to be repaired. The dealer gave the contact a bill of $500 to order the parts, not including labor. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The NHTSA campaign numbers were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

9 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the driver's side door lock actuator failed to function. The doors randomly unlocked without warning. The dealer replaced the part. The contact was uncertain if the failure would recur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

10 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

2008 Honda Cr-v. Consumer writes in regards to dealership didn't repair door locks pursuant to the recall. Dealer claimed recall has since expired. The consumer stated he went to the dealer twice, in an attempt to get the locks fixed.

11 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/05/2016

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. In may of 2016, the vehicle doors locked without warning. The contact had to reach their hand through the passenger side window and open the door from the outside. Once they exited the vehicle, the contact could not get the doors to unlock even with the key fob. The contact had to call roadside assistance to help unlock the doors. The vehicle was taken to Honda of kirkland (12420 ne 85th st, kirkland, wa 98033) where they replaced the driver side door lock actuator per service bulletin number: 14-083. A year and a half later, the same failure occurred on the passenger side. The contact paid to have the passenger side door lock actuator replaced. Furthermore, the contact stated that the rear driver door would not lock. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was informed that the warranty had expired. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.

12 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. After the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine service, the dealer did not mention nor address NHTSA campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). Upon starting the vehicle, the power locks failed to function. The contact had to manually lock the doors. In addition, the front passenger side door latch failed to function and could fracture. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

13 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer's recall for the electrical door locks. The contact stated that the passenger side door locks were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the door locks were repaired under the manufacturer's recall. After the repairs were performed, the passenger side door locks initiated independently and the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time and repaired, but the failure occurred. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000.

14 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2016

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the doors failed to lock intermittently and unlocked on the inside and outside without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for repair, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that there was an abnormal "clicking noise" while the vehicle was in motion and the keys became locked in the doors. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

15 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. While driving various speeds, the passenger side door would lock and unlock independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

16 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. While driving at an unknown speed, the doors unlocked and locked intermittently. In addition, the contact was unable to lock the doors electronically and manually. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear driver's side door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred with someone in the rear passenger seat. As a result, the passenger was unable to exit the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all the door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 111,686.

17 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 10 mph, the rear driver side door unlocked independently. In addition, the rear driver side door failed to lock manually or with the use of the key fob. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

18 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the passenger side door did not lock. Approximately one week after a recall repair was performed on the driver's door, the passenger door made a loud noise and failed to lock. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall was on the driver's door only. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

19 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact received a manufacturer recall for the door lock actuator and replaced the parts per the recall. A year later, the parts failed to function. The failure occurred with the rear passenger side door actuator and then the front passenger side door actuator failed later. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The contact called the manufacturer twice, was placed on hold several times, and then the call disconnected. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available.

20 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2015

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 30 mph, a loud clicking noise sounded and the front passenger side power door locks activated independently. The manufacturer issued a customer satisfaction program related to the front driver's side power door lock; however, after the vehicle was serviced, a failure occurred with the front passenger side power door lock. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the passenger side power door lock would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

21 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2014

Door locks going out making buzzing noise when engaged in reverse . Honda should repair free of charge, total cost to fix $850. 00! ridiculous.

22 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/20/2014

Left rear door completely unlocked, no matter during the driving or stop.

23 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the door locks for the rear hatch, front passenger¿s side door and the rear passengers side door erroneously engaged and disengaged intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electronic door lock actuators needed to be replaced. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 150,000.

24 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the door locks failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the door actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

25 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/22/2013

Front passenger door will not unlock. Problem is related to the door actuator. Car fob or internal door controls will not unlock front passenger door. Concern is that a passenger in front passenger seat will not be able to quickly exit the car if required in an emergency without climbing across to another door. Issue occurs at all speeds or when car is in the park position.

26 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front driver's side door unlocked independently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,000. Updated 03/12/lj the vehicle was fixed. The dealer paid for the part, and the consumer paid for the labor. Updated 03/20/14.

27 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2013

Passage door lock automatically unlock no matter at stop or driving. Paid money to fix and now the driver side door lock bad.

28 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2013

Pre-mature door lock actuator failure. Actuator fails causing the door locks to not unlock electronically as a result of failed electronic door lock actuators.

29 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

Passenger front door does not stay lock even at high speeds.

30 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2013

I can no longer lock the passenger side door. It automatically unlocks on its own.

31 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2013

For a while, the door lock system locks and unlock continuously while driving. I have taken the car to the dealership but was told nothing is wrong. This morning, the car cannot be unlocked with the key or the remote. When I push the lock or unlock button, a grinding noise can be heard coming from the driver door.

32 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/13/2013

It started with the front passenger door lock. It makes a weird noise and will not lock or unlock correctly. Sometimes locks and unlocks on it's own. Now at least 3 of the 4 doors are doing the same thing.

33 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/12/2013

The door lock on the passenger side dose the opposite of your action. If you lock your car it unlocks and visa versa so the one door doesn't lock.

34 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

The passenger door locks as soon as it is unlocked. It will not stay unlocked at all.

35 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2013

The front passenger side door locks itself immediately when trying to unlock. A passenger would be unable to exit the vehicle unless they exit the driver side or one of the rear doors. I notice this problem when the vehicle is stopped at 0 mph and in the park position.


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