Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Honda CR-V

Honda CR-V owners have reported 30 problems related to alternator/generator/regulator (under the electrical system category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Honda CR-V based on all problems reported for the CR-V.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 02/10/2021

Car battery gets drained out over night and it's not the battery or the alternator. I've seen online multiple people complaining about this.

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2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/01/2020

Just purchased a 2015 crv ex. Everything was copasetic until the first time it wouldn't start up. When I pressed the ignition I let off the brake seemingly too early, because as soon as I did so, it putted to a halt. Turned it over on a jump and chalked it up to leaving a light on or old/week battery. The second and third time, about two and three weeks later was reason to be because of the same cause. Then the occasional not starting turned into needing a jump every time I used the vehicle. I took it to two auto supply stores to get codes on the issue. Onr shop said bad alternator diode, the other a bad alternator and bad battery. Then the battery blew up. I killed the car when I got home and tried to start it up again to see if the battery held a charge. When I tried to turn it over again, I pushed the button immediately after pressing it off. I imagine I tried to start it too soon to when I killed it because there was a deep boom, to find out the battery blew up. There was a large hole in thr side of it. So I put in a new/used/ larger battery that was never able to start the car itself so I continued jumping it every time I used it snd never turning it off while running errands. At one point I had a friend put his multimeter to use to test the alternstor. Those numbers where all over the place, jumping up and down on an idle. At this point ive chalked it up to a bad diode, parasitic drain, or bad wiring. Help! I can't afford to fix this thing.

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3 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2005 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 09/23/2020

My driver side window regulator and motor malfunctioned; it required replacement. I then received a recall notification several months later regarding the power window master switch replacement - I believe my master window motor malfunction is related to this recall.

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4 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 08/01/2020

Battery runs down. Put new battery. . . Same problem. Need a jump to start for me to drive. Battery runs down if it sits for a day problem steering after it is jumped. All alerts are on then disappears after battery resets components on its own. Alerts for stabilization, breaking stabilization and more turns on when driving. Went over problems with a friend who is a mechanic. Trouble shooting everything and concluding something in electrical that doesn't turn off and runs new battery down when engine is off. Oil cap smells like gas fuel. Honda mechanic told me on the spot it could be this or that even when I said there are problems with that noted on websites. Car at Honda dealership getting "fixed". . . . Told me it is the alternator, but car engine doesn't stop or shuts off when it is jumped and driven. We also have had problems where the alert warning alarm turning on while driving on the highway indicating there is an object in front or side when there is nothing there. Those issues began happening before I had these recent battery problems (6 months before issues with the battery). I also recall that in the fall of 2018 that the object alert turned on a couple of times driving on the highway. My daughter also has experience this while driving both highway and town street. Mechanic from Honda is not addressing the smell of gas in oil cap even with information I told him about this problem noted with previous customers. Hasn't looked into it since my car has been there for a day and half.

5 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/18/2020

My wife and I have, on numerous incidents, had to jumpstart the Cr-v due to a dead battery. I have jumpstarted the vehicle the night before (may 17th) to wake up to a battery with a 5 volt charge (may 18th). After I jumped the car on the 17th, I attached my voltmeter to the battery and witnessed a discharge of 0. 01 volts every 2 to 3 seconds. In 20 seconds, the battery drained from 12. 56v to 12. 39v. I have previously taken the car to o'reilly's auto part store twice to test the battery and alternator. Both passed. Yesterday, may 18th, I hooked up a scanner and found no faulty codes in the vehicle. There is an obvious parasitic drain on the battery with no solution. I've also reviewed many complaints regarding dead batteries on the 2017 Honda Cr-v with no real cause. I will take the vehicle into Honda this week to see if the situation can be fixed, but this vehicle appears to be a lemon.

6 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2016 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/13/2020

For the 4th time a dead battery. System show all good, battery, alternator. Jump the car and wife mad as can be. I don't need this from a Honda car.

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7 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2007 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 04/06/2020

1) the car fails to start occasionally. I already had repair shop changed to new battery and alternator. 2) the driver's front door handle (outside) sticks and do not go back, after it's been pulled. This causes the car's doors locks to lock and unlock during driving, stops and gos.

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8 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2016 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 08/15/2019

Upon entering and attempting to start the SUV, after closing the door and buckling the entire system will not start intermittently. Stranding the passengers and requiring a boost from another vehicle or tow truck. The lights come on when you attempt to start the vehicle but the engine only clicks and failes to start. A certified mechanic has investigate the alternator, and battery, both were functioning correctly. There have been numerous complaints about this same issue.

9 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 08/03/2019

Battery failure 2017 27275 miles purchased east coast Honda mrytle beach south carolina problem occurred in new jersey car won't start, dashboard lights blinking and flashing, all sorts of error codes brake pedal bounces while trying to start car finally started seemed ok next day same issues and car started had battery test low voltage 10 volts got car to start after above issues garage verified voltage , did alternator test 14. 4 volts believes bad cell. . . . Alternator may be working hard to recharge battery that won't recharge found technical service bulletin 17-032 my VIN is is out of this range but the issue may be larger than that purchased a new battery all is good today will go to Honda when we return to south carolina just wanted to put this out there hopefully we don't have any issues till then.

10 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 04/05/2019

Honda Cr-v needs random jump starts despite having a new battery. Problem began less than a year of ownership. Headlights dim on occasion after initial start as if the vehicle was powered by battery alone instead of alternator. Dealership initially stated that it was the battery and then said that they could not find the problem. I asked the mechanics if the car's computer did self diagnostics after stopping the engine. They said they wouldn't know until towed after experiencing the problem. Problem occurs after shutting down engine. It's completely random and occurs about once a month. I can tell the night before it needs a jump when they Honda Cr-v hesitates before starting.

11 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2016 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 11/03/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Honda Cr-v. While driving 30 mph, the engine shut off and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. In addition, the power steering and brakes failed to operate. The vehicle was coasted to a stop on the side of the road and towed to community Honda (8340 w 159th st, orland park, IL 60462, (708) 364-2600). The dealer diagnosed that the water pump, gasket, and alternator belt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 41,000.

12 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/16/2018

There is a battery drain issue. The electrical system will not keep it charged. The alternator has also been replaced early. Battery light comes on because it just can't keep charged. This is a safety issue. My wife called me from a parking lot miles away from my location with a dead battery. I don't like her driving with a vehicle that has electrical issues. Multiple batteries have been replaced on this vehicle. There is supposedly a "fix" from the dealership, but some online report that it does not work. I realize Honda doesn't want to do a recall unless this is a safety issue; however, if my wife is stranded somewhere by herself in this vehicle that is a safety issue.

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13 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 09/23/2018

Car left in parking lot for four days. Car would not crank or start. Battery serviced by aaa, jump started successfully. No obvious clamps, wire, alternator problem. Car evaluated at Honda burlington dealer. No problems found. No cause for battery failure given. Service clerk at dealership and aaa battery service person independently suggested that car should not be left unproven for more than a few days as battery failure has been found, without an obvious cause. Evidently Honda service bulletin # 17-032 addresses this issue but neither the general Honda customer hotline nor the burlington mass dealership acknowledge this with my vehicle.

14 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 09/07/2018

This chronic issue started with a slow crank and then a no start and aaa replaced the battery on 3/6/16. Two weeks ago on August 23rd the car would not start in the parking lot after sitting for 10 minutes with the engine turned off. I jumped the battery and then had aaa test the battery and charging system. They diagnosed the issue as the charging system, likely the alternator as it was charging the battery intermittently. They jumped the vehicle and it was taken in for service at bill page Honda. They replaced the alternator in warranty and said the problem was fixed. On September 6th the car had a slow crank and then on September 7th the car would not start. I jumped the vehicle and took it directly to Honda and they are presently insisting that the issue is a dead battery. However, if the battery was fine two weeks ago and the issue is known to be with the charging system, it is fair to say that the concern is not the battery, but the system that regulates the alternator's charging of the battery itself. The vehicle is in warranty, however, my concern is that the vehicle will no longer be in warranty when this issue occurs again if the battery is just replaced (I average about 2 years on a battery). Additionally, this is a diagnosis of exclusion and all other things must be ruled out before you can determine the actual cause.

15 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2018 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Honda crv. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle inadvertently stopped with no warning lights illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was able to keep driving after the failure. The vehicle was taken to lithia Honda in medford 4095 crater lake hwy, medford, or 97504 (541) 930-3021 where the contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700. Dr.

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16 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2017 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 01/22/2018

During a regular driving, dashboard light up with several systems malfunction and warnings lights. Car is 2year old with 30000 miles but issue is been around since it was 4000 miles several visits to the dealer got replaced battery on 1st and alternator on last visit. And now it is happening again.

17 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2010 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/05/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 60 mph, several warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact noticed smoke under the hood and immediately pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called aaa road service. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the radiator, compressor, and belt. The contact drove the vehicle home, but the vehicle failed to start the following day. The battery was replaced by aaa road service. Seven days later, while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted (ocean Honda in santa cruz, CA, 831-661-8693) and the technician advised the contact to trade in the vehicle for a new one. The contact purchased a new vehicle instead. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

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18 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2008 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 06/05/2016

Ever since I bought the car every time the weather gets hot and I have my ac on or try to start the car it turns off. Even when I'm driving he car turns off I have took it to mechanic shops and hey have ran it through the diagnostics and still cannot find the problem. I have change the battery,fuel pump, alternator, ignition switch, fuel relay, and gave it a tune up but still can't figure out why it turns off and Honda says my car is fine but it's not! please I need answers of why my car is doing this.

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19 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2015 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 04/19/2016

The contact owns a 2015 Honda Cr-v. While driving approximately 10 mph on a slope, the vehicle revved and did not stop when the brakes were applied. The contact slowly drove to the end of the slope and was able to stop. The vehicle was taken to three different dealers, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was operating as designed. The failure recurred and was not remedied. Also, while driving approximately 15 mph on a different day, the alternator went out and the battery and check engine indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to another dealer where it was diagnosed and the alternator and drive belt were replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 14,600.

20 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 12/11/2015

My 7 months pregnant wife got stranded 200 miles from home when her alternator decided to die on her resulting in a dead battery. We only have 50,000 miles on this vehicle and an alternator shouldn't die on a vehicle this young in its life span. Luckily a good seminarian decided to give her car a jump start which got her to her destination safely. So since we are out of warranty and needed to have this fixed quickly, we took it to a local trusted shop in the area and the alternator had a faulty part which ended up costing us over $600 dollars to get fixed. We also have had a loud engine rattle noise that occurs on cold startups for the past year and Honda has been aware of this issue since 2008 and has not issued a recall and has not come up with a permanent fix. I believe the quality of Honda cars has been drastically declining over the past couple of years and I have lost faith in the Honda brand and will never buy another Honda again.

21 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2004 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 03/27/2015

Summary: while driving, the master power window switch overheated and began to emit a strong burning odor. Afterwoods the left rear window failed to operate. Since I initially did not know where the odor was coming from, I went to the dealer the next day to see if they could find the source of the odor but they couldn't. After sniffing around, I found the source of odor, the master power window switch. I had the dealer remove the fuse for safety reasons. The dealer said the window regulator had failed but I suspect the failed switch burnt out the window motor. I was worry that the car would catch on fire.

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22 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Cr-v. The contact stated that the alternator was defective. The engine failed to start numerous times and the battery was replaced several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who performed diagnostic testing that located a failure code at the alternator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 40,400.

23 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2002 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 05/01/2014

We bought this car in March, 2013. Now in 2014, we noticed the ac wasnt working we attempted to recharge it with freon, but I was told the compressor needed to be replaced. The compressor was replace, the condenser, lines, ex valve, even a sensor. Pretty much all the ac system has been replace. Now we have noticed that once the compressor is on. It causes the engine to stall while driving or making turns. It feels as if the compressor will cause the engine to turn off. As if not bad enough once the car is on park with ac on the compressor will shut-off and the ac will start blowing a humid-smelly air. Once it does this, the compressor's emergency valve will open and flush some freon. It is a very serious safety hazard. I dont feel safe driving the car with my family in it. Specially now that I've read about all the other recalls and complains. Doing my research now (which is too late), I found that Honda was sued due to this issue. Ac compressor malfuntion is to be found in 02-04 Honda crvs. Our crv has been back at the mechanic 3 times the last month, and yet the issue cant be resolve. The mechanic says it has to do with the way the system was design. Alternator and compressor share the same band. I'm afraid and concerned that at somepoint both things will give-out while driving.

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24 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2013 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

Battery was going dead periodically. Thought I was leaving a light on or door open. Told the Honda dealer to check the battery while it was under warranty. They never checked it. Didnt even put that I asked to check it. Out of warranty battery went dead. Did a check at autozone they said it was the altenator. Changed altenator still the same problem. Voltage regulator. The volts only stay up when I keep the headlights on. ( more to this story about my bad dealership experience but don't want to get into it).

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25 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 06/05/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Honda crv. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and stalled intermittently on multiple occasions. The steering wheel was difficult to turn left or right and the contact had to apply force to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the battery four times, replaced the alternator and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,400. Dyd.

26 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2012 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 09/03/2012

I paid cash for a new 2012 Cr-v ex l with nav. Within a few months of purchase, the car broke down. I stopped for gas and it would not start. I am a single female and had to walk in the dark to walmart, buy jumper cables and flash someone down for a boost. Took the car to the dealer and they stated nothing was wrong with the car. It keeps happening over and over again. It has broken down several times and each time I take it to the dealer, they say nothing is wrong with it. I've had to pay out of pocket for a tow truck and repairs that still did not fix the problem. I took it to another Honda dealership and it broke down while at the dealer. It would not start. Was completely dead. They ran several test and like the other dealer stated they can not find anything wrong with it. Less than three weeks later, it broke down again. It is still in the shop. Been there for 2 weeks and they still have no clue whats wrong with the car. Honda tried to start the car yesterday and it would not start, completely dead. They have checked everything (battery, alternator, recalls, electoral, etc. ) several times and it comes back saying good condition. Something is wrong with this car and Honda won't admit it or take responsibility. It is obviously something wrong with this vehicle.

27 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2001 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 09/30/2011

Subject: window goes off track & malfunction even after replacing the power window switch & regulator. For about a year or so I've recurring problems with the window master power switch & regulator. Then, I thought it is caused by wear & tear. Therefore, I replaced the following parts thinking the problem would be solved: on January 28, 2011, the regulator for driver's side window was replaced by brand new part. On April 16,11 bought brand new window master power switch & replaced the old one a week later. Up until yesterday (09/30/11), the driver's side & the two back windows were working properly. But, the front passenger window is still not working. Yesterday, September 30, 2011, around 3. 00 p. M. , I pressed the power switch to open the the driver's side window, then I heard unusual sound and noticed that the window went off track. Since then every the window is off track. . Then, I began to research online and found out the issue has been discussed by many people. Right now, two Honda dealerships told me I've to pay for fixing the problem. But, I disagree & I feel your office should impose for recall & Honda should be responsible for taking care of this problem for me. Below are some websites that I found about the subject matter: (1). Kolotv. Com Honda recalling cars over window problem Honda is recalling nearly 650,000 cars around the world, because of a possible fire hazard in a power window switch. Posted: 10:10 pm Jan 29, 2010 reporter: staff email address: news@kolotv. Com 2. Honda acord forum 3. Honda car forum marie k adafre (818) 448 0553.

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28 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2008 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 07/27/2008

Purchased a new Honda crv on Friday July 25th. Two days later, with less than 200 miles on the odometer, the battery light, exclamation mark, vehicle stability light and check engine light came on, the vehicle hesitated while attempting to accelerate, and rolled back when the transmission was in the drive mode. I took the crv to the Honda dealership where they cleaned the alternator terminals, that did not fix the problem. They have now changed the alternator but the check engine light is still on. Now they think that the engine air 'intake' may be the problem.

29 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2005 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 10/19/2007

On oct. 19,2007 I heard a pop inside my door, the window failed. I had to have a new window regulator assembly installed. Honda has recalled this model but has failed to do any thing about it.

30 Alternator/generator/regulator problem of the 2002 Honda CR-V

Failure Date: 03/01/2004

After starting the vehicle consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the alternator. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.


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